dave9317

Thanks, I'm sure it wouldn't have been a problem if my health had changed before the medical, i'd have got the visa still but I guess I though it might be necessary to be re-assessed or something. I suppose the visa was granted on my status then I could be in Aus now anyway! Cheers

Hi all, I was recently granted a 189 Skilled Migration Visa, during the process I had to declare any significant medical conditions. I declared a condition for which I received a course of treatment (medication) a few years back. I'm still in the UK and this condition may have returned, I might have to go back on the prescription for a year or so. If so; Will this effect my visa in anyway? Do I need to inform them that my health status has changed? What about getting the prescription in Aus? Sorry for all the questions and thanks for any help! Dave.

Thanks guys, sounds like i'll go for the min 5 points for experience then, i was a project engineer (project manager) for about 18 months then a plant engineer for 2 years, both come under the mechanical engineer ANZCO 233512 so should be ok, i'll have to get the extra work experience assessment then also. Yeah i'm going to have to try and get the superior english IELTS to make points up!

Thanks guys, i've been looking at the EA skills assessment requirements, i think the competency report will be the way to go, to make the points though i'm going to have to use "closely related experience" as i was employed in a degree level engineering role for just under 5 years. Before this i was employed as a mechanical technician (mechanical fitter) do you think this would be count as closely related to mechanical engineer? If so i get the full 15 points for experiance. I was actually seconded from the technician (fitter) role as an assistant engineer then a maintenance planner but I'm not sure if my old employer could / would provide proof that would suffice as on paper i was still employed in the lesser role. Thanks again guys I'm getting there with this!

Or do you think it is still worth it to go through the process with engineers Australia even though i don't have an accredited qualification? Cheers

Thanks for your reply, i should have mentioned my qualification is not Washington Accord, unluckily for me my university missed a few years of accreditation which happens to be when i enrolled! My agent was saying i would have to complete a lengthy competence report so the trade route is easier.... but would i still need to get some kind of accreditation to practice? Whichever route i chose it would be a huge advantage to be able to complete everything remote because i want to go traveling very shortly, so the trade skills assessment practical / interview would cause me a problem! Thanks for your input.

Hi there, I'm trying to decide what visa to get, the easiest way is to use my trade qualification not my UK Mechanical Engineer BA Hons degree, this is what my agent said as it's easier to assess trade skills, will I still have to get my qualifications assessed (by Washington accord) to be able to practice as a Mech Eng in Aus tho? If so I may as well sort this for the visa in the first place and get it out the way, or would an employer accept I'm degree qualified in UK without being accredited in Aus. Cheers

Thanks for your replies, I'm a mechanical engineer and there seems to be lots if work but like some have said not necessarily available to uk resident. Could try a few employers good idea.

Hi there, I'm looking to go traveling very soon to SE Asia, i wanted to move to Aus after 12 months or so traveling, my plan was to get the independent skilled visa application underway before i go, i was hoping to do IELTS first and then be able to manage the process while away. The problem is my trade requires a practical exam / interview (mechanical fitter) and this would be in 3 months time after the skills review so i'd have to come home for this! not ideal. The sponsored visa would suit me but i'm just worried it will be difficult to find employers willing to sponsor me, do you guys think not having the right to work in Aus is much of a hindrance to getting work? Cheers