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johnknight001 Feb 3rd 2008 8:02 pm

vettasses prac test
 
hello all, has anyone actually done it yet. any info would be good.
john

SimonG Feb 3rd 2008 10:10 pm

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Originally Posted by johnknight001 (Post 5879308)
hello all, has anyone actually done it yet. any info would be good.
john

I'll second that.

It would be very interesting to hear from people who have been through it and to share their experience.

Simon

Jackandy Feb 6th 2008 8:15 pm

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Hi,
I am a fully qualified plumber aged 44, looking to hear from anyone who has or is going through the practical test.
Thinking of moving to Brisbane with my family, anyone give me some idea on lifestyle there would be great. :)

Racht70 Feb 11th 2008 9:10 pm

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Does every plumber have to take this flippin' test?

johnknight001 Feb 12th 2008 9:37 am

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YES all plumbers have to complete the prac test, it is a pain but if thats what is required then thats what we do.
Not sure if anyone has actually done the plumbing one yet but i no most other trades have, do a search on the test and look at the threads for info.
john

nick carter Feb 12th 2008 9:51 am

Re: vettasses prac test
 

Originally Posted by Jackandy (Post 5895843)
Hi,
I am a fully qualified plumber aged 44, looking to hear from anyone who has or is going through the practical test.
Thinking of moving to Brisbane with my family, anyone give me some idea on lifestyle there would be great. :)

hi mate i am also 44 and wanting to move to perth, time is short for us though as the practical test has to be done before visa can be lodged have just received all the paper work for it and it looks pretty difficult and finding evidence of everything i have done will be fun. seems as though 25 years of experience is not enough ! good luck to you

Jackandy Feb 12th 2008 3:29 pm

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Originally Posted by nick carter (Post 5920965)
hi mate i am also 44 and wanting to move to perth, time is short for us though as the practical test has to be done before visa can be lodged have just received all the paper work for it and it looks pretty difficult and finding evidence of everything i have done will be fun. seems as though 25 years of experience is not enough ! good luck to you

Hi Nick,

I have just got all the onfo needed to apply for a visa, now i just need to action and start the process. My wife looked at pom in Oz web and she has seen an advertisement there wanting plumbers up to the age of 50, if successful they will get permanent residency. Seems like another option maybe? We are looking at Brisbane. Seems the whole process does take about a year, so good luck mate.:)

nick carter Feb 12th 2008 3:56 pm

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Originally Posted by Jackandy (Post 5922239)
Hi Nick,

I have just got all the onfo needed to apply for a visa, now i just need to action and start the process. My wife looked at pom in Oz web and she has seen an advertisement there wanting plumbers up to the age of 50, if successful they will get permanent residency. Seems like another option maybe? We are looking at Brisbane. Seems the whole process does take about a year, so good luck mate.:)

hi yes i have now got all paperwork and filling out forms, never seen so many also a bit worried cause they talk about irrigation and sprinkler systems which i have never fitted so i will have to wait and see if i get in , my brother in law went 2 years ago with no qualifications just experience so i should have done it a while ago. If you could let me have the web site your wife saw that would be great, many thanks nick

Jackandy Feb 12th 2008 4:44 pm

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Originally Posted by nick carter (Post 5922328)
hi yes i have now got all paperwork and filling out forms, never seen so many also a bit worried cause they talk about irrigation and sprinkler systems which i have never fitted so i will have to wait and see if i get in , my brother in law went 2 years ago with no qualifications just experience so i should have done it a while ago. If you could let me have the web site your wife saw that would be great, many thanks nick

Hi Nick, The adress is [email protected] hope you, find what you are looking for. Let me know how you get on. Likewise will let you know of any info i find.
Cheers Andy:)

johnknight001 Feb 12th 2008 7:16 pm

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sorry to but in to your thread, i have looked at the plumbers position on ********, it looks like an investment job, ie buy a franchise! at least thats the way it looked, hope im wrong.
john

Jackandy Feb 12th 2008 8:09 pm

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Originally Posted by johnknight001 (Post 5923182)
sorry to but in to your thread, i have looked at the plumbers position on ********, it looks like an investment job, ie buy a franchise! at least thats the way it looked, hope im wrong.
john

Hi Johnknight,

Dont mind at all, looking in, thats what this is site is all about, helping and giving info and advice that will help. I will be careful when looking into this.

