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I am still assuming someone on this forum could answer my question.

I know the best answer is “speak to an agent” which will happen, but I am guessing someone can describe the format of some skills assessment for a UK trades person wanting a level 3 certificate. I have managed to find the relevant ~30 modules that the candidate will be questioned on and am aware they pre-answer many of those at stage 1, and I believe the whole interview is verbal, but would be good to get some further insight. eg Is it a formal Q&A on preset questions, or a “conversation“ focused on the candidates evidence, somewhere in between or something else? Any help would be appreciated

This question is just about the skills assessment for 186 visa for UK qualified tradesperson eg Joiner / carpenter. Applying before entry to Australia. I am not asking about other requirements before the assessment or what happens after a successful assessment. I would appreciate if someone could describe the format of the assessment: In person? via zoom / Skype? Preset questions or open discussion about applicants experience? Training material to prepare for the assessment? Basically any info about how the assessment is carried out. Links would be useful Thanks Colin K

Any help with this would be appreciated.

Hi Most reading I have done online suggests that a UK NVQ Level 2 is not equivalent to Level III in Carpentry and that NVQ Level 3 is required. But, I have read in other places that NVQ Level 2 can be considered as minimum to proceed with a skills assessment. I await a reply form TRAEnquiries@dese.gov.au, however their auto response does not give me a lot of confidence as to when I might get a reply. Any Advice would be appreciated. Colin K

Thanks for your further reply. He has severe dyslexia. Will not pass any English test. Born in the UK, competent enough in English to work for employers, run his own business and earn enough to own three houses in the UK. He will be 33 in January 2024. Is the 30 points for age based on the application asking to be invited or invitation date? Is it possible for him to meet the under 33 age bracket by January 2024. What other visas should he consider (presumably sponsored)? Do any of these require fewer points? I am assuming he will not have an issue getting sponsored. His local contacts (who would give him exceptional references) could probably find a sponsor. Thanks ColinK

@Marisawright Thanks for your reply. I assumed farming would not be suitable for a visa. I note your suggestion to use an agent, which he will do. In the meantime we are keen to get a broad idea of possible visas. 190 looks interesting. I hope you don’t mind a few more questions, or perhaps someone else could comment. He might scrape 60 to 65 points depending on work experience and age. Could you clarify “points less important” - in case he does not make 65 points. He will be 33 in January. Is the 30 points for age based on the application or invitation date? (I am not sure yet how someone gets invited). Is it possible for him to meet the under 33 age bracket at this stage. He has been self employed as a Carpenter/ Joiner for 6 years plus. How does he prove his self employment was in that trade? Sample invoices, photos of work done, receipts for joinery tools, something else (I don’t think Self Employed register with a SIC code. If he applies for a different visa, works in Australia for some time, is the full fee payable for the 190 visa if he applies while working in Australia? Thanks Colin K

Excluding WHV, which my son previously had for working on a farm, is there any sponsored visa that would allow a family to apply for permanent residence doing unqualified farm work? When I say unqualified, I mean no qualifications, but highly experienced in dairy and arable. Both husband wife have experience. He is a also a qualified and very experienced joiner / carpenter. In the UK he has always worked in the building trade (employed and own business) and farming simultaneously (14 hour days / 6 or 7 days). He will not have points for 189 visa so would need sponsored. If he gets a sponsored visa as Carpenter / Joiner will he be able to legitemately do farm work (on the side), with permission of his sponsor?