Guest Jack n Andy Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 Hi Guy's, If you are reading this the chances are, you have either done the practical or waiting to go and do it. Got some questions if you can help: Do you have to wear overalls? Do you take all tools on the list given? If you are going to London on the 22nd so am i, See you there!! Can you share information that may help me. Should i be concerned about welding Getting anxious now as the days draw closer for my practical, any help or advice would be greatly appreciated. For you guy's who have done the practical, hope you all pass!!!! Cheers Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vicki&larry Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 hello andy, its not that bad, you don't have to wear overalls. they have all the tools there. and don't worry about welding, they only do silver soldering. but take food and drink, its a very long day. i was there at 7.30 to 5.30 and add only a 20 min break all day. goodluck larry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gary n Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 hi guys, im on the 21st july practical, last time i did silver soldering was 24 years ago, hope theres not a lot of it ? Gaz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vicki&larry Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 hi gaz, no, only 2 joints, its not that bad. larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gary n Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 hi gaz,no, only 2 joints, its not that bad. larry Cheers Larry, sorry to ask but did you have to calculate any pipesizes Thanks again Gaz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jack n Andy Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 Thanks for coming back so quickly, put's my mind at ease for now. Cheers Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liniloo Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 Hi Guy's, If you are reading this the chances are, you have either done the practical or waiting to go and do it. Got some questions if you can help: Do you have to wear overalls? Do you take all tools on the list given? If you are going to London on the 22nd so am i, See you there!! Can you share information that may help me. Should i be concerned about welding Getting anxious now as the days draw closer for my practical, any help or advice would be greatly appreciated. For you guy's who have done the practical, hope you all pass!!!! Cheers Andy hi i know this isnt an answer for you but more of a question for me:- can you tell me what agent you used? im in kent and i dont know who to go with as we really have to fast track our application as my husband will be 45 in oct!!and is the agent you used any good?/ or expensive liniloo xx :spinny: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelmart Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 Hi Andy My OH is a plumber. He is slightly behind you on our quest to the dreamland. He has submitted his paperwork to Vetassess via an agent. He is just waiting for an examination date. I would be grateful if you could provide feedback once you have completed your test. Goodluck, I'm sure you'll do well with all your experience behind you. Regards Kelly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Collett Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 hi i know this isnt an answer for you but more of a question for me:- can you tell me what agent you used? im in kent and i dont know who to go with as we really have to fast track our application as my husband will be 45 in oct!!and is the agent you used any good?/ or expensive liniloo xx :spinny: If you have a time imperative I recommend you consider engaging an agent in Australia, as this could lop a couple of weeks off the time before the visa application is lodged. I say this as there is paperwork to be submitted in lodging the skills assessment, and the result will be issued by post. In case of need: Go Matilda - Your Gateway to Australia - Contact and Feedback Best regards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liniloo Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 If you have a time imperative I recommend you consider engaging an agent in Australia, as this could lop a couple of weeks off the time before the visa application is lodged. I say this as there is paperwork to be submitted in lodging the skills assessment, and the result will be issued by post. In case of need: Go Matilda - Your Gateway to Australia - Contact and Feedback Best regards. hi we have time to send paperwork to vetassess but the next available practical assessment is at the end of oct by which time my husband will be 45 :no:can the visa application be lodged before this is done? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Collett Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 You must have a migration skills assessment letter from the assessing body before your skilled visa application can be lodged. Best regards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liniloo Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 You must have a migration skills assessment letter from the assessing body before your skilled visa application can be lodged. Best regards. hi again does that mean we can submit papers to vetassess and get the go ahead for practical and apply before the practical is done or do we have to wait until the practical is done before we can lodge visa application by which time we are too late.:sad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Collett Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 Why don't you telephone my migration agent colleague Stephen Dickson in Melbourne now and have a free 10 minutes on the phone to clarify the position - T 00 61 3 9935 2929? Best regards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vicki&larry Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 Cheers Larry, sorry to ask but did you have to calculate any pipesizes Thanks again Gaz no, m8 you don't have to calculate any pipesizes. they tell you wot size pipes to run. larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vicki&larry Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 hi, we useing concept australia, and there in chislehurst kent. talk to mike ingram or grahame igglesden, 0208 4681076. larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liniloo Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 oh thanks for that they are fairly near! fingers crossed!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ianmcgre@googlemail.com Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 Hi there, was wondering if you have any advice on vatassess, I am getting slightly worried about all the talk about sprinkler systems, I have been a plumber for 14 years and because I work on new build I have never had to install this system, could prob do it if I was asked but worried because I do not have any experience, would this be a problem with my skills assesment? Any suggestions apreciated, cheers, Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mj76 Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 Hi there, was wondering if you have any advice on vatassess, I am getting slightly worried about all the talk about sprinkler systems, I have been a plumber for 14 years and because I work on new build I have never had to install this system, could prob do it if I was asked but worried because I do not have any experience, would this be a problem with my skills assesment? Any suggestions apreciated, cheers, Ian Hi Ian, sorry no help here but just to reassure you, your not alone (like that's a big help lol). I have adapted existing droppers to sprinklers where room layouts have been changed during reburishment works on offices etc but wouldn't be able to design a system alone. As your probably aware, of here (UK) sprinkler systems (SS) are usually installed and maintained by dedicated SS companies. I believe it's the same in aus. As i understand it, after taking the vetassess practical, if there are elements that we can't do, or can't prove we have sufficient knowlegde/experience of, we have to go to college over in aus to gain accreditation. It might be worth checking with your agent as i'm not totally sure i'm correct on that (will check myself). If their after plumbers, i don't think they'll fail you for not being able to carry out work which is really a specialised area (unless your hoping to do sprinkler system work, then your screwed lol). I'm more concerned about the domestic water treatment plants as most of my work has been commercial plumbing on pubs, schools, hospitals etc Hope this has been worth the read and good luck. Have you a date for your test yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kib84 Posted July 9, 2011 Share Posted July 9, 2011 Hey guys got my skills assessment on the 11th July. Can anyone tell me what sort of tasks they ask you to do as i have no idea what to expect and think a bit of preperation could go a long way. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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