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Architect - Applying as Architectural Draftsperson

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  • Capuccino_2017Capuccino_2017 Philippines
    Posts: 148Member
    Joined: Dec 15, 2020

    @plasticeye said:
    sad to say wala for year 2021... pero NSW pa lang naman yan... baka sa ibang state kasama

    @plasticeye, thank you po.. sana nga sa ibang state mag open pa din.. SA di din open..

  • atheleneathelene Brisbane
    Posts: 766Member
    Joined: Mar 13, 2018

    @Capuccino_2017 With the pandemic still ongoing in Australia, I believe the priority is on the healthcare-related occupations, at least until July 2021. We can only wait and see on how things will change in the next few months.

    232111 (Architect) | Current points: 65

    30-01-2018 Applied for student visa (MArchSci), offshore application.
    11-08-2020 Applied for student visa (PhD), onshore application.
    28-02-2022 Submitted application to AACA for skills assessment (OQA Stage 1)
    27-05-2022 Received skills assessment outcome (Suitable/Positive)
    Next steps: PTE exam

  • Capuccino_2017Capuccino_2017 Philippines
    Posts: 148Member
    Joined: Dec 15, 2020

    @athelene said:
    @Capuccino_2017 With the pandemic still ongoing in Australia, I believe the priority is on the healthcare-related occupations, at least until July 2021. We can only wait and see on how things will change in the next few months.

    Thank you @athelene, hopefully things get better in the coming months..

  • xiaoxuexiaoxue Dubai
    Posts: 140Member
    Joined: Feb 23, 2020

    @Capuccino_2017 said:

    Thank you @athelene, hopefully things get better in the coming months..

    Hello, nakita ko po open ang arch draftsperson sa Tasmania. 491 nga lang for offshore...

    Capuccino_2017
  • Capuccino_2017Capuccino_2017 Philippines
    Posts: 148Member
    Joined: Dec 15, 2020

    Hello, nakita ko po open ang arch draftsperson sa Tasmania. 491 nga lang for offshore...

    Hello po, Thank you for sharing the info.. open po pala sang Tas for offshore.. kala ko for onshore lahat ng state.. mag offer lang sana ng 190.. hoping po kase kami tlaga sa 190. dahil sa age na din po namin. baka di na umabot pag nag expire ang 491.

  • Capuccino_2017Capuccino_2017 Philippines
    Posts: 148Member
    Joined: Dec 15, 2020

    @Capuccino_2017 said:

    Hello, nakita ko po open ang arch draftsperson sa Tasmania. 491 nga lang for offshore...

    Hello po, Thank you for sharing the info.. open po pala sang Tas for offshore.. kala ko for onshore lahat ng state.. mag offer lang sana ng 190.. hoping po kase kami tlaga sa 190. dahil sa age na din po namin. baka di na umabot pag nag expire ang 491.

    Sana malapit na malapit na.. hoping and praying tlaga.. but for now. hintay muna until things goes well for all of us... keep safe to everyone.. ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ™๐Ÿป

    xiaoxue
  • cccubiccccubic Singapore
    Posts: 15Member
    Joined: Jan 20, 2021

    Hi mga ka archi~ hingi naman ako ng insights nyo with regards sa current job status ng mga nasa Tasmania at NT. base sa pagreresearch ko dun lang ata available ung 312111, tpos available lang sa 491 visa. Maraming salamat!

  • Capuccino_2017Capuccino_2017 Philippines
    Posts: 148Member
    Joined: Dec 15, 2020

    @cccubic said:
    Hi mga ka archi~ hingi naman ako ng insights nyo with regards sa current job status ng mga nasa Tasmania at NT. base sa pagreresearch ko dun lang ata available ung 312111, tpos available lang sa 491 visa. Maraming salamat!

    @cccubic
    same here po, still waiting for other states to open 312111, 190 visa. wala pa po update sa ngayon, sana malapit na ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ™๐Ÿป.

