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Bridging Program/ IRON Program

penpendesarapinpenpendesarapin Bacolod CityPosts: 61Member
Hello everyone! Newbie here. I would like to ask with regards to bridging program or IRON program. How was it? Mahirap ba or tama lang po? I mean kaya po ang ang bridging program? Salamat po. Your responses is much appreciated.
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  • irmadirmad Manila
    Posts: 6Member
    Joined: Dec 26, 2016
    I heard tourist visa lang ang binibigay for IRON program, meaning you dont have any rights to work in Australia meaning after graduation mahirap kumuha ng employer who will sponsor you kasi nga you dont have any rights to work in Australia plus limited lang stay mo sa Aussie. After your visa expires, you will go back to Phils and apply for a new visa.
  • oneone philippines
    Posts: 1Member
    Joined: Jan 25, 2017
    Ako din po ask ko din dana yung mga nakapag bridging na if how was it? And mahirap po ba? Yan po kasi ang binabalak kong kunin pero kinakabahan ako kasi mostly secondary hospital lang ang experience ko and now may working gap na ako ng almost 2 years... Malaking pera din po kasi ang iinvest sa bridging kaya gusto ko sana makahingi ng inputs sa mga nakapag take na... Tia :)
  • ykcul_kculykcul_kcul Philippines
    Posts: 134Member
    Joined: Feb 05, 2017
    Hello din po... Im also planning to take the bridging program but im a little bit worried of my working experience... galng po akong saudi and worked there for 2 years kaso nga lng po polyclinic lng... and im so anxious because i heard na hndi po accredited ung work experience if clinic base lng... sana may makapagbigay po ng info... salamat...
  • SantiSanti Melbourne
    Posts: 174Member
    Joined: Jan 05, 2013
    Hi fellow nurses, i took the IRON program last year sa ETEA. I have 16 years experience as RN and at the same time C.I. sa isang university dito sa Pinas. Bali 4 wks ang theoreticals - Basic nursing skills, basic med-surg topics then return demo ng basic nursing skills followed by 5 weeks clinical placement, 1 week post conference. Madali lang mai pasa ang IRON especially kung matagal ka na sa profession.

    Here's an existing topic specific for nurses who wants to emigrate to Australia
    http://pinoyau.info/discussion/477/what-are-the-options-for-nurses/p1

    TIMELINE
    254418 Registered Nurse (Medical)
    Skilled Independent 189
    24 Oct 2015 -IELTS Academic Quad 7 score
    10 Jun 2016 -Start of IRON Course
    25 Aug 2016 -End of IRON Course
    27 Sep 2016 - AU RN status
    27 Nov 2016 -ANMAC finalised
    05 Dec 2016 -EOI submission 65 points
    21 Dec 2016. -Invitation To Apply received
    15 Jan 2017 -Lodged 189 visa
    08 Feb 2017 -Medicals finalised
    10 Feb 2017 - DIRECT GRANT @ 1:02PM by GSM Adelaide
    11 Mar 2017 - THE BIG MOVE! (IED 22 Mar 2017)

