Work in Australia

Money is not everything.

But it’s still good idea to know how much money you might earn after completing a certain degree or qualification.

The Australian Tax Office (ATO) recently revealed statistics for the highest-paid jobs in Australia based on their average taxable income.

In this guide, we are going to talk about Australia’s top 10 highest paying job in 2020.

It’s important to note that these top 10 jobs are based on average taxable income which means it’s based on average and people might be earning more or less depending upon their skills and experience in the industry.

10. Engineering manager

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📄 Field – Engeering

💪🏼 What they do – Engineering Managers are responsible for planning, organising, controlling and coordinating the engineering and technical operations of the business.

💼 Number of professionals working – 25,546

💵 Average Pay – $156,015

📈 Future Growth – Strong

🎓 Qualifications required – Engineering managers will need a bachelor or postgraduate degree in a relevant engineering field. Some engineers might a Certificate or Diploma qualifications as well.

9. Chief executive officer or managing director

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📄 Field – Business/ Management

💪🏼 What they do – Chief Executives and Managing Directors are responsible for determining , creating and reviewing the business strategies, policies and programs. They also provide the overall direction and management to the business.

💼 Number of professionals working – 183,483

💵 Average Pay – $170,336

📈 Future Growth – Stable

🎓 Qualifications required – To become a CEO or a managing director, there is no specific need for a formal qualification. But a bachelor’s or masters degree in accounting, business and management field can be highly regarded.

8. Mining engineer

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📄 Field – Engineering

💪🏼 What they do – Mining is a huge industry in Australia. The typical role of a mining engineer includes planning, coordinating and directing the extraction of minerals, petroleum and other natural resources from the earth.

💼 Number of professionals working – 8,599

💵 Average Pay – $179,288

📈 Future Growth – Strong

🎓 Qualifications required – To work a mining engineer, you’ll need a bachelor’s degree in engineering with specialisation in mining. Postgraduate degrees are also very useful.

7. Judicial or other legal professionals

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📄 Field – Law

💪🏼 What they do – These professionals are responsible for hearing and making judgements on legal matters in courts. They also providing advice based on the law and draft legislations.

💼 Number of professionals working – 3,738

💵 Average Pay – $184,958

📈 Future Growth – Moderate

🎓 Qualifications required – You must complete a Degree in law and been licensed to more than 8 years of practice.

6. Other Medical practitioners

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📄 Field – Healthcare

💪🏼 What they do – These include professionals like:

• Dermatologists,
• Emergency Medicine Specialists,
• Obstetricians and Gynaecologists,
• Ophthalmologists, Pathologists,
• Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologists,
• Radiation Oncologists.

Depending on their area of expertise, these professionals are required to treat human illness.

💼 Number of professionals working – 28,406

💵 Average Pay – $215,728

📈 Future Growth – Very Strong

🎓 Qualifications required – You will be required to have a degree in your area of specialisation and a specialist training. A registration with the Medical Board of Australia is a must.

5. Psychiatrist

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📄 Field – Healthcare

💪🏼 What they do – Psychiatrists are mental health professionals who specialists in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of various human mental, emotional and behavioural disorders. They can administer medication to patients.

💼 Number of professionals working – 2,950

💵 Average Pay – $225,206

📈 Future Growth – Strong

🎓 Qualifications required – You will be required to complete a medical degree and a training with Royal Australian & New Zealand College of Psychiatrists to become a psychiatrist. You will be required to have a Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency registration.

4. Financial dealer

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📄 Field – Finance

💪🏼 What they do – Financial dealers work with clients to conduct market transactions and advise on financial matters.

💼 Number of professionals working – 4,773

💵 Average Pay – $272,895

📈 Future Growth – Stable

🎓 Qualifications required – To become a financial dealer, you will be required to complete a degree in finance, accounting commerce. Some financial dealers might have a vocation qualification only.

3. Internal medicine specialist

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📄 Field – Healthcare

💪🏼 What they do -These professionals also known as specialists physicians. They are responsible for diagnoses and treatment of internal human disorders and diseases using specialist testing, diagnostic and medical techniques.

💼 Number of professionals working – 9,191

💵 Average Pay – $301,129

📈 Future Growth – Moderate

🎓 Qualifications required – A medical degree and a fellowship with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians.

2. Anaesthetists

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📄 Field – Healthcare

💪🏼 What they do – They are usually responsible for managing the levels of anesthetics when the surgery is going on and they have a very important role to play before and after the surgery is over as well. Their primary duty is to make sure that the levels of general or local anesthetic are as per the requirements.

💼 Number of professionals working – 3,334

💵 Average Pay – $382,674

📈 Future Growth – Strong

🎓 Qualifications required – A medical degree is required to become a anaesthetists, followed by 1 year internship, then hospital training as resident doctor. In Australia, an anaesthetist will undergo five years of specialist training with the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists.

1. Surgeon

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📄 Field – Healthcare

💪🏼 What they do – They are responsible for conducting various surgeries for treating diseases, repairing injuries and appearance. All surgeons begin their training as general surgeons and then have the option to enter into a specialty.

💼 Number of professionals working – 4,064

💵 Average Pay – $402,582

📈 Future Growth – Strong

🎓 Qualifications: A 4-year medical degree and then complete further training with the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons before you can specialise as a Surgeon.

