Hi
My husband and I and our 2 children are keen to get into Australia but neither of us have any skills or qualifications needed. We are both approaching 42 too so we pretty much stand no chance. We know there is the option to study in Australia in order to re-train, was thinking of a 2 year plumbing course in Melbourne that gets my husband fully qualified, after the 2 year course apply for a graduate visa to hopefully get a minimum of 1 years experience and then after that hopefully get a job through sponsorship. Yes this is a costly and very risky route that we are fully aware of but what I'd like to know is does anyone know the likelihood of finding work after he qualifies? The college uses work placement during the course so could this help and does anyone know if they ever offer jobs after? Also what would the realistic starting salary be for a newly qualified plumber? Would it be a minimum of $55,000 in order for the minimum requirement for a sponsored 457 visa?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.