17/01/2025
Do you want to become a Social Worker and secure Australian Permanent Residency?
As a Social Worker, you can apply for General Skilled Migration visas, including the 189, 190, and 491 visas. Being on the MLTSSL can open doors to employer sponsorship programs, ultimately leading to Permanent Residency.
To qualify as a Social Worker in Australia, you'll need at least a bachelor's degree in social work. The good news? Most programs offer internship opportunities, aiding your skill assessment and future job prospects. Course prerequisites can be complex, and it's advisable to seek professional advice.
The Social Workersโ skill assessment authority is AASW. There are five Criteria that must all be met for a positive assessment for migration and employment purposes:
Criterion 1: The qualification must be a specific qualification major in social work.
Criterion 2: The qualification must be regarded as a professional social work qualification in the country of training.
Criterion 3: The learning outcomes of the professional social work qualification is comparable to the learning outcomes that graduates of AASW-accredited social work qualifications must demonstrate.
Criterion 4: At least 980 hours of field education in at least two placements and with two contrasting practice foci, with a requirement that one placement must be in direct practice.
Criterion 5: English language with only IELTS accepted at 7.0 each band
To most applicants, demonstrating the high-level English skill the biggest challenge in this process.
If you are struggling to get the required English level, then you may be assessed as other occupations, including:
Community Worker 411711
Welfare Center Manager 134214
Disabilities Services Officer 411712
Family Support Worker 411713
Residential Care officer 411715
Youth Worker 411716
The above occupations are assessed by ACWA, which offers an English waiver.
However, those occupations are not included in the Medium and Long Term Strategic Skilled List which may give you fewer PR options.
For more information, you can contact me on 0449 970 270
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Amit Sindhi
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