Why to study Trade Courses?

Trade Course are vocational education program designed to equip students with the practical skills and theoretical knowledge necessary for a specific trade or occupation.

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Australia’s economy as they supply a skilled workforce

Trade courses are essential in Australia’s economyas they supply a skilled workforce to various industries. Graduates of tradecourses are in high demand, often leading to strong employment prospects andopportunities for career advancement. Additionally, trade qualifications can bea pathway to permanent residency in Australia for international students,provided they meet the relevant work experience and skills assessment criteria.

Levels of Trade Courses

Certificate III

This is often the entry-level qualification for a trade, providing the foundational skills and knowledge required.

Certificate IV and Diploma

These qualifications offer more advanced training, often combining technical skills with supervisory or management aspects of the trade.

Popular Trade Courses enlisted in Medium and Long-Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL)

  • Trade courses cover a wide range of industries, including but not limited to:
  • Construction (e.g., carpentry, plumbing, electrician, painter, Bricklaying, Tilling, Gasfitter, Drainer)
  • Automotive (e.g., mechanics, panel beating)
  • Hospitality (e.g., commercial cookery, baking)
  • Engineering (e.g., fabrication, welding)

Skills Assessment

  • Assessing Authority: Trades Recognition Australia (TRA)
  • TRA assesses whether the candidate’s skills meet Australian industry standards for the specific trade.
  • Qualification: Cert III of 1 year in most cases in some course required to study Cert IV as well for e.g. Cookery.
  • Additional Requirements: Full time visa
  • Full Skill Assessment: 1725 Hours full time job OR    1 Year Job Ready Program

After completing the trade course, students are required to undertake full-time work experience in their chosen trade to meet the Trades Recognition Australia (TRA) skills assessment requirements.

Eligible Visas Subclass for Trade Coures

  • Subclass 189 ( Skilled Independent)
  • Subclass 190 ( Skilled Nominated)
  • Subclass 491 ( State/ Territory) Nominated)
  • Subclass 491 ( Family sponsored)
  • Subclass 485 ( Temporary Graduate Visa)
  • Subclass 482 ( TSS)
  • Subclass 186 ( ENS)
  • Subclass 187 (TRTS)
  • Subclass 494 (RSMS)
  • Subclass 407 (Training)

Top Australian providers for Trade courses.

RMIT University

Holmesglen Institute

Boxhill Institute

Chisholm Institute

Discover a wide array of institutions across Australia offering a rich selection of trade courses. Whether your passion lies in carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, automotive, or other trades, you'll find countless opportunities to kickstart your career. To help you navigate these choices, connect with the trusted educational consultants at Global Select. With their expert guidance, you can find the perfect college and course that align with your career goals and set you on the path to success.

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