It is very common for international students to spend years of their time and thousands of dollars on courses that do not lead to employment after graduation. It is important for students to study a course that leads to employment. Specifically if they are looking to remain in Australia.

The Department of Immigration and Border Protection (Department of Home Affairs) updates a lists of jobs in Australia that they believe are required in Australia. This list is caused the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List or the Short-term Skilled Occupation List. Please note that this list is changes regularly, with different jobs are added and deleted from this list occasionally.

Below is a list of the courses with the highest level of employment for international students after graduation:


Commercial Cookery


Course: Cert 3 in Commercial Cookery or Cert 4 in Commercial Cookery

Costs: $12,000 – $16,000

Duration: 40 – 60 weeks

What job this course prepares you to work: This position leads participants into working as a qualified chef. There has consistently been a high demand for chefs around Australia.

Why it is a good choice: Chefs have recently been added to the STSOL list. This allows qualified chefs to secure a permanent or temporary visa to live and work in Australia. *Please be aware that the Medium and Long-Term Strategic Skills List is continuously changing as different occupations are added or deleted from the list. This is correct as of July 3rd, 2014.

Pathway to Aus is partnered with education providers across Australia that provide commercial cookery courses and can secure your Confirmation Of Enrolment (COE), for as little as $500 deposit. For more information on commercial cookery follow this link


Early Childhood Teacher (Kindergarten/Pre-school teacher)


Courses: Diploma of Early Childhood Education

Costs: $12,000

Duration: 52 weeks

What job this course prepares you to work: This position leads graduates to work as an early childhood teacher. Meaning you can work with children aged between 2 – 5 years old.

Why it is a good choice: Early Childhood teachers are listed as a position on the STSOL list. This allows qualified early childhood teachers to secure a permanent or temporary visa to live and work in Australia. *Please be aware that the Medium and Long-Term Strategic Skills List is continuously changing as different occupations are added or deleted from the list. This is correct as of July 3rd, 2014.

Pathway to Aus is partnered with education providers across Australia that provide Early Childhood courses and can secure your Confirmation Of Enrolment (COE), for as little as $500 deposit. For more information on Early Childhood courses follow this link


Automotive Mechanical Technology


Courses: Cert 3 in Automotive Mechanical Technology

Costs: $13200 – 16450

Duration: 60 weeks – 2 years

What job this course prepares you for: This course prepares you to work as a general motor mechanic.

Why it is a good choice: Motor Mechanics are listed as a position on the STSOL list. This allows qualified automotive mechanics to secure a permanent or temporary visa to live and work in Australia once they secure employment. *Please be aware that the Medium and Long-Term Strategic Skills List is continuously changing as different occupations are added or deleted from the list. This is correct as of July 3rd, 2014.

Pathway to Aus is partnered with education providers across Australia that provide Automotive courses and can secure your Confirmation Of Enrolment (COE), for as little as $500 deposit. For more information on automotive mechanic courses follow this link


This are just a few of the courses with the highest levels of employment outcome after graduation. If you are interested in finding out more information on what course is best for you, contact Pathway to Aus.

P: 0755 265 900 E: info@pathwaytoaus.com or enquiry online

Best Courses for International Students that Lead to Employment was last modified: December 10th, 2019 by Nick Yock