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Already in Australia as an international student? Compare trade and construction study options with Study Choice. This page and our course enquiry service are for international students in Australia only. Confirm course availability, entry requirements, international tuition fees and delivery with each provider before applying.
Popular areas: Carpentry · Wall & floor tiling · Solid plastering · Refrigeration · Bricklaying · Joinery
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Start with a trade that interests you. Use the quick links to compare course topics and provider details below.
01 · BUILDING
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Explore course topics such as construction methods, framing, materials and practical workshop learning. Course details vary by provider.
02 · FINISHING
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Compare course coverage of surface preparation, tile layout, cutting, installation and finishing. Check facilities and materials with each provider.
03 · FINISHING
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Explore training related to surface preparation and plaster finishes. Confirm the qualification, practical work and campus with the provider.
04 · SERVICES
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Explore training in refrigeration systems, air conditioning equipment, installation and servicing. Check practical facilities and course units with the provider.
05 · BUILDING
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Compare course topics such as setting out, preparing materials, laying bricks and blocks, and completing masonry work safely.
06 · FIT-OUT
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Look for practical learning in measuring, marking, cutting and assembling timber components, with workshop tasks suited to the qualification.
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Start with the kind of work you are interested in. Course names, qualification levels and availability differ between education providers.
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Explore practical pathways such as carpentry, plumbing, bricklaying, wall and floor tiling, painting and decorating.
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Compare options in electrotechnology, automotive electrical, refrigeration and air conditioning, and instrumentation.
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Consider engineering and fabrication qualifications that can include welding, metal work and workshop practice.
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Look into automotive mechanical training and selected service qualifications, including cookery where offered.
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A useful comparison looks beyond the course title. Use these prompts when reviewing provider information.
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Review the subjects, practical training, workshop requirements and any placement components listed by the provider.
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Check academic, English, age or other prerequisites directly with the institution before applying.
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Compare tuition and ask whether tools, protective equipment, uniforms or other materials are additional costs.
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These examples are a starting point for research. Confirm the current course title, duration, campus, intake and entry criteria with the education provider.
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Examples depend on the provider and campus. Check the exact qualification, course units, practical requirements and current availability before applying.
Compare training that may cover construction methods, framing, materials, workshop practice and safe use of tools.
Look at course units for surface preparation, setting out, cutting, laying, grouting and finishing tiled surfaces.
Review the course coverage of surface preparation and plaster application, including the practical tasks and finishes taught.
Other examples may include plumbing, bricklaying and blocklaying, painting and decorating, joinery, or building and construction qualifications.
Course content may cover refrigeration principles, air conditioning equipment, system installation and servicing. Confirm the current qualification, practical training arrangements and provider details.
Compare training that may include setting out, preparing mortar, laying bricks or blocks, and completing masonry work to the course requirements.
Review workshop training in measuring, marking, cutting and assembling timber components. Units and equipment vary by qualification and provider.
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Depending on the provider, options may cover electrical systems, vehicle electrical systems, refrigeration and air conditioning, or instrumentation and control.
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Explore trade and engineering programs focused on fabrication, workshop processes and related technical skills. Check the qualification level and practical facilities for each course.
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Automotive programs can cover vehicle inspection, diagnostics, servicing and repair. Some providers also offer service-focused qualifications such as commercial cookery.
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Use these indicative figures when comparing providers. Tuition, course length and payment options vary by qualification and campus.
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Indicative tuition range for many trade courses. Confirm current fees and any additional charges with the provider.
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Many trade courses may take about a year to complete. Actual duration depends on the qualification and provider schedule.
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Accelerated study may be available for selected courses. Ask the provider about availability, eligibility and course requirements.
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Monthly payments may start from A$1,000, subject to provider terms. Confirm the instalment schedule and total amount payable.
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These are general estimates only. Confirm the full tuition, course duration, payment conditions and any extra costs directly with the education provider before enrolling.
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A trade qualification may be one part of a longer plan. Each stage has separate requirements, and outcomes depend on your individual circumstances.
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Compare course topics, providers and entry requirements. If you plan to apply for a Student visa, check the current course and provider requirements with Home Affairs.
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Follow your course requirements and any visa conditions that apply to you. Keep records of relevant training and employment.
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Requirements depend on your nominated occupation and visa purpose. Confirm whether an assessment is required and which authority applies.
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Possible options depend on your circumstances and the criteria in force when you apply. Completing a trade course does not guarantee a visa or permanent residency.
Check current requirements: Student visa information (Home Affairs) · TRA skills assessment · Skilled employer-sponsored visa options.
This is a general guide, not individual migration advice. Visa and occupation requirements change. A qualification or skills assessment alone does not guarantee a visa or permanent residency.
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Compare these trade course areas with the occupation-specific minimum scores recorded in the 4 June 2026 Skilled Independent (subclass 189) invitation round.
| Trade course area | Occupation listed by Home Affairs | Minimum points invited |
|---|---|---|
| Carpentry | Carpenter | 65 |
| Wall and floor tiling | Wall and Floor Tiler | 65 |
| Solid plastering | Solid Plasterer | 65 |
| Air conditioning and refrigeration | Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic | 80 |
| Bricklaying | Bricklayer | 65 |
| Joinery | Carpenter and Joiner | 65 |
How to read this table: Scores are a snapshot of the lowest points invited for those occupations in that round; they can change from round to round. A course title alone does not establish a nominated occupation or meet its skills-assessment requirements. Home Affairs states that the 65-point threshold does not guarantee an invitation. Check the latest SkillSelect invitation-round results and EOI eligibility guidance before relying on any score.
This table is general information, not individual migration advice.
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Quick answers to common questions about trade and construction study.
