so if i had to train for 175 from scratch, how long would it take?

[__TJ__]

looking at various visa options here. dh is a crane driver and altho he can get work in oz, he cant get into oz with that as his skill. i have been at home raising kids for 9 years but prior to that was an accounts assistant for 10 years, but no formal quals.

if i wanted to become say a brickie or tiler or photographer, how long would i have to do it before i can apply, im confused i have seen somewhere you ahve to have 12 months work exp. but other sources say 3 years anyone clarify it for me? how long do i have to train to get a 175?

( our other option is to go in on a 457 sponsored and then apply for PR after 2 years btu i cant find the criteriafor that visa either, do they still have catagories and points etc or is it automatic if you have worked there for 2 years on a 457 you can get a PR?)

[AndreanDaz]

Originally Posted by __TJ__

looking at various visa options here. dh is a crane driver and altho he can get work in oz, he cant get into oz with that as his skill. i have been at home raising kids for 9 years but prior to that was an accounts assistant for 10 years, but no formal quals.

if i wanted to become say a brickie or tiler or photographer, how long would i have to do it before i can apply, im confused i have seen somewhere you ahve to have 12 months work exp. but other sources say 3 years anyone clarify it for me? how long do i have to train to get a 175?

( our other option is to go in on a 457 sponsored and then apply for PR after 2 years btu i cant find the criteriafor that visa either, do they still have catagories and points etc or is it automatic if you have worked there for 2 years on a 457 you can get a PR?)

Hi,

I am no expert but my understanding is that after completing your training in order for you to gain the points for working in your trade you need to have completed 36 consecutive months out of the last 48 for the visa application.

When applying for vetassess I think you have to have two years work experience under you belt.

So in answer to your question I really aren't sure, my oh completed three years of training when starting out in his trade many moons ago.

Andrea