Introduction

Are you a food lover or want to start your career as a chef in Australia? Or you have completed your cookery courses in Australia and are now looking for a chance to work in Australian kitchens. But how do you make that happen? That’s where the Cookery 485 Visa comes into play. Let’s break it down step by step to make it easier for your culinary ambitions.

What is a Cookery 485 Visa?

A Cookery 485 visa or temporary graduate visa (Subclass 485) applies to international students who have just finished an Australian culinary or commercial cookery visa. With the help of this temporary visa, graduates can remain in Australia after completing their education to gain practical experience working in the culinary industry. There are two forms of this visa stream;

• Workstream for Graduates (valid for four years)
• Workstream for post-study (valid for 18 months)

Work Stream for Post-Study

This visa applies to those international students who have completed a higher education degree from an Australian educational institution. A visa in this stream may be granted for up to four years from the date of issuance, depending upon the requirements of the applicant.

Work Stream for Graduates

This visa is applicable for overseas graduates who meet the requirements to enter one of the occupations listed on the eligible skilled occupations list. The validity period for this kind of visa is 18 months from the date of issuance.

Requirements for Cookery 485 Visa

Here is the list of requirements to apply for a Cookery 485 visa;

Age: You must be under 50 years of age to apply for a subclass 485 visa.

English Proficiency: You must score at least 5.5 in IELTS, with no band less than five.

Health care certificate: You must have health care and character certificates from a registered organization.

Qualification: To apply for a 485 visa, you must complete commercial cookery courses within the last six months;

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

The course duration is one year. During this period, the candidate must participate in both theory and practical training. Moreover, it is mandatory to take training of almost ten weeks in hotels and restaurants with the institution.

• Certificate IV or higher in Commercial Cookery

It is a six-month course after completing Certificate III in Commercial Cookery. After achieving Certificate IV, you can easily become a certified chef in Australia.

Remember, the course must follow Australian regulations, which call for at least 92 weeks of studies.

• Diploma in Hospitality Management (SIT50422)

This course is essential to become a skilled manager in the hospitality sector in Australia. During this course, you will be able to access practical skills for working in different restaurants and hotels. The course duration is three years, and the areas of study cover food and beverage services, business management and staff management.

Positive Skills Assessment: You must have a positive skill assessment from Trade Recognition Australia. Complete 360 hours of vocational training in an Australian workplace.

Steps to get PR as a Chef in Australia

You can get permanent residency in Australia after completing your cookery courses. You can apply for PR by following these steps;

Occupational List

Check the occupations list, the short-term skilled occupation list (STSOL), and the medium to long-term strategic skills list (MLTSSL).

Commercial Cookery Course

Enroll in a commercial cookery course, and after completing that course, register yourself for a Diploma of Hospitality Management to get PR.

Temporary Graduate Visa

The next step is to apply for the Temporary Graduate Visa 485. This visa allows you to live and work in Australia after completing your studies.

Job Ready Program

Enroll yourself in the Job Ready Program. You can apply for a skilled visa through the Job Ready Program without sponsorship. However, you must work in your relevant field for at least 12 months to maintain your 485 cookery visa. 

Skilled Migration Visa

Apply for the skilled Migration (Subclass 491 or 190) visa after completing the Job Ready Program. You must score 65 points under the General skilled migration visa. You don’t need a sponsor if you meet the General Skilled Migration visa requirements. 

Final Thoughts

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FAQs

Which Australian regions are famous for providing quality culinary education?

Cities like Adelaide, Sydney, and Melbourne are well known for having top-notch culinary schools and institutes that provide chefs with top-notch training.

Can international students pursue a part-time job while studying cookery in Australia?

Yes, international students with student visas in Australia can work part-time while enrolled in classes. It provides them with a chance to combine academic pursuits with real-world experience.