  • Capuccino_2017Capuccino_2017 Philippines
    Posts: 148Member
    Joined: Dec 15, 2020

    Hi mga ka archi.. good day.. hope all is well.. ask ko lang po kung may idea po kayo kelan kaya ang next invitation round.. halos patapos na ang fiscal year wla pa din nilalabas about 312111.. meaning po ba next fiscal year 2021-2022 na mag aabang kung maisasama ang 312111 sa list.. ๐Ÿ’”๐Ÿ’”

  • plasticeyeplasticeye Singapore
    Posts: 158Member
    Joined: Jun 26, 2016

    @Capuccino_2017 said:
    Hi mga ka archi.. good day.. hope all is well.. ask ko lang po kung may idea po kayo kelan kaya ang next invitation round.. halos patapos na ang fiscal year wla pa din nilalabas about 312111.. meaning po ba next fiscal year 2021-2022 na mag aabang kung maisasama ang 312111 sa list.. ๐Ÿ’”๐Ÿ’”

    alam ko Tasmania open for 312111

    312111 (Architectural Draftperson)
    NSW 90pts (EOI updated 30 January 2020)
    Received Invite (04 March 2020)
    Visa lodge (07 April 2020)
    CO Contact (24 October 2022)
    Docs submitted (14 November 2022)
    Grant (22 December 2022)

  • Capuccino_2017Capuccino_2017 Philippines
    Posts: 148Member
    Joined: Dec 15, 2020

    @plasticeye said:

    @Capuccino_2017 said:
    Hi mga ka archi.. good day.. hope all is well.. ask ko lang po kung may idea po kayo kelan kaya ang next invitation round.. halos patapos na ang fiscal year wla pa din nilalabas about 312111.. meaning po ba next fiscal year 2021-2022 na mag aabang kung maisasama ang 312111 sa list.. ๐Ÿ’”๐Ÿ’”

    alam ko Tasmania open for 312111

    @plasticeye
    Thank you for sharing the info, ๐Ÿ˜Š

  • Capuccino_2017Capuccino_2017 Philippines
    Posts: 148Member
    Joined: Dec 15, 2020

    @plasticeye said:

    @Capuccino_2017 said:
    Hi mga ka archi.. good day.. hope all is well.. ask ko lang po kung may idea po kayo kelan kaya ang next invitation round.. halos patapos na ang fiscal year wla pa din nilalabas about 312111.. meaning po ba next fiscal year 2021-2022 na mag aabang kung maisasama ang 312111 sa list.. ๐Ÿ’”๐Ÿ’”

    alam ko Tasmania open for 312111

    @plasticeye
    Hopia kase ako sa NSW, last invitation round April 1.. tapos di kasama ang 312111.. andaming pasok din na nasa engineering.. umasa tuloy ako na baka sakali maisingit ang arki.. waley.. huhuhu..

  • plasticeyeplasticeye Singapore
    Posts: 158Member
    Joined: Jun 26, 2016

    @Capuccino_2017 said:

    @plasticeye said:

    @Capuccino_2017 said:
    Hi mga ka archi.. good day.. hope all is well.. ask ko lang po kung may idea po kayo kelan kaya ang next invitation round.. halos patapos na ang fiscal year wla pa din nilalabas about 312111.. meaning po ba next fiscal year 2021-2022 na mag aabang kung maisasama ang 312111 sa list.. ๐Ÿ’”๐Ÿ’”

    alam ko Tasmania open for 312111

    @plasticeye
    Hopia kase ako sa NSW, last invitation round April 1.. tapos di kasama ang 312111.. andaming pasok din na nasa engineering.. umasa tuloy ako na baka sakali maisingit ang arki.. waley.. huhuhu..

    ayun lang. antay ka na lang din sana magbago un list. unpredictable dahil sa covid... hayz

    Capuccino_2017

    312111 (Architectural Draftperson)
    NSW 90pts (EOI updated 30 January 2020)
    Received Invite (04 March 2020)
    Visa lodge (07 April 2020)
    CO Contact (24 October 2022)
    Docs submitted (14 November 2022)
    Grant (22 December 2022)

  • nutzagi26nutzagi26 Singapore
    Posts: 135Member
    Joined: Nov 14, 2019

    Hello po sa lahat, ask ko lang po.. malaki po ba chance natenagkajob sa tasmania at NT as archi drafstman? sa ngayon po kasi tassie lang at NT ang open sa atin with 491 visa

    xiaoxueCapuccino_2017

    312111 (Architectural Draftsperson) | 190 | 85pts

    13 Feb 2024 - Granted๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ‰
    30 Nov 2023 - Immi Commencement Email
    22 Mar 2023 - Uploaded my SG police clearance
    21 Mar 2023 - Reflected on my immiaccount that medical is cleared, no further action required.
    18 Mar 2023 - Completed my Medical SATA AMK (277sgd all). Required booking appointment before going to clinic.
    16 Mar 2023 - SPC appeal approved. I did the payment (55sgd) the same day and booked for fingerprint schedule. First booking was 11 April. But, I did refresh for hours to get an early slot. I was very lucky i got it by 22 Mar.
    11 Mar 2023 -Visa Lodge without Singapore Police Clearance (as under appeal pa).
    09 Mar 2023 - Submitted appeal for Singapore Police Clearance
    09 Mar 2023 - Invitation to Apply
    15 Feb 2023 - submitted documents and pay 300aud
    15 Feb 2023 - Pre Invite NSW SC 190
    29 Jan 2023 - Resubmission of EOI & ROI because of skill assessment renewal
    13 Aug 2022 - EOI Submission