  • kendckendc philippines
    Posts: 1Member
    Joined: Feb 17, 2017
    @Santi hi ma'am. When you took your bridging program po, anong visa po gamit mo? Is it student visa or visitor visa? Thank you po
  • penpendesarapinpenpendesarapin Bacolod City
    Posts: 61Member
    Joined: Nov 17, 2016
    hello! thanks for the reply. @Santi when you applying in Australia and complying all docs nag DIY ka lang? or may migration agency ka? If so, what migration agency? after ka nag bridging umuwi ka sa pinas? if so, ilang buwan ang paghihintay mo sa pinas? sorry madami and tanong ko. I'm here in Saudi Arabia, working for about 2 1/2 years but i have 4 years exp in Phil.
  • ykcul_kculykcul_kcul Philippines
    Posts: 134Member
    Joined: Feb 05, 2017
    Hello po @penpendesarapin, saudi ka po ngayon? Sa hosp ka po ba nagwowork? Ex saudi po kasi ako kaso polyclinic lng... And we have the concern din po...
  • ykcul_kculykcul_kcul Philippines
    Posts: 134Member
    Joined: Feb 05, 2017
    Hi po @Santi, ask lng po ako if accredited po ba ung clinic experience lng? I really dont have idea po kasi.. Salamat po.,,
  • penpendesarapinpenpendesarapin Bacolod City
    Posts: 61Member
    Joined: Nov 17, 2016
    hi @ykcul_kcul yes I'm here in Saudi right now and working in the hospital as well, with regards to your concern maybe you can check to some of the migration agency because they know what pathway would fit to your qualifications. and besides you need the experience when you are applying jobs in Oz and some of the migration agency whom I contact suggested that its better to have experience in a 100 bed capacity hospital.
  • ykcul_kculykcul_kcul Philippines
    Posts: 134Member
    Joined: Feb 05, 2017
    Hello @penpendesarapin thats what ive heard nga rin po... Im still searching for other way that will qualify my credentials... Ang hirap pa nmn sa saudi e.process ung mga papers... If i go through agency po kasi, mapapamahal po ung gastos ko... Anyways salamt po
  • CasseyCassey Melbourne, Australia
    Posts: 2,812Member, Moderator
    Joined: Sep 07, 2015
    @ykcul_kcul Based on the AHPRA website, credited siya. As long as it's within the past 5years prior to lodging.

    June 16, 2013 Arrival in Melbourne (AGED CARE)
    Nov 12, 2014 Changed Visa Subclass (572->573) and Course
    Nov 13, 2014 573 Visa Approved
    Mar 2015 Nursing Conversion Course (Deakin Uni) started
    April 13, 2016 Lodged EOI thru Skill Select
    April 27, 2016 Received invitation to apply for Visa 189 (Nurse)
    May 2, 2016 Lodged application for 189 Visa (Onshore)
    May 11, 2016 CO contacted for Form 80/Medicals of daughter
    June 17, 2016 189 VISA GRANTED Thank you my amazing God :)

    Dec14, 2017 Citizenship application
    March 21, 2019 Citizenship Ceremony :)

    "Happy is the person who learns to wait as he prays and never loses his patience, for God's time is the best time."

  • aranayadaranayad Queensland
    Posts: 459Member
    Joined: Jun 17, 2016
    Hi just want to ask po same situation po yung aunt ko ang work po nya is sa clinic polyclinic din sa dubai. pwede po ba syang magtake ng bridging?

    Subclass 500 Bachelor of Accounting/ CQUniversity-Rockhampton/ March 2019 intake

    July 18, 2018 - Received Letter Offer from CQU (Unconditional Offer-No IELTS)
    September 15, 2018 -Took IELTS-Academic (IDP)
    September 28, 2018 - Results day OBS: 7 L:8 R:7.5 W:6 S:6
    October 11, 2018 - Received Full Offer from CQU
    October 12, 2018 - Paid OSHC worth AUD$ 1,720
    October 15, 2018 - Paid Tuition to Flywire
    October 17, 2018 - Confirmed CQU received payment
    October 18, 2018 - Medical at St. Lukes-Ermita
    October 22, 2018 - Received email form CQU for additional docs
    Waiting for COE
    October 24, 2018 - Received Confirmation of Enrollment
    October 25, 2018 - Lodged visa
    October 26, 2018 - Grant

    Thank you Lord!

