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Joined: Mar 10, 2016
There is a push to include it. Nothing official as yet...and yes! Offshore applicants can be prioritised as long as it’s on the PMSOL. Hence, all the more reason to get things moving, be document ready, exhaust all possible ways to increase points and get on the EOI ASAP!
Joined: Mar 31, 2021
Hello po,
Newbie here, hihingi po sana akong references for CDR ng Civil Engineer.
Mas okay po sana if in BIM category.
Kindly email me at [email protected]
Thanks po!
Posts: 42Member
Joined: Dec 02, 2018
Hi, ano usually ang hinihingi na additional documents? Pano if di na provide, ma reject application kaya?
Balak ko na mag lodge within this april 2nd week, nasa abroad pa namn aq, di maka byahe if ever my additional na hihingin.
Joined: Apr 01, 2021
hello po hingi lang po ako ng advice kong saan ako magpapa assess BS electrical Engineering po tinapos ko pero nasa technician lang ang mga position ng mga COE ko currently nasa middle east po ako ngayon starting to gather the data and information sa forum na ito. nag ipo po talaga ako para makarating ng AU kong loloobin ng dioyos maraming salamat po sa makakapag bigay ng informations nd advices thank you.
Joined: Jan 26, 2021
yan lang po.
Joined: Apr 01, 2021
Hello po, question lang po may best month o date po ba magsubmit/paassess sa EA? at Pati sa pag lodge ng visa?
Thanks in advance po. Laking tulong po ng trend na to.
My Australian Journey!!
Nominated Occupation: Mechanical Engineer
ANZSCO: 233512
OFFSHORE | DIY
CURRENT POINTS
SC189: 75
SC190: 80
SC491: 90
POINTS BREAKDOWN
Age : 30
English (Proficient) : 10
Education : 15
Civil Status (Single) : 10
CCL : 5
Overseas Work XP (PH) : 5
TIMELINE
2018-xx-xx | Started researched for Au immigration since my Sis is already there (expi still under 3years)
2021-06-14 | PTE Exam - Competent
2021-08-20 | Naati Exam Result - Failed
2022-01-13 | Engineers Australia assessment submitted
2022-02-14 | Engineers Australia assessment outcome - POSITIVE! --- no expi credited (3+ years expi though)
2022-03-21 | NAATI Exam result - PASSED
2022-03-21 | PTE Retake Exam - Proficient
2022-03-26 | Submitted EOI - 189/190 : 75/80 (ANZSCO: 233512) -- claimed 3+ years of expi
2022-04-18 | PTE Retake Exam - Proficient
2022-05-03 | PTE Retake Exam - Proficient
2022-05-30 | PTE Retake Exam - Proficient
2022-06-29 | PTE Retake Exam - Proficient
2022-10-06 | Received ITA for SC189
2022-11-25 | Visa Lodge
2022-12-05 | Medical
2023-04-17 | Visa Grant!! THANK YOU LORD!!!
2023-07-29 | BIG MOVE!!
Posts: 42Member
Joined: Dec 02, 2018
Thanks,
meron na ako COE na with JD at affidavit sa old employer ko at generated sss contributions, old payslips at BIR docs.
sana maging smooth ang lahat.
Ng DIY ka lang ba? Or meron ka agency?
Magkano lahat na gasto mo?
Joined: Apr 01, 2021
hello po hingi lang po ako ng advice kong saan ako magpapa assess BS electrical Engineering po tinapos ko pero nasa technician lang ang mga position ng mga COE ko currently nasa middle east po ako ngayon starting to gather the data and information sa forum na ito. nag ipo po talaga ako para makarating ng AU kong loloobin ng diyos maraming salamat po sa makakapag bigay ng informations nd advices thank you.
Joined: Mar 10, 2016
Best month is always NOW. In other words no such thing as best month, it’s more of do it sooner rather than later.
Joined: Jan 26, 2021
DIY po ako.
