Are You An Engineer? (Visa 476)

pororo · February 2014

Also, for 476 Visa, do we still need to get the CFO registration/stamp? Thanks!

P.S. may alert ba un forum sa e-mail if may updates sa discussion?

dominick · April 2014

Also, for 476 Visa, do we still need to get the CFO registration/stamp? Thanks!

P.S. may alert ba un forum sa e-mail if may updates sa discussion?

Hi guys! I have the same question about CFO reg. I hope someone can enlighten us on this.

iammaxwell1989 · April 2014

No. The CFO stamp is required for PR visa holders.

iammaxwell1989 · April 2014

Hello ka-476ers!

Sa mga may grant na ng visa 476, ano na ang next plan natin?? Paano tayo makakakuha ng PR visa? Kindly share your insights please para alam nating kung anu-ano ang mga pwede nating gawin para ma-achieve yun. hehe

I've been thinking about getting the PR visa.I am aiming for visa 189. On top of my list is to get the EA registration. Any thoughts?

iammaxwell1989 · May 2014

Since this visa is for recognised graduates, can we claim the 15 points for educational qualification when we apply for PR?

lock_code2004 · May 2014

Since this visa is for recognised graduates, can we claim the 15 points for educational qualification when we apply for PR?

most definitely yes... graduates of Section 1 schools (like UP) have degrees equivalent to AQF Bachelor degree...

but to be sure, include the educational qualification in your assessment. (this is separate fee for EA assessment).. this will be your proof for claiming 15 pts,

iammaxwell1989 · May 2014

Thanks @lock_code2004 for the quick response. Is there a separate assessing body for this? How do we include this in the assessment?

lock_code2004 · May 2014

@iammaxwell1989 - nope.. same for engineers...it will be EA..

so if you check EA's website:
- standard fee for skills assessment (requires CDR) + assessment of your education qualification (up to Bachelors degree)
- additional fee, if you want your PhD to be assessed for claiming EOI pts
- separate fee if you want to have assessment of work experience (depends on how many jobs or companies you want to be assessed) for claiming EOI pts for related work exp.

iammaxwell1989 · May 2014

@lock_code2004 Thanks. Regarding the first bullet point, does this also mean that you'll get 15 points for educational qualification (Bachelors degree) and additonal (5?) points for skills assessment? Or yung 15points na yun?

lock_code2004 · May 2014

@iammaxwell1989 - wala ng 5 pts... Ung pts lang for education (15 pts for bachelor degree)

iammaxwell1989 · May 2014

Got that. Thanks a lot @lock_code2004!

dglsp · May 2014

Good to see your inputs re: PR application and EA. I'm already preparing too for those. Will enter Perth this July and right now I have started looking for jobs. How's the jobhunt @iammaxwell1989? Just in case anyone here knows a vacancy for a Chem Eng'g or is willing to refer (haha), please. Thanks!

iammaxwell1989 · May 2014

@dglsp Still looking for work. Almost a month here. Got an interview last week. Hopefully something comes up soon. Good luck on your hunt man.

dominick · July 2014

Hello! Kumusta na kayo, 476ers?

dominick · July 2014

Mga kapwa 476er, pwede ba makahingi ng sample CV? A sample CV from you would help a lot as we're on the same boat. I'll be in Sydney on Sept 1. I hope to meet some of you guys!

freshmaker · August 2014

Hello! Is it advisable to indicate our visa status in the resume and/or cover letter? May ibang discussions din sa internet tungkol dito pero mukhang divided ang opinions.

I hope someone could shed some light. Thanks!

rob · September 2014

Hi! Kamusta na jobhunting niyo 476ers? Anyone employed with 476 visa?

rob · September 2014

@iammaxwell1989 Nakuha mo yung work dun sa ininterview ka?

iammaxwell1989 · September 2014

@rob Hi rob. Yes I got the job. But I still have on-going applications. I would say its much better now prolly because of the local experience.

@freshmaker What I do is I explain the visa I have, the expiry, the work rights, and when I am planning to get the PR visa. I think this is especially helpful for jobs that are contract based (i.e. less than 18 months contract).

If you get rejected for being a temporary resident, I would say it still saves you time on having to go to an interview and learning that the job is for PR residents only. Just my opinion.

freshmaker · September 2014

@iammaxwell1989 Thanks mate! You're the man!

freshmaker · September 2014

@iammaxwell1989 Thanks mate! You're the man!

Congrats nga pala!

rob · September 2014

@iammaxwell1989 Thanks. Wow! Congrats sa iyo! How many job interviews did you have? Did you have any other interviews from other companies?

iammaxwell1989 · September 2014

@rob In 4 months, and out of 250+ applications, I had 5 interviews for engineering related jobs. That's 4 face to face and 1 phone interview.

What I noticed about the interviews I had is that they ask me point by point what experience I have on a certain task. Questions like, "What experience you have on job description #1, #2, #3?", and some other variants of the question.

Sa opinyon ko, maganda na basahin maigi yung job description, at magisip ng experience na pwede mong ikwento at irelate sa bawat 'job responsibility' at 'skill requirement'.

Good luck sa job hunt everyone!

dominick · September 2014

What I noticed about the interviews I had is that they ask me point by point what experience I have on a certain task. Questions like, "What experience you have on job description #1, #2, #3?", and some other variants of the question.

Sa opinyon ko, maganda na basahin maigi yung job description, at magisip ng experience na pwede mong ikwento at irelate sa bawat 'job responsibility' at 'skill requirement'.

This is a helpful tip iammaxwell1989. Nasa Oz na nga rin pala ako since sept 2. Tourist mode muna as of now while looking for job prospects and making connections.

How's it going with your PR application? And by the way, can we apply for a bridging visa if in case we're still not granted with the PR visa when 476 expires?

iammaxwell1989 · September 2014

@dominick Someone correct me if I'm wrong but as far as I know, a bridging visa will be issued once you lodge an application for a new visa. The bridging visa has the rights and restrictions of the current substantive visa.

Good luck sa application pre.

Reference: https://www.immi.gov.au/visas/bridging/

dhey_almighty · September 2014

@iammaxwell1989 sir, sa mga nag interview sa inyo...may nagtanong ba kung meron kayong certification dito, like certification Mechanical trade, certifcation on Boiler / Turbine, certificaiton in instrumentation, certification in project management....na issued dito sa Oz....

:-)

iammaxwell1989 · September 2014

@dhey_almighty Sa mga engineering applications ko wala naman sir. Pero dun sa mga odd job applications ko naghahanap sila certificate pag tinawagan ka pa lang. In my case naghahanap sila food handler cert dahil apply din ako as kitchen assistant.

dhey_almighty · September 2014

@iammaxwell1989 copy sir...

may tumawag kase sa akin kanina, recruitment agency...the phone interview was good at ung position na inaapplyan ko e tugmang-tugma sa qualification ko...then bago kame magtapos e tinanong ako kung may trade certification ako...ang sabi ko na lang e i just arrived here and if you will hire me, i will take that trade certification...hehe...

:-)