Quick Summary

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Bonus Job roles earning more than $100,000 per year

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1 Dental practitioner – $141707

2 Air transport professionals – $140,435

3 IT Manager- $130,027

4 School Principal – $121685

5 Electrical Engineer – $115,687

6 Train or tram driver $114,296

7 Construction manager – $109,000

8 Advertising and sales manager – $105,451

9 Auditor, company secretary or corporate treasurer – $105,337

10 Computer network professional – $101,202

It is quite clear that healthcare industry related jobs dominates the list of the high paying jobs in Australia.

Please note that COVID-19 has certainly impacted the job market and this data from ATO does not reflect that information.

We also suggest you to check the Job Outlook website for the future growth of these job roles.

What sort of qualifications are you planning to study or currently studying in Australia? We would love to hear back from you in the comments below.

You can also search various courses on our super fast search engine as well.

Drinking alcohol is a part of Australian culture. Most of the celebrations, parties events and catchups are not complete without having an alcohol.

If you get caught serving alcohol to an intoxicated person or minor (under 18s) you could face thousands of dollars of penalties and the business you work for could face the same consequences as well.

While as strict as Australian liquor laws are it can be a great opportunity for an international student to have an RSA certificate which will help them find a part-job in hospitality or any other industry that involves serving, selling or supplying liquor.

So in this article, we are going to give you a comprehensive guide regarding RSA for international students in Australia.

What is RSA?

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RSA stands for Responsible Service of Alcohol.

RSA is a short training that you will need to complete if you are going to serve, supply or sell alcohol in Australia.

At the end of this training, you will receive a certificate which states that you know how to serve alcohol in a responsible manner.

Put it simply as soon as you’re going to work with alcohol in Australia you will need to have this certificate.

You cannot legally work in a licensed premises in Australia without having an RSA certificate.

Most of the hospitality jobs where you are going to serve or work with alcohol will require you to have this certificate before you start working over there.

Who needs to have this certificate?

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As mentioned earlier, anyone who is going to sell, offer, supply or serve alcohol in any of these premises are required to have this certificate. The premises including, but not limited to:

• Bar
• Restuarant
• Nightclub
• Casinos
• Bottleshop
• Liquor stores
• Events

Even if you work as a security staff member or just collecting or washing those glasses at the bar or nightclub, you still need to have this certificate.

There could be other settings or workplaces as well where you might need this RSA certificate.

What do I learn in the RSA course?

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The name of the unit you are going to complete is SITHFAB002 Provide Responsible Service of Alcohol.

RSA course focuses on many aspects like:

• the laws related toserving alcohol in australia
• how to sell how to serve alcohol responsibly
• how to help customers to drink within appropriate limits
• assessing alcohol affected customers and how to deal and refuse serving alcohol
• the standard drink sizes

The main aim of this course is usually trying to teach you how to be responsible while serving alcohol to any person in the licensed premises.

Can international students do an RSA certificate?

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Yes, you can certainly do an RSA certificate even if you are an international student in Australia.

Although there are some conditions for international students to complete this course like:

• if you are going to do this course you must do it face to face
• you cannot do this course online
• you must complete this course with a CRICOS registered provider

Finding a CRICOS registered provider for RSA certificate can be challenging so we have complied a list of some providers for each states and territory in Australia.

List of CRICOS registered RSA providers in Australia

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Please note that there could be some other RSA providers in your state or territory, so we suggest you to do a quick google search to find it out also.

👉 Melbourne:

Barista Course/RGIT

https://baristacoursemelbourne.com/rs…

👉 Sydney:

Kenvale College

https://kenvale.edu.au/courses/short-…

👉 Gold Coast:

EIP

https://eip.edu.au/courses/sithfab002…

👉 Brisbane:

QAT

https://qat.qld.edu.au/view-course.ph…

Queensford College

https://queensford.edu.au/study/short…

👉 Perth:

Stanley college

https://stanleycollege.edu.au/courses…

APSI

https://www.apsi.edu.au/

👉 Adelaide:

AHTS

http://ahts.sa.edu.au/our-course-2/

👉 Hobart:

RSA Hobart/RGIT

https://rsacoursehobart.com.au/

How to get an RSA certificate?

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In order to get your RSA certificate, you will need to follow these steps:

• First thing, you will need to find out a CRICOS registered provider for RSA certificate in your state territory.
• You can find them online or we have some list of education providers listed above.
• Once registered, you will need to go and attend the training on the day you have registered for.
• After the training is over, there will be a short test that you will need to complete and pass. The test is quite easy to complete.
• After completing the test successfully, the test you can get the certificate on the day itself. Some providers might send it to you through post.

But if you are in New South Wales, you get an interim certificate after the successful completion of the training.

Although, you can start working after having this interim certificate, but you will need to get a photo competency card within 90 days of completing the course.

You will need to bring this interim certificate to the Services New South Wales service centers along with an application form and 100 point ID.

You can use the following documents to meet 100 point ID requirement:

• 70 points – Birth Certificate/Passport Citizenship Certificate
• 40 points – Drivers Licence (full / probationary / learner)
• 25 points – Any card on which your name appears: Medicare card/Library card/Student card
• 25 points – Documents on which your name and address appear: Car registration/Utility bill/Rental receipts

They will take your photo on the day and after that you will receive your competency card within four weeks of your application.