Competency Demonstration Report +
Relevant Skilled Employment Assessment (+$360 Excl. GST) $1,155.00 (AUD) $1,270.50 (AUD)
di ko sure kung saan sa dalawang yan, pero may discount din siya, konti. haha
Joined: Apr 01, 2021
Hello po, question ulit. hehe, Mechanical Engineer po ako, currently working kasi ako sa CDR ko and generally hawak ko po kasi trabaho ay MPF works sa construction project management bali may experience ako in terms ng Mechanical, Plumbing at Fire protection mas ok ba ilagay per scope sa CDR kasi 3 episodes naman o mag stick lang ako sa isang scope like Mechanical lang? Ano po ba ginawa nyo? Thanks in advance po.
My Australian Journey!!
Nominated Occupation: Mechanical Engineer
ANZSCO: 233512
OFFSHORE | DIY
CURRENT POINTS
SC189: 75
SC190: 80
SC491: 90
POINTS BREAKDOWN
Age : 30
English (Proficient) : 10
Education : 15
Civil Status (Single) : 10
CCL : 5
Overseas Work XP (PH) : 5
TIMELINE
2018-xx-xx | Started researched for Au immigration since my Sis is already there (expi still under 3years)
2021-06-14 | PTE Exam - Competent
2021-08-20 | Naati Exam Result - Failed
2022-01-13 | Engineers Australia assessment submitted
2022-02-14 | Engineers Australia assessment outcome - POSITIVE! --- no expi credited (3+ years expi though)
2022-03-21 | NAATI Exam result - PASSED
2022-03-21 | PTE Retake Exam - Proficient
2022-03-26 | Submitted EOI - 189/190 : 75/80 (ANZSCO: 233512) -- claimed 3+ years of expi
2022-04-18 | PTE Retake Exam - Proficient
2022-05-03 | PTE Retake Exam - Proficient
2022-05-30 | PTE Retake Exam - Proficient
2022-06-29 | PTE Retake Exam - Proficient
2022-10-06 | Received ITA for SC189
2022-11-25 | Visa Lodge
2022-12-05 | Medical
2023-04-17 | Visa Grant!! THANK YOU LORD!!!
2023-07-29 | BIG MOVE!!
Posts: 33Member
Joined: Jul 08, 2020
@anica, di mo na kailangan payment evidence pag overseas ka nagtratrabaho, submit mo lang visa mo.
ANZSCO 233211 - Civil Engineer
02 Mar 2021 - Positive EA Assessment
22 Mar 2021 - Lodge EOI for 189
11 Aug 2022 - Submitted ROI for VIC
03 Oct 2022 - Pre-invite from VIC
06 Oct 2022 - ITA for 189 (85pts)
10 Oct 2022 - ITA for 190 VIC (90pts)
12 Oct 2022 - Visa lodge (190)
20 Oct 2022 - Medical
27 Oct 2022 - Medical cleared
07 Nov 2022 - Visa grant
Joined: Aug 12, 2020
@tigerlance how did you present pala ung SSS contribution? Screenshot lang talaga then kita dapat ung monthly contribution, member details, employment details and SS Number?
Joined: Mar 10, 2016
Payment evidences are required for employment skilled assessment, doesn’t matter which country you’re working.
Posts: 33Member
Joined: Jul 08, 2020
Oh I see. Anyway, I am just speaking based on my experience since they did not require payment evidences from me. I just submitted my labor contract and work permit visa.
ANZSCO 233211 - Civil Engineer
02 Mar 2021 - Positive EA Assessment
22 Mar 2021 - Lodge EOI for 189
11 Aug 2022 - Submitted ROI for VIC
03 Oct 2022 - Pre-invite from VIC
06 Oct 2022 - ITA for 189 (85pts)
10 Oct 2022 - ITA for 190 VIC (90pts)
12 Oct 2022 - Visa lodge (190)
20 Oct 2022 - Medical
27 Oct 2022 - Medical cleared
07 Nov 2022 - Visa grant
Joined: Mar 10, 2016
I would assume that the labour contract would state the salary. Hence it would fall under payment evidence. In order to assess the skilled employment experience, the actual work should be paid otherwise the assessing authority will not consider the experience. Immigration will only also consider paid work experience as skilled work experience. Hence the need for payment evidence.
