SKILLED TRADES CERTIFICATION PROGRAM

Low score direct PR pathway
For Skilled Trade Technicians and Supervisors

ABOUT STCP

This service is offered for those who are looking to achieve Permanent Residency (PR) or Provisional PR status in Australia, and Canada despite having a low immigration score. This path is made possible by using our Skilled Trades Certificate and Competent English level score. This service is aimed towards individuals who are skilled trade technicians or supervisors planning to immigrate under the points-based system. Points are calculated based on age, educational qualification(s), experience, English level, etc., for each candidate and the candidate’s spouse.

THE SKILLED TRADE CERTIFICATION OR SKILLED LICENSE

Skilled Trades Certification or Skilled License is prominent for your Trade or Occupation and allows a skilled trade worker or professional to obtain a good-paying job anywhere in the world and also ensures you that get Licensing in a particular Trade or Occupation. Receiving a skilled-trade certificate or license is equal to an Advanced Diploma or an Associate degree level qualification from a government institution. It requires a one-day exam, where you show your current education, skills, and experience to obtain the certification or license.

ENGLISH EXAM

The English exam such as IELTS, PTE, or CELPIP is a major English exam conducted to prove your English ability to obtain WP and PR in English Speaking countries. The English exams and the scores you obtain from them are mandatory for this program in order to confirm your English Language Competency.

THE BASIC ELIGIBILITY

AGE: 22 to 43 years old

ENGLISH ABILITIES

All applicants need an IELTS score of 6 in each band, a PTE score of 50 in each band or CELPIP score of 7 in each band. This is seen as a competent level of English score which is mandatory for this program. Note: PTE and CELPIP scoring is little easier than IELTS scoring.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

A minimum formal educational qualification of High School graduation is mandatory. However, we recommend a trade qualification, diploma and/or any degree as these are additional advantages.

STCP OCCUPATION LIST:

Agricultural Equipment Technician
Appliance Service Technician
Auto Body and Collision Technician / Motor Vehicle Body Repairer
Automotive Service Technician
Boilermaker
Bricklayer
Cabinetmaker
Carpenter
Concrete Finisher
Construction Craft Worker
Construction Electrician
Crane Operator
Drywall Finisher and Plasterer
Industrial Electrician
Electric Motor System Technician
Floor covering Installer
Gas fitter
Glazier
Heavy Duty Equipment
Technician (Heavy movers)
Heavy Equipment Operator (Dozer, Excavator, Tractor-Loader-Backhoe)
Industrial Mechanic (Millwright)
Instrumentation and Control Technician
Insulator (Heat and Frost)
Ironworker (Generalist, Reinforcing, Structural)
Landscape Horticulturist
Machinist
Metal Fabricator (Fitter)
Motorcycle Mechanic
Painter and Decorator
Parts Technician
Plumber
Vehicle Service Technician
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic
Rig Technician
Roofer
Sheet Metal Worker
Sprinkler Fitter
Steamfitter/Pipe-fitter
Tool and Die Maker
Tower Crane Operator
Truck and Transport Mechanic (Bus, Lorry etc)
Welder

FOOD & BEVERAGE

Cook and Chef
Baker
Butchers (Meat cutters)

STCP SERVICES AND FEES

Unlimited English support (IELTS, PTE or CELPIP or all) for 1 year if opted
Skilled Trade Certification or Skilled License support (Prior learning)
Job Search Support and Branding (JSB) if opted for digital tool marketing
Permanent Resident (PR) or Provisional Permanent Resident Visa

JOB SEARCH SUPPORT AND BRANDING (JSB)

Our JSB members (Job Search Branding) can support themselves with their Job Search under Employer Sponsorship Program by using our branding, templates, support and training of our company to connect with more employers and set up one-to-one interviews wherein the candidates work for themselves to find the job by using digital tools which will be taught by our team. Our overseas business development and immigration team will help with legal advice and document preparation to the employers, clarifying the employer’s doubts & hesitation in hiring, setting up interviews on a one-to-one basis to ensure that the employers are hiring you rapidly.

SALARY EXPECTATION AND SAVINGS

No	Occupation Title	Salary/Hour	Benefits
1.	Skilled Trades Technicians	$72,000 – 120,000	Over Time 1.5 or 2.0 times and family visa
2.	Skilled Trades Supervisor	$80,000 – 150,000	Over Time 1.5 or 2.0 times and family visa
3.	Skilled Trades Engineers or Mangers	$100,000 – 200,000	Over Time 1.5 or 2.0 times and family visa

You can bring your whole family to enjoy a new lifestyle. This includes your spouse who can also support your income by working and may earn a minimum of $3000 per month.
Education is free for all children. You can save a minimum of $1000 per child per month.
Medical costs are covered by the Government
Buy a CAR, savings $100,000 – 500,000 compared to Singapore.
Buy a Residential Property, savings and passive income min $500,000 in 5 years period if you have PR status.
Total Savings min $1,400,000 with in 5 years period

SAVING COMPARISON TABLE (IN 5 YEARS TIME):

Student Visa (SV) Pathway	Job Pathway (ESP)	Direct PR (STCP) Pathway
School fees Min $30,000 – 50,000	NA	NA
Content Salary earning (Part time, 20 hours per week) – $30,000 (2 years) like KFC, or Service staff	Salary earning (Full time under WP) – $120,000 (2 years)	NA
Salary earning (Full time under WP) – $150,000 (3 years)	Salary earning (Full time under PR) – $300,000 (3 years)	Salary earning (Full time under PR) – $600,000 (5 years)
Child Education $60,000 per child	Child Education $60,000 per child	Child Education $60,000 per child
NA	Home property passive earnings $300,000 min	Home property passive earnings $500,000 min
CAR savings $100,000 min	CAR savings $100,000 min	CAR savings $100,000 min
Spouse income $90,000 min	Spouse income $150,000	Spouse income $150,000
Total Savings $390,000	Total Savings $1,000,000	Total Savings $1,400,000

IMPORTANT DETAILS

The Australian skills evaluation interview is mostly conducted via online tool or some time fly to nearest country for practical exam.
The Canadian skills evaluation exam is only available in Canada and obtaining a Canadian tourist visa is necessary to write this exam and then it is necessary to find a job from either one of the options below,
Citizens of Singapore, SPR, E-Pass, S-Pass and Work permit holders with high salaries are able to self-sponsor their own applications and can get a Canadian Tourist Visa easily
Citizens of Canada, Canadian PRs, Citizens of Singapore, SPR or other country Citizens with a high profile can sponsor your application which can also increase your chances of getting your visa approved.

The main applicant fee for a PR visa is A$4045, Spouse is A$2020 and each Child is A$1015
Skills Trade Assessment and Certification is A$3000

Australian Government and other fees:

The main applicant fee for a PR visa is A$4045, Spouse is A$2020 and each Child is A$1015
Skills Trade Assessment and Certification is A$3000

Canadian Government and other fees:

The Main Applicant visa fee is C$1325, Spouse C$1325 & each Child C$225.
1st and 2nd PNP application fees are free, 3rd application onwards S$500,
and PNP submission fee is $1500, the Govt, fees are 0 – 1500.
The Biometric fee is C$85 per person, Education Equivalency fee is C$227
Skills Trade Assessment and Certification is $120- 450
Govt, prices are subject to change and non- refundable unless not used.