While in the other states and territories, you can get your RSA certificate on the day itself and you can certainly start working right away after getting ****this certificate.

How long does it take to complete RSA?

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As international students are required to do this course face to face so it is different from online providers. Usually, face to face course can be anywhere from 4 to 6 hours depending on the providers.

Online RSA course can be completed within 3 to 6 hours but you get around 4 to 6 weeks to complete it.

How much does RSA costs?

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The cost of RSA course varies from one provider to the other.

As an international student you need to do this course face to face and it can cost you anywhere between from $50 to $200.

However if you are not an international student and you want to do this course, it can be done online depending upon the state or territory you are in. The cost of an online RSA course can be anywhere from $30 to $60.

How long does this certificate last?

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Interestingly, there is no one specific certificate for the whole Australia.

The laws related to serving liquor varies also from one state to the other.

Usually RSA certificates don’t expire but you might need to do a refresher course after three years or so depending upon your state or territories laws. Please note that these laws can change anytime, so you need to check them with your state and territory.

So if you decide to move interstate, you might need to complete this course again in the state you’re moving in.

All the best with your RSA training and certificate. Let us know in the comments if you have already got RSA certificate or planning to get one.

For more information on different short courses you can do as an international student in Australia, please check this article.

Getting food delivered at your home is not only the matter of convenience for customers but a great way to earn part time income as well. And due to the current crisis, it’s even more popular than ever before.

One of the most popular job among international students in Australia is doing Uber Eats. So in this article, we are going to give you a comprehensive guide to working as a Uber Eats driver in Australia

Let’s get straight into the details:

Requirements for working as an Uber Eats driver in Australia

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• Working rights – First thing you need is working rights in Australia and luckily in your case you are on a student visa so that is all good.
• Own vehicle – Have your own vehicle or mode transport (like car, scooter or bicycle)
• Valid License – If you are going to do Uber Eats on a car or a bike, then you need to have a valid license. Overseas license is acceptable in certain cities at the moment.
• Age – You must be at least 18 years of age
• ABN – When working with Uber, you are considered to be running your own business, so you will need Australian Business Number for that. Check this video on how to apply for an ABN for Free.
• Medicare or Insurance: You will be required to confirm that you have a Medicare or other insurance like OSHC
• Police Check – You must go through with National Police Check as well
• Smartphone & internet access – You will obviously need a smartphone as well where you will have your delivery app with the internet access
• Insulated Bag – Make sure that you need to have an insulated bag for your delivery you can buy this insulated bag yourself or you can order from Uber’s office as well.
• Portable charger – Especially when you’re going to be travelling around and you’ll be using your phone a lot, then having a portable phone charger is a must.
• Uber driver app – You must install this app in your phone before start working for Uber Eats.
• Helmet and Bicycle lights – If you are going to do the deliveries on bike, then you must buy a helmet. It is a requirement in Australia when you’re riding a bicycle on the road and lights for your bicycle

How to signup for Uber Eats?

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When you’re about to start any job you will need to do some paperwork and final processes and Uber Eats is no different.

Usually you’ll need to complete a very simple form that you can complete online. In this form they will ask you some personal details like:

• Email ID
• Name
• Phone number
• and other personal details

Also they will ask you about which method of transport would you use for delivering food using Uber Eats.

You also have to agree with the terms and conditions of Uber Eats.

You will be required to provide some sort of identification documents like

• Passport
• Driving license
• Student ID or
• some other form of ID

Usually, it will take around 2 to 3 days to get the whole process set up and then you will need to download the Uber Eats driver app.

That’s it! You are all set to go.

So the signup process is very straightforward.

Modes of Transport

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When it comes to delivering food with Uber Eats, you can use 3 different types of transport. You can basically use:

• Car
• Motorbike
• Bike or bicycle

Regardless of which whichever type of transport you choose you will need to be 18 years or above.

For Car and Motorbike

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For car or motorbike, you must have a full Australian license or if you are a temporary visitor like international student, then you can definitely use your overseas license. But, the overseas license must be a full license (not learners or others) and it’s only applicable in few cities from December 2019.

Your motorbike or your car should be registered and must have a third-party insurances and it should be newer than 1990s

For Bicycle or Bike

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You don’t really need to provide any license documents for doing Uber Eats using a bike and that is why bikes are one of the most popular method for international students.

Obviously, it’s much cheaper and easier to buy a bike than a motorbike or a car so many international students do prefer to use push bike or bicycles to do deliveries for Uber Eats

You can buy a bike for cheap from places like Kmart or you can get a used one from Gumtree as well. If you don’t have a money to buy a bike outright then you can also rent it out from someone else.

Sometimes, universities do have free bicycles for renting, so ask your university or institution if they have some free bikes available as well.

Alternatively, you can also buy or rent an electrical bike as well which many students actually prefer to use. If you can’t afford to buy an electrical bike then you can obviously rent it out from some rental provider. It can cost you around $80 to $100 per week for renting electrical bikes.

How much it costs to get started with Uber Eats?

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Now, the costs of getting started to work with Uber Eats will depends on few factors. But to give you an idea, here are some costs that you need to be mindful of when starting with Uber Eats.

