Richard Gregan

Yup no problem.

The next thing is to inquire with the university to see if they are willing to provide a letter confirming the number of days teaching practice, and to state the age range and setting in which this took place.

Regards,

Richard

If your country is not on the OSAP list then you need to apply directly via TRA.

Regards,

Richard

OSAP means that TRA has an approved off-shore skills assessment body to conduct skills assessments on its behalf in that country.

So in the UK, cabinet makers are assessed by Vetassess or ACTS - if you have a UK passport you must apply via either one of them. Passport holders who are non-UK (or any of the other specified countries) must apply directly to TRA.

Bear in mind that, oddly enough, Vetassess's and ACTS's requirements are different from TRA.

Regards,

Richard 

The assessor will be asking him about his knowledge and experience in each of the areas specified on the fact sheet.

Before he even gets to that stage, he'll need documentary evidence for at least 5 years full time paid employment as a carpenter.

Regarding the second stage, it's a technical interview nowadays, rather than a practical.

He needs to be well versed in all of the specified areas and have experience of them that he can draw on.

Actually Vetassess are not impressed with 'multi-skills'. They want to know that the candidate is focused and skilled in one area - carpentry (assuming he's a carpenter).

Regards,

Richard

Visa payment is once you are invited to apply for it. Paying for the visa effectively lodges it.

Regards,

Douglas

AITSL like to cover themselves with the 10 week turnaround, but it can be quicker, as you've found.

Regards,

Richard

The processing time is from the date your documents are received at the ANMAC office.

Regards,

Richard

Unless your teaching qualification has the requirement of minimum 45 days teaching practice across the specified age range then it ain't happening. Work experience itself doesn't count as a substitute - there's no arguing with AITSL about this.

Regards,

Richard

Just to make things more awkward for everyone:

AITSL now require certified *colour* copies of all documents, rather than the black and white copies accepted before.

The certifying requirements remain the same as before.

This brings AITSL's requirements in line with ANMAC's, so teachers and nurses face similar hurdles here when it comes to supplying documentation.

Regards,

Richard

Just to make things more awkward for everyone:

AITSL now require certified *colour* copies of all documents, rather than the black and white copies accepted before.

The certifying requirements remain the same as before.

This brings AITSL's requirements in line with ANMAC's, so teachers and nurses face similar hurdles here when it comes to supplying documentation.

Regards,

Richard

That covers it!

If your 3 year degree includes the teaching qualification, then it's unlikely that you can do a PGCE to 'top this up' as you're already qualified, so you would probably be looking at a Masters.

AITSL needs 4 years uni education including the teacher qualification.

In Scotland, degrees are 4 years in length, so this might be a dedicated 4 year teaching degree, or a 4 year bachelor followed by a PGDE

In England & Wales, degrees are typically 3 years, so you need a 3 year bachelor, followed by a one year PGCE.

The university also needs to verify the exact age range of pupils taught and the minimum placement must be 45 days.

Regards,

Richard

You can 'add' employment experience to a skills assessment result by adding additional referencing and pay evidence to bring your total work experience up to date.

You need to have all the evidence ready for the employment you are claiming *before* you submit an EOI.

For example, you have a positive skills assessment with 7 years & 10 months. you could submit an EOI with this. However, you could wait another two months before submitting an EOI, by which time you could add the additional work experience to bring it up to 8 years. In order to 'update' a skills result letter with additional employment, you need to have good evidence ready, that would be up to date pay evidence, and preferably an updated reference.

We've done this in the past and the additional employment has been counted.

Regards,

Richard

It depends on how detailed the transcript is. If it lists the breakdown of theory and placement hours and covers the criterion 8 stuff, then it will be fine. But you may require additional documentation from the university if the transcripts you have fall short of this.

Regards,

Richard

There's some good tips on Youtube as well.

Regards,

Richard

Once you get AHPRA Approval-In-Principle, you'll need to travel to a state AHPRA office in Australia within 12 weeks in order to activate full registration.

Regards,

Richard

Teachers come to mind. But as stated, points might be a problem.

Regards,

Richard

It seems to vary from person to person when it comes to which test is 'best'. It's more about how your brain is wired.

A good tutor is always helpful, so it's worth looking one up if you want a bit of extra help to bump up the scores.

Regards,

Richard

6 to 7 weeks is about right. It should arrive pretty soon.

Regards,

Richard

We've received notice that the Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) are scheduled to reduce the age limit for all skilled visas to 45 from July 1st 2017.

The age reduction applies to all skilled  visa subclasses 186, 189, 190 and 489.

There was no indication from the Department prior to this announcement that all subclasses would be affected, so understandably this will come as a surprise to many people. Although full details of the legislation are yet to be issued, it appears certain that visa applicants aged 45 or over will no longer be able to apply for any skilled visa from July 1st.

Regards,

Richard

12 to 14 weeks at the moment, according to their site, and from our experience.

Regards,

Richard

You need to have 4 years university education. You'll also need Academic IELTS and written confirmation from your university that you undertook a minimum of 45 days supervised teaching placement at a school as part of your teaching qualification, the age range of pupils supervised must be across the 13 to 18 age group.

Regards,

Richard

Yes, ACS are still accepting b&w certified copies.

Regards,

Richard

You can find this on the ANMAC website.

Regards,

Richard