MELBOURNE

Lianne Yap - Malaysia

Lianne arrived in Melbourne last year from Malaysia and currently enrolled in Certificate IV in Kitchen Management.

Her initial cost were:

  • Application fee : $200
  • Material fee : $1,500, but she chose to source her own equipment
  • Course fee : $2,250/ 3 months
  • Visa fee : $710+ $11 credit card surcharge
  • OSHC : $680+ per year (Medical Insurance - Compulsory)

 

After the completion of the Certificate III in Commercial Cookery, she landed a job as helper in the kitchen. This adds up to her professional experience in the resume, as she is allowed to work up to 48 hours per fortnight. Her study itself is only 2 days/ week, which leaves her plenty of free time for the rest of the week.

She sets aside a budget for weekly living cost :

Rent: $250/ week
Food: $200/ week
Miscellaneous: $50

Lianne is planning to apply for residency after the completion of her course, since chef is listed in the Australian skilled occupation list. Things are looking bright in her favor, and she is keep a positive attitude towards her future career.