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
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
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)
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
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 2008 Vs 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% AEI Student Recruitment Data Review: TAFE QLD - Top 10 migration Courses 350 300 Student Number 250 200 150 100 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 50 0 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
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% Certificate III Cookery 4 47 23 25 89 439 1,259 21% 12% Certificate III Hairdressing 17 44 82 166 220 317 412 7% 4% 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% Certificate III Baking and Pastrymaking 0 0 0 3 18 123 136 2% 1% 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% AEI Student Recruitment Data Review: QLD Private sector - Top 10 Migration Courses 3500 3000 Student Number 2500 2000 1500 1000 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 500 0 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
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
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
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 2005 2006 2007 2008 TAFE 2004 Private 2005 2006 2007 2008 Private Comparisons of Growth of Migration Pathway and non-migration Pathway Programs: NSW and VIC
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
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
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