Influence of Migration Pathways on International VET Student Recruitment: TAFE Queensland s Experiences

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1 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

2 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

3 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)

4 AEI Student Recruitment Data Review: A. Growth: VET sector Vs other sectors June 2008 QLD 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 Higher Edu 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

5 AEI Student Recruitment Data Review: C. Top 10 Migration Pathway Programs TAFE QLD Level of Study Detailed Field of Education Vs PR program Vs Total Enrol Diploma General Nursing % 10% Diploma Hospitality Management % 9% Certificate III Cookery % 9% Diploma Nursing (not further defined) % 8% Diploma Welfare Studies % 7% Certificate III Cabinet Making % 4% Certificate III Baking and Pastrymaking % 3% Certificate III Hairdressing % 3% Certificate III Vehicle Mechanics % 3% Certificate IV Baking and Pastrymaking % 2% Grand Total 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, % 15% 23% 35% 47% 51% 58% AEI Student Recruitment Data Review: TAFE QLD - Top 10 migration Courses Student Number Diploma General Nursing Diploma Hospitality Management Certificate III Cookery Diploma Nursing (not further defined) Diploma Welfare Studies Certificate III Cabinet Making Certificate III Baking and Pastrymaking Qualification Certificate III Hairdressing Certificate III Vehicle Mechanics Certificate IV Baking and Pastrymaking

6 AEI Student Recruitment Data Review: C. Top 10 Migration Pathway Programs QLD Private Sector Level of Study Detailed Field of Education Vs PR program Vs Total Enrol Diploma Hospitality Management ,921 50% 29% Certificate III Cookery ,259 21% 12% Certificate III Hairdressing % 4% Advanced Diploma Hospitality Management % 4% Diploma Business Management % 3% Certificate IV Cookery % 2% Diploma Hairdressing % 2% Certificate III Baking and Pastrymaking % 1% Diploma Hospitality % 1% Diploma General Nursing % 1% Grand Total 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, % 13% 18% 24% 31% 42% 58% AEI Student Recruitment Data Review: QLD Private sector - Top 10 Migration Courses Student Number Diploma Hospitality Management Certificate III Cookery Certificate III Hairdressing Advanced Diploma Hospitality Management Diploma Business Management Certificate IV Cookery Qualification Diploma Hairdressing Certificate III Baking and Pastrymaking Diploma Hospitality Diploma General Nursing

7 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

8 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

9 Comparisons of Growth of Migration Pathway and non-migration Pathway Programs: TAFE QLD and QLD Private 180% 160% 140% 120% 100% 80% TAFE QLD Migration Pathway Programs Non-Migration Pathway Programs QLD Private Migration Pathway Programs Non-Migration Pathway Programs 60% 40% 20% 0% -20% 2004 TAFE TAFE 2004 Private Private Comparisons of Growth of Migration Pathway and non-migration Pathway Programs: NSW and VIC

10 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

11 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 Directions Marketing 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

12 Thank You Questions?