The Job Ready program at TAFE NSW Sydney Institute

The Job Ready Program (JRP) is a four step employment-based process, designed to support the aims of the Australian Government’s General Skilled Migration program. The JRP is managed by Trades Recognition Australia (TRA) and provides international graduates that have an Australian trade qualification the opportunity to gain valuable work experience in their trade and demonstrate their 'job readiness' when applying to migrate under the General Skilled Migration visa.

Step 1: Apply for a Provisional Skills Assessment (PSA)

To obtain a PSA outcome, an applicant must have recently completed an Australian Qualification Framework trade qualification in Australia with a Registered Training Organisation. They must also have an International English Language Training System (IELTS) score of 6 or greater in each of the reading, writing, listening and speaking sub-tests of the one General Training test and have work experience performed in Australia that demonstrates a range of tasks and duties in an occupation related to their qualification, for at least two days per week over six months (or equivalent).

A successful outcome will enable you to apply to the Department of Immigration and Citizenship for a Skilled-Graduate (Temporary) visa (subclass 485).

Step 2: Register Job Ready employment

JRP participants will have 18 months to complete the required 12 month fulltime paid employment in their trade to gain more skills and experience in an Australian workplace. Participants are also required to undertake Australian Language and Culture professional development with a TRA-approved Registered Training Organisation (RTO) and maintain a Job Ready Journal that demonstrates skills and proficiency in the workplace across a range of trade related tasks. TAFE NSW – Sydney Institute is a TRA-approved RTO to deliver the professional development services to JRP participants in Australian Workplace Language and Culture.

Step 3: Complete a Job Ready workplace assessment

JRP participants will have an opportunity to demonstrate their trade skills in the workplace to an independent TRA approved Workplace Assessor. Note: TRA will select and appoint a Workplace Assessor to the JRP participant.

Step 4: Apply for a Job Ready final assessment

To apply for a Job Ready Final Assessment, participants will need to collect all of the evidence required during Steps 1, 2 and 3, including completion of 12 months paid full-time employment (or equivalent) in their occupation.

A successful Job Ready Final Assessment can be used as the skills assessment required by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship to apply for permanent residency under the General Skilled Migration program.

For more information on the Job Ready Program visit the TRA website.

TAFE NSW-Sydney Institute will support JRP participants in the early stages of their employment by offering the JRP Stage 2 Professional Development program. This is focussed on the language and culture of the Australian workplace and is based on the competency unit BSBWOR203A – Work effectively with others. On completion of this unit, you will be awarded a Statement of Attainment.

You are eligible for this program if:

• you have a successful Provisional Skills Assessment from TRA
• you are a registered Job Ready Employment participant with TRA
  

JRP Stage 2 -professional development will be offered through a range of learning options that will fit in with your work commitments. The program will be offered flexibly with on-line learning materials and workshops offered at a central location close to public transport. The JRP Coordinator will discuss which learning model suits you and your working situation prior to commencement of the program.

Other ways the JRP Coordinator can assist you is by offering:

• mentoring – the JRP Coordinator will be able to put you in contact with our TAFE trade teachers who can advise and mentor you with your Job Ready Journal entries
  
• record of your progress – we will track and record your progress which you can then provide as evidence together with your Job Ready Journal for progressing to JRP Stage 3 – Job Ready Workplace Assessment
• notifying you of your results – you will receive your results for the competency “Work Effectively with Others” in writing within 5 days of course completion
• providing proof of completion – you will receive a TAFE transcript plus a Statement of Attainment for completing the unit “Work Effectively with Others”
• links to the review and appeals process – you will have the opportunity to review and appeal your results and to resubmit an assessment if you were not successful the first time it was attempted
• feedback – you will have the opportunity to give feedback about this JRP service through a participant satisfaction survey. You are also invited to examine our complaints procedures.
  

Resources for the JRP Stage 2

The following resources are available:

• Job Ready Program information kit ( including contact details of mentor, information about the course and timetable)
• self-paced learning materials
• on-line activities
• mentoring via telephone and email
• workshops.
  

To register your interest contact the Job Ready Coordinator at si.jobreadyprogram (AT) tafensw.edu.au.

• Download the application form.
• Complete the application form and post to Job Ready Program Coordinator, Business Unit, Building I, PO Box 707, and Broadway NSW 2007.
  

Course fees for 2011

The fee of $990 covers enrolment and all learning resources for the program. GST is not applicable for the program. Full payment will be required at the time of enrolment

Occupations:

• Nominated Trade Occupations
• Cook/Chef
• Hairdressing
• Pastry Cook
• Baker
• Child Care
• Electronics
• Wall and Floor tiling.

Job Ready Coordinator
Business Development Unit
Building I
PO Box 707
Broadway NSW 2007

Telephone: 1300 360 601

Email: si.jobreadyprogram (AT) tafensw.edu.au