Working In Oz
Nov 4th 2003, 1:23 pm
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Working In Oz
Hi All,
I have been thinking of living in Australia for some time now and I am finally in the position to get things rolling. I have friends in Sydney so that is where I aim to go. I work in a school as an ICT systems engineer, I am currently managing three other people and have managed a few projects in the past, I have 3 years working experiance in the computer industry, I have built up networks, from installing the servers to actually laying the cat5. I have installed telephone systems (again the exchange and cabeling) i have experiance with NT4, 2k, XP, longhorne beta, mac osx and linux.
problem being I don't have anyqualifications past GCSE
so what are my chances of getting work?
Thak you for your time.
Moi
I have been thinking of living in Australia for some time now and I am finally in the position to get things rolling. I have friends in Sydney so that is where I aim to go. I work in a school as an ICT systems engineer, I am currently managing three other people and have managed a few projects in the past, I have 3 years working experiance in the computer industry, I have built up networks, from installing the servers to actually laying the cat5. I have installed telephone systems (again the exchange and cabeling) i have experiance with NT4, 2k, XP, longhorne beta, mac osx and linux.
problem being I don't have anyqualifications past GCSE
so what are my chances of getting work?
Thak you for your time.
Moi
Nov 4th 2003, 1:58 pm
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Hi can't answer your question but welcome aboard!!
Hopefully some one know the answer
Good luck
Pudnut...
Hopefully some one know the answer
Good luck
Pudnut...
Nov 4th 2003, 2:04 pm
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Hi,
If you're applying under skilled independant, your skills need to be vetted by the ACS.
Check www.acs.org.au
They have pages outlining how much experience you have to have. Three years experience may be just enough, but I'm not sure.
Jane
If you're applying under skilled independant, your skills need to be vetted by the ACS.
Check www.acs.org.au
They have pages outlining how much experience you have to have. Three years experience may be just enough, but I'm not sure.
Jane
Nov 4th 2003, 2:09 pm
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Thanks for the replies,
I have been looking on job sites in Sydney and I may have to get my self through a few corses, It looks like ill have to do the MCSE which will take about 9-12months to compleet, I was hoping to go about May next year.
anyone in Sydey a Network manager who wants an English Engineer
I have been looking on job sites in Sydney and I may have to get my self through a few corses, It looks like ill have to do the MCSE which will take about 9-12months to compleet, I was hoping to go about May next year.
anyone in Sydey a Network manager who wants an English Engineer
Nov 4th 2003, 2:27 pm
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Originally posted by KJA6384
Thanks for the replies,
I have been looking on job sites in Sydney and I may have to get my self through a few corses, It looks like ill have to do the MCSE which will take about 9-12months to compleet, I was hoping to go about May next year.
anyone in Sydey a Network manager who wants an English Engineer
Thanks for the replies,
I have been looking on job sites in Sydney and I may have to get my self through a few corses, It looks like ill have to do the MCSE which will take about 9-12months to compleet, I was hoping to go about May next year.
anyone in Sydey a Network manager who wants an English Engineer
1) Goto www.mcsebraindumps.com
2) Download required Exams
3) Pass Said Exams (shouldn't be too hard !)
3) Get points validated from ACS
4) The rest is history........
You aint seen me.....
R
Nov 4th 2003, 2:30 pm
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cheers for the link mate 
much apreciated.
much apreciated.
Nov 4th 2003, 2:33 pm
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could be wrong but think the ACS look for 6 years experience without a qual in IT?
Nov 4th 2003, 2:47 pm
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Originally posted by seang
could be wrong but think the ACS look for 6 years experience without a qual in IT?
could be wrong but think the ACS look for 6 years experience without a qual in IT?
Definately worth looking at the skills in demand list (MODL) from immi.gov and swotting up on an area a bit sharpish in order to get you the additional points over and above the normal Skills Points...
R
Nov 4th 2003, 2:56 pm
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sorry i should have been clearer - i THINK mcse gets you into group B for ACS and that has a requirement for 6 years experience.
sorry if i am adding to confusion but the ACS certainly had me confused
sorry if i am adding to confusion but the ACS certainly had me confused
Nov 4th 2003, 3:02 pm
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I was already confused. Im gonna go home have a beer 
and do a lot of research about it tonight.
and do a lot of research about it tonight.
Nov 4th 2003, 3:14 pm
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worse than that chaps - I know I was forced to pull my application.
IT is no longer a required skill for AUS , so its been devalued.
Deeming dates have been added to the lengths of time required before you are deemed "experienced".
The ACS requires 6 previous experiece to gain 10 points. And a further 3 years to claim the 15 points for "recent" work experience.
Fine if you can make the points up in other ways , bonds etc.
IT is no longer a required skill for AUS , so its been devalued.
Deeming dates have been added to the lengths of time required before you are deemed "experienced".
The ACS requires 6 previous experiece to gain 10 points. And a further 3 years to claim the 15 points for "recent" work experience.
Fine if you can make the points up in other ways , bonds etc.
Nov 4th 2003, 5:44 pm
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Originally posted by dazzac
worse than that chaps - I know I was forced to pull my application.
IT is no longer a required skill for AUS , so its been devalued.
Deeming dates have been added to the lengths of time required before you are deemed "experienced".
The ACS requires 6 previous experiece to gain 10 points. And a further 3 years to claim the 15 points for "recent" work experience.
Fine if you can make the points up in other ways , bonds etc.
worse than that chaps - I know I was forced to pull my application.
IT is no longer a required skill for AUS , so its been devalued.
Deeming dates have been added to the lengths of time required before you are deemed "experienced".
The ACS requires 6 previous experiece to gain 10 points. And a further 3 years to claim the 15 points for "recent" work experience.
Fine if you can make the points up in other ways , bonds etc.
KJA6384-Hope this hasnt totally driven you to drink.Maybe WHV if under 30?Check out the immigration forum as well- there is some really helpful advice there!
Nov 4th 2003, 7:37 pm
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Hi seang,
so what are you going to apply as?
Regards
Markeh
so what are you going to apply as?
Regards
Markeh
Nov 4th 2003, 7:59 pm
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Originally posted by markeh
Hi seang,
so what are you going to apply as?
Regards
Markeh
Hi seang,
so what are you going to apply as?
Regards
Markeh
Engineering technologist-everything "ties" in perfectly with current/past jobs etc.The sydney accord -course recognised etc- took one phone call to put my mind at ease re:recognision.
thanks
S.
Nov 4th 2003, 8:26 pm
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Originally posted by sydneybound
Definately worth looking at the skills in demand list (MODL) from immi.gov and swotting up on an area a bit sharpish in order to get you the additional points over and above the normal Skills Points...
R
Definately worth looking at the skills in demand list (MODL) from immi.gov and swotting up on an area a bit sharpish in order to get you the additional points over and above the normal Skills Points...
R