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Idbaba01:
Hello Guru in the house,

Please I need some clarification on this.

Early Childhood (Pre-Primary School) Teacher

Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189)

Primary applicant: B.A in Linguistics, University of Ilorin.
PGD In Education
Working Experience: 8 years in teaching primary school (Government school)
Age: 35

Spouse: BSc Computer Science Ahmadu Bello university
Working experience: 6 years in banking
Age: 39

Am to do my assessment with ACECQA

Please

1.Are we accessing the BA or PGD results.
2. Do we need to do assessment for the primary applicant and spouse results and experience?
3. ⁠Any information that will assist to help this application successful.

Any guidance from people who have done similar assessments would be highly appreciated.
Thank you.

Early childhood is different from Primary School teacher.
ECT is 0-5 years while Primary is 5-11 because primary school starts from 5 in Australia.

During your PGDE, did you do your teaching practice in a primary school or an early childhood setting?

Orgloan:
Hello,

Thank you for all the responses and guidance so far.

I hold a BEng and an MSc, and my work experience aligns with roles such as Organisation and Methods Analyst, Maintenance Planner, and to a lesser extent Engineering Technologist.

My spouse has an MBBS and is exploring healthcare roles he can work in while completing the AMC process.

I am currently leaning towards the Maintenance Planner pathway in the 491 visa and would like to know whether this is the best option for skill assessment and long-term career demand.

I also have reference letters from two of my employers over the last 2–3 years. Could you please clarify whether I need reference letters for all previous roles, or only for the experience that is most relevant to the occupation I’m applying under - especially since some earlier roles were not engineering-focused?

Finally, I would like to understand which occupation pathway gives me the broadest eligibility and is considered more in demand across the regions.

Thank you.

Maintenance planner (MP) is only available on 491.
This is the information sheet for MP - https://www.vetassess.com.au/check-my-occupation/professional-occupations/maintenance-planner

Engineering Technologist (ET) is broad, however in this process, the only constant thing is change.
ET being a good occupation could change in this current FY or next FY but it's still a good occupation and you can assess both MP and ET as they are assessed by different bodies.
You can read it and check if your role actually aligns.

You only need reference letter from companies you are assessing an occupation that's related to what you did there.
If you are assessing as an MP for example, you only need reference letter for every employer you have worked with as an MP

JenC:
3 years paid work and 2 years non paid

You are good as long as you have bank statement showing your salary, payslips, tax for those 3 years.

JenC:
Good day all.

I appreciate you all for your contributions to this thread.

I want to your advice on the best approach to go about skilled worker immigration to Aus.

I am
1. Age 33
2. Married with kids
3. B.Mls Medical Laboratory Science 2015
4. PGD Social Work, finishing my social work masters programme in January
5. No iELTS yet


Please I want to know what is the best route, what are my chances with this profile and what are the things I can do to improve my chances

Thank you

How many years of experience do you have as an MLS?

mekanta7:
If applying under Aged Care subclass 189, with
Bsc Public health
PDG Physiology
Diploma Adult and child care
With over 4 years experience as a healthcare provider. Hope there’s light at the end my people ?

No sorry!

Aged/Disabled carer is not available for skilled visas 189, 190 and 491.

You might need to find other occupations

platypelloid:
Good morning house
Pls as a medical doctor what subclass can I apply for?

Does Australia accept PTE as IELTS is stubborn

How and where do I start this DIY
Kindly guide

Thanks

Which country are you practicing?
Are you a head of department?
Does your partner have a skilled occupation?
Have you done PLAB or AMC exam?

EzekielMab:
Which exam can I write for administrative assistant. Kunlex. If there is any link , kindly let me know

I also have B.Eng in Computer Engineering

There is no exam or occupation for an admin assistnat.
You may want to explore assessing as a Computer engineer but without experience, it may be difficult getting a nomination due to your points which may be low in comparison with the onshore guys.

Sincerely, IT is not the best occupation right now especially offshore. We are hoping things change soon

doublequantum:
@tunlexol01
I can't find this channel "Australia Pathfinder" on Youtube.

Or have name changed?

