Are We Too Old/unqualified?
Jan 31st 2007, 3:01 pm
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Are We Too Old/unqualified?
I am 45, my husband is 43 and we have an 11 year old son. I work in office/ school administration, and my husband has his own small building business doing all aspects of building work including kitchen/bathroom fitting, tiling, plastering etc (except electrical and gas work). We would love to emigrate but are we too old, and we also have no proper qualifications (on paper).
Jan 31st 2007, 3:09 pm
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Re: Are We Too Old/unqualified?
I am 45, my husband is 43 and we have an 11 year old son. I work in office/ school administration, and my husband has his own small building business doing all aspects of building work including kitchen/bathroom fitting, tiling, plastering etc (except electrical and gas work). We would love to emigrate but are we too old, and we also have no proper qualifications (on paper).
thanks
Jan 31st 2007, 3:10 pm
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Re: Are We Too Old/unqualified?
Won't your husband have a trade on the Skilled Occupation List?
This is a good search engine for job information
http://www.acacia-au.com/occupation-search.php
I'm new to this site (and correct me if i'm wrong) but from the sounds of it, if you have a trade I don't think you need a qualification providing he has worked for so many years. But again that's just an assumption?
Hope i've helped.
This is a good search engine for job information
http://www.acacia-au.com/occupation-search.php
I'm new to this site (and correct me if i'm wrong) but from the sounds of it, if you have a trade I don't think you need a qualification providing he has worked for so many years. But again that's just an assumption?
Hope i've helped.
Jan 31st 2007, 3:42 pm
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Re: Are We Too Old/unqualified?
If you have a job on the skills list and are under 45 you can apply,you and your son would go on your OH's visa.
You should ring an agent you normally get a free 20 minute consultation and they would advise you if you fit the criteria. There are plenty of reccommendations on here if you do a search.
You dont need qualifications if you have a trade and I think it is 6 years experience you need to have although you should have worked 12 of the last 18 months in your nominated occupation.
Hope this helps
Kaye
You should ring an agent you normally get a free 20 minute consultation and they would advise you if you fit the criteria. There are plenty of reccommendations on here if you do a search.
You dont need qualifications if you have a trade and I think it is 6 years experience you need to have although you should have worked 12 of the last 18 months in your nominated occupation.
Hope this helps
Kaye
Jan 31st 2007, 5:57 pm
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Re: Are We Too Old/unqualified?
I am 45, my husband is 43 and we have an 11 year old son. I work in office/ school administration, and my husband has his own small building business doing all aspects of building work including kitchen/bathroom fitting, tiling, plastering etc (except electrical and gas work). We would love to emigrate but are we too old, and we also have no proper qualifications (on paper).
Hello and welcome to the site. Have a look at www.immi.gov.au it should give you some information. If you OH does not have certificates but has a trade, he will have to prove how he gained his experience of this and back it up with references. It might also be a good idea, as previously mentioned to contact an agent to get some free advise. Good luck and if you need any further information please do not hesitate to ask.
Jan 31st 2007, 8:05 pm
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Re: Are We Too Old/unqualified?
I'd say EMPLOY an agent. Yes I know it can cost a few thousand pounds but since it's not a straight forward case and you are reaching 45 then you need to get it right first time.
