For a Computer Systems Technician Emigrating to Australia
Welcome to our guide on the Australian skills assessment process for a Computer Systems Technician. Before we examine the skills required to be recognised as a Computer Systems Technician it may be helpful to explain that the skills assessment is the first step of the emigration process. The skills Assessment of a Computer Systems Technician determines their eligibility to emigrate and the visa options available. Ultimately, it will affect their employment opportunities once they are in Australia.
While we appreciate that each case is unique, we always strive to secure the best possible outcome from the Skills Assessing Authorities in Australia. Experience has proven that efforts and expertise in this area are often the keys to a successful case.
Ensuring Computer Systems Technicians Are In High Demand
Every skilled migrant wants to know they will be able to secure a job quickly and easily when they are in Australia. The Australian emigration system ensures that they can.
Each year, State Governments and the two territorial Governments report to the federal government on their local demand for Computer Systems Technicians and if they need to bring in Computer Systems Technicians from overseas to fill any potential shortage skills gaps. This report states the number of overseas a Computer Systems Technicians required in the coming year to fill the skills gap within each region.
The Skills in demand are then broken down into priority lists. These lists range from those skills in high demand across the country to those skills with only limited demand within rural areas.
Curently, Computer Systems Technicians are on the STSOL list. Being on this list means a Computer Systems Technician may qualify for one of the following visa streams:
- 190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS (S), 494
To read more about the shortage skills list, you can visit the government website here: STSOL
Skills and Experience Required To Be a Computer Systems Technician
Before a person can be accepted in Australia as Computer Systems Technician, their qualification, skills and experience must be independently verified via a rigorous accreditation. The process ensures all skilled migrants can do their jobs to the required Australian standards.
1. Defining the job title a Computer Systems Technician:
The profession “a Computer Systems Technician” can mean something slightly different in Australia to what is referred to overseas. In “official emigration terms”, this profession is aligned within the occupation category “ICT Support Technicians nec” and is uniquely identified by the code 313199. This may seem weird to some people, but it is a registry system that has been in place since 2006.
2. Key Requirements for a Computer Systems Technician:
For a Computer Systems Technician to be deemed experienced down under, here are the essential skills, tasks, duties and responsibilities they must be familiar with:
General Duties:
Performance evaluation and efficiency improvement
Data
analytics
and databases
Operating procedures and processes
Security and emergency services
Digital technologies and electronics
Teaching and education
Core Specialist Responsibilities:
Teach others to use computer technology
Develop procedures for communications and data management
Install and maintain computer equipment or software
Develop educational materials and programs
Test computer or software performance
Enforce or maintain security
ICT support
design and management
Manage or document operational procedure or process
Research
evaluate or design new technologies
Resolve computer application or systems issues
Operate and maintain computers
Use data to inform operational decisions
Specific Tasks Associated with the Role:
Monitor the performance of computer networks
Troubleshoot issues with computer applications or systems
Implement security measures for computer or information systems
Test computer system operations to ensure proper functioning
Create electronic data backup to prevent loss of information
Resolve computer network problems
Conduct research to gain information about products or processes
Install computer hardware
Maintain computer hardware
Assess network-related risks and specify recovery routines and contingency procedures
Install computer software
Analyse security of systems
network or data
Test software performance
Review computer information systems
procedures and networks
Provide technical support for computer network issues
Test computer hardware performance
Document operational activities
Configure computer networks
Develop specifications for computer network operation
Document network-related activities or tasks
Train others in computer interface or software use
Prepare instruction manuals
Update knowledge about emerging industry or technology trends
Analyse data to identify or resolve operational problems
3. The Australian eligibility criteria for a Computer Systems Technician:
Currently Computer Systems Technician’s are listed on the . This reflects the demand for the profession within Australia.
4. Emigration options:
As the profession is currently listed on the , there are places available. However, demand is high, and Australia will stop inviting further applicants to emigrate once all the places are filled.
Navigating the Trades Recognition Australia Skills Assessment Process
For Computer Systems Technicians, the skills assessing body is “Trades Recognition Australia” they are often referred to as the TRA. To visit their site, follow the link: https://tradesrecognitionaustralia.gov.au
It is important to note that the primary purpose of the Trades Recognition Australia is to make a profit and protect their current members from migrants entering Australia, taking their members’ jobs, and driving down standards or wages.
Therefore, the TRA will often look to delay, frustrate and reject cases, preventing accreditations wherever possible, with those aims in mind.
The result of a candidate’s skills assessment is often a key factor in their success. It is vital that we secure the highest possible skills accreditation.
Find out more
Emigration law is one of the most complex areas of legislation and is continuously being adapted. By definition, emigrating to Australia is a legal process where the individual must prove their case. It is not down to the government to assist in that process. In fact, in legal terms, it is the government against whom we must win our case.
To discover more, complete our assessment form for your complimentary guide and one of our friendly experts will assess your eligibility to live and work in Australia.