Cheers Andy:thumbup:

susan m Feb 24th 2008 6:05 pm

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Originally Posted by nick carter (Post 5920965)
hi mate i am also 44 and wanting to move to perth, time is short for us though as the practical test has to be done before visa can be lodged have just received all the paper work for it and it looks pretty difficult and finding evidence of everything i have done will be fun. seems as though 25 years of experience is not enough ! good luck to you

hi, have just read your comments, I have been a plumber/gas fitter in the uk for 14 years and have always been working on new build home. I have all my qualifications but by the looks of things I may still have to sit a test, can you tell me if this part is part of the visa app, ie do they send it to you or do you have to research this yourself,

I take it that I would not be able to work straight away as a plumber without this test or would a provisional lic be ok to start with.



any help appreciated. cheers, ian

johnknight001 Feb 24th 2008 7:43 pm

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hi
as a plumber going to aus you would be required to sit a skills test before applying for your visa, this is based on 3 parts. a self assesment (this is free), you then submit a app form with evidence( this can take a while to get together and there is a charge). finaly if they think you are ok to procede you sit a two day skills assesment(again there is a charge). then you apply for visa. I think this is all correct. the web site with all info is www.vetassess.com.au.
hope this helps!!

ronnie98 Mar 10th 2008 8:49 pm

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Originally Posted by johnknight001 (Post 5978175)
hi
as a plumber going to aus you would be required to sit a skills test before applying for your visa, this is based on 3 parts. a self assesment (this is free), you then submit a app form with evidence( this can take a while to get together and there is a charge). finaly if they think you are ok to procede you sit a two day skills assesment(again there is a charge). then you apply for visa. I think this is all correct. the web site with all info is www.vetassess.com.au.
hope this helps!!

Im in the middle of my paper work but have spoken to some one regarding the practicle test which was in december, the only one held so far and it was all basic stuff accept you had to do a bit of brazing, they also asked a few questions on the way but wernt trying to catch you out, they just were making sure you were a UK plumber and that was it.

SimonG Mar 10th 2008 9:01 pm

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Originally Posted by ronnie98 (Post 6044311)
Im in the middle of my paper work but have spoken to some one regarding the practicle test which was in december, the only one held so far and it was all basic stuff accept you had to do a bit of brazing, they also asked a few questions on the way but wernt trying to catch you out, they just were making sure you were a UK plumber and that was it.

How long after the test did they receive their results?

Simon.

mcooper746 Mar 11th 2008 6:29 am

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hi ronnie 98,
any more info you can supply would be great has any one else done any electric fusion thanks martin c

johnknight001 Mar 27th 2008 12:50 pm

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done a bit of fusion welding, it is verysimple really,
anyway just wanted to bump the thread. is there any plumbers wanting to have input into the trade assessments.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ronnie98 Apr 2nd 2008 2:30 pm

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Originally Posted by mcooper746 (Post 6046143)
hi ronnie 98,
any more info you can supply would be great has any one else done any electric fusion thanks martin c

they were told straight away but it had to come in the post.
have you started your application?

johnknight001 Apr 2nd 2008 5:03 pm

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hi
how far have you got with your application, did you have to wait long after applying initially
john

chris notts forest May 26th 2008 5:25 pm

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Originally Posted by johnknight001 (Post 5879308)
hello all, has anyone actually done it yet. any info would be good.
john

hi john had a look at the link car,nt seem to find whats exspected in the vetasses prac test or maybe ive looked at the wrong info?

docgp May 26th 2008 5:33 pm

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hello all

cant really help with the plumbimg practical side of things with vetasses but i have succesfully passed all three assesments as an electrician, self assement, paper and practical.

If i can help in anyway just let me know.

