Guest Noodle Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 That would be great thanks, I am off to bed now (night shift) when my body clock returns to normal'ish! tomorrow. I will post. Thank you xxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve robbo Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 Hi Holly and Darren,thanks for your post. I think you are in a much better position than myself and my wife,as you have your youth on your side. Looking at things now,we wish we had thought seriously about moving to OZ years ago,but what with bringing up our children and working to pay mortgages,etc we never thought about it as seriously as we are now. What with myself being the main applicant and I will be 45 y/o in October this year,we are a bit worried about being granted a visa,but they told me that as long as I lodge my application before I am 45,we should be ok? Vetassess Passed 24th May 2010 and Visa Lodged Online 19th August 2010. We are attatching our documents this week! So now the waiting game Starts!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve robbo Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 Thanks Steve. It does seem to have been one thing after another this year and please do keep us posted, I will be posting if anything happens. Like you say it is all a BIG FAT 'IF' at the mo and no one knows what is really going to follow. All we can do if keep everything crossed, hope and prey. Re you comment about someone getting a case officer in two days I'd love to know what profession it was for? Thanks again. Ley x:cool: Hi Noodle,Thanks for your quick reply. You say you have lodged your visa application 04th November 2009,have you got a Case Officer Yet and what about Police Checks and Medicals,sorry so many questions to ask and that's before we think about shipping all our stuff over if we get our Visa Granted??? Can you please let us know what has happened with your application,as you seem to have been waiting since November 2009 and Nothing has happened,or am I wrong on that? Thank's Steve and Wendy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Noodle Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 Hi Steve, we have not got a CO yet and yes it does seem like we have been waiting an age! Some on here have been waiting much longer, I just think it is with all the changes they have been trying to implement - hope so... Just seem to be in limbo like everyone else. As soon as things change I will post as it lifts my spirits when others take one step closer. Ley x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve robbo Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 Hi Steve, we have not got a CO yet and yes it does seem like we have been waiting an age! Some on here have been waiting much longer, I just think it is with all the changes they have been trying to implement - hope so... Just seem to be in limbo like everyone else. As soon as things change I will post as it lifts my spirits when others take one step closer. Ley x Hi,Thank's Ley (Is that your name)? just seems strange calling you "Noodle" I suppose what with all the Vetassess time and costs, it seems to be a never ending process of fees and applications,etc!!!! Hope it's all worth it in the end? Have you looked in to costs for Medicals,Police Checks and Shipping Costs,etc or are you not looking at those costs just yet? Thank's for posting replys so quickly. Steve and Wendy x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Noodle Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 The recession has hit since we last looked at cost(s), we have just started looking into size and distance and discussing for definite what life we would like to live when we get there. We have a slight difference of opinion, nothing major, but it all boils down to a job (availability) first and foremost. What about you guys what are you looking for? Tell you what, we can meet up for a chat in the chat room one night. x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaffa57 Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 hi guys I have recently relocated to Melbourne from Devon UK I was a lecturer and Taught Vehicle engineering at local FE college, I have been told cause I am over 50, I need sponsorship to be able to work: so am looking for work on my tools: how easy was it for you to get sponsorship? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaffa57 Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 do all mechanics have to undertake the TRA tests or can a Uk qualified (City&Guilds)mechanic work in melbourne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Noodle Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 Hi Jaffa, my hubby did his Vetassess (see beginning of thread), not sure what you do from over there. I also think there is an agency that speicalises in job sponsorship which someone spoke about on this thread as well. Trawl this thread and you will be able to pm the members who posted similar thing to your questions. Sorry I can't be of any help as we are in the UK and not going down the path you are. Best of luck. Ley x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Prickles83 Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 The TRA looks at your experience and qualifications and decides whether they are of the same level as Australian Apprenticeships etc- that's my understanding anywho- you have to have your experience and qualifications assessed before you can apply for a perminant visa- that's why my OH has sent his TRA application is as we are currently applying for 856ens permanent sponsored visa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve robbo Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 The recession has hit since we last looked at cost(s), we have just started looking into size and distance and discussing for definite what life we would like to live when we get there. We have a slight difference of opinion, nothing major, but it all boils down to a job (availability) first and foremost. What about you guys what are you looking for? Tell you what, we can meet up for a chat in the chat room one night. x Ok,thanks.We will try and catch you in the chat room .What is the best night,or night and the best time?? Steve+Wendy x:chatterbox: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve robbo Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 Hi Jaffa 57,just read your post and from what i have read on here and other sites,TRA is what you have to apply for and pass if you are in Australia and Vetassess is what you have to apply for and pass if you are outside Australia. But you have to keep on checking the Goverment Website,as the rules keep changing and what with the Election in Australia things might change again???? I had to apply for and pass with Vetassess over here in The UK. Good Luck