Automotive & Trades
Trade qualifications open one of the strongest routes to Australian residency. We work with RTOs that bundle the Certificate with a 482/485 sponsorship pathway, and assist students with TRA skill assessments and the Job Ready Program.
- Duration
- 1 – 3 years
- Tuition (AUD)
- AUD 14,000 – 22,000
- PR relevance
- High
What you will study.
Certificate III & IV trade qualifications — automotive, electrical, plumbing, carpentry — with strong regional migration pathways.
- 01Certificate III in Automotive Mechanical Technology
- 02Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis
- 03Certificate III in Electrotechnology
- 04Certificate III in Carpentry
- 05Certificate III in Plumbing
Core areas of study.
Universities offering automotive & trades.
The institutions our students apply to most often, across our five destinations.
- 01AUKangan InstituteAustralia→
- 02AUTAFE NSWAustralia→
- 03AUBox Hill InstituteAustralia→
- 04AUTAFE QueenslandAustralia→
- 05UKBedford College LondonUK→
- 06CAGeorge Brown CollegeCanada→
- 07USUniversal Technical InstituteUSA→
- 08NZWintecNew Zealand→
Where automotive & trades graduates work.
Indicative Australian salary bands for permanent residents in 2026, sourced from SEEK, JobAdvisor and ATO industry data.
Pathway to residency.
Motor Mechanic (ANZSCO 321211), Electrician (341111) and Plumber (334111) all appear on the medium and long-term migration list. TRA skill assessment + Job Ready Program required for non-Australian-trained applicants.
Ready to take the first step?
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