🚗 Vehicle – $100 – $150 (bicycle) $1000 – $3000 (scooter) $5000 or more (car) (approx.)

📃 ABN application – $0 (if you DIY) or $80 (through an accountant) (approx.)

👮 Police Check – $50 (approx.)

🎒 Insulated Bag – $60 (approx.)

📱 Smartphone – $300 or more (approx.)

📶 Phone Plan – $50 per month (approx.)

⛑ Accessories – $50 (approx.)

Best time to do the Uber Eats

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As an international student in Australia, you have limited hours to work (40 hours per fortnight). So you have to make the most out of it by working on the busiest time of the day.

The busiest times for Uber Eats are:

• Morning – Breakfast time – 7:30 am to 9:30 am
• Afternoon – Lunch time – 11:00 am to 2:00 pm.
• Evenings – Dinner time – 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm

You can work till late on Fridays and Saturday nights as well because there are plenty of deliveries in the late nights, especially in a larger cities like Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, etc..

How does the Uber Eats app works?

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Ideally, you will be going to the City Centre or the place where there are plenty of restaurants around. You will need to stand around these restaurants areas.

There are 4 simple steps you need to follow in order to do the delivery:

• Accept the delivery – You will get a notification of the order and as soon as you get the notification you accept the order.
• Pick up the order – Then you go to the restaurant and introduce yourself and pick up the order from there.
• Check the order number – Before putting the order in your bag, make sure to check the order number matches the one on the app.
• Deliver the order – Then you ride and deliver the food to the customer. After delivering the food, confirm that delivery was successful (usually you have to take a photo) and you are ready to accept the next order.

After delivering the food, you will come back to a place where you were standing earlier or other nearby restaurant area, so you can get your next delivery.

You can try and test app as a driver here.

Please note that Uber Eats does Random Identity Verification where you will be asked to take a picture of yourself to verify your identity. So, it is critical that you don’t use your friends account or share your account details will others. You will risk of getting your account cancelled and you will never be able to work again with Uber.

How much money you can earn while working as a Uber Eats driver?

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Uber Eats pay you based on three main factors

1. Flat fee when you pick up the order from the restaurant
2. When you’re actually going to deliver the food to the customer
3. Distance you travel (the further you go, the more money you will make)

As per our research, on an average per delivery, you can make anywhere from $6 to $12 dollars and it will take around 15 minutes to 30 minutes to complete one delivery

If you do around 5 to 6 hours in a day, you can make around $100 to $120 per day and on weekly basis, you can earn around $400 to $500 doing Uber Eats.

This amount is just a guide only as your earnings may vary:

• depending upon the city you are in
• time of the day you are delivering
• how many deliveries you are doing
• number of other riders around the area

You can also make extra money by delivering food in “surge zones” that appear on the app during busy/peak times.

You usually get paid weekly by Uber Eats in your linked deposit bank account.

Advantage of working as a uber eats driver

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• Becoming your own boss: Many students choose to do Uber Eats because it’s like you become your own boss as no one is on your back to check how much work you have completed in a day.
• Flexibility: There’s a lot of flexibility in the hours as you can choose your own work hours. If you feel like taking a day off you can do that. Also, you can choose your time based on class schedules.
• Keep Fit: If you are using a bike or push-bike, then it’s a great way to keep fit. You can keep fit and earn money at the same time. Not many jobs allow that to happen.
• Get to know the city: When you are riding from one part to the other in the city, you get to know the city really well. You will get to explore some places that you will never thought of going otherwise.
• Finding the best restaurants: Obviously, you are delivering food, so you get to find some of the best restaurants in your city. Fancy taking someone for a date? You know which restaurant to go.

Disadvantages of working as a uber eats driver

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• Spending money on food: Because you get to know all these restaurants, you spend all the money that you are earning basically buying food from these restaurants.
• Tiring work: If you’re doing Uber Eats on the bike it can be really tiring and exhausting. Sometimes you have to go uphill, downhill and it can be really tiring to do this job.
• Repair costs: If there is a breakdown of your bike of your car or motorbike, you will definitely need to get it fixed and you don’t get paid for that lost time.

Should you actually do Uber Eats or not?

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It will solely depend upon what your needs are. As an international student, you have plenty of bills to pay bills, so you have to survive doing you know some part-time work.

Uber Eats is definitely one of the way of earning money especially if you can’t find any other job at the start of your career in Australia as an international student.

So our recommendation is if you really want to make some part-time money then Uber Eats could be the way to go for you.

But don’t forget that you are in Australia for your studies and career. So focus on that more as you are responsible for managing you career.

Important things for working in Australia

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• Make sure that you abide by your student visa conditions
• You can only work 40 hours per fortnight when your study is in session
• You can work unlimited hours in your official school holiday period
• Everything is recorded on the Uber Eats app so it’s quite easy for ATO, immigration and other authorities to track down your work hours
• Be mindful of your tax obligations as an Uber Eats Delivery partner

Construction industry is one of the most well-paid industries in Australia. Even working as a general labourer you can earn potentially up to $30 per hour or even more.

So in this article, we are going to give you a complete guide about the white card for international students in Australia.

What is a White card?

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White card is a mandatory work card required to work in the construction site.

It is a short course that you need to complete if you are going to access or work in a construction site.

