This week, Alex, a Registered Migration Agent (MARA), visited Origin Institute in Clayton, Melbourne, and held in-depth discussions with carpentry students there. (Website: https://www.origin.edu.au/)

As a consultant long dedicated to skilled migration, Alex wants to share firsthand course information and migration pathways, hoping to help more people find their ideal path to develop in Australia.

I. School Positioning & Advantages

·Precise Location:

Main campus located in Clayton, a key southeastern suburb of Melbourne (Address: Level 1, 252 Clayton Road, as per the website).

Surrounding construction hotspots: Dandenong industrial belt, Monash employment corridor.

·Course Features:

·CRICOS-Registered Course:
Certificate III in Carpentry (Course Code: CPC30220)

·Facility Highlights:
► 1,500 sqm fully-equipped carpentry workshop (website photos show professional cutting/assembly equipment)
► Mandatory safety training (includes White Card + Working at Heights certification)

·Flexible Duration:
International students can choose a 2-year full-time program (Total tuition: $16,000-$18,000 as per the website).

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II. Current State of Carpentry in Victoria

Local Demand (Based on latest Australian Govt data):
Victoria requires an additional 8,200 carpenters over the next 3 years (2024 Skills Priority List rates Carpenter as "Shortage" occupation).

·Employment Support:
School website clearly states internship placement services (Partnered with local employers).

·Graduate Case Study:
► International student L: Secured a job with a southeast construction company immediately after graduation, earning $35/hour + vehicle allowance.
► Submitted EOI for 189 visa after passing TRA skills assessment (Latest 189 invitation round in 2024 required only 65 points for Carpenter occupation).

III. Key Migration Pathway Points

(Updated per Victoria's policy adjustments)

·485 Visa Stage:
Apply for TRA Provisional Skills Assessment after course completion.

·Final Skills Assessment:
Three-stage process: JRE (Job Ready Employment) → JRWA (Job Ready Workplace Assessment) → JRFA (Job Ready Final Assessment) (Total duration approx. 1.5 years).

·Permanent Migration Options:

189 Skilled Independent visa

190 Victorian State Nominated visa

491 Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa: High demand for carpenters in areas like Geelong/Ballarat.

IV. Campus Visit – Migration Strategy Seminar

·Student Interaction:

Over 30 carpentry students participated in the full migration policy briefing.

·Frequent Questions:
► "How is work experience calculated for skills assessment?"
► "What's the key to a successful employer sponsorship?"
► "What salary level meets the migration requirement?"

·Preview Photos:

Photo 1: Discussing graduate visa application processes.

Photo 2: Demonstrating key TRA skills assessment documentation preparation.

Photo 3: One-on-one Q&A session.