Hi everyone. I just passed the PLE this Sept. 2019. No working experience yet - no moonlighting, residency, etc. Planning to work ASAP on my dream to settle in Australia in the future. I'd like to summarize what I researched (for my plan) but I have some clarifications in between. Looking forward to your inputs!
STANDARD PATHWAY
Apply to AMC, make portfolio (AUD 500)
Pass the AMC MCQ exam (Exam fee: AUD 2720)
Secure an employment offer
(What happens if I fail to secure an employment immediately? Is there an expiry date to my AMC MCQ passing?)
Apply for limited registration
Complete 12 months supervised practice
(Is there salary or allowance in this 12-month training already?)
- AMC Clinical exam (AUD 3,530) OR Workplace-based assessment (AUD 650)
(After completing the 12-month training, what happens if you do not take the Clinical Exam immediately?)
(Is it difficult to do the Workplace-based assessment? As it seems to be the better next-step than the clinical exam)
- Apply for general registration
Another option I'm looking at is taking the COMPETENT PATHWAY by taking the NZREX (New Zealand Registration Exam) first. I've read somewhere that NZREX has a better passing rate than AMC clinical exam.
Take NZREX (Application: NZD 747.50, Exam fee: NZD 4312.50)
Do 1-2 years of supervised training in New Zealand
Apply to AMC
Secure employment in Australia
Apply for provisional registration
Complete 12 months supervised practice
Apply for general registration
I'd like to hear your thoughts! Thank you!