Dotty Wood

Hey all, I posted before, my partners occupation is listed on the skilled Visa list (registered nurse -aged care) she also has an NVQ 3 qualification and has been working in the profession for 4 years.

Am I able to go with my partner on her Visa or do I need to obtain a skill over here in the UK.

Cheers.

23 hours ago, Marisawright said:

Your second idea - coming on a student visa - is a very expensive option and is unlikely to work.  There seem to be a lot of scam artists advertising the idea, but they get commission for selling the courses so they're exaggerating the chances to get you to buy.   

Whether you're in Australia or still in the UK, you still need to have an occupation that's on the skilled list, and hold all the qualifications and experience required.  You don't get any advantage because you're already in Australia. If you need to retrain, you'll find it's MUCH cheaper and easier in the UK than in Australia, which means you'll have more savings behind you when it comes time to migrate, and will be able to give yourself a better start in your new life.

Thank you, at the moment I work for Wincanton but there's opportunities in the company to gain different qualifications.

I'd like to work as a painter/decorator and have my own business. 

1 hour ago, tom1993 said:

 

I don’t think it’s really about just having a skill/certificate that’s needed in oz. You need to be an experienced tradie/professional etc with a solid employment history specialising in one field.
 

 

Yeah, I get that. I was possibly thinking of an apprenticeship here in the UK first. 

20 hours ago, Marisawright said:

Your second idea - coming on a student visa - is a very expensive option and is unlikely to work.  There seem to be a lot of scam artists advertising the idea, but they get commission for selling the courses so they're exaggerating the chances to get you to buy.   

Whether you're in Australia or still in the UK, you still need to have an occupation that's on the skilled list, and hold all the qualifications and experience required.  You don't get any advantage because you're already in Australia. If you need to retrain, you'll find it's MUCH cheaper and easier in the UK than in Australia, which means you'll have more savings behind you when it comes time to migrate, and will be able to give yourself a better start in your new life.

I also have my gym instructing qualification level 2. Is this skill needed in AUS?

20 hours ago, Marisawright said:

Your second idea - coming on a student visa - is a very expensive option and is unlikely to work.  There seem to be a lot of scam artists advertising the idea, but they get commission for selling the courses so they're exaggerating the chances to get you to buy.   

Whether you're in Australia or still in the UK, you still need to have an occupation that's on the skilled list, and hold all the qualifications and experience required.  You don't get any advantage because you're already in Australia. If you need to retrain, you'll find it's MUCH cheaper and easier in the UK than in Australia, which means you'll have more savings behind you when it comes time to migrate, and will be able to give yourself a better start in your new life.

23 minutes ago, JohnDoug said:

Hi, there is no easy way into Oz. All that have made it there have done the hard work of getting degree's or trade skills qualifications and at least a few years work experience in their field before applying to go. Plumbers, Chefs, Auto Electricians, Electricians, Motor Mechanics etc are in big demand in Australia and not to hard to get an apprenticeship in the UK for those trades. Have a look at the skills shortage list. There are amazing members on this forum that can give really good advice but you are going to have to put in the years to get yourself the points needed to go Down Under. So in short, option A is your best bet for both of you. 

Thanks for taking the time to reply to me, my partner was thinking of becoming a nurse, she's already got an NVQ qualification in social care.

As for myself, I'm looking at Apprenticeships now but also going to speak to my work to see if they can help me obtain my forklift license, 

On the Aus gov website, i cant seem to find the skills shortage list.. 

Hey there!

I am new to this forum, so please bare with. It's always been my dream to live down under and now I want to make that dream a reality! The only issue is, I don't have any skills and neither does my partner but I was thinking of either 

A) Gaining a skill that is required while I'm in the UK

B) Or coming over on a Student Visa and try to get a sponsor from an employer while over there.

At the minute, I work in warehouse for Wincanton and hoping to get my forklift license within this company.

Thoughts anyone? 

Cheers.