Steve+Wendy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaffa57 Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 Hi Guys does that still apply if I have australian vehicle quals? I hold a Light vehicle and heavy vehicle certificate issued by Institute of automotive mechanical engineers (Australia) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve robbo Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 Hi,Sorry I'm Not Sure about that,as it was different for me,as we are still in The UK at this point in time? We have put in our Visa Application with The DIAC, we are on a 176 State Sponsored Application! Good luck with yours. Steve+Wendy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lutonmatt Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 witch state you going with as i am looking into this but want to go to queensland or westen aus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve robbo Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 Hi Lutonmatt,We have been Sponsored by ACT (Canberra),we all love skiing and it is about 2hrs drive to go skiing and about 2.5hrs to the beach; ideal for us. Not as warm as most other parts of OZ,but looks great for us! Steve+Wendy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lutonmatt Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 dont know if this would be any good to someone come across it earlyer while looking for jobs in new zealand (looks easyer to get into if it is or not is another thing lol) Automotive Personnel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sach Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 Hi just found this site, it been playing on my mind about looking out side the UK for work for some time. i am qualified level 3 IMI (institute of motor industry) its hard to get any job where i am in london infact 50miles radius. How easy is it to get jobs in OZ? what the work standards like? thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lutonmatt Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 loads of jobs in essex but agree there is not many about at the min and i think once your in oz with the visa's ect dont think your have to look to hard for work were ever you want to go in oz but getting there is another thing i have been looking into it and its not that easy and one thing that is putting me off at the min is the time it takes i like everything to be done yesterday and waiting months is to much for me i am waiting to see who gets into power in oz and then see what the sol says see if teh points go down or if qld will sponsor mechanics and then make my mind up so will be end of the year really Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sach Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 loads of jobs in essex but agree there is not many about at the min and i think once your in oz with the visa's ect dont think your have to look to hard for work were ever you want to go in oz but getting there is another thing i have been looking into it and its not that easy and one thing that is putting me off at the min is the time it takes i like everything to be done yesterday and waiting months is to much for me i am waiting to see who gets into power in oz and then see what the sol says see if teh points go down or if qld will sponsor mechanics and then make my mind up so will be end of the year really thanks for that tbh going there is not a issue i been there befor. i might hold out for a bit longer, see what pans out here and there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redrobbersdog Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 Hi All, I have just come across this post and although I've not been on the forum long, the information on the whole of this site is excellent. My hubby is an main dealer (audi) mechanic and passed his VETASSESS on 12/08/2010 so we are just waiting for WA to reopen the state SMP's so that we can apply for a 176 visa. Although the election is now decided it seems that it may still be some time before it reopens. With regards to the VETASSESS my hubby was really nervous but he said the guy who run the assessment was brilliant. He really put them at ease and said that he was not there to trip them up but purely to assess their skills, there were no hidden tests within it. If you know your stuff then you will be fine. We are now looking at a 457 visa and getting employer sponsorship, but it's not that easy when your 12k miles away! We have sent off CV's to main dealers but have had no response, my hubby is going to stay up late one evening and try calling them to chase them up. I'm not sure if the sponsorship is putting them off. Does anyone know particular main dealers which do sponsor? My hubby is at the EXPO on Saturday in London, we only got one ticket so I can't go with him. We are trying to put a list of questions together to make sure we cover everything. We are also hoping that there will be employers there from main dealers for him to speak to but I doubt it. I will post on here how it goes and let you know if it was worth while. Is anyone else going? If anyone wants any specific information about the VETASSES just let me know and we will try and answer them. Dawn :chatterbox: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoolhouse Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 sent a cv off to techs on the move as he wanted to see my cv and he said . so is the end of the line on that route will see if i can find any more but looks like i would have to wait for my visa or try for state sponser try techs on the move it was noted that main dealer mechanics were called for, so no good for us. might be worth sending off your cv. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redrobbersdog Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 Thanks Schoolhouse, We have sent a CV off to them, and are just waiting for a reply. Do we know if they are reputable? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoolhouse Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 Thanks Schoolhouse, We have sent a CV off to them, and are just waiting for a reply. Do we know if they are reputable? yes earlier on in the thread someone managed a 457 whos works for a dealer so you may have some luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lutonmatt Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 ya try them they replyed back to my email the same day and was helpful just as i am not main dealer trained he could not find a job for me but i am waiting to see what happens out there in teh next few months and then make my mind up at the start of next year then hope qld will ss mechanics if not might go out there for a year and travel all around and then maybe nz the year after Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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