learning a new skill

[gaz&family]

hi everyone to those of you already there a quick question hope you can help
we have our visas hoping to go in Oct next year when we have saved the amount we want up,

I my self am a qualified hairdresser but i only did my training then i had a baby so have been doing a normal waitress job in evenings for the last 2 years didn't go back hairdressing after i had her, my husband is a plasterer who works for himself so we had to work around that so nights suited me,
but now i am thinking of retraining as a nursery nurse i was going to do this over in England before i come over to Brisbane but then my husband says may as well wait until im in oz just wondering if anyone as been in same situation and what you did

rachael

[sunshineonme]

Hi,

I have not worked in your industry but I have worked in HR and now education. I can only suggest that you look into courses in the UK and Australia and see if they would be recognised, doing a course in the UK and find that the qualification is not recognised may be a waste of money and study time.

In Australia you can study Children's Services at a Cert III, Diploma and Advanced Diploma level with a TAFE (Technical And Further Education), TAFE is similar to college and are located throughout Australia. Check what the fees would be, fees can vary for those who have a Visa to those who do not or have a restricted Visa. You will also need to complete a Working With Children Check, forms are available from Auspost (Australia Post Office).

I hope this helps.