The main aim of this course is to actually teach you about safety at the workplace.

Obviously, the construction industry is quite a dangerous industry to work in and many accidents and injuries happen in the construction industry.

So to avoid and reduce the number of those injuries and accidents, it is important for everyone to learn about how to stay safe in those work environments and that is why you will need to have a white card.

So in this course, you will learn about:

• Workplace health and safety regulations and requirements
• Some of the hazards in the construction industry and how to control them
• Workplace health and safety communication and reporting processes
• Responding to some of the workplace health and safety emergencies and incidents

Also, there are substantial fines and penalties if you don’t have this card and you get caught working in a construction site.

Who needs it?

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Basically anyone who is planning to work in the construction industry or want to have access to the construction site must have this white card.

It is a compulsory requirement to have this card so it is not an optional thing.

If you are going to work at a construction site as a

• Labourer
• Tradesperson (eg. painter, plumber, electrician, bricklayer, etc.)
• Site surveyor
• Site supervisor
• Site manager
• anyone who basically needs access to the construction site will need this card.

so regardless of your visa status, you will need to have this card

The minimum age to get the white card is 14 years old.

How to get a White Card?

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In order to get a white card, you will need to undertake a short course which is known as White Card Course. The actual name of the unit you are completing is CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry.

The course can be done face to face and online as well. This course is quite easy to complete.

While most of the states and territories in Australia require people to actually take this course face to face some states actually allow it to be taken online

You need to do a face to face course in:

• Victoria
• Australian Capital Territory
• South Australia
• Northern Territory
• New South Wales
• Most of Queensland

You can do an online course in:

• Western Australia
• Tasmania
• Some rural areas in Queensland

But if you are an international student you must complete this course face to face and it must be delivered by CRICOS registered provider.

As per the Australian government’s requirement, only CRICOS registered institutes can deliver this course to international students in Australia.

What are the steps to do a White card course?

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Here are the step for completing the course:

1.Find a CRICOS registered provider in your state or territory.

2. Register with them to do this course.

3. On the day of the course, bring a Photo ID on the day of training.

Some documents you can use to provide this can include:

• Australian birth certificate
• Australian drivers licence
• Medicare card
• ATM card
• Utility bill like water, electricity bill

4. Usually, you are required to wear safety shoes on the training day.

5. You also might need to bring some PPE equipment.

6. During the course, you will learn about safety with:

• examples
• presentations
• videos
• class activities
• practical demonstrations

7. After learning, there will be a test at the end of the day and you must pass this test in order to get a white card.

8. The test for the white card is not overly difficult.

9. If you pass the test, usually you will be issued with a white card or a statement of attainment depending upon the state or territory you are doing this course.

Please note that if you are in New South Wales or in Victoria, you will be issued a statement of attainment on the day of completion of the course and then you receive a white card or the plastic card within 60 days.

You can start working right away after completing this course as you don’t need to wait for your plastic card to come in order to start working.

You just need to show your statement of attainment to your employer and you can start working.

While, if you are in some other states or territory, then you will be issued a white card on the same day of completing the course.

How long does it take to complete the White Card Course?

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This course is usually one day course that lasts around a minimum of 6 hours. These 6 hours include time for registration and the breaks.

Which providers are delivering this course to international students in Australia?

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It is a government requirement that all the international students must complete this course from a CRICOS registered provider.

Here are some providers of the white card courses (CRICOS registered) for international students in Australia:

Victoria

• Melbourne Polytechnic
• RMIT
• Box Hill
• The Gordon

New South Wales

• Tafe NSW
• Excel College

Queensland:

• Tafe Queensland
• EIP
• Liberty Construction College

Western Australia:

• AIWT

South Australia:

• Tafesa

Tasmania:

• Tas Tafe

How much it costs?

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The cost of the white card course depends upon the institute you are going to do this course with.

If you are not an international student you can do this course online from $40 to $90.

If you have to do this course face to face it can cost anywhere from $80 to $200.

It’s always a good idea to check the reviews of the provider before signing up for any course.

How long does the white card last?

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The good news is that there is no expiry date for this card. So once you have completed this course you don’t need to renew this card ever again.

However, under the new law, it is recommended that if you haven’t worked in the construction industry for two or more years then you should undertake a new course to refresh your knowledge.

The white card is also valid throughout Australia. So if you have completed a white card course in any state, you can use the same card for other states as well.

How to replace a White card?

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If your card is damaged or you have lost it then you can contact your provider to get a new replacement card. It costs extra money to get a new replacement card.

Well, we hope you find some value in this article, where we give you a complete guide about the white card in Australia.

If you want to learn more about various types of short course you can do in Australia, then we suggest you check this article.

Don’t like reading long articles, check this video for a complete guide about White Card:

https://youtu.be/elrM24SAXjA

If you have lost your job or your work hours have been significantly reduced by your employer because of this COVID-19 pandemic and now sitting at home, you might be thinking what can I do to make money because obviously the rent and other bills keep piling up.

So we went and did some research regarding what sort of things that you can do to survive this situation and make some money online while you are sitting at home (probably, start a new career).

So here are our Top 15 legit ways to make money online in Australia during COVID-19 pandemic:

1. Freelancing

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First of all, Who is a freelancer? Freelancer is any self-employed person who provides their services to various businesses at one time.

