<blockquote class="Quote" rel="Ric_Suizo">Hi guys,
I am an Electronics and Communications Engineer and currently working with a system integrator for 4 years plus. For the first 3 years of my employment i held the position of Auxiliary Technical Engineer wherein my job was to implement and provide technical support for auxiliary systems like Door Access, Elevator Access, Public Address, CCTV(both analog and IP) after the 3 years i was transferred to a different department and promoted to Systems Engineer wherein my job was to design, implement, provide technical support and do both pre and post sales work. currently i have a CCNP(Cisco Certified Network Professional) in routing and switching and CMNA(Certified Meraki Network Associate).
I have a bit of a problem, im am currently planning to process Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) and looked at the Skilled Occupation List this is where my dilemma starts. On the list i have a number of occupations that fit my job namely the following:
Electronics Engineer 233411 Engineers Australia
Computer Network and Systems Engineer 263111 ACS
Telecommunications Engineer 263311 Engineers Australia
Telecommunications Network Engineer 263312 Engineers Australia
My current position really fits well with the Computer Network and Systems Engineer this is because my CCNP Certification is accepted by the ACS as comparable to graduate outcomes of an ICT major at the AQF Diploma level but the problem is i have only 2 years of experience in my current position although i have projects before that is related to my current position the visa subclass i am processing i need at least five but less than eight years to get the 10 points which is critical in order for me to reach 60 points.
I really need advice on this specially from fellow ECEs and engineers. your comments and suggestions are greatly appreciated.
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My suggestion is to apply for the occupation where u have the edge of being granted the faster. once granted visa, you can work in any field in Australia. ECE is deemed to be an ICT major/minor depende sa course subjects. For your previous employment, hindi ba kaya maadjust ung job description to fit that of the IT professional occupation? Kasi u need more work experience because of the ACS requirement, they deduct certain number of years, depende kung ICT major or minor maconisder ung course mo.