Here is the link for vetasses

good luck all

doc

johnknight001 May 26th 2008 7:27 pm

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hi
there was a link on there it is called the sample candidat guide, i have it somewhere, pm me a email addresse and i will forward it to you. have u passed your paperbased yet.
john





Originally Posted by chris notts forest (Post 6396259)
hi john had a look at the link car,nt seem to find whats exspected in the vetasses prac test or maybe ive looked at the wrong info?


chris notts forest May 26th 2008 9:59 pm

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hi john thanks for the post mate no i hav,nt passed my paper based yet have you? was it dificult or do you no anything at all about the theory? thats the 1 im intrested in.
Apart from the brazing bit from what ive heard theres nothing to worry about with the practical so im practising me brazing! :thumbup:

chris notts forest May 26th 2008 10:02 pm

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sorry mate just read my last message from this afto and i meant to put practical and theory test in it

chris notts forest Jun 2nd 2008 5:11 pm

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hi john hope youre ok mate just wondered if you know how much the vetasses assesment costs? its just that my agent rang me today and said that the next thing he would be doing would be putting me in for the test do you know were they are held? how long it lasts? and how much? PS i feel quite lucky as ive been speaking to a plumber on here who says i can go and see him in sep when im out there and he will take me out for a bit plumbing exsperience and see how things are done there!

SimonG Jun 2nd 2008 5:34 pm

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Originally Posted by chris notts forest (Post 6426361)
hi john hope youre ok mate just wondered if you know how much the vetasses assesment costs? its just that my agent rang me today and said that the next thing he would be doing would be putting me in for the test do you know were they are held? how long it lasts? and how much? PS i feel quite lucky as ive been speaking to a plumber on here who says i can go and see him in sep when im out there and he will take me out for a bit plumbing exsperience and see how things are done there!

http://www.vetassess.com.au/index.cfm?menu=1.3a

johnknight001 Jun 2nd 2008 5:39 pm

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hi mate
the prac is in two stages, first submition of all evidance, your agent will guide you through this, cost is see below.


1. Self -assessment No charge.
2. Competency profile
(paper based assessment) AUD $600
3. Practical skills assessment AUD $1500 - carpenter, joiner, bricklayer and motor mechanic
AUD $1600 - general electrician, cable jointer, electrical powerline tradesperson, refidgeration and air-conditioning mechanic, and general plumber

next one in july in accrington, after that in oct i think.

john






Originally Posted by chris notts forest (Post 6426361)
hi john hope youre ok mate just wondered if you know how much the vetasses assesment costs? its just that my agent rang me today and said that the next thing he would be doing would be putting me in for the test do you know were they are held? how long it lasts? and how much? PS i feel quite lucky as ive been speaking to a plumber on here who says i can go and see him in sep when im out there and he will take me out for a bit plumbing exsperience and see how things are done there!


Jackandy Jun 2nd 2008 5:40 pm

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Originally Posted by chris notts forest (Post 6426361)
hi john hope youre ok mate just wondered if you know how much the vetasses assesment costs? its just that my agent rang me today and said that the next thing he would be doing would be putting me in for the test do you know were they are held? how long it lasts? and how much? PS i feel quite lucky as ive been speaking to a plumber on here who says i can go and see him in sep when im out there and he will take me out for a bit plumbing exsperience and see how things are done there!

Hi,
If this helps we have just sent off $1600 payment to vetasses this weekend, hopefully in time to get in the July practical held in either London or Accrington. Just have to wait to see now, fingers crossed, good luck to you also.

Jacky

SimonG Jun 2nd 2008 5:56 pm

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Originally Posted by Jackandy (Post 6426487)
Hi,
If this helps we have just sent off $1600 payment to vetasses this weekend, hopefully in time to get in the July practical held in either London or Accrington. Just have to wait to see now, fingers crossed, good luck to you also.

Jacky

Hi Jacky,

Don't want to burst any balloons, but I have just read on the VETASSESS web site that today was the closing date for payment receipts for the July assessments. September 8th is the cut off for the October assessments.
Hope yours made it.

Simon.

chris notts forest Jun 2nd 2008 6:21 pm

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Originally Posted by Jackandy (Post 6426487)
Hi,
If this helps we have just sent off $1600 payment to vetasses this weekend, hopefully in time to get in the July practical held in either London or Accrington. Just have to wait to see now, fingers crossed, good luck to you also.

