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Impact of New Visa Policies on NZ Work to Residence Pathways

Chefs and other trade occupations are listed in the Skilled Occupations List, which provides you with various options for PR Pathways after completing a diploma or degree course. Suppose you already work as a chef and want an easy PR pathway. In that case, you can submit your application to Trades Recognition Australia along with a skills assessment authority for their Job Ready Program (JRP).

As a Chef, you can apply for subclass 485 Graduate Visa (Post Study Work Stream), subclass 407 Training Visa, Employer-Sponsored Visa (if you have relevant experience) and General Skilled Migration. With JRP, you can claim additional five points to help get Australian PR.

Job Ready Program (JRP)

For the Job Ready Program (JRP), an employment-based skills assessment program, is for the international student graduates with Australian qualifications, and it’s issued by a Registered Training Organisation (RTO). The RTO must be registered under the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS) to provide the training. The program is designed to give students opportunities for developing their skills and gaining employment experience in the Australian work culture before applying for a skilled migration visa.

Different Stages of JRP

Provisional Skills Assessment (PSA), where applicants have to complete 360 hours of employment and/or vocational placement. The fee for PSA is 200 $AUD.

You are eligible for Job Ready Employer (JRE) if you have completed at least 1725 hours of paid employment over 12 months; you are eligible for Job Ready Employer (JRE). You have to pay 450 $AUD for JRE.

Job Ready Workplace Assessment (JRWA) on completing paid employment for at least 863 hours over at least six months from your JRE start date. The fee for JRWA is 2,540 $AUD.

Once you complete JRE and JRWA, you are eligible for Job Ready Final Assessment (JRP), and fees for the same is 65 $AUD.

On successfully completing the Provisional Skills Assessment (PSA) (Step 1 of the JRP), you can apply for a Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485). You are required to complete all four stages of JRP to apply for an independent skilled migration visa.

The Professional Year Program (PYP) is one of the significant aspects of Australia’s well-designed education structure. The job-readiness program focuses on developing the student’s potential as a professional, bridging the gap between full-time study and getting a job in Australia. International students graduating from Australian universities can get relevant practical training during this one year program and develop insights that carve the path for their future career.

The Structure of Professional Year Program:

The duration of the Professional Year Program is 44 weeks, giving students exposure about the Australian work culture and the specifics of their chosen industry. Professional year is undertaken in the fields of IT, Accounting, and Engineering. 

The Professional Year Program Offers the Following Benefits:

Proper understanding of the Australian workplace:

The Professional Year Program teaches students the professional code of conduct as per Australian standards, which plays a vital role in the student’s career growth.

Giving them industry-relevant internship placement:

Various universities offer the Professional Year Program to the students during or after the completion of the course. The internship program helps students to develop hands-on skills and gain the expertise required for getting the right job. Many students may get hired by the same company once they complete their internship.

Allowing students to build their network for future employment:

Students meet senior professionals working in their field of interest and develop their professional and social networks, which often helps in securing better job prospects in the future.

You get 5 extra points for PR:

Upon completing the PYP, students are given five points toward skilled migration under an eligible skilled occupation. Some institutions that offer Professional Year Programs to students include:

Navitas

Monash College

Performance Education

ATMC

ECA

QIBA

If you need any guidance regarding studying in Australia and choosing the right career towards your PR pathway, you should consult PFEC Global.

Sources:

https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/working-in-australia/skill-occupation-list