  • atheleneathelene Brisbane
    Posts: 766Member
    Joined: Mar 13, 2018
    edited April 2021

    @nutzagi26 said:
    Hello po sa lahat, ask ko lang po.. malaki po ba chance natenagkajob sa tasmania at NT as archi drafstman? sa ngayon po kasi tassie lang at NT ang open sa atin with 491 visa

    I believe this highly depends on your skills, experience, and your ability to adapt to the building construction practices applicable to the state/territory. I'm not working in the industry (yet), but I did learn from a friend who has worked in WA and NSW that the building construction practices from the two states are vastly different, owing to the difference in climate. WA is pretty much a desert, so their design and construction practices would be specific to keeping the heat out of the building, whereas NSW has a milder climate.

    Some of the things that may affect likelihood of scoring an interview would be knowledge of the NCC (National Construction Code, or the building code) and relevant Australian Standards. I've seen plenty of job postings for architectural draftsperson/technician/assistant roles to have this. Software knowledge and skills is another thing, but this varies depending on where you're applying. Big companies are looking for those who are proficient or experienced in Revit or ArchiCAD, whereas smaller firms may still be using 2D CAD softwares.

    Capuccino_2017Enzeru08

    232111 (Architect) | Current points: 65

    30-01-2018 Applied for student visa (MArchSci), offshore application.
    11-08-2020 Applied for student visa (PhD), onshore application.
    28-02-2022 Submitted application to AACA for skills assessment (OQA Stage 1)
    27-05-2022 Received skills assessment outcome (Suitable/Positive)
    Next steps: PTE exam

  • nutzagi26nutzagi26 Singapore
    Posts: 135Member
    Joined: Nov 14, 2019

    @athelene said:

    @nutzagi26 said:
    Hello po sa lahat, ask ko lang po.. malaki po ba chance natenagkajob sa tasmania at NT as archi drafstman? sa ngayon po kasi tassie lang at NT ang open sa atin with 491 visa

    I believe this highly depends on your skills, experience, and your ability to adapt to the building construction practices applicable to the state/territory. I'm not working in the industry (yet), but I did learn from a friend who has worked in WA and NSW that the building construction practices from the two states are vastly different, owing to the difference in climate. WA is pretty much a desert, so their design and construction practices would be specific to keeping the heat out of the building, whereas NSW has a milder climate.

    Some of the things that may affect likelihood of scoring an interview would be knowledge of the NCC (National Construction Code, or the building code) and relevant Australian Standards. I've seen plenty of job postings for architectural draftsperson/technician/assistant roles to have this. Software knowledge and skills is another thing, but this varies depending on where you're applying. Big companies are looking for those who are proficient or experienced in Revit or ArchiCAD, whereas smaller firms may still be using 2D CAD softwares.

    thank you @athelene
    Praying na magopen na NSW for us ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿป๐Ÿ™๐Ÿป

    Capuccino_2017

    312111 (Architectural Draftsperson) | 190 | 85pts

    13 Feb 2024 - Granted๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ‰
    30 Nov 2023 - Immi Commencement Email
    22 Mar 2023 - Uploaded my SG police clearance
    21 Mar 2023 - Reflected on my immiaccount that medical is cleared, no further action required.
    18 Mar 2023 - Completed my Medical SATA AMK (277sgd all). Required booking appointment before going to clinic.
    16 Mar 2023 - SPC appeal approved. I did the payment (55sgd) the same day and booked for fingerprint schedule. First booking was 11 April. But, I did refresh for hours to get an early slot. I was very lucky i got it by 22 Mar.
    11 Mar 2023 -Visa Lodge without Singapore Police Clearance (as under appeal pa).
    09 Mar 2023 - Submitted appeal for Singapore Police Clearance
    09 Mar 2023 - Invitation to Apply
    15 Feb 2023 - submitted documents and pay 300aud
    15 Feb 2023 - Pre Invite NSW SC 190
    29 Jan 2023 - Resubmission of EOI & ROI because of skill assessment renewal
    13 Aug 2022 - EOI Submission

  • Capuccino_2017Capuccino_2017 Philippines
    Posts: 148Member
    Joined: Dec 15, 2020

    @athelene said:

    @nutzagi26 said:
    Hello po sa lahat, ask ko lang po.. malaki po ba chance natenagkajob sa tasmania at NT as archi drafstman? sa ngayon po kasi tassie lang at NT ang open sa atin with 491 visa

    I believe this highly depends on your skills, experience, and your ability to adapt to the building construction practices applicable to the state/territory. I'm not working in the industry (yet), but I did learn from a friend who has worked in WA and NSW that the building construction practices from the two states are vastly different, owing to the difference in climate. WA is pretty much a desert, so their design and construction practices would be specific to keeping the heat out of the building, whereas NSW has a milder climate.

