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Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
May 26th 2009, 8:32 pm
Replies: 34
Views: 3,399
Posted By yogibear1

Re: Student Boat Builders Beware!!

Im so happy for you guys. Its nice to hear someone that has made it through to the other side.

Good Luck to you and I hope we will chat soon

J x
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
May 26th 2009, 5:07 pm
Replies: 34
Views: 3,399
Posted By yogibear1

Re: Student Boat Builders Beware!!

Hey PB, I haven't yet calculated all the hours I have accumulated since I have been here, I should really sit down and work it all out. I have a guy Im working for although unpaid but at least Im...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
May 26th 2009, 4:47 pm
Replies: 34
Views: 3,399
Posted By yogibear1

Re: Student Boat Builders Beware!!

Thanks Mandy, I hope all is going well for you guys too. I know some of the cabinate makers who finshed last term were having some problems with getting the correct information from emigration and...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
May 26th 2009, 1:06 pm
Replies: 34
Views: 3,399
Posted By yogibear1

Re: Student Boat Builders Beware!!

Hey Matt,

Did u decide on a trade yet?? I hear bricklayers have been taken off of the critical skilled list but not the normal skilled list.

J
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
May 26th 2009, 1:02 pm
Replies: 34
Views: 3,399
Posted By yogibear1

Re: Student Boat Builders Beware!!

When I first signed up on the course back in the UK I was told I would need 900 hours of work experience and to pass the course and this would give me residency. One we got here we were all told...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
May 25th 2009, 8:22 pm
Replies: 34
Views: 3,399
Posted By yogibear1

Re: Student Boat Builders Beware!!

Hey Guys. I started this thread in may last year after many of us had problems finding work and so on. Im afraid that due to the economy and teh global economic crisis things have gone from bad to...
Forum: Australia
Jul 27th 2008, 12:22 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 2,599
Posted By yogibear1

Re: Australian Working Hours

Hey Mate,

There is a myth here about working hours being less than in the UK and as most people have said the Ozzys start earlier and mostly get home about 4 - 5pm. As a bricky this really depends...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jun 14th 2008, 11:41 am
Replies: 34
Views: 3,399
Posted By yogibear1

Re: Student Boat Builders Beware!!

Hey Chris,

Have you considered the sponsorship route? There is a need for skilled and qualified carpenters here as the majority of the homes here are made from timber. Places like Coomera and Hope...
Forum: Australia
May 10th 2008, 6:41 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 3,988
Posted By yogibear1

Re: Probably the biggest reason I prefer the Gold Coast over Watford!

Im a Watford to Gold Coaster too. Been here 4 months now. So far Watford 0, GC 1. Overall out of 10 UK 5, Oz 7
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
May 10th 2008, 1:58 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 1,334
Posted By yogibear1

Re: student visa - pros and cons

Please read

http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?p=6334859#post6334859

J
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
May 10th 2008, 1:57 pm
Replies: 34
Views: 3,399
Posted By yogibear1

Student Boat Builders Beware!!

I am currently studying Boat Building on the Gold Coast with TAFE and I have come across some disappointing news that I feel you should all be aware of.

I must stress that at the moment this is...
Forum: Australia
Mar 13th 2008, 6:11 pm
Replies: 119
Views: 8,263
Posted By yogibear1

Wink Re: New Gold Coast Meet 15th of March 2008

Hello,
Got here on 21st Jan. Not really met up with any UK's yet except the guys from college. Is this an invitation only day out or can anyone come along?

Regards James
Forum: The Barbie
Feb 1st 2008, 6:52 am
Replies: 7
Views: 1,052
Posted By yogibear1

Re: transfering money exchange rate

Hi, I don't know if it was the best option but I have just moved to Australia a week ago and before I left I opened an HSBC account. They have branches in Australia so do not charge to take money out...
Forum: Australia
Jan 25th 2008, 8:40 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 576
Posted By yogibear1

Cool Boat Building @ Ashmore...Now Coomera

Hi,

My name is James. I arrived in Brisbane on Wed 23rd Jan and I am studying Boat Building as an international student for the next 2 years. The course was originally based at Ashmore Campus but...
Forum: Australia
Dec 6th 2007, 7:10 am
Replies: 2
Views: 459
Posted By yogibear1

Re: Anyone flying from Heathrow 8th of Jan?

Hi Robert, Helen & Co

I think we have emailed in the past. Im am doing a boat building course at TAFE gold coast. Im flying out on 8th Jan but flying from T1 to Hong Kong. What time is your flight...
Forum: Australia
Oct 12th 2007, 6:21 am
Replies: 2
Views: 494
Posted By yogibear1

Re: car insurance

In addition, does anyone know if it is more expensive as a student with a visa as apposed to a citizen?

Many Thanks

James
Forum: Australia
Oct 12th 2007, 6:20 am
Replies: 16
Views: 1,930
Posted By yogibear1

Re: GOLD COAST ACCOMODATION

Hey

I am on the same course as you, starting Jan 28th. I am flying out on Jan 8th to stay with a friend and will spend the time before the course looking for accomodation. This shouldn't be a...
Forum: Australia
Oct 12th 2007, 6:14 am
Replies: 16
Views: 1,930
Posted By yogibear1

Re: GOLD COAST ACCOMODATION

Hey,

Im on this course too. Looks like there are quite a few of us on this site. What do you say we arrange to meet up at some point before the course??

When is everyone going out there?? Im...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Aug 4th 2007, 7:50 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 833
Posted By yogibear1

Re: Citizenship Application

With regards to the interview. Does anyone know what might benifit passing or failing, what type of things do they ask and want to know?
Forum: Australia
Jul 19th 2007, 3:09 am
Replies: 17
Views: 3,017
Posted By yogibear1

Re: Cats and snakes in rural areas

Is that an Anaconda? In Australia? :eek:

Is it dead?
Forum: Australia
Jul 19th 2007, 2:57 am
Replies: 12
Views: 8,317
Posted By yogibear1

Re: TV in Suitcase

Yep. Bring the xbox in the hand luggage. As long as you follow the one peice of hand luggage per person rule you will be fine. Suggest you take it out of the bag before you get to the x-ray machine...
Forum: Australia
Jul 19th 2007, 2:56 am
Replies: 12
Views: 8,317
Posted By yogibear1

Re: TV in Suitcase

OK guys. Here's the crack. I work at the airport in security so if this is wrong, shoot me.

I would suggest finding a box for a flat screen TV and fitting it in there padding and all. Then carry...
Forum: Australia
Jul 14th 2007, 3:47 am
Replies: 13
Views: 1,201
Posted By yogibear1

Re: what pets are allowed in queensland.

Hi Pet lovers,

I am moving to Australia in Jan and my 2 cats are coming with me. Although it does cost about £2000 for the 2. Remember there are only 3 quarantine centres in Australia, Perth,...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jul 11th 2007, 4:42 am
Replies: 6
Views: 883
Posted By yogibear1

Re: Help no qualifications

Hello Chris,

WoW Triplets!!! I am in the same boat as you. No qualifications at all and not skilled in any of the job listed on the 'Skilled MIgration List'. I got in touch with the high...
Forum: Australia
Jul 8th 2007, 4:02 am
Replies: 0
Views: 453
Posted By yogibear1

Pets and Rentals in Surfers Paradise?

Hey Anyone.

Moving to Gold Coast in Jan 08 to start a Marine Craft Construction Course (so if anyone else doing that too would be nice to hear from you). I have been looking online to get an idea...
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