Diggerman Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 hi there, im going for a 189 visa as a drainer, and going to get RPL Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) from my 7 years of drainage work (4 years uk, 3 years oz) the visa points requirement states they need a Cert 3 in a trade qualification. After chatting to a RPL specialist, im unable to get cert 3, as the cert 3 covers all aspects of plumbing, such as gas fitting etc, stuff i havnt done. what i can get is 'statement of attainment' in drainage. the equivalent to a cert 3 the RPL people tell me. NOW would immigration accept this instead of a cert 3? -the RPL specialist says so, but i dont want to fork out $3700 if this wont get me the 10 points im after. has anyone else with a trade, submitted a 'statement of attainment' in their 189 application? thanks http://www.gqaustralia.com.au/skills/construction-plumbing-and-services-training-package/rpl-certificate-iii-in-plumbing-release-1/CPC32413 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PomCop Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 My qualification is Cert III Roof Plumber however, that comes with conditions such as I cannot do gas fittings and this will reflect that on my licence. My, mate who is in the same trade as me, has just made the move over to Melbourne as a Roof Plumber (we are both industrial roof shelters and cladders) and we both have NVQ L2 in the trade. You need to see if your 'statement of attainment' in Drainage is on the Skilled Occupations List before you proceed any further. Once you've achieved the RPL you also have to gain a positive Skills Assessment from which I believe will be Trades Recognition Australia Hope this helps & good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diggerman Posted September 26, 2015 Author Share Posted September 26, 2015 yep Drainer is in the skilled occupation list, number 334113. to note im currently on a 457 sponsorship as a drainer for the past 2years. im unable to proceed with PR via the 186 employer nomination as the company did not maintain its 2% expenditure on training Australians. hence i have to go down the independent route. i wouldnt of needed to get my skills assessed on that route. what i need to know is a statement of attainment acceptable in my visa application, compared to a cert III. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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