Query 01 · IT Master, Melbourne
“Final year IT Master. Considering a trades course alongside — smaller EOI pool. Is that actually true?”
Published data
189 IT (last 6 rounds)85-90 min
491 IT regional65-70 min
491 trades occupations65 min, smaller pool
Trades skill assessment~3-6 mo, $1.5-3k
Whether the trade-course detour is right for your case is a question only a registered migration agent can answer against your full circumstances.