This occupation has a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience and/or relevant vendor certification may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

Pathway

Telecommunications Engineer
Telecommunications Network Engineer

Alternative Titles

Communications Consultant
Communications Specialist (ICT)
Telecommunications Consultant
Telecommunications Specialist

List Type

MLTSSL

Types of Visa

189 – Skilled Independent – Points-Tested

491, 186, 190, 407, 485, 489, 482, 187, 494

Tasks Included

Planning, designing, building, configuring and commissioning telecommunications devices, networks and systems, such as voice, radio, two-way, data, microwave, satellite and digital data systems, and ensuring telecommunications systems interconnect with equipment from different manufacturers, service providers and users
Compiling engineering project proposals to define goals, identify scope, background and need, and ascertain cost of equipment, parts and services
Evaluating and procuring new products and services from vendors
Ensuring compliance with laws, regulations, policies and procedures in the provision of telecommunications systems
Selecting and developing new telecommunications sites by locating sites, filing documents, drawing up documents for approval, drafting construction drawings and following through to approval
Determining appropriate configurations of telecommunications hardware and software, ensuring desired performance of telecommunications equipment
Preparing and interpreting specifications, drawings and regulations for the use of telecommunications equipment
Determining the type and arrangement of circuits, transformers, circuit-breakers, transmission lines and equipment
Identifying and analysing problems and needs of existing telecommunications systems, such as interference, intelligibility and clarity, to determine the most appropriate means of reducing, eliminating and avoiding current and future problems and improve communications
Monitoring telecommunications systems to assess need for updates, upgrades, enhancements, preventive maintenance and new systems
Assessing performance levels of system hardware and software to project future needs, and developing short- and long-terms plans for updating equipment, adding capabilities, enhancing existing systems and providing improved telecommunications

WHAT IS THE JOB READY PROGRAM(JRP)?

• Skills assessment program that provides you opportunity to demonstrate your skills and job readiness obtained during your studies.

• With JRP you can obtain the provisional skills assessment for the 485 grad visa and when you finish, get the full skills assessment for employer sponsorship or general skilled migration for residency

Criteria for Visa 485

Application for Visa Type 485 should be made within 6 months of finishing of your study

Education

Application must accomplish at least a Trade Certificate in a course which will lead to a skills assessment for the 485 graduate visa

Australian Study

Completed a course in Australia which has taken at least 2 academic years

English Assessment

Applicant must have English exams and get equivalent scores of: IELTS-6, OET B, PTE 50 or TOEFL 64

Skill Assessment

Satisfactory Provisional Skills Assessment for approved occupation

Provisional Skills Assessment

• Completed qualification relevant to an occupation assessed by TRA (ex. Chef, Mechanic, Chid Care Centre Manager)
• There should be evidence of relevant employement (with a minimum of 360 hours, ex. OJT)

Job Ready Employment

• Apply JRE once you only have less than 4 months remaining on your student visa.
• Complete at least 1,725 hours of paid employment in a span of at least 1 year to complete the full skills assessment

Job Ready Workplace Assessment

• Is conducted in your workplace by an assessor from a TRA-approved registered training organisation.

Job Ready Final Assessment

• This is the final step, where pay slips or other acceptable evidence to substantiate that you have been in paid employment for at least 1725 hours over a minimum of 12 months, with Journals covering a minimum of 12 months.

Visa Type 485 - Graduate Visa

Common Questions

Who can apply?

Graduate Work stream is open only to international students with skills and qualifications relevant to specific occupations that Australia needs (ex. Chef, Mechanic, Child Care Centre Manager)

Complete Skills Assessment for JRP

The 485 graduate visa helps international students to stay in Australia to acquire the work experience required for a full skills assessment which may be used for employer sponsored or General Skilled Migration applications for residency

How long is the Graduate Visa?

All Visas under the Graduate Work Stream are granted for a period valid for one and a half year

AFP Clearance

For the graduate work stream, you must secure an AFP Clearance prior to the application of the 485 graduate visa

Finishing JRP

Finish your JRP with 485 and obtain full skills assessment. This can lead to employer sponsorship and General Skilled Migration Residency Application

Engineering