PERTH IS A REGIONAL CITY:
Australian Government incentives for study and work in Australian regional cities like Perth.
- The Australian government has released the regulations relating to 2 new regional visas https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/working-in-australia/regional-migration#
- If you wish to apply for a Skilled migration in the future, Perth is categorised by the Department of Home Affairs as a regional study destination to secure additional 5 points towards your visa application (must meet the Australian study requirement (another 5 points), have been obtained while you lived in, and studied at a campus in a designated regional area (study in Perth, PCBT) not include study undertaken by distance education).
- Study in ELICOS, VET or HE in WA for future benefits. Ref: https://migration.wa.gov.au/services/skilled-migration-western-australia/western-australian-accredited-educational-institutions
To meet the Western Australian study requirement for the State Nomination Graduate stream, you must have completed your studies at an accredited educational institution (or institutions) in Western Australia. The institution must have been accredited at the time of your relevant Western Australian studies.To be considered accredited, the educational institution (including providers of English language programs) must be:
- registered with the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS); and
- have a campus in Western Australia where students study full time, on campus, through face to face delivery.
In addition:
- a university or higher education institution must also be registered as an Australian higher education provider with the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) to be considered an accredited educational institution; and
- a vocational education and training (VET) institution must also be registered with the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) or the Western Australian Training Accreditation Council (TAC) to be considered accredited. You can check if your institution is registered on the training.gov.au website.
WA, ONE OF THE SAFEST PLACES ON EARTH FOR COVID-RELATED:
COVID-19 pandemic management and post covid plan.
- Post-COVID19 Migration plan. (… Prime Minister, Mr. Morrison added this included possibly tailoring visa conditions to meet the workforce demands of regional areas…..): https://www.sbs.com.au/news/scott-morrison-says-government-has-open-mind-on-post-coronavirus-migration-overhaul
- and more surprisingly, WA has the best economic figures when faced with the COVID-19 pandemic. Western Australia is a world leader in COVID-19 management and continues to perform well above national and international benchmarks for economic recovery (ref: ECU August 2021).
PERTH, AFFIRDABLE LIFESTYLE:
Perth has an affordable cost of living.
- According to ECU University: Perth is affordable:
- Living in Perth is better value- accommodation and every day living costs are less expensive than Sydney and Melbourne (Based on Mercer’s 2020 Cost of Living Survey).
- Unemployment is low while the average annual salary is nearly $10,000 more than the Australian average (Based on the Office of Western Australia Government).
- According to ECU University: Perth is affordable:
PERTH, EASY TO LIVE:
Perth, a relaxing lifestyle, be able to go for a swim at the beach every morning before work.
- Living in Perth, unlike Sydney and Melbourne, is more relaxed and you can experience the real Australian lifestyle and be part of a community. According to ECU University (https://www.ecu.edu.au/):
- We are consistently ranked among the most liveable cities in the world, in fact, Perth’s liveability ranking leapfrogged Melbourne and Sydney in 2021!! Perth is also Australia’s sunniest capital city and one of the healthiest.
- and according to West Australian Newspapers Perth has proven itself as one of the best places to live on Earth. Unsurprisingly.
- ECU University also provides:
- Perth is safe and welcoming .
- Perth is the friendlist city in Australia with a multicultural population of almost 2 million. This is based on News.com.au:
- Australia’s friendliest city is Perth, and Sydney is a long way behind
- A definitive ranking of Australia’s friendliest cities has been released. It’s good news for the WA capital but bad news for Sydney.
- Perth is the friendlist city in Australia with a multicultural population of almost 2 million. This is based on News.com.au:
- Perth is safe and welcoming .
- Living in Perth, unlike Sydney and Melbourne, is more relaxed and you can experience the real Australian lifestyle and be part of a community. According to ECU University (https://www.ecu.edu.au/):
WA is a rich state.
- and according to StudyPerth research (The information first provided in May 2021):
- Perth is an education destination of the future; it offers an enviable lifestyle in a safe location with enhanced employment and migration opportunities.
- EMPLOYMENT: WA has a consistent history of being a desirable place to work, WA wages are consistently above the national average.
- EMPLOYABILITY: Perth’s education providers place a strong emphasis on helping students become work-ready. In-person and online events and services help students improve their future employment and business building prospects.
- ENTERPRISE: Six of the world’s top 10 energy companies are based in Perth. Innovation and invention is fostered in Perth’s mining industry, medical research and active start-ups.
- ENGAGEMENT: Perth is ready, willing and able to welcome an increased number of international students. WA is one of the most diverse and fastest growing Australian states. Perth’s cultural diversity makes for a dynamic and friendly society.
- EXPERIENCE: Perth is a safe, vibrant, sociable and easy place to live with close proximity to Asia. Perth is famous for its enviable climate, natural environment and quality of life. Perth is an affordable destination for students with the lowest accommodation costs of any Australian capital city.
- ECONOMY: WA has the strongest projected economic growth in Australia. WA has a consistently robust economy that has weathered global financial crises and the recent pandemic.
- MIGRATION: Perth International Airport has flights that regularly connect to major Australian and overseas cities. The Regional designation and State Nominated Migration Program offers post-study extended stays in WA.
- and find out more about why studying and living in Perth is amongst the best globally. 10 Awesome Reasons to Live in Perth according to InsiderGuide.
Why study at PCBT in Perth?
- PCBT has its own luxury 5-star spacious commercial kitchen, restaurant/function centre for hospitality students.
- PCBT has more than a decade of experience successfully trained thousands of students who are mostly working in food and beverage industry, construction industry, and other service industries!
- PCBT’s Wall & Floor Tiling students and graduates find tremendous opportunities in the construction industry with more than 95% working as a tiler after graduation.
- PCBT has female and male trainers with extensive experience in theory and practice.
- PCBT is a college of over 95% international students from about 45 different nationalities. More people like you as an international student.
- PCBT Graduates of Diploma and Advanced Diploma courses can pursue their studies to a Bachelor degree in one of the PCBT’s Advanced Standing Providers (Official Agreements with Southern Cross University, CQUniversity) to get more benefits of regional incentives.
- Classes run on 2 to 2.5 days a week (20 hours a week) except ELICOS-English classes, which run for 3 days a week.
- Our tuition fees are amongst the most affordable providers without compromising quality education.
- Premium location at the heart of the city of Perth.
- Internationally recognised qualifications at PCBT means employment opportunities everywhere in the world.
- Real industry practice and placement in hotels/restaurants/resorts/bars and tiling companies/businesses.
- PCBT is an accredited educational institution in Western Australia.
- PCBT (ELICOS and VET) is registered with the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS).
- All of PCBT’s three campuses located in Western Australia where students study full time, on campus, through face to face delivery for regional benefits.
- PCBT is a vocational education and training (VET) institution registered with the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) training.gov.au website.
Want to join PCBT in Perth?
Apply now: https://pcbt.wa.edu.au/online-enrolment-application-form/
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Page updated: 22 Mar 2022