tiler
 

hi there , at the very begining on moving to oz, could anyone give me any information on the aqf111 wall and floor tiling, I currently work for myself for 8 years. My mrs is a nurse so could get there with just her skills but i want to tile over there, I have no qualifications but have been told all i need is the aqf111, nothing else, can anyone help

cheers

Re: tiler
 

If your wife is a nurse who works full time and can passpoints test then she is better main applicant. You can do what you want when you get there.

Re: tiler
 

hi,
im a wall and floor tiler and had to follow the same path as you, we are currently waiting for the final say so from our case officer.
i had to get my aqf3, then tra,ielts and state sponsorship.
please look up "australian skills assessments" website, they helped me attain my aqf3, i only had 4 years experience so your 8 years should be a breeze.
private message me if you want anymore help.
cheers

Re: tiler
 

wat did you have to do for your aqf and wat is the tra, Where abouts do you want to move to in oz

Re: tiler
 

hi, for the aqf3 i had to submit work evidence .
eg photos, references etc
you need an aqf3 if you dont have formal qualifications to apply for a skills assessment this is conducted by a government body called "trade recognition australia" (tra). this is what gives you the points in the skills part of your application.
we are hoping to move to western australia and have gained state sponsorship to help us with this.
please look up the website "australian skills assessments" they specialise in helping you gain your aqf3 and we used them from then on for the entire process, although that was our choice.
we started the aqf3 process in febuary this year and it took about 12 weeks to complete, so its pretty quick as we are now just weeks away from hopefully getting our visa!
good luck and feel free to ask any questions.

Re: tiler
 

THANKS RICHIE PENN it wont let me send you private message

Re: tiler
 

hi again,
i just realised from your post is asking how to get a aqf3 only as you will go on your wifes skills!
sorry please ignore all my other waffling and concentrate on the website i gave you, you will get all the info you need on there!

Re: tiler
 

thank for that richie thats very helpful just, one more question
Whats the rates for tiling in oz do you get payed the hour or is it on a m2 rate.
We are looking to go to brisbane, I needed all info you gave me would like aqf before i get there as you need this to tile in oz so much appreciated.

Re: tiler
 

hi,
i dont know the rates im affraid but a couple of jobs i looked at on jobsite were offering 70-90k (dollars) a year thats about £45000- £56000 i think, although i intend to work for myself.
cheers and keep in touch and let me know how you get on.

Re: tiler
 

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