Feature	Trade / Vocational (VET)	University (Higher Ed)
Visa Processing Time	1–4 Weeks (TAFE/Priority)	8–16 Weeks (Standard)
Visa Success Rate	High (for Priority Trades)	Moderate (Higher Scrutiny)
National Cap Status	Often Exempt (TAFE pathways)	Strictly Capped (NPL limits)
PR Pathway	Direct (via Job Ready Program)	Points-Competitive (High Scores Needed)

Feature	Trade / Vocational (VET)	University (Higher Ed)
Visa Processing Time	1–4 Weeks (TAFE/Priority)	8–16 Weeks (Standard)
Visa Success Rate	High (for Priority Trades)	Moderate (Higher Scrutiny)
National Cap Status	Often Exempt (TAFE pathways)	Strictly Capped (NPL limits)
PR Pathway	Direct (via Job Ready Program)	Points-Competitive (High Scores Needed)

Feature	Trade / Vocational (VET)	University (Higher Ed)
Visa Processing Time	1–4 Weeks (TAFE/Priority)	8–16 Weeks (Standard)
Visa Success Rate	High (for Priority Trades)	Moderate (Higher Scrutiny)
National Cap Status	Often Exempt (TAFE pathways)	Strictly Capped (NPL limits)
PR Pathway	Direct (via Job Ready Program)	Points-Competitive (High Scores Needed)

Feature	Trade / Vocational (VET)	University (Higher Ed)
Visa Processing Time	1–4 Weeks (TAFE/Priority)	8–16 Weeks (Standard)
Visa Success Rate	High (for Priority Trades)	Moderate (Higher Scrutiny)
National Cap Status	Often Exempt (TAFE pathways)	Strictly Capped (NPL limits)
PR Pathway	Direct (via Job Ready Program)	Points-Competitive (High Scores Needed)