Guest warren1981 Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 Hi All, New to the forum/site but have a few questions that i'm hoping some of you guys may be able to help with! Myself and my other half are thinking of moving to Oz late next year (2013), having looked around on the net at the skilled migrant process, I am unsure on what is the best option for me to get skill assessed on. Below is a bit about my experiece and qualifications: HNC Building Services (HVAC), C&G 2079 F-Gas (Air con), Qualified UK Gas engineer through the ACS/gas safe scheme, 7 years working within the M&E industry working on mechanical services. Aside from my qualifications above I have also got the Engineering Technician status from CIBSE which has a mutual recognition from engineers australia as a chartered engineering associate. I suppose, what i'm asking is what people would recommend as the best route to take in getting out to Oz next year as a skilled migrant? What trades are more in demand? Would it be as a general Plumber based on the above skills (even though I have no formal plumbing qualifications)? Any help will be much appreciated! Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starlight7 Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Just a guess but I would have thought plumbing- can never get plumbers, scarce as hen's teeth here! Not sure about gas- we might have a different system so you would have to get a local qualification. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhampa Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 342111 Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic 334112 Airconditioning and Mechanical Services Plumber maybe, im no expert. Why dont you have a chat with a migration agent as well, as it seems you skills are not so clear cut compared to a plumber who is time served and been doing it for 15 years. Aircon has been in demand since for ever..... good skill to have I would imagine. Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calNgary Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Just be aware plumbers and gasfitters require state licencing once your here before you can work un supervised ,this is despite any trade recognition youve done to get the visa. This can cost and can take a while so check whats required in the profession you apply for in the State your looking at. Good Luck Cal x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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