Joined: Apr 08, 2021
Hi, everyone. I would just like to ask if there would be any problems if I get assessed by EA for skilled employment. I am an engineering graduate but my 5 years experience is in operations related to my field but as supervisor/manager, not as engineer. Is EA the right assessing authority or Vetassess? Here is my background:
Degree: Agricultural Engineering
Experience:
2 years - Production Supervisor (Poultry Processing Plant - Philippines)
2 years - Production Manager (Poultry Processing Plant - Philippines)
1 year - Processing Supervisor (Poultry Processing Plant - Overseas)
Thank you.
Joined: Mar 21, 2021
Hi guys. Need your experience with Australian immigration. My GF (25F) and I (25M) come from chemical engineering backgrounds in the Philippines with fairly good academic records. She has only 1yr experience as Production Engineer before being retrenched due to the covid-19 lockdown while I have 1.7 years work as Materials Engineer. I am currently unemployed for further studies. Our points is 75 for visa subclass 189. Do you think we have a chance to be invited by the Australian Immigration (once borders open) because I heard you need 90 points for an invitation and since we only have 1 year experience as engineers?
We have not yet been assessed by EA. Since we cannot get +5 points for the 3 years experience offshore, we don’t need to get the RSEA option for EA assessment?
Posts: 567Member
Joined: Mar 09, 2018
189> Ipon ipon muna a\ng points. dahil sa covid 19, marami na po nakapila..Unless, medical laboratory scientist, some medical allied fields, nurses. Pwede na yan points na yan
(Pili kayo ng job na closely related sa ANZSCO code niyo) pero mahirap dahil sa rate ng unemployment ngayon, 8 years to max out points
Fairly good academic - 20 points siguro yan sa PTE....
So wag muna magPTE and Naati. Dapat may job na ngayon na kasi mababawasan ang points niyo pag naging 33 years old na po kayo.
All the best.
19/04/2011 IELTS Competent L:7.0, R: 7.5, W: 6.0, S: 6.0, OBS: 6.5
27/03/2018 PTE Proficient L:73, R: 70, W: 73, S: 78, OBS: 71
07/07/2018 Received Passport (10 years expiry)
08/08/2018 Received Driver's Licence 5 years
09/10/2018 0600H EA Queued for Assessment
29/10/2018 0530H Assessment in Progress
29/10/2018 1200H Outcome Received (Positive)
16/11/2019 1326H EOI Lodged 491 Family Sponsored 90 pts.
28/11/2019 NBI Application. (HIT)
09/12/2019 NBI Clearance Claimed at NBI Ermita for Faster processing
09/01/2020 2100H ITA 491
14/01/2020 Received Sponsorship Documents
20/01/2020 Payroll Statement of Account
27/01/2020 E medical at Nationwide Baguio
28/01/2020 E medical No Action Required. Nationwide Submitted to DHA
29/01/2020 Received Current Payslip
02/02/2020 SSS Inquiry System
07/02/2020 Reference Letter Current
07/02/2020 Provident Fund Update
10/02/2020 Polio Vaccination Certificate
12/02/2020 BIR Form 2316 updated to 2019
15/02/2020 Lodgment of Visa. Frontloaded all Docs including Form 80, 1221, 1281, medicals as per guidelines
18/02/2020 Form 1023
07/05/2020 CO allocated
27/10/2020 Direct Grant. No CO Contact.
19/05/2022 The Big Move
Joined: Apr 06, 2021
hello mga kapatid na mechanical engineer. Good day sa inyo. ask ko lang pano if ME ako pero most recent experience ko is Material management ng oil and gas equipment and materials, is this a good narrative for a career episode? medyo malayo i think yung MM sa Mech Engg. Pero I saw sa ANZSCO na may group of IE, Production, ME (shown below) na may Material management. Ano po ibig sabihin nung sub group na yun? is it still acceptable for ME to put Material M as career epiosode?
SEE:
GROUP: 2335 INDUSTRIAL, MECHANICAL AND PRODUCTION ENGINEERS
Description
design, organise and oversee the construction, operation and maintenance of mechanical and process plant and installations, establish programs for the coordination of manufacturing activities, and ensure usage of resources is cost effective.
