[Skilled Migration] Low-Barrier, High-Reward! Blue-Collar Courses = Pathway to Australian PR? (Teste
�� Overview
For international students pursuing trade occupations (e.g., chef, welder, carpenter, automotive technician, bricklayer), Australia offers a clear 3-step pathway to PR:
1️⃣ Complete a Cert III+ course → Apply for TRA PSA
2️⃣ Secure employer sponsorship → Finish TRA JRP
3️⃣ Apply for 485 visa → Gain work experience → Lodge PR application
�� Phase 1: Course Completion + TRA PSA (Provisional Skills Assessment)
Key Requirements for PSA:
✔ Complete a Cert III or higher in your nominated trade.
✔ No 360-hour internship required (common misconception!).
✔ Processing time: ~3 months.
Why PSA Matters Early?
Allows you to start job hunting for JRP-qualified employers.
Eligible for 485 Graduate Work Visa (if MLTSSL-listed occupation).
�� Phase 2: Employer Sponsorship + TRA JRP (Job Ready Program)
JRP = 4-Stage Skills Assessment for PR Eligibility
|
Stage |
Requirement |
Duration |
|
1. PSA |
Confirm course relevance |
3 months |
|
2. JRE |
12 months FT work (1,725hrs) |
12+ months |
|
3. JRWA |
On-site skills assessment |
1+ month |
|
4. JRFA |
Final approval for PR |
4-8 weeks |
Employer Rules for JRE:
Max 5 employers, but 1 must employ you for 6+ months.
Employer must submit Employment Verification Reports (EVRs).
�� Phase 3: 485 Visa (Post-Vocational Education Stream)
Eligibility:
✔ Age < 35
✔ CRICOS-registered 92-week (2-year) course
✔ IELTS 6.5 (no band <5.5) or equivalent
✔ PSA for MLTSSL occupation (e.g., Chef, Electrician)
⚠️ STSOL roles (e.g., Enrolled Nurse) don’t qualify!
✔ Visa validity: 1.5 years
Why 485?
Buy time to complete JRP + gain work experience.
Opens doors for 190/491 state nomination.
�� Pro Tips for Success
✅ Pick MLTSSL trades (check Skills Lists).
✅ Start PSA immediately after graduation.
✅ Choose employers registered with TRA for JRP.
✅ Avoid STSOL courses if aiming for 485/PR.
�� Final Pathway to PR
Study (2 years) → 2. PSA + 485 Visa → 3. JRP Work → 4. PR Visa (189/190/491)
Realistic Timeline: 3–4 years from course start to PR.
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�� Bottom Line:
Blue-collar trades offer one of the fastest PR routes in Australia—if you follow the steps correctly. Need help planning? Consult a registered migration agent!