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hi all i am thinking about returning to australia in april. brisbane this time. my trade is roof tiling and roof slating. i was hoping someone could tell me how things look workwise. i am looking to base myself around the redcliffe or caboolture area but have no problem travelling to work. i would realy appreciate any info anyone could spare. cheers

Hi too all..... my partner has his AQF111 in roof tiling and slating.. does any one now of any good roofing companys in Perth... any info would be great ....:huh:

Hello, (deep breath, and.......) I have been in contact with Silver Trowel (perth) and they fly back and forth to UK assessing roofers (and other trades) with the ultimate goal of getting an AQFIII for prior recognition of skills. Brilliant I thought, then I contacted thinkingaustralia.com ( agents) and they told me that all these companies are jumping on the band waggon to get our money, and are a waste of money. First I thought, rubbish, but then Im thinking, I still need to use them as an agent, regardless. So why so adament it is rubbish? Is she unaware of Pathway E? Is this new? Silver Trowel cost around £2200K, and if this gives me an AQFIII, but TRA dont accept it, whats the point? As anyone got their AQFIII who has been granted their VISA? Or at least been accepted by TRA? Im Pee'd off with all the stress!!! It was expensive enough, but now for the AQF's aswell thats more cash!! As long as it gets me in its well spent. I wanted to get the ball rolling before 1st Sept, as I would expect there to be a flood of applications. Anyway, look forward to posts.... Mark & Family.:nah:

Hi my OH is a roof tiler/slater and we are really keen to move to OZ, as he only has 15 years work experience and no formal qualifications we have no chance in going. Is anyone else having the same problem? Can anyone offer any advise as we are really frustrated :arghh:and don't know where to go from here. Many thanks