Alanlisa Posted November 2, 2014 Report Share Posted November 2, 2014 Hello everyone, can anyone give me a run down on the vetassess practical assessment? My husband is applying in the new year and wants to ensure he is fully prepared. Thanks everyone [emoji5] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt&beck Posted November 2, 2014 Report Share Posted November 2, 2014 My husband has just done his through FutureSkills and would highly recommend them. He just did his practical today and passed but obviously completely different to vetassess so not much help to you. He now gets issued an OTSR to take to Australia to apply for his restricted license. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alanlisa Posted November 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2014 I didn't know u could apply a different way. R they similar in price to vetassess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt&beck Posted November 3, 2014 Report Share Posted November 3, 2014 Sorry not sure how much vetassess costs. Doing it through future skills cost: skill assessment $600, agency fee insurance £250 (optional) if you need to resubmit paperwork it's free otherwise you need to pay the $600 each time, practical assessment $1500. But the guy who runs it was amazingly helpful and always willing to answer further questions on his mobile when we thought of them etc etc. if you look at the down under centre it's all on there. Give Wes a ring just for a chat, honestly he was so helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alanlisa Posted November 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2014 Those costs are the same as vetassess. I think we might just stick with them as they're the ones listed by the tra. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt&beck Posted November 5, 2014 Report Share Posted November 5, 2014 Future skills also with TRA. My husband received his OTSR electrical special class today - hoorah, that's another thing sorted!! Good luck with it all x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alanlisa Posted November 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2014 How long did it take to assess etc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt&beck Posted November 5, 2014 Report Share Posted November 5, 2014 It depends how long it takes to get your documents together really but the experience and qualifications assessment took just a couple of weeks as they ensure everything is absolutely correct before submitting, then you are invited to attend the practical which runs monthly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alanlisa Posted November 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2014 Looking at their website looks like it's a little easier than the vetassess route. Did ur husband have to write a full profile or just provide certs and employment details? Well done on getting the certificate [emoji5] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt&beck Posted November 7, 2014 Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 It definitely seemed easier than what I'd read about vetassess on here. I'm not sue 100% but I'm sure he didn't have to write a profile, maybe just a CV, work references and certificates but Wes, the guy who organises it makes sure everything is ok before anythings submitted, he's so helpful he honestly wouldn't mind you giving him a ring to chat about it under no pressure to go with them. It's nice just to have an actual person to speak to all the way through and is very knowledgable about the job market etc too. I am away at present but will ask my husband to log on and confirm the process for you also - we have the same username so don't be surprised if it looks weird online! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alanlisa Posted November 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 Did he do his assessment in the UK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt&beck Posted November 7, 2014 Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 Yes he did his in London, theory in the morning, practical in the afternoon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alanlisa Posted November 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 I emailed them but from their response I thought they only did them in oz. If ur hubby can give me a run down that would be fab [emoji4] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt&beck Posted November 8, 2014 Report Share Posted November 8, 2014 Yes Alanlisa, my wife is right (As usual !!!). I had to provide signed copies of my apprenticship docs, relevant qualifications, additional tickets IPAF PASMA ECS card etc. I also had to provide references from employers and current CVs. I only had to wait 2 weeks for them to process it and then was invited to apply for the skills assessment. They give you all the info you need to put together your submission file, and also a list of people who can certify the copies. The Downunder center is the name of the company with a sub section called train4gap, the advantages over vetassess are that they are slightly cheaper (a couple of hunderd quid ish!) and that they have assessments every month even if there is only one person, vetassess can make you wait until they have around 15-20 people and this can take months. Also a big advantage is that they are very happy to answer any questions, and also offer all the services you need to move out to Oz. These guys have made it a very easy process for me, and from that I would highly recommend them to anyone. I would definately give them a call (Wez) and hear what they have to say. All the best, and if you need anymore help from me then please feel free to message. Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alanlisa Posted November 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2014 We're still really unsure whether to use them, mostly because we've not heard much about them. Where did you have ur practical assessment? Do they do them all over the UK az we're in Manchester. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt&beck Posted November 9, 2014 Report Share Posted November 9, 2014 At the end of the day that is purely down to how you guys feel! If I were you I would give them a call and see how you feel after that. I obviously have no experience of vetassess apart from the posts on here and Poms in Oz. The assessments are carried out in London at the Downunder centre, they run a pre assessment course up in chester but you would need to speak to them about that as I didnt do it. Good luck in your decision making, and all the best! Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alanlisa Posted November 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2014 I think we will give them a ring this week and see how we feel. He's not applying until after Christmas so we've got plenty of time to decide. Thanks for ur help. Good luck with your move. [emoji4] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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