starting the process?
#1
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starting the process?
i've decided to start the process of getting my qualifications recognised and eventually get a visa for Australia. i was going to use an agency but most want about £2000 on top of test fees and the cost of the visa.
does anyone have any tips on where to start and how to go about it? i've got a
really sorry if this has been covered 101 times
does anyone have any tips on where to start and how to go about it? i've got a
really sorry if this has been covered 101 times
#2
Re: starting the process?
i've decided to start the process of getting my qualifications recognised and eventually get a visa for Australia. i was going to use an agency but most want about £2000 on top of test fees and the cost of the visa.
does anyone have any tips on where to start and how to go about it? i've got a
really sorry if this has been covered 101 times
does anyone have any tips on where to start and how to go about it? i've got a
really sorry if this has been covered 101 times
If you can meet the points requirement (work experience whilst training does not count for points); then you need to see if you can pass a skills assessment. You'll need qualifications similar to a Cert III here, apprenticeship, that sort of thing - and detailed references to prove your work experience. There are 3 companies that can do a skills assessment for UK sparkies - Vetassess, Victoria University and Future skills. You also need to complete Tradeset - http://www.tradeset.com.au/ . Whoever you chose you'll need to submit your paperwork for assessment first and if successful then complete the practical.
That should get you started
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Re: starting the process?
Thanks for the reply.
I've done the points test and scored 80. I think I'm going to go the vetassess route as that seems to be the one most people use, they also have a test centre in the north of England I think.
As for the evidence am I right in think that I should get together -
•trade qualifications
•additional courses (working at heights/asbestos awareness)
•cv
•work reference (from supervisor)
Is there anything I'm missing?
Thanks
I've done the points test and scored 80. I think I'm going to go the vetassess route as that seems to be the one most people use, they also have a test centre in the north of England I think.
As for the evidence am I right in think that I should get together -
•trade qualifications
•additional courses (working at heights/asbestos awareness)
•cv
•work reference (from supervisor)
Is there anything I'm missing?
Thanks
#4
Re: starting the process?
Thanks for the reply.
I've done the points test and scored 80. I think I'm going to go the vetassess route as that seems to be the one most people use, they also have a test centre in the north of England I think.
As for the evidence am I right in think that I should get together -
•trade qualifications
•additional courses (working at heights/asbestos awareness)
•cv
•work reference (from supervisor)
Is there anything I'm missing?
Thanks
I've done the points test and scored 80. I think I'm going to go the vetassess route as that seems to be the one most people use, they also have a test centre in the north of England I think.
As for the evidence am I right in think that I should get together -
•trade qualifications
•additional courses (working at heights/asbestos awareness)
•cv
•work reference (from supervisor)
Is there anything I'm missing?
Thanks
List of required documents for a Vetassess application are here - http://www.vetassess.com.au/migrate_..._documents.cfm
#5
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Re: starting the process?
Maybe I've worked it wrong, I'm 32, I got told because English is my first language I'd get 20 for that, 11 years not including training been a sparky and then my trade qualifications and also possibly been state sponsored?
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Re: starting the process?
Thanks for the info on the documents as well
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If you look at the booklet, you'll see that you do meet minimum English requirements as you are british but if you take IELTS you would get 10 points if you can score 7.0 in each exam (there are 4 - reading, listening, writing and speaking), and 20 points if you score all 8.0's or higher (max score is 9.0)
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Re: starting the process?
Umm well I'm 33 in August so I don't think that's going to happen lol
Guess what the 2 visa agency's said is what if wanted to hear so they could get my cash off me. I'll have to re-look at it all when I get home and see if it's even possible
Guess what the 2 visa agency's said is what if wanted to hear so they could get my cash off me. I'll have to re-look at it all when I get home and see if it's even possible
#9
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IELTS costs around £130 ish - it's gone up since I did it (I'm a little older - I needed those points )
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Re: starting the process?
Do you think I'll get marked down for having a proper Yorkshire accent lol