  • ykcul_kculykcul_kcul Philippines
    Posts: 134Member
    Joined: Feb 05, 2017
    edited February 2017
    Salamat pomsa reply mam @Cassey...ahmmm, pwde po g magtanong ulit regarding pa din po sa bridging program, do you have any idea po what are the requirements that i need to comply for the BP po? Salamat po ulit...
  • CasseyCassey Melbourne, Australia
    Posts: 2,812Member, Moderator
    Joined: Sep 07, 2015
    @ykcul_kcul No worries. Let me collate the info then I'll post it here para mabasa na rin ng iba. :)

    June 16, 2013 Arrival in Melbourne (AGED CARE)
    Nov 12, 2014 Changed Visa Subclass (572->573) and Course
    Nov 13, 2014 573 Visa Approved
    Mar 2015 Nursing Conversion Course (Deakin Uni) started
    April 13, 2016 Lodged EOI thru Skill Select
    April 27, 2016 Received invitation to apply for Visa 189 (Nurse)
    May 2, 2016 Lodged application for 189 Visa (Onshore)
    May 11, 2016 CO contacted for Form 80/Medicals of daughter
    June 17, 2016 189 VISA GRANTED Thank you my amazing God :)

    Dec14, 2017 Citizenship application
    March 21, 2019 Citizenship Ceremony :)

    "Happy is the person who learns to wait as he prays and never loses his patience, for God's time is the best time."

  • CasseyCassey Melbourne, Australia
    Posts: 2,812Member, Moderator
    Joined: Sep 07, 2015
    @aranayad Hi, based sa AHPRA website pwede naman, as long as may experience within the last 5yrs and as an RN yung position.

    June 16, 2013 Arrival in Melbourne (AGED CARE)
    Nov 12, 2014 Changed Visa Subclass (572->573) and Course
    Nov 13, 2014 573 Visa Approved
    Mar 2015 Nursing Conversion Course (Deakin Uni) started
    April 13, 2016 Lodged EOI thru Skill Select
    April 27, 2016 Received invitation to apply for Visa 189 (Nurse)
    May 2, 2016 Lodged application for 189 Visa (Onshore)
    May 11, 2016 CO contacted for Form 80/Medicals of daughter
    June 17, 2016 189 VISA GRANTED Thank you my amazing God :)

    Dec14, 2017 Citizenship application
    March 21, 2019 Citizenship Ceremony :)

    "Happy is the person who learns to wait as he prays and never loses his patience, for God's time is the best time."

  • ykcul_kculykcul_kcul Philippines
    Posts: 134Member
    Joined: Feb 05, 2017
    Hello mam @Cassey cge po mam.. maraming salamat po talaga...
  • aranayadaranayad Queensland
    Posts: 459Member
    Joined: Jun 17, 2016
    @Cassey good to know that she can do BP. she's currently working po sa dubai as a RN

    Subclass 500 Bachelor of Accounting/ CQUniversity-Rockhampton/ March 2019 intake

    July 18, 2018 - Received Letter Offer from CQU (Unconditional Offer-No IELTS)
    September 15, 2018 -Took IELTS-Academic (IDP)
    September 28, 2018 - Results day OBS: 7 L:8 R:7.5 W:6 S:6
    October 11, 2018 - Received Full Offer from CQU
    October 12, 2018 - Paid OSHC worth AUD$ 1,720
    October 15, 2018 - Paid Tuition to Flywire
    October 17, 2018 - Confirmed CQU received payment
    October 18, 2018 - Medical at St. Lukes-Ermita
    October 22, 2018 - Received email form CQU for additional docs
    Waiting for COE
    October 24, 2018 - Received Confirmation of Enrollment
    October 25, 2018 - Lodged visa
    October 26, 2018 - Grant

    Thank you Lord!

  • CasseyCassey Melbourne, Australia
    Posts: 2,812Member, Moderator
    Joined: Sep 07, 2015
    @aranayad Iaassess pa naman siya ng AHPRA before siya makapagbridging kung eligible ba siya or hindi. As long as she gets the required score for IELTS, wala namang problema. :)

    June 16, 2013 Arrival in Melbourne (AGED CARE)
    Nov 12, 2014 Changed Visa Subclass (572->573) and Course
    Nov 13, 2014 573 Visa Approved
    Mar 2015 Nursing Conversion Course (Deakin Uni) started
    April 13, 2016 Lodged EOI thru Skill Select
    April 27, 2016 Received invitation to apply for Visa 189 (Nurse)
    May 2, 2016 Lodged application for 189 Visa (Onshore)
    May 11, 2016 CO contacted for Form 80/Medicals of daughter
    June 17, 2016 189 VISA GRANTED Thank you my amazing God :)

    Dec14, 2017 Citizenship application
    March 21, 2019 Citizenship Ceremony :)

    "Happy is the person who learns to wait as he prays and never loses his patience, for God's time is the best time."

