Australia’s dynamic food culture has led to a growing demand for diverse cuisines and restaurants. However, due to Covid-19, there’s a shortage of chefs in Australia. To address this, the Australian government has prioritized ‘Chefs’ in skilled migration.
If you aspire to study, work, and live in Australia as a chef, this article is for you.
Demand for occupation in Australia:
Australia’s renowned food scene, featuring high-quality restaurants, cafes, pubs, and bars, has gained global recognition. This has propelled the growth of the hospitality industry, projected to require a significant number of additional workers in the next five years and added the ‘Chef’ profession to the Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List (PMSOL).
Requirements to become a professional chef:
- Minimum IELTS score of 5 overall with no band less than 5
- Completion of at least Year 11 schooling or equivalent
Pathway to Permanent Residency (PR) in Australia:
Enroll in Cert III in Commercial Cookery:
Duration: 1 year
Enroll in Cert IV in Commercial Cookery (after Cert III):
Duration: 6 months
Note: Some colleges may require enrolment in Cert IV directly.
Additional options:
- Diploma of Hospitality Management (Commercial Cookery Pathway)
- Trades Recognition Australia (TRA) assessment for working as a chef in Australia
Apply for Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485):
Eligibility:
Completion of a CRICOS-registered course
IELTS score of at least 6 overall with no module below 5
Nominated occupation listed under MLTSSL
Duration: 18 months
Enhance PR pathways with the Job Ready Program (JRP):
On completion of the 4-step JRP program:
Provisional Skills Assessment (PSA)
Job Ready Employment (JRE)
Job Ready Workplace Assessment (JRWA)
Job Ready Final Assessment (JRFA)
You can obtain a full skills assessment and consider applying for an Australian PR visa. Consult with a migration agent or immigration lawyer for professional guidance on the PR visa application process.
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