wild rose

Hi, My husband is a carpenter and has an nvq level 3. From what I've read on the Vetassess and Victoria University (both authorised by TRA to carry out a skill assessment for a carpenter), along with the immi website it isn't just down to what nvq you have but also how long you can prove you've been doing the job. There are certain occupations where if you can show you have been doing the job for an extended period of time then a qualification isn't required for the skill assessment to be successful - this is worth looking into. There is also the question of whether you need the points in your visa application for a qualification?? Do you have a relevant nvq at the moment? If your situation isn't straight forward I would recommend getting at least some initial advice from a migration agent. I did and found it really useful even though we've decided to go through the process on out own. Go Matilda always seem to come highly recommended and gave me a free initial advice call. From looking on seek.com.au advertised jobs seem to attract around $35 p/hr but we're not there yet so I'm not sure whether this is a true reflection. Good luck!

Hi I'm reading through the information available on the Vetassess website regarding the Skill Assessment for a joiner (the Training and Employment part). I can see from the Evidence Guide that we need to complete a 'Cover Sheet' listing the Units of Competencies (that I have found in the Joiner Fact Sheet) and indicate which pieces of evidence support each unit. I assume that means I will need to list all 30 Units included in the Fact Sheet?? It also suggests we need 2 pieces of evidence for each unit! Does anyone know what happens if you don't have evidence of 1 of the 30 units? We're considering applying as a joiner but my husband has never used a CNC machine although he's fine with the rest. Do you think this would be a problem? Do you think they could fail his skill assessment because of this? Feeling a bit worried now! Many thanks

We have a Miele which I love but wouldn't a vacuum be impossible to clean to high enough standards??

I'm not sure how much of a gap there is between you finishing work here and starting over in Perth but could you not send them as air freight? Sorry though I can't help with your query regarding using your baggage allowance. Good luck!

I think I'll plan to take our washing machine and tumble dryer but buy a fridger/freezer once there as ours are currently intergrated. Thank you both

Hi everyone, We're hoping to make the big move later this year (YEY!!!) and I've been comtemplating how much money we will need for set-up costs of our first unfurnished rental along with what things we should bring with us. Does anyone know whether rentals usually come with a fridge freezer, washing machine or dish washer as standard? Many thanks for any help in advance

Hi, Am I right in thinking evidence of 'no claims bonus' earned on UK car insurance can be used in Oz? If so, this might be worth taking with you??