  • CasseyCassey Melbourne, Australia
    Posts: 2,812Member, Moderator
    Joined: Sep 07, 2015
    @ykcul_kcul Walang anuman, hopefully next week mapost ko na. Medyo daming gawa kasi ngayon.

    June 16, 2013 Arrival in Melbourne (AGED CARE)
    Nov 12, 2014 Changed Visa Subclass (572->573) and Course
    Nov 13, 2014 573 Visa Approved
    Mar 2015 Nursing Conversion Course (Deakin Uni) started
    April 13, 2016 Lodged EOI thru Skill Select
    April 27, 2016 Received invitation to apply for Visa 189 (Nurse)
    May 2, 2016 Lodged application for 189 Visa (Onshore)
    May 11, 2016 CO contacted for Form 80/Medicals of daughter
    June 17, 2016 189 VISA GRANTED Thank you my amazing God :)

    Dec14, 2017 Citizenship application
    March 21, 2019 Citizenship Ceremony :)

    "Happy is the person who learns to wait as he prays and never loses his patience, for God's time is the best time."

  • sunshineee28sunshineee28 Philippines
    Posts: 71Member
    Joined: Dec 18, 2016
    Hi anu po dapat gawin if wala pong immunization/vaccination card (lost) pero nakapag paimmunize nmn po.. Needed kasi immunization docs if mg.enrol.
  • ykcul_kculykcul_kcul Philippines
    Posts: 134Member
    Joined: Feb 05, 2017
    Mam @Cassey maraming po talaga.. Its a big help po..
  • aranayadaranayad Queensland
    Posts: 459Member
    Joined: Jun 17, 2016
    @Cassey 7 po ang need nya right? nakapag IELTS na po si tita ko but expired na so need nya po ulet iretake. Magkano po kaya need ihanda kung magBP sya.

    Subclass 500 Bachelor of Accounting/ CQUniversity-Rockhampton/ March 2019 intake

    July 18, 2018 - Received Letter Offer from CQU (Unconditional Offer-No IELTS)
    September 15, 2018 -Took IELTS-Academic (IDP)
    September 28, 2018 - Results day OBS: 7 L:8 R:7.5 W:6 S:6
    October 11, 2018 - Received Full Offer from CQU
    October 12, 2018 - Paid OSHC worth AUD$ 1,720
    October 15, 2018 - Paid Tuition to Flywire
    October 17, 2018 - Confirmed CQU received payment
    October 18, 2018 - Medical at St. Lukes-Ermita
    October 22, 2018 - Received email form CQU for additional docs
    Waiting for COE
    October 24, 2018 - Received Confirmation of Enrollment
    October 25, 2018 - Lodged visa
    October 26, 2018 - Grant

    Thank you Lord!

  • CasseyCassey Melbourne, Australia
    Posts: 2,812Member, Moderator
    Joined: Sep 07, 2015
    edited February 2017
    @aranayad Oo 7 in all components. Usually around $12k to 13k up yung tuition fee. Need din niya ihanda yung visa fee then yung para sa health cover din. Plus yung daily allowance niya rito sa Au. :)

    June 16, 2013 Arrival in Melbourne (AGED CARE)
    Nov 12, 2014 Changed Visa Subclass (572->573) and Course
    Nov 13, 2014 573 Visa Approved
    Mar 2015 Nursing Conversion Course (Deakin Uni) started
    April 13, 2016 Lodged EOI thru Skill Select
    April 27, 2016 Received invitation to apply for Visa 189 (Nurse)
    May 2, 2016 Lodged application for 189 Visa (Onshore)
    May 11, 2016 CO contacted for Form 80/Medicals of daughter
    June 17, 2016 189 VISA GRANTED Thank you my amazing God :)

    Dec14, 2017 Citizenship application
    March 21, 2019 Citizenship Ceremony :)

    "Happy is the person who learns to wait as he prays and never loses his patience, for God's time is the best time."