It's on pause for now. I appreciate your concern.

mayre:
Hello everyone, please I need advice. I have read up on previous chats here but still a bit confused.
‎I am 34 yrs and I have a bachelor's degree in Climate Science and unofficial part-time work experience in this field for a few years. I also worked full time as a self employed fashion designer back then in Nigeria but my business was not registered. Now I'm doing a master's degree in Climate Science in Europe and I would like to know what my chances are for applying for Australia PR and how can I go about this. Thanks
‎

You need experience and verifiable employment evidence to support that.
if you don't have those, you will not be eligible.
Your best option will be to focus on getting a job in your line of study after graduation.

Joyglo:
Hello, please can you tell me how to go about the 491 visa do I need to apply for care job first to secure this visa or I get the visa first, find my way into the country and get a care job?

Care job is not available under 491. You will need an employer to sponsor you for care work

Jboy121:
Please who knows how to expedite 309/100 visa ? It’s been 18 months I applied and no grant yet. Been married for three years known each other for five years and we have kids together and they are over there. Any help please

There is no option or way to fast track except you have a cogent reason why they should attend to it. You can give them a call every 2 weeks to ask for an update.

blackbriar:
1. Chances of a Software engineer, not so good now, as this is over saturated.
2. Chances in the dental profession, good i reckon. So why not try to use a dental tech profile for your submission with your zero-work experience?

Disclaimer
This is my personal opinion.
Opinions can be thrashed.

He/she does not have experience and you need expereince between 1-3 years as a Dental tech

Victmik:
Hello house.
Please do I need to write IELTS before applying for skilled assessment with VETASSESS?

I found out that it is not required. It is just for the visa processing.
Thanks.

That's correct. you dont need it for Vetassess. YOu only need it from EOI stage upwards

Nikkikoli:
[I just got admission, PGDE: Early childhood and primary education.
My main question is this, after the programme is this gonna be enough to pursue Australia PR or must i have to go ahead and do my Masters too?
Again there's every tendency that i could be upto 40years at the time I will be done with all these.

the PGDE will be enough as long as there is a teaching practice of up to 45 days and you are sure you can achieve a minimum of IELTS Academic L8 S8 W7 R7.

Please note that your age point drops to 15 on your 40th birthday. You may want to do a point calculation to know where you stand.

mrlycan:
@tunlex01. I would like to give you a call if possible. I am currently in canada and I'd like to ask you few questions. Kindly let me know the easiest way to contact you. Thanks

I have responded to you

Zhuhilat:
Hey guys, I am an embryologist and i have all my documents, however aims is asking me for certificate of accreditation for the companies i work for. how do i go about this since my company is not ready to give it out?

How did you make this request? via email?

This question should be in the other thread
https://www.nairaland.com/4478747/diy-guide-australian-permanent-resident

jolagbe:
Advice needed
1) Please what are my chances?
36years
Married
Graduate of chemistry from Federal University Of Agriculture Abeokuta
PGDE
TRCN
Switched career to Nursing
RN-Diploma
Presently working as a nurse.
2) Should I apply as a teacher or as a nurse(can’t apply for verification of my nursing license yet due to some limiting rules at the moment).

You are better off assessing as a teacher if you can get the required English score.

Mcslize:
Good choice if you ask me! The competition in Civil Engineering is so fierce. I was shocked when I saw the numbers of applicants running into thousands of EOIs. My occupation is learning where civil Engineering is in terms of competition.

You will get invite at the speed of light with Construction Project manager if you can get a positive assessment. You won't stay long in the queue.

Of course you can change skill assessment after lodging EOI. Just make sure you withdraw the previous EOI once you get an invite for the construction project manager to give chance to other people when submitting your new one.

Spot on!

Civil Engineer is probably not the best occupation at the moment! CPM or CED are better options now

Timi3272:
I received a negative VETASSESS outcome for Health Promotion Officer (ANZSCO 251911) because my degree was assessed as not having sufficient public health courses.

I am now considering a reassessment with a change of occupation to Health Diagnostic and Promotion Professionals nec (ANZSCO 251999), since my job duties align more closely with this occupation and my bachelor degree is listed as one of the qualifications considered suitable.

My concern is about the Statements of Service I previously submitted. Can I resubmit the same ones (perhaps with slight modifications) under the new nomination as ‘updated statement’? or just reapply without submitting any. The confusion is because the old and new occupation have some similarities.

The VETASSESS website mentions that for a change of occupation, applicants can provide additional employment details and qualifications, but it also says the original application cannot be altered.

I appreciate every response.

