Builder Dave Posted January 29, 2014 Report Share Posted January 29, 2014 Hi Im wondering where is the best place to look for a sponsored job in and around Perth? I'm a carpenter by trade and I currently run my own building firm in Birmingham uk. Any ideas? cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verystormy Posted January 30, 2014 Report Share Posted January 30, 2014 It is very rare for construction trades to be sponsored as the vast majority are self empoyed. Is there a reason why you do not want to go down the skilled visa route? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Builder Dave Posted January 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2014 Hi i had until this week left it in my wife's hands, thinking she could sort it but it seems she had received some bad advice. I will now be going down that route. I'm always so busy my self I thought it would be easier to let her handle it. I'm currently holidaying in Perth ( Mindarie ) getting a feel for the place. Bit hot but I'm getting to like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raychelsb Posted January 30, 2014 Report Share Posted January 30, 2014 Hi Dave My husband is a carpenter and we have just been granted our skilled visa 189 a few weeks ago after starting the process in June last year. I'm here if you need any advice. We used a migration agent which does cost a bit, but made the paperwork easier and they were there anytime for advice. We got through on the minimum 60 points. Good luck and enjoy the sunshine, its just started snowing where we are! Raychel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flatpack Posted January 30, 2014 Report Share Posted January 30, 2014 Loads of carpenters on here mate and I'm certain most will pass on the knowledge they have learned through getting a visa. Have you (if you need to) done your IELTS or had your skills assessed yet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CowlingAFC Posted January 31, 2014 Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 I'm also a carpenter Dave, and am now in Perth as a PR after getting my skilled migration. Any questions pal, gimme a shout. cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Builder Dave Posted January 31, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 Hi as I'm just about to start my process what are the main things I need to do? How does the skills process work? I appreciate the help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Builder Dave Posted January 31, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 Hi, what is a Ielts? Thanks for your help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza18 Posted January 31, 2014 Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 Hi m8 I'm a chippy to whats the work situation like at the mo hoping to be over in a couple of months Cheers Gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raychelsb Posted January 31, 2014 Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 I will be interested to hear the work situation too.... Dave, here is what we did for our visa. You need to go on the immigration website to work out how many points you will get as you stand now, so age, work experience, qualifications etc. You need a minimum of 60 points to apply. My husband then booked an International English Language Test (IELTS) to gain points - this is a 3 1/2 hour test at nominated centres such as universities, and you can book one near to you for approx £125. You have to do a reading, listening, writing and speaking test and you have to revise, it isn't as easy as it sounds. My Hubby got the minimum 10 points for this. Next step we gathered loads of paperwork to send off to VETASSESS in Aus, who will review your qualifications and work experince to see if you can turn all that into an Australian certificate. The paperwork includes lots of wageslips, references, all your certificates, basically paperwork that proves you can do the job. That is stage 1 with VETASSESS, if you pass this stage, the next step is either a practical assessment in one of the major cities, where you go with a bunch of other carpenters and are assessed doing various tasks. My husband opted for a skype interview with an assessor in australia. He went to Manchester for this and it lasted a couple of hours, asking questions about the trade. The whole VETASSESS process cost a couple of grand. If you pass both these stages you are given a certificate for an Australian qualification and more points towards your visa. Once you have gained the 60 points or more, you can lodge an Expression of Interest (EOI) on the Aus immigration website - you fill in allsorts of info about your application and wait to be invited by immigration to actually apply for your visa. Applying for your visa is a few more grand (including a spouse). Next steps once you have applied for the visa (if you are invited) are medicals which are over £200 each at a specified hospital in a major city (we did Manchester) then police checks at about £45. Once immigration have all this they will assess your case and should approve all being well. They sometimes ask for other info, we had to prove our relationship was genuine even though we sent them our marriage certificate (we got married in 2005!) and all sorts of paperwork to prove we supported each other financially. So, it's a complicated process, but just break it down and do it step by step. there's loads of help on these forums. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Builder Dave Posted February 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2014 Hi, wow it's a long haul with many hoops to jump through. Thanks for the advice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Builder Dave Posted February 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2014 Hi Rachel did your husband have his NVQ level 3? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raychelsb Posted February 1, 2014 Report Share Posted February 1, 2014 Hi Rachel did your husband have his NVQ level 3? Hi Dave, he does yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verystormy Posted February 1, 2014 Report Share Posted February 1, 2014 The process is not a quick one and takes a number of steps. If you are unsure, it may be worth seeking some initial advice from a registered migration agent. There are a number who are highly recomended on here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Builder Dave Posted February 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2014 (edited) N Edited February 4, 2014 by Builder Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Builder Dave Posted February 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2014 I have been advised I can't do the skilled. Migration route as I don't have my NVQ level 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verystormy Posted February 5, 2014 Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 Sorry to hear that Dave. Maybe the way forward is to get the level 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raychelsb Posted February 8, 2014 Report Share Posted February 8, 2014 Hi Dave When you look at vetassess who do the assessment for carpenters, it does say that years of work experience (and proof of this) may allow you still to be successfully assessed without the qualification. Have you had advice from a migration agent? Many give you an initial free assessment. I have been advised I can't do the skilled. Migration route as I don't have my NVQ level 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flatpack Posted February 8, 2014 Report Share Posted February 8, 2014 I have been advised I can't do the skilled. Migration route as I don't have my NVQ level 3 I have the contact details of a guy in Melbourne who acts as an agent to get people through their TRA/ VETASSES. He charges obviously, but he got me through without any problems. I do have my Adv. City & Guilds (old NVQ 3) but I'm sure he'd advise whether you'd pass or not. Do you want me to send it to you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Builder Dave Posted February 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2014 Hi that would be great cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flatpack Posted February 11, 2014 Report Share Posted February 11, 2014 PM sent, hope he can help you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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