Practical Skills Assessments: India, South Africa, UK Update by VETASSESS

Practical Skills Assessments: India, South Africa, UK

Update by VETASSESS

• VETASSESS has dates for Practical Assessments in India, the UK and South Africa over the next two months.
• They will conduct Practical Assessments for electricians in New Delhi from October 11 – 21.
• Their assessors will be assessing licensed trades in the UK from October 18  21 and South Africa from November 14  25.
• Applicants can book now via VETASSESS online portal.
• Electricians, plumbers and air-conditioning/refrigeration mechanics need a practical assessment for Australian migration purposes.
  
  

Source: https://www.vetassess.com.au/

Victoria Program Review Update

Data as at 31 August 2022 Published

Victoria has published program review details for the year 2022-23 as follows:

Data as at 31 August 2022

Source: https://liveinmelbourne.vic.gov.au/migrate/program-review

Unrestricted work rights for student visa holders to end on 30 June 2023

Update from Department of Home Affairs

• To address workforce shortages, student visa work hours restrictions have been temporarily relaxed. This will end on 30 June 2023.
• Until 30 June 2023, all ongoing students as well as new student arrivals and secondary applicants are able to work more than 40 hours a fortnight in any sector of the economy and work before their course of study commences.
• After the 30 June 2023, the number of hours a Student visa holder will be allowed to work will again be capped. The number of hours a Student visa holder works, ensures that Students focus on obtaining a quality Australian education and qualification.
• Students must make sure they are aware of any changes to visa conditions, including work rights.
  
  

Source: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/student-500/temporary-relaxation-of-working-hours-for-student-visa-holders?fbclid=IwAR1wxw0tKcNqf5Ng36fsdgvczdtSLOpFIofo2KEjh91KDq1MU5rK3ogjxQA