Usually, as a freelancer, you charge your clients on per-project basis. You can charge an hourly rate or you can charge a daily flat rate for the task that you’re completing for your clients.

In short, freelancing means selling your skills and if you have some specific skills, it’s time to utilising and start monetising them.

Some of the most common freelancing work includes:

• Graphic designing
• Animation
• Social media marketing
• Digital marketing
• Writing
• Video editing

As an international student, you may not even realise but you already have one skill that you can start using it right away.

Most of the international students in Australia come from non-English speaking backgrounds so basically you already have an advantage that you have knowledge of some other language apart from English.

If that’s the case, then you can certainly become a freelancer for translation services where you can leverage by start translating things in English or vice versa.

Here are some platforms where you can start looking for some Freelance work:

• Fiverr ► http://www.fiverr.com/s2/5bedeb0d33
• Upwork ► https://www.upwork.com/
• Freelancer ► https://www.freelancer.com.au/

Also, to get started with work as a freelancer you’ll need skills and an ABN.

Hopefully, you already have the skills and to get an ABN, you can check this really popular video:

2. Online tutoring

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Since many students are studying online these days, you can start tutoring online.

While many parents are deciding to keep their kids at home in Australia and around the world, getting into online tutoring right now can be really rewarding for you especially if you already have some skill set in certain areas of study.

Depending upon your skillset, you can teach various subjects like

• English
• Mathematics
• Physics
• Chemistry
• Biology
• IT
• Designing
• Accounting

Think about any skills or knowledge you already have and you can start teaching these skills and knowledge to someone else who needs it online now.

These are the specific platforms for online tutoring in Australia:

• Cluey Learning ► https://clueylearning.com.au/
• Learnmate ► https://learnmate.com.au/

You can register with these websites and start tutoring online to primary, secondary and senior school kids.

Some other popular platforms include:

• Tutorme.com ►https://tutorme.com/
• Tutor.com ►https://tutor.com/
• Vipkid.com ►https://www.vipkid.com/
• 51Talk.com ►https://www.51talk.com/

3. YouTube

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Now, as soon as we mentioned YouTube, some of you might be put off right away because you’ll be like: “I don’t want to be in front of the camera”.

The good thing with YouTube is that you don’t need to be necessarily in front of the camera. You can be still showing your skills or creating content without appearing in front of the camera.

Now, if you meet these requirements, then your channel can be monetised by YouTube:

It means YouTube will pay you money for every ad that they run on your YouTube channel. You probably have come across some of these ads when watching YouTube Videos and as annoying as they are, it is really good way to monetise the content for the creators.

Some popular ideas that really work on YouTube include:

• Gaming
• Cooking
• Funny
• Educational

As a guide, it is important to understand the fundamentals of creating content including YouTube videos, which includes either you are:

• providing information
• educating the audience
• entertain them or
• all of the above

But we suggest you pick a theme and work on that theme for your YouTube videos.

You don’t need fancy gear or camera or mics or other equipment to get started, a smartphone (you own already, hopefully) will do the job at the start.

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4. Blogging

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If video sounds too hard, then you can consider doing blogging which is about writing content on a specific topic or niche based on your knowledge or expertise.

You can create your own blog using a platform like WordPress and start writing informational content that people may need or the skill set you have.

It will be a good idea for you to learn about some search engine optimisation (SEO) skills before you start blogging, so your content can start appearing on the first page of Google.

If you don’t have any knowledge in SEO, we highly recommend you to take a free course by Google it’s known as Digital Garage – https://learndigital.withgoogle.com/digitalgarage-au

You can monetise your blog by using Google Ads or some other ads platform. You can also accept advertisements or sponsored posts from other publishers once you start getting good traffic.

Now to start off with blogging, you most likely need a

• CMS like WordPress
• Hosting
• Domain name

We highly recommend you to check Siteground as they usually run a good promotion and have a decent WordPress hosting.

It is important to understand that your website will not rank on the first day of launching, so creating content and monetising on the website can take time.

5. Start selling things online

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If you’re a crafty person or if you have some skills in crafts or art or you just create things from home, then you can certainly start selling things online.

Platforms like Shopify and WordPress has made it really easy to start a website and then sell them on these platform without too much of a learning curve.

You can take a short course on how to create an e-commerce website (on YouTube itself) and sell your products or services.

You do not necessarily need to be making these products. You can source them from websites like Alibaba.com or Aliexpress and start selling them online through the platforms we mentioned.

You can sell things online on platforms like:

• Ebay ► https://www.ebay.com.au/
• Amazon ► https://www.amazon.com.au/
• Shopify ► https://www.shopify.com.au/

You can also consider selling them on Facebook Marketplace or Gumtree as well.

They can be a great platform to start with if you want to start selling things online.

6. Affiliate marketing

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Affiliate marketing is simply recommending products from some merchants and as soon as someone click on the link provided by the merchant you get bonus or Commission.

Earlier, in point 4, we mentioned about Siteground for your WordPress hosting needs and if you click on that link and go to their website and sign up for the service, we will be compensated by site ground as an affiliate. (No extra cost to you at all for doing this)

So if you had some social media following or you got a YouTube channel or you are a Instagram influencer or just good in sales, then you can certainly start affiliate marketing.

