Guest scijmb Posted September 5, 2005 I understand that an assessing authority take your qualifications into account when deciding if you meet the criteria for a particular occupation, but at what stage and by whom does your work experience get assessed? Is this proven purely by references from current/former employers? Help, I'm confused! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest GARY ZENA Posted September 5, 2005 Hi It is at the first stage of your application that your trade must be recognised by Trades Recognition Australia (TRA) which should take between 2-3 months. We have just lodged ours and have been told it is currently taking approx 6 weeks. After this stage we will be told which areas will be willing to sponsor us. What is your trade :?: Best of luck G+Z Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest scijmb Posted September 5, 2005 Thanks G + Z. I will be applying under the life scientist category which is assessed by VETASSESS. They only appear to want to see degree certificates. Do all occupations go through the TRA? I've never heard of them before. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest GARY ZENA Posted September 5, 2005 There are apparently different assesment organisations for different trades You may find information from the Australian Academy of Science. GPO Box 783 Canberra ACT 2601 Australia. Tel+61 2 6274 5777 Email eb@science.org.au Web http://www.science.org.au I hope this will help G+Z Where are you hoping to relocate. :?: Goods Luck Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Steve G Posted September 5, 2005 Thanks G + Z. I will be applying under the life scientist category which is assessed by VETASSESS. They only appear to want to see degree certificates. Do all occupations go through the TRA? I've never heard of them before. You are correct - your assessment is done by VETASSESS, not the TRA. (Website below) Address Qualifications Assessment Unit Level 4 478 Albert Street EAST MELBOURNE VIC 3002 AUSTRALIA VETASSESS GPO Box 2752 MELBOURNE VIC 3001 AUSTRALIA Telephone Fax E-mail Website 61 3 9655 4801 61 3 9654 3385 vetasses@vetassess.com.au http://www.vetassess.com.au Share this post Link to post Share on other sites