Tasks
studying functional statements, organisational charts and project information to determine functions and responsibilities of workers and work units and to identify areas of duplication
establishing work measurement programs and analysing work samples to develop standards for labour utilisation
analysing workforce utilisation, facility layout, operational data and production schedules and costs to determine optimum worker and equipment efficiencies
designing mechanical equipment, machines, components, products for manufacture, and plant and systems for construction
developing specifications for manufacture, and determining materials, equipment, piping, material flows, capacities and layout of plant and systems
organising and managing project labour and the delivery of materials, plant and equipment
establishing standards and policies for installation, modification, quality control, testing, inspection and maintenance according to engineering principles and safety regulations
inspecting plant to ensure optimum performance is maintained
directing the maintenance of plant buildings and equipment, and coordinating the requirements for new designs, surveys and maintenance schedules
Skill Level
Posts: 315Member
Joined: Jan 14, 2019
Hi po. ME din po ako. I think kaya naman po irelate primarily sa ME yung career episodes niyo. Support niyo lang ng ME terminologies, theories and calculations. Basahin niyo po yung elements na hinihingi sa summary para maiplot niyo yung episodes nang maayos. Sa ngayon po kasi nasa PMSOL tayong mga ME. It would be advantageous kung dun ang pathway natin. Opinion ko lang naman po hehe pero kayo pa rin bahala 😁
ANZSCO 233512 | Mechanical Engineer | Age: 30, Education: 15, Work Experience: 10, PTE: 20, Spouse: 10, CCL: 5 | State Nom: 5 (NSW)
Lodged Visa 482 | 17 Mar 2020 | Granted 24 Sep 2020 while Offshore
Travel Exemption | DOA: 08 Oct 2020 | Approved: 12 Oct 2020
Lodged EOI: Visa 190/95pts NSW
DOE: 23 Dec 2020
Pre-Invite: 10 June 2021
ITA: 18 June 2021
Visa Lodge: 05 Aug 2021
Medical: 31 Jan 2022
Visa Grant: 20 Apr 2022
Posts: 315Member
Joined: Jan 14, 2019
Hello po. ME here din. I suggest po gawin niyong primary yung Mechanical sa lahat ng episodes
ANZSCO 233512 | Mechanical Engineer | Age: 30, Education: 15, Work Experience: 10, PTE: 20, Spouse: 10, CCL: 5 | State Nom: 5 (NSW)
Lodged Visa 482 | 17 Mar 2020 | Granted 24 Sep 2020 while Offshore
Travel Exemption | DOA: 08 Oct 2020 | Approved: 12 Oct 2020
Lodged EOI: Visa 190/95pts NSW
DOE: 23 Dec 2020
Pre-Invite: 10 June 2021
ITA: 18 June 2021
Visa Lodge: 05 Aug 2021
Medical: 31 Jan 2022
Visa Grant: 20 Apr 2022
Joined: Apr 06, 2021
Hello mga boss! Ask ko lang anong Work References ginamit/ininclude mo? can you enumerate po if okay lang? salamat nang marami boss
Joined: Apr 06, 2021
Boss @Scofield, ME ka rin pala. Pwede paturo gumawa ng CDR? If okay lang din pasend sa email ko para gawin ko guide. di ko po kopyahin. hehe salamat nang marami
Joined: Mar 03, 2021
as of now , no chance at all yan mate. pa experience ka muna
Joined: Apr 13, 2021
Hello, ilang points makukuha if na-assess as Electronics Engineer? Bigla ako nalito kung 15 points (Bachelor's) or 10 (A diploma or trade qualification completed in Australia; or other award or qualification recognised by the skills assessing authority)?
Joined: Apr 01, 2021
Hello mga sirs/madams, may masusuggest po ba kayo ng mura at trusted na agency? Thanks in advance po.
My Australian Journey!!
