Feature	Institutional Study (Pre-July 2026)	Apprenticeship Pivot (Post-July 2026)
Prerequisite	Just a CoE (Confirmation of Enrolment).	A signed Job Offer/Contract.
Visa Suitability	Standard Student Visa (Subclass 500).	Difficult for 500; favors 482 or 485.
Training Venue	Primarily a college workshop/lab.	Real worksites + periodic college days.
Pay	You pay tuition (high cost).	You get paid an apprentice wage.
Migration Path	Standard Skills Assessment (JRP).	Direct workplace certification (ORS).

Feature	Institutional Study (Pre-July 2026)	Apprenticeship Pivot (Post-July 2026)
Prerequisite	Just a CoE (Confirmation of Enrolment).	A signed Job Offer/Contract.
Visa Suitability	Standard Student Visa (Subclass 500).	Difficult for 500; favors 482 or 485.
Training Venue	Primarily a college workshop/lab.	Real worksites + periodic college days.
Pay	You pay tuition (high cost).	You get paid an apprentice wage.
Migration Path	Standard Skills Assessment (JRP).	Direct workplace certification (ORS).

Feature	Institutional Study (Pre-July 2026)	Apprenticeship Pivot (Post-July 2026)
Prerequisite	Just a CoE (Confirmation of Enrolment).	A signed Job Offer/Contract.
Visa Suitability	Standard Student Visa (Subclass 500).	Difficult for 500; favors 482 or 485.
Training Venue	Primarily a college workshop/lab.	Real worksites + periodic college days.
Pay	You pay tuition (high cost).	You get paid an apprentice wage.
Migration Path	Standard Skills Assessment (JRP).	Direct workplace certification (ORS).

Feature	Institutional Study (Pre-July 2026)	Apprenticeship Pivot (Post-July 2026)
Prerequisite	Just a CoE (Confirmation of Enrolment).	A signed Job Offer/Contract.
Visa Suitability	Standard Student Visa (Subclass 500).	Difficult for 500; favors 482 or 485.
Training Venue	Primarily a college workshop/lab.	Real worksites + periodic college days.
Pay	You pay tuition (high cost).	You get paid an apprentice wage.
Migration Path	Standard Skills Assessment (JRP).	Direct workplace certification (ORS).