Chardy Posted March 26, 2012 Report Share Posted March 26, 2012 Just thought I'd share this article http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/a/-/wa/13259200/tradie-shortfall-set-to-worsen/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alanlisa Posted March 26, 2012 Report Share Posted March 26, 2012 You would think if they are in such high demand why is to so blooming difficult to migrate on a skilled visa, in our story, the other half is an electrician however it takes ages to get anywhere with it. Why don't they return to the esay option of just presenting your JIB card to prove you're an electrician (as vetassess counts for nothing in oz anyway) and have a simple course like they currently have in WA which I think is 2 weeks long. It seems to be a really long and difficult process! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weedolly Posted March 26, 2012 Report Share Posted March 26, 2012 You would think if they are in such high demand why is to so blooming difficult to migrate on a skilled visa, in our story, the other half is an electrician however it takes ages to get anywhere with it. Why don't they return to the esay option of just presenting your JIB card to prove you're an electrician (as vetassess counts for nothing in oz anyway) and have a simple course like they currently have in WA which I think is 2 weeks long. It seems to be a really long and difficult process! The 2 week course is to get your Electricians Licence, not a skilled visa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alanlisa Posted March 26, 2012 Report Share Posted March 26, 2012 I know that, what I meant was if they are struggling for people that much they should make the process of getting the skilled visa a lot easier. I understand different countries will have different regs etc but surely the principles of electrical work are the same. Instead of ur being a lengthy 12 - 16 week process just to get the vetassess accreditation and then 12 months plus to get the visa then it would make it a lit easier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weedolly Posted March 26, 2012 Report Share Posted March 26, 2012 The reason they make getting a visa so difficult is when it was easier so many were getting visas and when it came to doing the job they were supposed to be qualified to do it, they could not, loads of fake references, qualifications etc. And these people have ruined it for everyone else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alanlisa Posted March 27, 2012 Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 I didn't think of it like that, surely there's a way to simplify it though instead of having to provide war and peace, submission of certs and a practical test should be sufficient. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Life Down Under Posted March 28, 2012 Report Share Posted March 28, 2012 This article is quite interesting as I personally know some fantastic plasterers and electicians who are certianly not flooded with work! If you want to be FIFO there is a lot of work and the $$ are big, but in Perth I think the trades have certainly quietened down in the last year. In response to the remark about making it difficult, you must remember that the standards of trades vary form country to country and the immigration policy is there to prevent fraudulent applications from all over the World. By having skills assessments DIAC can ascertain whether the applicant is genuinely qualified to do the occupation they claim! This is turn will protect the consumer from getting a rogue tradesman! The reason this country is great is because we have a tight control on immigration. I certainly would not want an unlicenced electrician, plumber, doctor, dentist, radiologist ect workign on me or my house!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StraighttothePoint Posted March 28, 2012 Report Share Posted March 28, 2012 I know that, what I meant was if they are struggling for people that much they should make the process of getting the skilled visa a lot easier. I understand different countries will have different regs etc but surely the principles of electrical work are the same. Instead of ur being a lengthy 12 - 16 week process just to get the vetassess accreditation and then 12 months plus to get the visa then it would make it a lit easier When in Rome........ Tighter border controls, is that not what all the Brits are calling for up their way? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alanlisa Posted March 29, 2012 Report Share Posted March 29, 2012 The thing with the UK is that they have a complete open door policy and they seem to let anyone in with no care if they can offer anything to the economy, no wonder they are in such a mess (but that is a completely different story) I just thought it would be better if you had to submit certs, carry out a practical assessment which proves you can do your job and then complete the training to get your licence. Just a thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulandDeb Posted March 29, 2012 Report Share Posted March 29, 2012 Maybe the Mitchell will free up a bit in the rush hours now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest martync Posted March 29, 2012 Report Share Posted March 29, 2012 All the press about a resource boom just hot air in my opinion, its just to keep the migrants coming with their money to prop the economy up. They come over with life savings and buy houses which drives demand for all services. When their arrival slows the demand falls and thats what is happening right now, the Oz $$ is so high it's putting people off from coming. Swings and roundabouts..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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