Pinoy Australia Information Forum

> @athelene > Thank you so much for your reply, I highly appreciate.. thanks also for sharing your inputs as well about archi.. we get an idea and know more of what’s really going on there and what to expect.. hoping there’ll be also a need for archi not just for draftings, but we can be also involve in BIM Revit or Site Archi Coordination works.. supervisor on finishings, interior works.. etc.. You're welcome. There's actually some demand for BIM Managers or architectural technicians with lots of BIM experience, but again the key issue that seems to arise is "local work experience." The way I see things (just my opinion ha), migrants are more like "outsiders" because they have no knowledge of and experience in the Australian workplace. Knowledge of Australian building codes/regulations are key to practicing the profession, but it will take months or years to teach/train a new migrant about these stuff. I'm guessing that's why they prefer someone who's had years of local experience, instead of a new migrant. Not all companies have the time, resources, or an experienced employee willing to train a newbie, because training involves work hours that could be spent on billable tasks instead. Australia's minimum wages are one of the highest in the world, so living costs in Australia is quite high due to the fact that companies pay a lot for labour. In case no one in this forum has mentioned it (or maybe no one really knew about this), it's quite common for Australians to start working part-time from age 15 or 16, even for just a retail or hospitality job (like McDo). Then when they go to for further education (whether VET or university), they would look for part-time work in design firms while they study, so they get exposed to the industry quite early. By the time they graduate from MArch (which is required if they're looking to register as an architect), they could easily have at least 3 years of industry experience, which is pretty much the minimum that employers are looking for. Those young Australians with years of knowledge and experience is what we're competing against. Even though our architectural training is more technical (wala sila masyadong engineering sciences sa curriculum nila), sa palagay ko mas habol ng companies ang knowledge on local regulations and software skills (Adobe Creative Suite).

> @engineerphils said: > > @nutzagi26 said: > > hello po... may nakapagtry na po ba sa inyo ng 491 sa tasmania? any news po kung nagaaccept pa sila ng offshore? > > accepting sila kapag nasa TSOL ka. ang kagandahan sa tas, kapag high caliber 491 ka pwede ka nila bgyan ng 190 kaya lang po hindi po high calibrr ung skills ko pero nagtry pa din po ako magsubmit, hoping na mainvite din 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 Hindi ko lang po alam kung gano katagal ang paghinhintay😊

> @chingisabel said: > > @chamark said: > > > @chingisabel said: > > > Sis @chamark hows your arrival and quarantine? ☺️ > > > > Very smooth naman sis. Pagdating ko sa sydney sasalubong sayo yung mga military personel and nurses. Then ull be transported via bus sa quarantine hotel. Iam at novotel and so far so good naman. > > Ohhh akala ko sis Mel ka? Via sydney ang available pa na flight sis kaya grab ko na . I booked already for my domestic flight sa 25

> @EngrV said: > Hi, I am Jay, 28, Civil engineer currently working in Taguig sa isang kilalang gencon company. I was emailed by mavoracontractorsaustralia.com for a job position and i was qualified po. I signed an employment agreement including salary etc. Then, sabi nila sila magpaprocess ng residence/work visa and all flight tickets, travelling expenses, will be provided. But before that para maprocess daw is I have to acquire employment eligibility and attestation letter sa attorney nila arounrawisolicitors.com and i have to pay 1370 AUD almost 48k pesos. May ganito po bang proseso or this is scam? Thanks Honestly, my first impression upon seeing the the 1370AUD that needs to be paid ---- definitely a scam! I hope you did not fall for this. papunta ka pa lang ini-iscam ka na. pagdating mo dito marami din tumatawag na scammaz. Mahirap kitain ang pera sa pinas kaya doble ingat tayo.

> @RodSher said: > how true that they will open by 2024 for international travels? No one can tell until 2023 arrives. The government can speculate or propose timelines, but in the end it will depend on how well the pandemic is being managed by countries outside Australia.

> @nezy1226 said: > Hi everyone! > My mom is offshore and no longer working. I am planning to bring her here. Anyone here applied to Tourist Visa Family Stream? Pa help po sa requirements and is it good to apply this month or bka ma deny lang? Will 6 mos stay let her do Medicals? thanks Check the website for list of requirements. No approval is being issued this time. My sister's application is still pending and was ready to be approved since March 2020. Usually, medical exam is required for stays longer than 3 mos or depending on the applicant's age. You can immediately see if medical exam is required once you submit the application.

> @engineerphils said: > if you need questions regarding pte you can message me guys. took pte thrice and got 79+ above on my third take. willing to help for templates and etc. Sipag mo sir magcomment ah. mukang inip na inip kana rin. Sana maginvite na sila ng offshore this year. Best of luck po.

> @Mau766 said: > > @RheaMARN1171933 said: > > > @Mau766 said: > > > di pa kami nag sign up po sa kanila. kasi considering na close pa yung border, we invested muna our funds. pero nag baby steps na po kami like taking the pte or yung pwede namin gawin by ourselves. sign up nlng po kami sa kanila soon. pero gusto ko sana mag consider ng other agent din. > > > > The aim for now is to be document ready. Get your skills assessed and English done. Exhaust ways to claim further points ie partner skills, CCL test then lodge your EOI as soon as possible. The sooner you get in the EOI queue plus high points, you’re increasing your chances to be invited sooner when restrictions are lifted. Don’t wait until borders open up, kung dun ka pay Lang kikilos, you’ll likely miss the boat since yung mga nag asikaso ng documents as early as now and got into the EOI queue will likely benefit when invites start pouring down. > > hello po. that is well noted po and i actually have read that advice and i agree po. next month, hopefully we can start obtaining our documents for our skills assessment. tapos ko na yung pte ko and yung bf ko target nya next month din. Hi! nakapag sign up na po kayo? how was it?

@jmban33 From Singapore po kami. Wala nman pong hiningi pa na PCC upon lodgement.