What IT quals do I need?
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What IT quals do I need?
Does anyone know where I can find out what the numbers mean. For example I am in IT industry and it says:
ICT Professionals (261111 to 263312)
Where can I find out what the 261111 to 263312 are? Or does this apply to ALL areas of IT?
Also, one related question. In this category it states:
Bachelor Degree (Level 7)
qualification majoring in computer
science, information science or
information technology AND three
years of relevant work experience
I do not have a degree but I do have about 8 years work experience. Does this mean I won't get the points for this?
ICT Professionals (261111 to 263312)
Where can I find out what the 261111 to 263312 are? Or does this apply to ALL areas of IT?
Also, one related question. In this category it states:
Bachelor Degree (Level 7)
qualification majoring in computer
science, information science or
information technology AND three
years of relevant work experience
I do not have a degree but I do have about 8 years work experience. Does this mean I won't get the points for this?
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The only IT qualifications that count are a degree, HND or HNC from a recognised University... MCSE, CCNA etc do not mean much to them i'm affraid...
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I fall under 262113 Systems Administraor. In my section it says:-
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience and/or relevant vendor certification may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).
From this I take it if you have 5+ years experience you can use that instead of a qualification/degree. This is how it worked for my Australian skills assemenment anyway which was worded very similar and I passed that. We are applying for our work permit on Friday once I pickup my meds result.
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience and/or relevant vendor certification may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).
From this I take it if you have 5+ years experience you can use that instead of a qualification/degree. This is how it worked for my Australian skills assemenment anyway which was worded very similar and I passed that. We are applying for our work permit on Friday once I pickup my meds result.
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Re: What IT quals do I need?
Thanks for all of that. I have found my category now and it too says that work experience can be a substitute for a qualification. Fantastic.
One more question though. I am just going through the Points Indicator and one of the questions is "Do you have a recognised basic qualification?". I am looking through the levels 1-10. Do they mean do I have at least level 1? I have GCSEs A-Levels and professional IT qualifications (CCNA, SCSA) so that must be a basic qualification surely. Or not? It makes the difference between being under 100 points or over.
One more question though. I am just going through the Points Indicator and one of the questions is "Do you have a recognised basic qualification?". I am looking through the levels 1-10. Do they mean do I have at least level 1? I have GCSEs A-Levels and professional IT qualifications (CCNA, SCSA) so that must be a basic qualification surely. Or not? It makes the difference between being under 100 points or over.
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Thanks for all of that. I have found my category now and it too says that work experience can be a substitute for a qualification. Fantastic.
One more question though. I am just going through the Points Indicator and one of the questions is "Do you have a recognised basic qualification?". I am looking through the levels 1-10. Do they mean do I have at least level 1? I have GCSEs A-Levels and professional IT qualifications (CCNA, SCSA) so that must be a basic qualification surely. Or not? It makes the difference between being under 100 points or over.
One more question though. I am just going through the Points Indicator and one of the questions is "Do you have a recognised basic qualification?". I am looking through the levels 1-10. Do they mean do I have at least level 1? I have GCSEs A-Levels and professional IT qualifications (CCNA, SCSA) so that must be a basic qualification surely. Or not? It makes the difference between being under 100 points or over.
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I wonder what they mean by basic qualification then. If it is the HNC/HND type stuff that they recognise I wouldn't say that was very basic. I will see if I can find a number and call them tonight.
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Its a degree or job offer to get the enough points in IT i'm afraid.
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I fall under 262113 Systems Administraor. In my section it says:-
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience and/or relevant vendor certification may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).
From this I take it if you have 5+ years experience you can use that instead of a qualification/degree. This is how it worked for my Australian skills assemenment anyway which was worded very similar and I passed that. We are applying for our work permit on Friday once I pickup my meds result.
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience and/or relevant vendor certification may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).
From this I take it if you have 5+ years experience you can use that instead of a qualification/degree. This is how it worked for my Australian skills assemenment anyway which was worded very similar and I passed that. We are applying for our work permit on Friday once I pickup my meds result.
I get points for having work experience but I also need the points for a qualification. I have enough work experience (like above) to substitute for this work experience. So my questios are:
1. Can I get points for the work experience counted twice?
2. How will this work on the expression of wish form? Surely when they see I don't have a qualification they will say I have too few points, not then looking at my work experience.
I can see why people use agents
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I was looking at the Expression of Wish form and I am not sure how this is going to work.
I get points for having work experience but I also need the points for a qualification. I have enough work experience (like above) to substitute for this work experience. So my questios are:
1. Can I get points for the work experience counted twice?
2. How will this work on the expression of wish form? Surely when they see I don't have a qualification they will say I have too few points, not then looking at my work experience.
I can see why people use agents
I get points for having work experience but I also need the points for a qualification. I have enough work experience (like above) to substitute for this work experience. So my questios are:
1. Can I get points for the work experience counted twice?
2. How will this work on the expression of wish form? Surely when they see I don't have a qualification they will say I have too few points, not then looking at my work experience.
I can see why people use agents
1 = no
2 = if you dont have enough points then you dont get in. Like i said above you'll need a degree or secure a job offer to get enough points.
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Why is it that on the ANZSCO site it says that x years work experience can count as a qualification? But I suppose if I don't get the points twice anyway it does not matter to me.
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Also be aware that in Aus they have the RPL (recognition of prior learning) process where you can get your work experience assesed - NZ doesnt have this.
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And the RPL is a pain the behind!!! Mine took me 3 months and ended up being 102 pages, but it passed
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http://www.abs.gov.au/ausstats/[email protected]+Technicians
which says:
Indicative Skill Level:
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.
In Australia:
AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)
In New Zealand:
NZ Register Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)
At least three years of relevant experience and/or relevant vendor certification may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience may be required in addition to the formal qualification.
And I have 8+ years experience and IT certifications too.
102 pages???!!! That's an awful lot of prior learning
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The link is:
http://www.abs.gov.au/ausstats/[email protected]+Technicians
which says:
Indicative Skill Level:
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.
In Australia:
AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)
In New Zealand:
NZ Register Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)
At least three years of relevant experience and/or relevant vendor certification may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience may be required in addition to the formal qualification.
And I have 8+ years experience and IT certifications too.
102 pages???!!! That's an awful lot of prior learning
http://www.abs.gov.au/ausstats/[email protected]+Technicians
which says:
Indicative Skill Level:
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.
In Australia:
AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)
In New Zealand:
NZ Register Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)
At least three years of relevant experience and/or relevant vendor certification may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience may be required in addition to the formal qualification.
And I have 8+ years experience and IT certifications too.
102 pages???!!! That's an awful lot of prior learning
I see your point with the following statement
At least three years of relevant experience and/or relevant vendor certification may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above.
Though how this works in practice i dont know as someone would need to assess your experience. I'm not aware of any agency who does this in NZ - does anyone else?