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Hi, What's the best way to take your tools over? I will be working in the UK just before I leave and will need them, hopefully, soon after I arrive. Thanks.

Hi, I'm an Air Conditioning Engineer and moving to Perth in June on a provisional partner visa. I have contacted TAFE in WA about RPL, as that is the route I will need to take. I've been quoted $6000 for RPL process but I'm sure there will be more costs for GAP training. (I don't get any reduction in fees because I'm not PR). I didn't realise there will be a wait for training! Are you able to work in the meantime? If you don't mind me asking, are you a PR and how much is the RPL costing you? Have you already taken the trade test and are waiting for GAP training availability? Many thanks, Ryan.

Hi James, Sorry but I've got another question! Did you take your tools with you or did you buy them in Perth? Thanks, Ryan.

Thanks again and many congratulations in completing your RPL. I bet you can't wait to get the AQF111 in your hands and subsequently your full Refrigeration and air con license. Well done!

Hi James, Thank you so much. The information has been really helpful. I've mainly done Air Con for the last 6 years in commercial, retail and offices. I service, fault find, repair, install, commission/decommission etc. Before that my apprenticeship was mainly refrigeration in domestic, and commercial premises. I considered getting my skills assessed by Vetassess in the UK but I'm not sure I'd be successful. According to their factsheet most of the areas I'd be OK at but they also want either industrial air con experience or experience in dairy refrigeration. I've not done diary refrigeration for over 6 years and I've not worked on industrial air con systems. This is why I thought I'd be better taking the RPL route when in WA. I've been liaising with the Refrigeration and Air Con Lecturer at the Polytecnic in WA and he has been very helpful. However, because I'm initially going on a temp partner visa I do not get any reduction with the fees. The visa becomes permanent after 2 years but I do not want to wait that long. The full RPL process is $6000 AUD! But needs must!! I don't want to just work being an installer of duct. Have you had to buy any reference books while doing your gap training? When did you complete your practical with Vetassess and what was involved? Thanks again, Ryan.

Thanks for that James. Did you have your skills assessed at the same place you are going through your RPL? Are you working as a trade's assistant now, (which I believe requires you to have your skills assessed to AQF 11 standards) or, are you at college full time? How long has it taken you? What was involved? Did you work in Air Conditioning back in the UK? Sorry for all the questions. Send me a PM if you like. Many thanks, Ryan.

Hi, I'm hoping to arrive in Perth in the middle of next year on a partner visa. I am a qualified Air Con engineer (C&Q NVQ2 and C&G 2079 F-Gas) with 8 years experience and I am looking to get my skills assessed when in WA. Does anyone know if Recognition of Prior Learning at the Polytechnic (TAFE), or applying for Australian Recognised Trade Certificate is the best option? I am thinking of going down the TAFE route because they offer gap training, but they are more expensive. Thanks, Ryan.

Hi, I have 8 years experience of Air Con & Refrigeration and have a City & Guilds (NVQ) level 2 and C & G 2079 F Gas. I am moving to WA on a partner visa, so will be able to get my skills assessed when I arrive. I am thinking of applying for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) at the Polytechnic of WA. Has anyone taken this route and what was involved? Is it the better route than ARTC? RPL is more expensive but they do offer gap training. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks. That would be great. Ryan.

Hi, I have worked as an air con/refrigeration engineer for the last 8 years and have a C & G 2 (NVQ). I have a partner visa so I can have my skills assessed once in WA. I don't know whether to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning from TAFE or apply for Australian Recognised Trade Certificate. Has anyone been down these routes and can tell me what's involved? The RPL is more expensive but they offer gap training. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

Hi, Has anyone recently taken the above test. I have a visa to live/work in Australia, so I could take the test in the UK or with ARTC in Australia. I'm really interested to know what's involved. Many thanks, Ryan.

Hi, I've got a visa which allows me to work and live in Australia. I am an air conditioning engineer and I am wondering whether it is best to do an OTSR in the UK or an ARTC when I am in Western Australia. Does an ARTC allow you to apply for the restricted electrical licence? I need this in order to get a provisional licence to work as an Air Con mechanic. Many thanks.

Hi, Has anyone taken the Air Conditioning & Refrigeration VETASSESS test? If so, what was involved? Many thanks.

Hi, Has anyone taken the VETASSESS Air Conditioning test? If so, what was involved? Many thanks.