  • CasseyCassey Melbourne, Australia
    Posts: 2,812Member, Moderator
    Joined: Sep 07, 2015
    edited March 2017
    Hi, for AHPRA you'll need:
    1. Evidence of Identity:
    Passport / Birth Certificate
    2. Change of Name (if applicable):
    3. Academic Qualifications:
    Transcript / Diploma / Course Description or Syllabus
    4. Registration History
    PRC license / Board Certificate
    Certificate of Good Standing to be sent directly from PRC to AHPRA

    5. Work History - minimum of 450hours in the last 5yrs
    Certificate of Employment (with Company's Letterhead) / Payslip
    CV
    - here's the link for the format https://www.ahpra.gov.au/Registration/Registration-Process/Standard-Format-for-Curriculum-Vitae.aspx
    6. Criminal History (if applicable)
    Pay for International Criminal History Check from FIT2Work
    Include all the countries where you've lived in for 6 consecutive months or more since aged 18
    7. English Language Skills
    IELTS- 7 in all bands; can be done in 2 seatings
    PTE - Minimum of 65 overall score and minimum 65 in all components
    OET - B in all components
    Toefl-IBT

    8. Impairment Details (if applicable)
    9. Current Suspension or Cancellation Details (if applicable)
    10. Previous Cancellation, Refusal or Suspension Details (if applicable)
    11. Conditions, Undertakings or Limitations Details (if applicable)
    12. Disqualification Details (if applicable)
    13. Conduct, Performance or Health Proceedings Details (if applicable)
    14. Important accreditation requirement for internationally qualified nurses and midwives
    15. AGOS-40 Form

    All supporting documentation must be:
    Certified copies of documents
    Certified in accordance with AHPRA's guidelines
    In English. If original documents are not in English, you MUST provide a certified copy of the original document and translation consistent with AHPRA’s guidelines.

    For ANMAC: It's almost the same but you'll just have to include character reference from your superior. Here is the link for the format:
    http://anmac.org.au/sites/default/files/documents/ANMAC_Professional_reference_example.pdf
    You'll also have to send your Evidence of qualification here in Australia like Diploma & TOR.

    June 16, 2013 Arrival in Melbourne (AGED CARE)
    Nov 12, 2014 Changed Visa Subclass (572->573) and Course
    Nov 13, 2014 573 Visa Approved
    Mar 2015 Nursing Conversion Course (Deakin Uni) started
    April 13, 2016 Lodged EOI thru Skill Select
    April 27, 2016 Received invitation to apply for Visa 189 (Nurse)
    May 2, 2016 Lodged application for 189 Visa (Onshore)
    May 11, 2016 CO contacted for Form 80/Medicals of daughter
    June 17, 2016 189 VISA GRANTED Thank you my amazing God :)

    Dec14, 2017 Citizenship application
    March 21, 2019 Citizenship Ceremony :)

    "Happy is the person who learns to wait as he prays and never loses his patience, for God's time is the best time."

  • CasseyCassey Melbourne, Australia
    Posts: 2,812Member, Moderator
    Joined: Sep 07, 2015
    @ykcul_kcul Hi, please see the above post for the requirements. Thanks! :)

    June 16, 2013 Arrival in Melbourne (AGED CARE)
    Nov 12, 2014 Changed Visa Subclass (572->573) and Course
    Nov 13, 2014 573 Visa Approved
    Mar 2015 Nursing Conversion Course (Deakin Uni) started
    April 13, 2016 Lodged EOI thru Skill Select
    April 27, 2016 Received invitation to apply for Visa 189 (Nurse)
    May 2, 2016 Lodged application for 189 Visa (Onshore)
    May 11, 2016 CO contacted for Form 80/Medicals of daughter
    June 17, 2016 189 VISA GRANTED Thank you my amazing God :)

    Dec14, 2017 Citizenship application
    March 21, 2019 Citizenship Ceremony :)

    "Happy is the person who learns to wait as he prays and never loses his patience, for God's time is the best time."