Sorry about that!
HPO requires a degree iin Public Health or related field.
251999 is also a Group A occupation.

So to avoid another negative, what qualification(s) did you submit and which uni?

modash:
Thanks for the swift response. However I need further clarification, I know the owner of the pharmacy, he registered it under a group of companies with the pharmacy being one of his businesses. Regarding the evidence I have payslips and bank statements from last year to date. However I am claiming 5 years work experience. The pharmacy is small hence I will ask regarding the tax receipt

okay.
Please note that in recent time, just bank statement and payslips are not enough anymore for DHA.

mfduncan:
I am considering Real estate representatives because that’s the only skills that fits my Job description. But will I be able to get a Job related to this field.

RER is fine if you have your documents to prove the experience. Your accounting degree will fly however Vetassess may deduct at lease years from your years of experience

omooladi:
Mine is from TASUED while his is from LASU

His first degree is in international relations however he has years of experience as a photographer/ film and media editor plus an msc in the uk.

Sadly you are not eligible. TASUED is a tier 2 university and your 4 year degree is considered an Associate degree (level 6) and not up to a Bachelor degree (level 7). Your only option is to have a PGDE (level 7) that has teaching practice.

For your spouse, LASU 4 year course is also a level 6 not 7. Video Editor occupation requires a level 7 degree. Since he has a masters, that will fly however he must have at least 1-2 years post-Masters experience.

modash:
Hello,
Please i am in a similar circumstance, i have two questions as a pharmacy

* What evidence do i submit as evidence of work experience
* The Pharmacy i am working at this moment doesnt have the name Pharmacy in their incorporation documents (Might this work against me)

yes it could except you can trace the owner to the company

Evidnece: payslip, bank statement, pension, tax

mfduncan:
Good day everyone. please I’m starting this process. What’s my chances.

I have Bsc. Accounting but 8 years + in Real estate sector selling properties.

Age: 37 years
Female, Single mother of 2.

Please what’s my chances and what skill fit most.

Thank you

Which occupation are you nominating?

MrsHay:
Hi everyone,
Please I need clarification. For a spouse (secondary applicant) in a 491 Australian visa application — has anyone here successfully used a letter from their Nigerian university (stating that all instruction was in English) as proof of functional English?
Was the letter alone accepted, or did immigration ask for extra documents / IELTS?
Thank you 🙏

Letter alone does not work. You must include transcript and certificate.
If you have those 3, then it will be accepted

omooladi:
I’ve gone through page 0 of the thread.

For myself I could go for assessing with AITSL as I think I have required qualifications
Bsc Ed computer science had teachers training practice which was assessed and 1year + experience in a primary school setting
I plan to take the IELTS exam soonest

Alternatively;

My husband could possibly assess under film and video editor ANZSCO Code: 212314

He has years of experience and a MSc in digital media

How best can I proceed from here?

Which university is your and your partner's degree from?

Salientsinmi:
Please I need advice on how to approach Australia PR.
I have a BSc in Accounting. 29yrs old and Single.
Professional certifications: ACA(by ICAN) and CIMA (Global certificate).

I have over 5 years of experience in accounting and base on what I do in the last 3 years, I’m equally qualified and skilled as a business/Data Analyst.

What are my chances?

You can assess however nomination may be an issue because it's tough to be nominated for that occupation due to the competition

frankmoney:
must this additional documents include bank statements? Can I present something else ?

Also is it a must to prove work experience to the DHA? I'm going for architectural draftsman

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Not really but in the last 2 months now, DHA has been requesting for additional documents especially if you don't present a salary bank statement and tax

[quote author=Cocoperry post=136707184][/quote]Which year was the experience and how many years of experience?

frankmoney:
Pls I need help proving my experience for vetassess ... can digital payslips alone be used to prove experience? Or will it be better if I add a tax clearance to this.

Bank statement is not an option because I wasn't paid through bank accounts officially

You can use payslips alone for Vetassess but for DHA, payslips and tax alone won't cut it as COs have been requesting for additional documents since July 2025. It's like they don't expect companies to be paying cash in this time and age.

Cocoperry:
Good day, I'm really confused here, I need help I'm 25years of age, i’m a graduate ,BSC in microbiology, currently in school again studying nursing, a female, single
How do I go about with the Australian visa ?

I need advice and also Step by step instructions please.

For Microbilogy, you need to have experience. Do you?