Aussie Hopeful Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 Hi, My brother is in the process of applying for a 190 visa but faces a stumbling block. He completed a 3 year bachelor QTS in primary teaching 9 years ago and despite being a qualified teacher with years of experience, AITSL will not pass him on a skills assessment as they require 4 years tertiary education. He is looking at further study options and I just wondered if anyone else faced this issue (I have seen a couple of posts around this) and what you did to overcome it. I suppose I am wanting to know if anyone has found a way around this issue and/or what further study routes anyone has taken to overcome it. Any advice would be really appreciated. Sent from my iPhone using PomsinOz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niamhmulk Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 Yep this is my situation, so I have almost completed my Masters in Special Education, to apply through the route of Special Needs teacher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Hopeful Posted August 6, 2017 Author Share Posted August 6, 2017 Yep this is my situation, so I have almost completed my Masters in Special Education, to apply through the route of Special Needs teacher. Have you had to study for a year full-time or part time equivalent? Sent from my iPhone using PomsinOz 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niamhmulk Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 Yes, 1 year full time study. I think if some states have primary teacher on their list he could do a Masters in Education, and apply that way as a primary teacher. But I want to go to Sydney so having to go the special ed route. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charl92j Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 I have this issue also. I have recently completed the 3 year BA. Due to start my first teaching job in September. Is the only way around it to complete an additional year of university study then? I really don't want to go back to uni!!! Sent from my iPhone using PomsinOz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niamhmulk Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 Yeah, I was in Sydney on a WHV and did casual teaching, but because my degree was only 3 years I was unable to fully register because Australian degrees are 4 years so you have to have done 4 years to be recognised as having an equivalent qualification. It's annoying but I don't think there's any way around it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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