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Influence of Migration Pathways on

International VET Student Recruitment:

TAFE Queensland’s Experiences

Janelle Chapman – Southbank Institute of Technology

Agenda

-Aging and Skills Shortage Issues

-Skilled Migration in Australia

-AEI Student Recruitment Data Review:

Growth: VET sector Vs other sectors

Migration Pathways Programs

Top 10 Countries for VET Sector

Migration Pathway Programs and non-Migration Pathway Programs

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Agenda

-Factors Which Motivate Students to Study Overseas

-Students’ Choice of study Destination and Program

Selection

-Future Growth and Future Directions:

Skilled Migration Policy Changes

Marketing Strategies

Aging and Skill Shortage Issues

- Longer Life Expectancy

-- Low Fertility Rates

-- High Proportion of Residents who are overseas-Born (23%)

-- Growing Global Demand Intensifies Skills Shortage

-- Australia’s Growing Labour Requirements

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GSM (General Skilled Migration Program)

- Points-based system

- Assesses individuals based on age, English level, past

experience and qualifications

SOL (Skilled Occupation List)

- A list of occupations that Australia allows migrants to claim

experience and education in for the country GSM program.

MODL (Migration Occupations in Demand List)

- Identifies occupations to be allocated extra points under

the point test

GSM General Skilled Migration Program

Purpose:

To bring in migrants to meet Australia’s growing

labour market needs and skills shortages

Significance:

In 2006/2007 Skilled migrants (97,920) accounting for

over 65% of the total migration program (148,200)

Result:

Average age of skilled migrants: 31 years

Top occupations: Accountancy (10,688), Computing

Professionals (4,044) and Registered Nurses (2,088)

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AEI Student Recruitment Data Review:

A. Growth: VET sector Vs other sectors

June 2008QLD VIC NSW National

National Numbers

VET 70% 52% 41% 46% 122,890

ELICOS 30% 27% 28% 28% 76,341

Schools 1% 11% 21% 11% 23,650

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4% 6% -1% 3% 150,328

National VET sector has the highest growth compared to other sectors

AEI Student Recruitment Data Review:

B. Migration Pathway Programs Vs Total Enrolment for VET Sector

June 2008 QLD VIC NSW National

VET 58% 59% 40.5% 46%

Enrolments for migration pathway programs consists of

40% or higher of total number of enrolments for VET sector

in Queensland, Victoria and New South Wales

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AEI Student Recruitment Data Review:

C. Top 10 Migration Pathway Programs – TAFE QLD

Level of Study Detailed Field of Education 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008Vs PR

program Vs Total Enrol

Diploma General Nursing 17 27 60 101 125 209 306 17% 10%

Diploma Hospitality Management 88 84 123 133 203 183 291 16% 9%

Certificate III Cookery 27 69 101 214 270 248 288 16% 9%

Diploma Nursing (not further defined) 0 0 0 0 0 91 248 14% 8%

Diploma Welfare Studies 1 4 7 18 29 34 207 11% 7%

Certificate III Cabinet Making 0 0 0 11 48 84 125 7% 4%

Certificate III Baking and Pastrymaking 0 0 1 54 97 89 98 5% 3%

Certificate III Hairdressing 1 10 30 65 75 85 97 5% 3%

Certificate III Vehicle Mechanics 1 2 0 11 53 85 89 5% 3%

Certificate IV Baking and Pastrymaking 0 0 0 21 89 112 77 4% 2%

Grand Total 135 196 322 628 989 1220 1826

Growth 45% 64% 95% 57% 23% 50%

Australia VET Sector TAFE QLD: Total Enrolment 1,089 1,297 1,423 1,789 2,096 2,408 3149

12% 15% 23% 35% 47% 51% 58%

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AEI Student Recruitment Data Review:

C. Top 10 Migration Pathway Programs – QLD Private Sector

Level of Study Detailed Field of Education 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 Vs PR program Vs Total Enrol

Diploma Hospitality Management 225 320 489 558 626 829 2,921 50% 29%

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Advanced Diploma Hospitality Management 0 0 1 0 29 132 368 6% 4%

Diploma Business Management 58 50 64 91 130 148 268 5% 3%

Certificate IV Cookery 0 0 0 2 27 44 206 4% 2%

Diploma Hairdressing 1 3 4 18 99 136 157 3% 2%

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Diploma Hospitality 0 0 2 0 0 0 81 1% 1%

Diploma General Nursing 0 2 15 21 36 106 69 1% 1%

Grand Total 305 466 680 884 1274 2274 5877

Growth 53% 46% 30% 44% 78% 158%

Australia VET Sector QLD Private Sector: Total Enrolment 3,153 3,697 3,763 3,637 4,094 5,369 10083

10% 13% 18% 24% 31% 42% 58%

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TOP 10 Migration Pathway Programs:

Comparison of Growth – QLD (TAFE & Private), VIC and NSW

Enrolments of Top 10 Migration Pathway Programs

Vs non-Migration Pathway Programs: Comparisons of TAFE QLD, QLD Private and QLD Total

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Enrolments of Top 10 Migration Pathway Programs

Vs non-Migration Pathway Programs: Comparisons of QLD, VIC and NSW

Enrolments of Top 10 Countries for Top 10 Migration

Pathway Programs: Comparisons of TAFE QLD and QLD Total

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Comparisons of Growth of Migration Pathway and

non-Migration Pathway Programs: TAFE QLD and QLD Private

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Non-Migration Pathway Programs

QLD Private

Migration Pathway Programs

Non-Migration Pathway Programs

Comparisons of Growth of Migration Pathway and

non-Migration Pathway Programs: NSW and VIC

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Factors which Motivate Students to Study Abroad

• Countries’ growth in household income – Induces increased

demand for good education for their children’s future

• Limited education capacity in the countries

• A good education and qualification guarantee a better future

• Social trend and popularity of studying abroad

Students’ Choice of Study Destination and

Program Selections

• Cost: living, tuition, travel and social

• Reputation for quality of education and Recognition of qualifications at

home countries

• Environment: climate, lifestyle, level of crime and racial discrimination

• Recommendation and Social Links

• Potential of migration opportunity after graduation

Australia compared to other major host countries for overseas study (US, UK and Canada)

• Lower cost of living

• Quality world class education

• Safe and friendly destination

• Offers better opportunities for migration after graduation

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Future Growth and Future Directions

• Skilled Migration Policy Changes

Amendments of SOL and MODL list to reflect job market demand

Rewarding points to migrants with advanced English skills, qualifications and

experience

Changes of requirements of skills assessment: Nursing Council, TRA and

AIWCW.

Better labour outcome for skilled migrants

Tougher constraints on skilled migration applications.

Future Growth and Future DirectionsMarketing Strategies - Diversifications

Non-Migration pathway programs – E.g. university pathway programs

Working Holiday Visa Holders

Study Tours

Development of new programs (VGC Vocational Graduate Certificate and VGC

Vocational Graduate Diploma)

International partnerships

Changes of student visa regulation and opportunities

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