beaga Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 Hi Everyone, Im new to this site and was wondering if anyone could help me ????? I spent 2yrs in Australia on a WHV and returned to UK 3 months ago. Whilst in Australia I worked most of my time in the shearing industry . For about 18months i travelled from team to team. I was a woolhandler but in the last 4 months was taught to shear. I obtained a certificate in woolhandling level 2 but was unable to gain sponsorship as they ask for level 3 or 4 in wool classing or shearing . I am unable to study these courses as an international student , and they are unavailable in the UK. I really enjoyed working in this industry and would love to come back to Australia . My previous boss is willing to sponcer me but I really dont think I will qualify without qualifications. I know there is a real big shortage of shearers and wool handlers over there a the moment . I dont have any qualifications for the skilled migration , and before I travelled to Australia I worked as Cabin Crew . I have a boyfriend over there who is Australian we met while on WHV but have only been living together for 6 months so do not qualify for de-facto. If anybody has any advice for me I would be grateful Thanks you xxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Pom Queen Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 Hi Beaga I don't know the answers to your questions, but wanted to say hi and welcome to the forum. Kate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beaga Posted July 27, 2011 Author Share Posted July 27, 2011 Hi kate thanks for the welcome x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lebourvellec Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 What about doing the courses in New Zealand?? Do they do them there..? You could get WHV for new Zealand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beaga Posted July 27, 2011 Author Share Posted July 27, 2011 Hi , thanks for taking the time to read n reply much appreciated I looked into studying in NZ but the qualification you obtain can only be used in NZ So to work in Australia you still need the Australian qualification .My boyfriend is australian so would really like to return there. I have been searching all kinds of avenues and was thinking of going back on a tourist visa 676 for 6 months ??? on the immi web site it says "This visa allows people to visit Australia for a holiday or recreation, or to visit family and friends. This visa may also be used for other short-term non-work purposes including study for less than three months" The Woolclassing qualification normally takes 6 months but a tutor I was in contact with says it can be done in 3 if I work really hard and do some study before I start course maybe on-line in UK . Im just not sure if this is allowed ??? or will I get into trouble using this visa ??? can anybody help thank you xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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