Jacky

hi jacky thanks for that info is that about £800 roughly? are you using an agent?

Jackandy Jun 2nd 2008 6:55 pm

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Originally Posted by chris notts forest (Post 6426624)
hi jacky thanks for that info is that about £800 roughly? are you using an agent?

Hiya,

Yeah we are using agent she came recommended from our friend, nr Eastbourne. The thought of all that paperwork on our own was too daunting.
£800 correct, the dates given are 10th - 14th July fro the practical.
Hope thsi helps.
:)

Jackandy Jun 2nd 2008 6:59 pm

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Originally Posted by SimonG (Post 6426559)
Hi Jacky,

Don't want to burst any balloons, but I have just read on the VETASSESS web site that today was the closing date for payment receipts for the July assessments. September 8th is the cut off for the October assessments.
Hope yours made it.

Simon.

Hi Simon
We faxed over details direct to Vetasses Sat morn (31st) so they would have first thing Monday morning OZ time, so hopefully we havent missed the boat!
Fingers crossed eh' :unsure:
Jacky

chris notts forest Jun 2nd 2008 7:10 pm

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Originally Posted by Jackandy (Post 6426768)
Hiya,

Yeah we are using agent she came recommended from our friend, nr Eastbourne. The thought of all that paperwork on our own was too daunting.
£800 correct, the dates given are 10th - 14th July fro the practical.
Hope thsi helps.
:)

thanks for that jacky the stuff for the practical looks fairly straight forward to be honest apart from the silver soldering which im doing a quick course to brush up on but doesnt stop me from being bit worried but thanks for the info mate best of luck with yours will you let me no how youre fella gets on in his test?

Jackandy Jun 2nd 2008 7:14 pm

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Originally Posted by chris notts forest (Post 6426853)
thanks for that jacky the stuff for the practical looks fairly straight forward to be honest apart from the silver soldering which im doing a quick course to brush up on but doesnt stop me from being bit worried but thanks for the info mate best of luck with yours will you let me no how youre fella gets on in his test?

Good luck to you also,
will keep you posted, OH is going to brush up on his Brazing also! :thumbsup:

ronnie98 Jun 3rd 2008 6:35 pm

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Originally Posted by johnknight001 (Post 6396752)
hi
there was a link on there it is called the sample candidat guide, i have it somewhere, pm me a email addresse and i will forward it to you. have u passed your paperbased yet.
john

Hi john, just pass my paper and hope to be in the july test any info woul be good.thanks

joanneS Jun 7th 2008 12:37 pm

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Hi all, i am a plumber and have been in brisbane for 18 months. I am still on my provisional license but i am going to TAFE 3 nights a week to get my full one. There is plenty of work here especially new build.The course im on with about 40 other plumbers is not too bad [a lot easier than the online course ]and we all help each other out. Im not normally on here its my wifes thing but il look back in a couple of days if anyone wants some info.

ronnie98 Jun 7th 2008 3:23 pm

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what is the work like and do you have any regrets, whats it like there to live?

ronandy Oct 30th 2008 8:17 pm

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Originally Posted by johnknight001 (Post 5879308)
hello all, has anyone actually done it yet. any info would be good.
john

Hi John

Guess you have done it now since this was posted a while back. How did it go?

We are at first base. My OH is a plumber/gas fitter and in terms of the paperwork submission we have been a bit frightened by the self-assessment areas on trenching, Irrigation and sprinkler (never done it) and some bits of water treatment and disposal. Did you say 'never' too anything?

McLeans Nov 28th 2008 12:50 pm

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ronandy, we'd also be interested in any replies you get, my OH is slightly concerned at that bit aswell, we thought it was quite unfair considering here in the uk drainage and sprinklers are mainly done by specialist companies
mcleans

ronnie98 Nov 28th 2008 2:11 pm

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Originally Posted by McLeans (Post 7018423)
ronandy, we'd also be interested in any replies you get, my OH is slightly concerned at that bit aswell, we thought it was quite unfair considering here in the uk drainage and sprinklers are mainly done by specialist companies
mcleans

They know we havnt done any but aslong as you tell them the important bits like flows and pressure there fine, I passed my practicle in oct


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