There are some key occupations under the skill in demand visa (482) which require a skills assessment in vocational skilled categories.
These include:
Electricians | Mechanics | Plumbers | Bakers | Brick layers | Chefs & Cooks | Hairdressers | Welders | Joiners | Diesel & Motor engine mechanics
In Australia, the most common is pathway 2 which requires an Australian qualification and an Australian occupational licence.
Pathway 1 is more common for those whose qualification are from non-Australian institutions. These require applicants to be assessed through a technical interview which includes a practical demonstration of skills particularly for electricians and plumbers. The applicant must also provide documentary evidence of their own experience, which will be assessed through Trades Recognition Australia (TRA).
Why is it important?
Australia needs to ensure that the migrants they are admitting to Australia have the sufficient skill to cover the shortages which Australia have, whether that be in a core skill or a specialist stream or in an area where skilled migrants nominated by employers who have a labour agreement with the Australian government.
How can Hong Kong people apply?
Hong Kongers can apply for their trade to be recognised by the TRA after completing a 2 year diploma course or can apply for TRA recognition based on their Hong Kong experience, from there they would need to source an employer who would sponsor them on a Skills on Demand visa (482) with a validity of 5 years. They would then be eligible for the 189/191 Hong Kong pathway for Permanent Residency
It is important that your skills are recognised through a skilled authority such as TRA or VETASSESS or a similar body to ensure that you can meet the eligibility for that occupation as well as having related work experience in that field and at least a minimum of IELTS 5.0 with a score of 5 in reading, writing, speaking and listening.
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