First aim of this post is to share my experience. Because I once desperately searched for information of many things, from English, Skill Assessment to Visa process, but things were really vague back then. Hope this will help any fellow who are in need and find this post by Google search engine.
Point breakdown: 65+5
Part I: Licenced Trade - Skill Assessment - VETASSESS
Skill Assessment (SA) is the core requirement and you, the aircon mechanic, need to know about it, and ascertain that you can attain it before making any plan for PR.
1/ What is Licenced Trade?
This is a group of labour occupations that require work permit. These occupation include:
If you are compentent, you can earn more than 90.000 Aud annually.
These jobs also associate with many occupational risks so that work permit is a must to achieve. And the SA can be seen as an initial permit for you.
2/ Understanding the possibility of getting PR
You must make sure that you have conditions & good financial background to follow the PR, before starting SA process. Because SA is very costly, nearly 5.500 Aud for just the process fee, 2 years of my savings. There will be other cost and I will mention those later.
My background is below so you can have a model to compare with yours. My background is also not the least requirement.
Also, in the last invitation round for 189 (12/2022), these occupation only need 65pts (70 for 342111) minimum to get invitation.
So that, you should use the point table and point calculator on Immi website and calculate your points.
YOU SHOULD HAVE AT LEAST 65PTS BEFORE TAKING THE SA! IT IS FOR YOUR BEST INTEREST!
3/ Where to get reliable information.
Regulation and policies may change from time to time, so that my experience would be not so helpful for you guys in the future.
Should you guys follow below sources:
(I wish to finish the post in the next days...)
Point breakdown: 65+5
- Years of experience: More than 8 years <=> 15pts
- Education: Engineering degree <=> 15pts
- Age: 32, below 33 years-old <=> 30pts
- English: IELTS 6 each band, competent <=> 0pts
- Wife: IELTS 6 each band, competent <=> 5pts
- State nominate: +5pts
- Total: 65+5 pts
Part I: Licenced Trade - Skill Assessment - VETASSESS
Skill Assessment (SA) is the core requirement and you, the aircon mechanic, need to know about it, and ascertain that you can attain it before making any plan for PR.
1/ What is Licenced Trade?
This is a group of labour occupations that require work permit. These occupation include:
- General Electrician 341111
- Specific Electrician 341112 (I dont remember well about this occupation name)
- Plumber 334111
- Aircon & Refrigerant Mechanic 342111 <===== this is what I will discuss.
If you are compentent, you can earn more than 90.000 Aud annually.
These jobs also associate with many occupational risks so that work permit is a must to achieve. And the SA can be seen as an initial permit for you.
2/ Understanding the possibility of getting PR
You must make sure that you have conditions & good financial background to follow the PR, before starting SA process. Because SA is very costly, nearly 5.500 Aud for just the process fee, 2 years of my savings. There will be other cost and I will mention those later.
My background is below so you can have a model to compare with yours. My background is also not the least requirement.
- Engineering degree (5 years of studying), Thermal and Refrigeration technology.
- Working for Daikin as service engineer more than 8 years, since 2014. The company undoubtedly has good reputation and decent website.
- IELTS competent (it would be nice if you can have PTE 65 or higher)
- Have around 9.000 Aud willingly for just SA.
- Being able to apply for a Australia visitor visa (very important).
- Time for taking SA: From 23/10/2021 to 18/11/2022. It was terribly long because of the Covid-19.
Also, in the last invitation round for 189 (12/2022), these occupation only need 65pts (70 for 342111) minimum to get invitation.
So that, you should use the point table and point calculator on Immi website and calculate your points.
YOU SHOULD HAVE AT LEAST 65PTS BEFORE TAKING THE SA! IT IS FOR YOUR BEST INTEREST!
3/ Where to get reliable information.
Regulation and policies may change from time to time, so that my experience would be not so helpful for you guys in the future.
Should you guys follow below sources:
- Trades Recognition Australia (TRA): this organisation is authorised by Home Affairs to assess 4 licenced occupations. (https://www.tradesrecognitionaustralia.gov.au/)
From their website you can learn more about Offshore Skills Assessment Program (OSAP). - Vetassess (VET): is authorised again by TRA. In brief, you will make payment on TRA. Afterwards, TRA gives you a confirmation code. You will use this code to request VET start the SA. (https://www.vetassess.com.au/skills.../trade-occupations)
On VET website, you can find all useful information. Take yourself sometime to study, this is your responsibility.
(I wish to finish the post in the next days...)