VBA plumbing interview Melbourne

[Tosh]

Hi Guys and Gals,

Has anyone sat the VBA interview in Victoria to gain some of the Australian plumbing licenses over here?

After finding none of my UK qualifications held automatically i've booked the interview and got a date and would like any insider info as to what will be asked what they're looking for what i'm to expect etc.

 

Any help is greatly appreciated.

 

Many thanks

[Stevenson]

Hi mate. The interview isn't that bad. Take in as much evidence of previous experience as possible, as well as references. They will most likely only give you some registration and provisional registration. But thats enough to get you started, then you need to go to tafe for the rest.

As i said take as much proof of previous work experience, certificates, anything. They won't look at half of it, but it looks better and they give more.

[Tosh]

Had the interview and they didn't ask me a single question or ask to see anything I took.

They said all they do now is give out provisionals and then told me the directions to take for what I was qualified for in the UK.

Kind of makes a mockery of paying for and doing the skills assessment in the UK when you still need to go back to college here and pay out for more things you've already done.

Not amused.

[Stevenson]

Yeah. The trade recognition exam is just a cash cow. Then the VBA will also get more money out of you by making you do the rego exams. They did give me mostly rego and just a few thing provisional.

I am not on Pomsinoz that much these days, so if you ever want any info on the plumbing regs and exams the just PM me and i will try help where i can.