You can start off with affiliate marketing with platforms like:

• Commission Factory ► https://www.commissionfactory.com/
• Brandreward ► https://www.brandreward.com/
• Commission Junction ► https://www.cj.com/
• Click Bank ► https://www.clickbank.com/

7. Stock/Crypto trading

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You probably have heard about share or stock markets. Have you?!

Stock trading or share market and cryptocurrency trading is another popular way of making money online.

You can basically become a ‘Day trader’ by investing and selling stocks on a daily basis or a long term investor.

Obviously, you may not see the return right away but if you certainly want to have a long term returns then investing in share market is something you might consider.

You can use various local and international platform for trading stocks and cryptocurrency like:

• Commsec ► https://www.commsec.com.au/
• eToro ► https://etoro.tw/2QcAmJl
• plus500 ► https://www.plus500.com.au/

Please be mindful that investing money in the stock market is risky and there is no guarantee that you will make money by trading stocks. You can even lose money if the stock prices fall. Please do your own research and due diligence before investing.

8. Online Surveys

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There are many companies that look to conduct market research for different products, services or brands.

You can sign up for these platforms and start doing surveys and once you have completed the survey you get compensated either in cash or other through gift cards.

There are many platforms available for these surveys and you can do research on what sort of platform is suitable to you also.

Some of the legit survey platforms include:

• Askable ► https://askb.co/S1i5waceU
• Myview ► https://social.myview.com.au/
• Prize Rebel ► https://www.prizerebel.com/

These survey companies will let you know when the new surveys come up on the platform and you have to complete those surveys and you get compensated based on that.

9. Podcasting

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Podcasting is another popular way to make money online these days. You can find a specific niche that you are interested in or know about and then build your community by producing and marketing your content.

Like a website, making money by podcasting can take some time but once you have built a decent size audience, then you can approach advertisers for advertising on your podcast.

You can get started with free apps to record your podcast:

• Audacity ► https://www.audacityteam.org/
• GarageBand (Mac) ► https://www.apple.com/au/mac/garageband/

You might consider to buy a microphone for a better sound quality. But Anchor app from Spotify, which you can download on your smartphone can help you to record, edit and upload podcasts for Free on your smartphone itself.

10. Consulting

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You can work as a consultant to provide advice in your area of expertise. Many people look for various consultants to get help with their business. There is no limits on the type of consultations you can do. You can become a:

• Career Consultant
• Lifestyle Consultant
• Digital Marketing Consultant
• Social Media Consultant

Please note that some fields might require you to have a licence or a certification to provide advice to others.

11. Social media influencer

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If you have lots of people following you on social media and they like what you do, then you can become a Social Media Influencer. As an influencer, you can make money by:

• Getting a Sponsored Posts
• Collaboration with Brands
• Affiliate Commissions
• Getting a Coffee from the followers

You can sign up for these platforms if you are a social media influencer:

• Tribe ► https://www.tribegroup.co/influencers
• Heepsy ► https://www.heepsy.com/
• FameBit ► https://famebit.com/

12. Selling Your Photos

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Well, we are not talking about your personal photos here (or maybe you can sell them. Hello celebrity!). More specifically, you can sell the professional photos you take for your social media. They must be of high quality though.

Your Instagram feed can actually act as your online portfolio these days. Also make sure to add a watermark to your photos, so people just don’t copy your work when posting on Instagram.

Some of the popular platforms where you can sell your photos are

• Snapwire ► https://www.snapwire.co/
• Mobile Prints ► http://mobileprints.com/
• Twenty20 ► https://www.twenty20.com/

13. Virtual Assistant

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Virtual Assistants or VAs are increasingly becoming important for many online businesses. As fewer businesses consider hiring full-time employees in the near future due to turbulent times, but they still need help with the various tasks.

So they hire VAs who can help them remotely to complete these tasks. Some of the most popular virtual assistant positions include:

• Customer service and support
• General Administration
• Financial management
• Market Research
• Moderating groups or Forums
• Marketing

You can find work as a Virtual Assistant by

• searching in various Facebook groups
• reaching out to small businesses
• using the platforms we mentioned earlier like Fiverr, Upwork or Freelancer

14. Create an online course

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Again, based on your skills, knowledge or expertise, you can create an online course and sell that on various platforms. There is certainly no limit on what type of content you can teach (except obviously the illegal ones). From knitting to cooking, coding to designing, marketing to financial, the sky is the limit.

Some of the popular platforms where you can sell your courses include:

• Udemy ► https://www.udemy.com/
• Skillshare ► https://www.skillshare.com/
• Thinkific ► https://www.thinkific.com/

But if you want a fully integrated platform for an online course, then you can look into the platform like Kajabi for that.

15. Organise online events and activities

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Ever since we have been in the lockdown, many people have been running lots of online events using zoom and other meeting platforms. You can create online events or activities where you can charge people for being part of that event.

If you are good at throwing online parties, online conferences, webinars, then this might be your time to shine. If you don’t want to charge money to the attendees, then you can look for a sponsor for your online event.

You can get started with platforms like

• Zoom ► https://zoom.us/
• Facebook Messenger Rooms ► https://www.messenger.com/rooms
• Youtube Live ► https://www.youtube.com/

Well, these are the Top 15 legit ways to make money online in Australia. We hope you find this information. Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.

