Originally Posted by wooah (Post 8353524)

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.

Originally Posted by AndyR (Post 8353556)

I don't think it does count no. You'd have to check with NZ Immigration to double check though.

Originally Posted by AndyR (Post 8352218)

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.

Originally Posted by wooah (Post 8354218)

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 :unsure:

Originally Posted by ukkiwi (Post 8354497)

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.

Originally Posted by wooah (Post 8354533)

Ah. I see. Thanks.

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.

Originally Posted by ukkiwi (Post 8354572)

Got a link?

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.

Originally Posted by ukkiwi (Post 8354572)

Got a link?

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.

Originally Posted by AndyR (Post 8355046)

And the RPL is a pain the behind!!! Mine took me 3 months and ended up being 102 pages, but it passed :)

Originally Posted by wooah (Post 8355276)

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 ;)