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   I am in need of some advice. I have a choice between 2 TAFE locations. One is in northern NSW and the other in Queensland. They both offer carpentry but the one in queensland seems a lot better because it actually provides the vocational placement needed and in NSW I would have to find it myself. Only problem is the only way I can get 60 points in Queensland is if I score an 8 on all sections of the IELTS. If I study in northern NSW I get an extra 5 points for regional area so I can get over 60 points with a 7 on IELTS. I am a native English speaker but I would say my English is not superior by any means. I would have more than 2 years to prepare. I have searched through a lot of prior posts and I just need some advice. Is it really that difficult to score an 8 if I devote an hour a day for the 2 years I am studying and do all the test preperations? Alot have said it is easy but I was forewarned by the migration agent not to count on IELTS. I am planning to do the post graduate 485 visa and he told me if I cannot get the points if I can find a sponsor I would not need 60 points for PR? Doesn't make sense to me. Also I have heard it is very hard to get sponsored in the construction industry.

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Do you understand the requirements of the Australian Study Requirement?

If not, seacch it.

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  I am aware I have to study a cricos certified course and at least 2 years study etc. I am working with a migration agent to make sure I tick all my boxes but I have also taken others advice on this forum to research the whole process myself as well. I just wanted some advice from someone other than the agent. Is getting all 8's a realistic goal for someone without a college degree or am I dreaming?

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If you are represented by a registered migration agent, it would be inappropriate for me to comment further. 

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Sorry I should have been more clear. I have not hired a migration agent. The guy recruiting for the TAFE is a registered migration agent so we have spoken breifly on the phone and via email.

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