Sonn

Im currently studying for a degree in youth & community development, im just finishing my first year. I can finish next year with a diploma in higher education whihc means we could move to Oz next year. the other option is to do 2 more years and get the degree meaning we would have to dely the move until 2010.
I dont know what to about it!!! Could i get a youth work job with just the diploma in OZ or would i be beter to get the degree?
Please someone help me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11

Australia_bound?

Look at requirements for the skilled occupation you think you can apply under. The diploma may well be enough, but not sure what occupation you're looking to go into. Also you'll need at least 12 months in the profession for experience to get visa!

Sonn

Im hoping to do some kind of youth work, dont mind which, I love it all!!!!
My husband is a bricklayer, and is on the wanted skill trade list.would me and my family be able to come with him if i did just get the diploma?
Im sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo confused with all this visa stuff!!!!! I cant find anywhere where it tells me what qualification i would need

quoll

Most of the youth workers I know are certificated rather than degreed. However, as with most things, the situation is changing slowly and degrees are always going to have a higher value in the end. Most of the workers I know are now doing their degrees part time. There is quite a bit of work around (well, around here there is) as there is a fair bit of mobility with youth workers. We have some in High Schools and there is a very high turn over. Generally they are not terribly well paid and people find they can get higher salary doing something else so they move on.

Racht70

Hi there, this is the job im aiming at too, tho im doing a social science degree (3 weeks to go till finished).I work part time as a youth worker. Have a look here its states what qualis you need http://www.immi.gov.au/asri/occupati...er-3421-13.htm
You will need a AQF Diploma or higher plus maybe some work experience though not always the case, are you working as a youth worker at the mo? Get some voluntary work in if you can.

Click here and read post 9, the poster states here and i quote "...So the only UK "Certificate" that is still assessed as equivalent to an Australian AQF Diploma is the HNC - which is actually assessed as equivalent to an Australian AQF Advanced Diploma'.

Pm me for anymore details with regards to youth work in oz.

Racht70

Yep you would be able to go on just his skill.

As long as you have enough points, bear in mind different visas require differents points!

What visa you hoping for?

Oh and Welcome to BE

seang

Racht, Please remember the quals you need to get points is totally different to the quals you need to actually get a job.
i.e (and I know this may not be your case but it may help explain) many people on here got the points for their social worker quals however when looking for job (especially NSW) they found that they couldnt get a job as the AUS degrees are 4 yrs not 3 yrs as in UK. They then had to do a year distance course to get the necessary extra year for their UK qual to be recognised. I can say for certain that this is the case for NSW social work. So maybe check what you actual need to get a job as well as just the "points" as there is a difference.

egghead4

hi

i would say for you to continue with your studies and get the degree, i wish i had now, as my diploma in social work isnt recognised and I will have to do a years course when I get there
bummer!! I hate all that bloody course work and essays,
good luck
bec

Sonn

My tutor at uni has told me its best to complete the degree and i do want too, its just that i will be holding the whole move up!!!!

seang

Sonn, my earlier post was meant for you not rach