eamnic Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 Hi All Looking for some help on which visa myself, my partner & our kids may be eligible to apply for. I have a Diploma in Occupational Health & safety but don't yet have any work experience in this area as I'm only recently qualified. Am I eligible for any specific visa type? Any help would be much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEM44 Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 I'm not sure but from my experience: i have a diploma in H&S and a diploma in Env Mgmt but to have enough points to apply for permanent residency I had to do an MSc and then found they only count experience since my MSc. so that's 13 years experience that doesn't count. I have to wait til July to apply! Not sure if it's easier if you maybe just try for company sponsorship but Vetassess and Oz don't recognise NEBOSH! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 Hi All Looking for some help on which visa myself, my partner & our kids may be eligible to apply for. I have a Diploma in Occupational Health & safety but don't yet have any work experience in this area as I'm only recently qualified. Am I eligible for any specific visa type? Any help would be much appreciated. Unfortunately you are not going to be eligible for skilled migration as an Occupational Health Officer at the moment, this is because a degree level qualification is required to pass the skills assessment step as is one year of post qualification experience. Your only option at the moment would be employer sponsorship, but as you can imagine this would be hard to secure with no experience. Migration is something you can work towards though, upgrading your qualifications would be the next step and then getting at least 12 months of work experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eamnic Posted February 8, 2013 Author Share Posted February 8, 2013 Thanks Leah1921 for your reply & help, how long did MSc take you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eamnic Posted February 8, 2013 Author Share Posted February 8, 2013 Thanks Rupert, not exactly what I was hoping to hear!! There's no easy way is there!! At the moment I'm trying to seek employment in the industry so maybe employer sponsorship would be an option then but that's a shorter term deal isn't it? Thanks again for your advice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrussell Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 so that's 13 years experience that doesn't count You have been misinformed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eamnic Posted February 8, 2013 Author Share Posted February 8, 2013 ?? Wrussell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blossom Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 ?? Wrussell Just ignore him. He likes to tell people things like that but not elaborate. Silly as if he did elaborate people would be more likely to trust that he knew what he was talking about and employ his services. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrussell Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 Just ignore him. He likes to tell people things like that but not elaborate. Silly as if he did elaborate people would be more likely to trust that he knew what he was talking about and employ his services. Dear David I am amazed that I come highly recommended by PIO. I am usually told that I am cryptic, unhelpful and touting for business, or all of the above. I have never been told I was wrong. Have the oncologist prepare a report to lodge with Medibank Health Solutions when mother attends for her medical examination – see the attached form. This should solve your problem. If you encounter any residual issues, please let me know. Best Westly Hi Westly, Thank you so much for your immediate response, after reading the form I am confident that the health issue should not be a problem. I have one query with the form **** Thanks again David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blossom Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 Well it is hard to be wrong when you don't actually answer most questions. I really don't know why you post some of your answers. And one e-mail from something totally unrelated to the thread shows nothing at all. Again, no idea why you would bother. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 Dear David I am amazed that I come highly recommended by PIO. I am usually told that I am cryptic, unhelpful and touting for business, or all of the above. I have never been told I was wrong. Have the oncologist prepare a report to lodge with Medibank Health Solutions when mother attends for her medical examination – see the attached form. This should solve your problem. If you encounter any residual issues, please let me know. Best Westly Hi Westly, Thank you so much for your immediate response, after reading the form I am confident that the health issue should not be a problem. I have one query with the form **** Thanks again David Might just be me, but I feel a little uncomfortable that you've shared private correspondence on an open forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEM44 Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 Hi Eamnic, It took three years to do the MSc. a BSc gets the same points but there seemed no point in doing that as it is the equivalent to the diploma. It is annoying that all my experience cannot be counted! I passed my msc in July 2012 so will apply to Vetassess in July 2013. What I would strongly advise is that you think carefully about which industry you want to work in. H&S skills are always transferable but it tends to be once you are experienced in one field it is very difficult to move industries as you always lack industry experience for a new move. Hope that makes sense. Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tickled Pink Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 MSc degrees can vary in length, anywhere from 1 year full time to 3 years part time. Depends how you choose to approach it. I did mine in 1, and did also work, but only part time (2 days per week). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eamnic Posted February 10, 2013 Author Share Posted February 10, 2013 Thanks tickled pink, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrussell Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Well it is hard to be wrong when you don't actually answer most questions. I really don't know why you post some of your answers. And one e-mail from something totally unrelated to the thread shows nothing at all. Again, no idea why you would bother. I bothered to let you know you were wrong, again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrussell Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Thanks tickled pink, At the risk of repeating myself. You have been misinformed. If you search my posts you will find a long answer related to the issue you raised. There is no short answer. May I suggest that you do not seek migration advice from people who are not qualified to give it? The less they know the more they say. People in Australia who give migration advice (as defined) might want to read the link below. http://www.immi.gov.au/migration-fraud/giving-migration-advice.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blossom Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 I bothered to let you know you were wrong, again. What did I say wrong in this post? I believe you are mistaken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 (edited) At the risk of repeating myself. You have been misinformed. If you search my posts you will find a long answer related to the issue you raised. There is no short answer. May I suggest that you do not seek migration advice from people who are not qualified to give it? The less they know the more they say. People in Australia who give migration advice (as defined) might want to read the link below. http://www.immi.gov.au/migration-fraud/giving-migration-advice.htm If people didn't seek migration advice from people who are not qualified to give it (as in the majority of members) - then PIO would have pretty much died a death years ago. I think we do have something in our rules (or used to) about the membership generally not being migration agents/qualified - i'm sure if people get conflicting advice they'll seek out a RMA I'm sure by pointing out the mistakes of others so clearly, you will give the seeker of information something to ponder Edited February 11, 2013 by ali Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blossom Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 I have no problem with anyone pointing out mistakes, it is the not at least pointing them in the direction to research that I have a problem with. The process is confusing enough for most people, they are already worried which is why they have come to a forum. If you are going to either worry them more, or give them a glimpse of hope, tell them where they can find that info. If you are posting on here anyway it isn't much to ask. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Pom Queen Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 People in Australia who give migration advice (as defined) might want to read the link below. http://www.immi.gov.au/migration-fraud/giving-migration-advice.htm Ahh thank you for this, I guess you must be in Australia then hence you don't give out lots of advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tickled Pink Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 At the risk of repeating myself. You have been misinformed. If you search my posts you will find a long answer related to the issue you raised. There is no short answer. May I suggest that you do not seek migration advice from people who are not qualified to give it? The less they know the more they say. People in Australia who give migration advice (as defined) might want to read the link below. http://www.immi.gov.au/migration-fraud/giving-migration-advice.htm Why (sigh...yet again) are you saying I don't know what I am talking about?? I happen to know exactly how long a Master of Science degree can take, it being directly in my line of work, and also (among other further qualifications) actually having one!!! Not everything is the domain of a migration agent you know! There are other people that are actually qualified to give accurate advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notts Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 I think Westly is talking about the fact the other poster has been told that their pre-qualification experience doesn't count. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blossom Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 I think Westly is talking about the fact the other poster has been told that their pre-qualification experience doesn't count. Yes, and I bet that was from a registered migration agent! They give out wrong info all the time. If you have been told one thing by your Rma and Westly comes along and says they are wrong but with nothing to help you out, who would you believe? Now most of us know agents can, and often do, get it wrong, but if you are new then you are likely to trust them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrussell Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 I think Westly is talking about the fact the other poster has been told that their pre-qualification experience doesn't count. From what hs been posted I assess that it certainly would count. For the most part skills assessing authorities do not have a motherless clue about relevant work experience, or the legal criteria relating thereto; except for their own arbitrary requirements. I could be wrong, there is a first time for everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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