Australia - Study - Vocational Training Student Visa
In general, a Student Visa in Australia allows a foreign national the opportunity to immigrate to Australia on a temporary basis in order to undertake a course of study in the country. Studying in Australia is an increasingly popular option for undergraduates across the world; Australia offers a long history of excellence in learning with a host of educational establishments. Immigration to Australia has grown significantly in recent years due in part to a comparatively liberal immigration policy coupled with the high quality of life which can be obtained in the country.
The Vocational Education and Training Student visa is a temporary visa designed for students who have applied to complete a certificate I-IV (except ELICOS), diploma, advanced diploma, vocational graduate certificate or a vocational graduate diploma.
Australia's Vocational Education and Training (VET) system provides training to students that is both practical and career-oriented. Students studying in Australia can develop their own career path through a mix of study and practical work.
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
To qualify for a Vocational Education and Training Student visa, you must be able to satisfy the basic visa requirements, which are that you have:
- enrolled in a registered course;
- adequate English language ability;
- financial means to support yourself; and
- appropriate overseas student health insurance cover during your stay in Australia.
VISA ENTITLEMENTS
Successful applicants and holders of a temporary Vocational Education and Training Student visa are entitled to stay and study in Australia for the duration of their course. When you have commenced your course, you will have permission to work up to 20 hours per week in Australia. When you are granted a Vocational Education and Training Student visa, it will be linked to the passport number used in your application.