Nominated Occupation: Mechanical Engineer
ANZSCO: 233512
OFFSHORE | DIY
CURRENT POINTS
SC189: 75
SC190: 80
SC491: 90
POINTS BREAKDOWN
Age : 30
English (Proficient) : 10
Education : 15
Civil Status (Single) : 10
CCL : 5
Overseas Work XP (PH) : 5
TIMELINE
2018-xx-xx | Started researched for Au immigration since my Sis is already there (expi still under 3years)
2021-06-14 | PTE Exam - Competent
2021-08-20 | Naati Exam Result - Failed
2022-01-13 | Engineers Australia assessment submitted
2022-02-14 | Engineers Australia assessment outcome - POSITIVE! --- no expi credited (3+ years expi though)
2022-03-21 | NAATI Exam result - PASSED
2022-03-21 | PTE Retake Exam - Proficient
2022-03-26 | Submitted EOI - 189/190 : 75/80 (ANZSCO: 233512) -- claimed 3+ years of expi
2022-04-18 | PTE Retake Exam - Proficient
2022-05-03 | PTE Retake Exam - Proficient
2022-05-30 | PTE Retake Exam - Proficient
2022-06-29 | PTE Retake Exam - Proficient
2022-10-06 | Received ITA for SC189
2022-11-25 | Visa Lodge
2022-12-05 | Medical
2023-04-17 | Visa Grant!! THANK YOU LORD!!!
2023-07-29 | BIG MOVE!!
Joined: Nov 21, 2020
Agree ako sa sinabi ni @jakibantiles. Kung magagawa mong mairelate sa code description ng ME yun ginagawa mo, much better. List down all your duties and responsibilities, at i-self assess mo kung makukuha mo yun lahat nun elements per MSA manual.
Nga pla, sa Oil & Gas company din ako nagwowork. I presume yun Material Management ay nasa same umbrella ng Supply Chain or Procurement. Usually, sila yun ka-interface namen sa commercial side ng procurement ng equipment. I think mostly din sa kanila ay may mga engineering background, so I assume na required din na may technical knowledge. If tama assumption ko, I think you can relate it to ME kasi nagagamit mo yun background and skills mo as ME. Just think of those instances that would demonstrate that. To be honest, hindi highly technical ang CEs ko. As they always say here, basahin mo yun MSA manual thoroughly and make it as a starting point para madraft mo yun CDR. If in doubt, better consult an agent. Usually, hihingan ka nila ng resume, ieevaluate nila yan at bibigyan ka nila ng recommendation.
Joined: Nov 21, 2020
@renzkimwell, naconfuse din ako dito dati. Buti pinaalala saken ni @RheaMARN1171933 na work reference letter dapat not Certificate of Employment. That time di ko pa kasi nababasa yun EA MSA manual. Hehe.
Yun employer ko kasi generic COE lang binibigay. So, ginawa kong technique dito, ako mismo nagdraft nun content ng work reference letter. Ginawa ko kinuha ko yun generic COE ng company then dun ako nagdagdag ng information. Nilagyan ko ng key achievements per project na nagwork ako at kinuha ko yun testimonies/statement from previous Performance Assessment (PA) saken ng mga managers ko. Dinagdag ko rin yun Job Description from Global Job Description Manual ng company. Then, saka ko kinausap department manager ko about it then nag-email ako sa HR namen for approval. Awa ng Diyos, inapprove naman. Tingin ko kasi hindi sila makakahindi kasi may basis ako nun mga pinagdadagdag ko sa Work Reference Letter. Hehe.
Share ko lang. Hindi ako nag-avail ng RSEA kasi confident ako na relevant ang skills ko. At kaya ko magprovide ng payslip at ITR kung sakaling hihingin saken. Sa isang company pa lang ako nagwork at almost 10 yrs na ko. Thankfully, ganun din yun recommendation ng agent ko. Again, case-to-case basis, I suggest mas okay pa rin na may agent ka.
Joined: Nov 21, 2020
Sure. No problem. I can help you. But, I suggest to have an outline first for the content. Writing style should be in active voice. When writing, do not be conscious of your the number of words, grammar, flow, etc. Just let your ideas flow. Once you have the draft, we can use that as a springboard for revision to make it a strong narrative of your career.
Suggestion ko lang yan. Syempre may iba iba tayo ng mga techniques or atake. Share ko lang, yun CE1 ko, umabot ako ng 7 pages. Ang daldal ko kasi. Hahaha. But, I was able to trim it down to 4 pages with 1957 words. Andami kong nilagay na hindi essential so dinelete ko. Yun iba napaikli ko talaga pero na-maintain ko yun same thought nun ginawa ko originally.