If you like this article, then you might also find this article about Top 5 Jobs of the future in Australia useful.

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Finding your first job in Australia can be really challenging especially if you’re new here. Some of our very own team members have gone through the same stage when they first landed in Australia

And doing some short courses helped them to actually land up their first job in Australia.

So, in this blog post, we’re going to talk about short courses for international students in Australia that can help in getting a part-time job while studying in Australia.

RSA

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What it is?

The first course that we recommend you to undertake is the hospitality course, it’s known as RSA (Responsible Service of Alcohol).

If you’re going to work in the hospitality industry for example in the bars in the nightclub or in the restaurants and serve alcohol over there, then you must have this certificate. You are not allowed to work and sell or serve alcohol without this certificate.

What do you learn?

The course itself empowers you with the skills and knowledge that you require to serve alcohol responsibly to the customers.

Duration?

You can complete this course face to face within three to four hours.

Cost?

The cost of this course is around $50 to $100 dollars depending upon where you’re doing this course.

RSG

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What it is?

The second course that we recommend you to undertake is also a hospitality-related course, it’s known as the responsible service of gambling or responsible conduct of gambling. In short form it is also known as RSG or RCG.

This course is specifically designed for the people who are going to work in the gaming or gambling industries. You are required to have this certificate by law if you’re going to operate the gambling machines in licensed premises.

What do you learn?

This course helps to promote safety in venues where there are gaming machines including how to recognise gambling problems and addiction among the players.

Duration?

It is a one-day long course (around 6 hours face to face) that you can undertake to improve your chances of getting a job in the gaming industry.

Cost?

Usually it can cost anywhere around $50 to $100 as well.

Barista course

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What it is?

The third short course that we are going to recommend you to undertake is a Barista course. This short course is also related to the hospitality industry. However, unlike RSG and RSA course, you’re not legally required to have a barista course in order to work in the cafe industry.

Australians love their coffees and their Baristas, so it’s a very good chance that you might be able to get a job in the cafe industry while studying in Australia. Having barista skills can be really great for you if you’re looking for your first job.

What do you learn?

In barista course, you’re going to learn about how to make different types of coffees, effectively using coffee machine and how to make coffee art that can help you to get a better job in a cafe industry.

Duration?

The course itself is around one day as well but it depends upon whether you’re taking a basic or beginners course (usually takes 3 – 4 hours). If you’re taking an advanced barista course then it can take up to two days to complete.

Cost?

The cost for completing the beginner’s barista course can be around $100 – $150, while advanced courses can cost you $250 to $400.

White card

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What it is?

The next couple of courses that we are going to recommend are related to the construction industry. So the first course that we recommend you in construction industry is known as a White Card. It is also known as Green Card in some states.

If you are looking to work as a labourer in the construction industry, then this is a must-do course for you. The construction industry is a very dangerous industry and you are legally required to have this card in order to work at a construction site in Australia.

What do you learn?

Basically, you will learn the skills and knowledge about how to identify the hazards at the workplace, how to report them, how to reduce safety hazards and what do to when the accidents happen at workplace. So, this course is specifically about your own and other people’s health and safety at a construction site.

Duration?

This short course usually lasts for one day (around 5 to 6 hours) as well.

Cost?

The cost of this course can be around $100 to $150.

Traffic Controller Training

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What it is?

The next short course is about Traffic Controller Training. This course train you in how to control the traffic with the stop and slow sign.

If you’re already in Australia, then you probably have seen these workers who have a stop and slow sign in the hand. They stand on the street with this sign and control the traffic with that.

This short course is specifically designed for the people who are going to work in the construction industry but their primary job is to stop and control the traffic at construction sites.

What do you learn?

In the Traffic Control training, you will learn about the safety of traffic controllers, motorists, pedestrians, and your fellow workers. You will also learn the skills of controlling the traffic, minimising the risks and delays to the traffic.

Duration?

It’s another one day course and usually lasts 6 to 8 hours.

Cost?

The cost of this short course can be around $150 to $250.

First Aid Course

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What it is?

One last course that we recommend you to take is a First Aid course. If you are specifically going to work in the health industry, then you may need to take this course as part of your course requirement.

This course is not only useful for work but can be useful at home or within the community.

What do you learn?

The short course itself teaches you about how to provide a First Aid response, life support, managing casualties, incidents and other first aiders before the emergency medical services arrive.

In general, this course will equip you with a knowledge of what to do when accidents happen and in an emergency helps you to make an informed decision.

Duration?

This is another one to two-day long course (around 7 to 10 hours).

Cost?

The cost of this short course can be around $100 to $150.

Summary

Now all the courses that we have just mentioned can be done online in most of the states and territories in Australia, while other states may not approve it. So it is a very good idea to research whether your local authorities allow you to undertake these short courses online.

Now doing these short courses does not guarantee that you will land a job for sure but this give you a better chance to compete with other applicants when you’re applying for the job. As you can demonstrate a better knowledge and skills than the other applicants applying for the same job role.

Based on many overseas students experience, these courses can certainly help to improve the chances of getting you for the first job in Australia. Well, we hope you find this information about the short courses in Australia useful and we wish you all the best for your job search.