Computing Support Technican - HELP am i qualified for a TRA
 

I've been working as a computing support technician for 6+ years but on 2004 i switch jobs to being a Software Engineer up until now. What do you guys think? do i have a sound chance at getting that TRA approval?

Also what are the keys things/experience that the TRA wants from a computing support technician since i am not that familiar with the standards they have in OZ

Thanks! :scared:

Re: Computing Support Technican - HELP am i qualified for a TRA
 

I might be wrong here - but i think your skills are more likely to be assesed by the ACS rather than TRA. I am sure someone out there will correct me if i am wrong !!

Re: Computing Support Technican - HELP am i qualified for a TRA
 

TRA do assess Computing Support Technician but you only get 40 points. I'm not sure about their standards either, as they want more paperwork than you can shake a Brazilian rain forest at make sure you've got lots of it.

Re: Computing Support Technican - HELP am i qualified for a TRA
 

That's correct. However if you have another diploma or degree you may be able to get a Vetassess assessment in a 40 or 50 point occupation more easily - there will still likely be a problem getting to the pass mark unless you have an Australian relative to sponsor you.

Jeremy

Re: Computing Support Technican - HELP am i qualified for a TRA
 

:) Thanks for the reply guys! yup i do have an australian to sponsor me so one of my worries is ok for now. I sure hope that i could pass the TRA since im not sure how they assessment is done for a Computing Support Technician

Re: Computing Support Technican - HELP am i qualified for a TRA
 

Just curious...just how much paperwork did you have to do on your TRA application :eek:
Thanks!

Re: Computing Support Technican - HELP am i qualified for a TRA
 

Loads! I think in total there was about 40 pages (inc. the application form itself). Copies of certificates, references and a really detailed document on how to be a hairdresser. Wife said by the time they finished reading it they could probably cut and style their own hair :D

I did prepare an application for computing support technician, and included copies of my course work, copies of the course structures etc and copies of all certificates but as I said before our agent said we didn't need it. I may send it off when we get over to Australia just to see if would be accepted. Still don't know whether I want to continue a career in IT when I get out there anyway.