reubs2016 Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 Hi guys. I'm at the very begining here so any advice is welcome. I have a wife and 4 kids, I'm 36 (37 this year) I score 55 based on this so il be sitting ielts exam on 11th feb (next avail date madness) I got a 6.5 in reading so didn't get enough to get the extra points to take me to 60 points to qualify for visa. I'm preparing this time but last time I just went in with the attitude that I'm fluent il pass which ofcourse came back to bite me in the ass. I'm also in the process of gathering info to get my skills assessed. Hoping to post it off in the next week as I know this can take 3/4 months to come back. If I pass the ielts test can I put in a EOI before my skills assessment comes back or do I need to wait for it to come back. As this will bring us to may/June which just seems so far away to put in an EOI and then have to wait for an invite to apply. Sent from my SM-A300FU using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DukeNinja Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 It would be very risky to submit an EoI without a Skills Assessment. You could lose the £3k+ if by the time you are invited to apply you haven't got evidence to prove you meet the points requirements. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reubs2016 Posted January 12, 2017 Author Share Posted January 12, 2017 I would only be paying surely once I get an invite to apply for a visa, no? I am not using an agent as their fees are astronomical. Just Googled there and a few websites are saying you have to have your skills assessment completed before lodging an EOI? Was just wondering if anybody on here has been thru it. Sent from my SM-A300FU using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Woolich85 Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 It takes time, but you need to do things right. I did my English exam last February. It then took 6 months from start to finish to get my skills assessed. I got a positive result mid December. Lodged an EOI on 22nd December and got an invitation on 4th Jan. My advice is to make sure you know the whole process inside and out if you're going it alone. I'm doing the same so feel your pain. If you need to know anything, feel free to drop me a message Sent from my SM-N910F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Woolich85 Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 Oh, and just a tip... Have you looked at PTE rather than IELTS? It's all down to personal preference, but I would definitely recommend the PTE. Sent from my SM-N910F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reubs2016 Posted January 12, 2017 Author Share Posted January 12, 2017 I've already paid and committed to the ielts in feb, however if I don't get 7 or 8 in all catagories this time il have a look at PTE. Cheers for the heads up. It's a minefield really isn't it. We will wait it out sure. We're not planning on going til march/April 18 anyway but still anxious to get the ball rolling Sent from my SM-A300FU using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Woolich85 Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 Yeah, it's pretty confusing. I've spent hours trawling through forums, there are some great topics that can help you understand how/what and why. I wish you all the best!! Sent from my SM-N910F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reubs2016 Posted January 12, 2017 Author Share Posted January 12, 2017 Cheers for your input anyway mate. Can I ask what supporting doc's did u send for your skill assessment. 6month seems very long was there an issue with your application. I'm going thru TRA Sent from my SM-A300FU using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam13 Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 Took me 6 months from getting evidence to getting a positive electrical skills assessment. an expression of interest is supposed to be a decision ready application or there abouts. Not having a skills assessment just means there is no point in putting in an EOI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Woolich85 Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 It's too long to list, but they want a lot of information. References, wage slips, bank statements, taxation records, photos/videos of work, CV, copy of qualifications etc. They only requested extra information once, and this was sent same day so no reply delay or issues. I went two months without hearing from them mid application. Prepare for a long wait!! Sent from my SM-N910F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reubs2016 Posted January 13, 2017 Author Share Posted January 13, 2017 That's a balls really isn't it. I had read online 60 working days?? I have everything except videos/photos of work. Wasn't going to include that. However I might just go take some pics in work today. Cover my ass. Will TRA communicate via email if they need anything else? It says online to submit in paper format. Sure that alone takes weeks to get oz Sent from my SM-A300FU using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Woolich85 Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Are you applying in Australia or UK? Don't hold me to this, but I'm pretty sure you need to apply through Vetassess and not TRA? Sent from my SM-N910F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reubs2016 Posted January 13, 2017 Author Share Posted January 13, 2017 I'm actually in ireland. Arrrggghhhh seriously? I was just going via the links on the dipb website. Directs me to TRA website where there is a form to lodge a migrating skills assessment. Il post links now Sent from my SM-A300FU using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reubs2016 Posted January 13, 2017 Author Share Posted January 13, 2017 This is what I was applying for. Vetassess website confused me. Couldn't figure it out. TRA seems very straight forward. http://tradesrecognitionaustralia.gov.au/Programs/Migration/Pages/default.aspx Sent from my SM-A300FU using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wooba Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 I went through this.. long story short, I had to go through TRA because I applied with my Canadian passport, however you DO NOT use TRA. You need to get an OSAP. Anyone with the following passports must get an OSAP for electrician: China, Fiji, Hong Kong SAR, India, Ireland, Macau SAR, Philippines, South Africa, United Kingdom, Vietnam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Woolich85 Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 As above. You need to used a TRA approved RTO, which is Future Skills, Vetassess and another. I forget the name. I used Vetassess for mine, it still has TRA on the certificate though as well as Vetassess. I would suggest if you're going it alone you really know the whole process inside and out, as a mistake could cost you a small fortune! Sent from my SM-N910F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Woolich85 Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Oh, I think you use TRA only if you're in Australia. Sent from my SM-N910F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reubs2016 Posted January 13, 2017 Author Share Posted January 13, 2017 Right I see. Ok well I'm on the vetassess website now. There are 2 pathways. I hold an australian electrical A grade licence (did it in 2011) do I apply via pathway 2? Soz for all questions. Really haven't a clue Sent from my SM-A300FU using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Woolich85 Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 I think you can do pathway two if you have a Australian occupational license and have worked in your trade for three years or more. Sent from my SM-N910F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Woolich85 Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Oh, that's worked full time in paid employment for a total of three years Sent from my SM-N910F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reubs2016 Posted January 13, 2017 Author Share Posted January 13, 2017 Yes I'm qualified 10years. u could easily shoot yourself in the foot with all this!!!! Nothing is straight forward. Il apply on vetassess, pathway 2. At least it can all be done online, TRA were saying paper form ONLY! Doing if from Ireland would of slowed things down a whole lot. Cheers for your input lads. Watch this space Sent from my SM-A300FU using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reubs2016 Posted January 13, 2017 Author Share Posted January 13, 2017 Another Q. How and when do I apply for the practical assessment? I'm assuming I will have to get to uk to do that as doesn't seem to be any dates online for anywhere other than UK/SA Sent from my SM-A300FU using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam13 Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 i done mine in brisbane with future skills, have a look at them. try the "down under centre" i had a very good experience with them for my electrical skills assessment. you can only sit a practical once your documentation and certs has been verified and they say you can pay us $$ and go on to the theory and practical session. i also had a phone interview with an assessor asking me about testing and fault finding prior to siting the practical Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Woolich85 Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 On the Vetassess website, it says that for pathway two you do not need to do a practical. Just a technical interview. I did pathway one, and after I'd passed stage one which is the document/evidence stage, then they let you book stage two with is the practical. Sent from my SM-N910F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reubs2016 Posted January 13, 2017 Author Share Posted January 13, 2017 I've just been pointed in the direction of the downunder centre. They will act as my agent for the skills assessment for £250. I'm gonna go with them as I really don't have a clue. Afraid to F it up and delay months Sent from my SM-A300FU using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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