  • ykcul_kculykcul_kcul Philippines
    Posts: 134Member
    Joined: Feb 05, 2017
    edited March 2017
    Hello po mam @Cassey... Maraming maraming po talaga sa binigay nyong info...
  • ykcul_kculykcul_kcul Philippines
    Posts: 134Member
    Joined: Feb 05, 2017
    Hello po mam @Cassey maramin maraming salamat po sa info..
  • CasseyCassey Melbourne, Australia
    Posts: 2,812Member, Moderator
    Joined: Sep 07, 2015
    @ykcul_kcul Walang anuman, :)

    June 16, 2013 Arrival in Melbourne (AGED CARE)
    Nov 12, 2014 Changed Visa Subclass (572->573) and Course
    Nov 13, 2014 573 Visa Approved
    Mar 2015 Nursing Conversion Course (Deakin Uni) started
    April 13, 2016 Lodged EOI thru Skill Select
    April 27, 2016 Received invitation to apply for Visa 189 (Nurse)
    May 2, 2016 Lodged application for 189 Visa (Onshore)
    May 11, 2016 CO contacted for Form 80/Medicals of daughter
    June 17, 2016 189 VISA GRANTED Thank you my amazing God :)

    Dec14, 2017 Citizenship application
    March 21, 2019 Citizenship Ceremony :)

    "Happy is the person who learns to wait as he prays and never loses his patience, for God's time is the best time."

  • ykcul_kculykcul_kcul Philippines
    Posts: 134Member
    Joined: Feb 05, 2017
    Mam @Cassey Pwd pong magtanong ulit mam, sencya po talaga sa abala ko, kasi po meron akong saudi licence, tanong ko po do i need to get my COGS po ba sa saudi council or pwd na ung COe ko lng po for ahpra req't? sencya po talaga mam ang dami ko tanong.. Hehe.. and thank you po.. god bless
  • CasseyCassey Melbourne, Australia
    Posts: 2,812Member, Moderator
    Joined: Sep 07, 2015
    @ykcul_kcul Ayos lang, you can ask anytime. :) Based from what I've read na yung applicant is from Saudi, sinubmit nila yung COGS. Yung mga alam mo na kakailanganin for the AHPRA application and even PR and ANMAC, kuhanin mo na habang nasa Saudi ka pa para iwas sa abala once na maglodge ka for your application. Kailangan mo rin pala netong Professional Reference na ipifill-up ng superior mo. Eto yung link for the template: http://www.anmac.org.au/file/401
    I hope na mareach mo yung Au dream mo katulad din nung mga nakakausap kong iba rito na nasa PR application stage na ngayon. :)

    June 16, 2013 Arrival in Melbourne (AGED CARE)
    Nov 12, 2014 Changed Visa Subclass (572->573) and Course
    Nov 13, 2014 573 Visa Approved
    Mar 2015 Nursing Conversion Course (Deakin Uni) started
    April 13, 2016 Lodged EOI thru Skill Select
    April 27, 2016 Received invitation to apply for Visa 189 (Nurse)
    May 2, 2016 Lodged application for 189 Visa (Onshore)
    May 11, 2016 CO contacted for Form 80/Medicals of daughter
    June 17, 2016 189 VISA GRANTED Thank you my amazing God :)

    Dec14, 2017 Citizenship application
    March 21, 2019 Citizenship Ceremony :)

    "Happy is the person who learns to wait as he prays and never loses his patience, for God's time is the best time."

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