    Some of the things that may affect likelihood of scoring an interview would be knowledge of the NCC (National Construction Code, or the building code) and relevant Australian Standards. I've seen plenty of job postings for architectural draftsperson/technician/assistant roles to have this. Software knowledge and skills is another thing, but this varies depending on where you're applying. Big companies are looking for those who are proficient or experienced in Revit or ArchiCAD, whereas smaller firms may still be using 2D CAD softwares.

    @athelene
    Hi Ms Athelene, about NSW po kaya baka may news kayo kung madaming job postings about Arki draftsperson? in demand kaya sa NSW at the moment? nagtataka lang ako bakit nakikita ko sa seek may mga job openings pero di pa din kasama sa sol ang arki, just wondering kung ano ang chance ng offshore.. nakita ko din sa news, andaming incoming na projects ng NSW. hoping soon na mag open na ang NSW..

  • cccubiccccubic Singapore
    Posts: 15Member
    Joined: Jan 20, 2021

    @Capuccino_2017 said:

    @athelene said:

    @nutzagi26 said:
    Hello po sa lahat, ask ko lang po.. malaki po ba chance natenagkajob sa tasmania at NT as archi drafstman? sa ngayon po kasi tassie lang at NT ang open sa atin with 491 visa

    I believe this highly depends on your skills, experience, and your ability to adapt to the building construction practices applicable to the state/territory. I'm not working in the industry (yet), but I did learn from a friend who has worked in WA and NSW that the building construction practices from the two states are vastly different, owing to the difference in climate. WA is pretty much a desert, so their design and construction practices would be specific to keeping the heat out of the building, whereas NSW has a milder climate.

    Some of the things that may affect likelihood of scoring an interview would be knowledge of the NCC (National Construction Code, or the building code) and relevant Australian Standards. I've seen plenty of job postings for architectural draftsperson/technician/assistant roles to have this. Software knowledge and skills is another thing, but this varies depending on where you're applying. Big companies are looking for those who are proficient or experienced in Revit or ArchiCAD, whereas smaller firms may still be using 2D CAD softwares.

    @athelene
    Hi Ms Athelene, about NSW po kaya baka may news kayo kung madaming job postings about Arki draftsperson? in demand kaya sa NSW at the moment? nagtataka lang ako bakit nakikita ko sa seek may mga job openings pero di pa din kasama sa sol ang arki, just wondering kung ano ang chance ng offshore.. nakita ko din sa news, andaming incoming na projects ng NSW. hoping soon na mag open na ang NSW..

    nakakafrustrate po ano? linkedin lang po ako nagtitingin pero i can say na madaming opening for archi technicians. hoping padin kami ni partner kaya nagstart na kaming mag step 1, thinking na pag nacomplete na namin mga requirements ay maisama na ung code natin sa NSW

  • Capuccino_2017Capuccino_2017 Philippines
    Posts: 148Member
    Joined: Dec 15, 2020

    @athelene
    Hi Ms Athelene, about NSW po kaya baka may news kayo kung madaming job postings about Arki draftsperson? in demand kaya sa NSW at the moment? nagtataka lang ako bakit nakikita ko sa seek may mga job openings pero di pa din kasama sa sol ang arki, just wondering kung ano ang chance ng offshore.. nakita ko din sa news, andaming incoming na projects ng NSW. hoping soon na mag open na ang NSW..

    nakakafrustrate po ano? linkedin lang po ako nagtitingin pero i can say na madaming opening for archi technicians. hoping padin kami ni partner kaya nagstart na kaming mag step 1, thinking na pag nacomplete na namin mga requirements ay maisama na ung code natin sa NSW

    @cccubic
    Oo nga po, medyo nakaka inip na din maghintay, pero hoping pa din ๐Ÿ˜„haha.. pag nakikita ko na madami job openings nakaka excite na naman tapos mag aantay kelan kaya mag iinvite.. maiinip na naman.. tapos nahold ba vaccination nila.. whaaaaa.. anu ba talaga.. kelan ba talga.. sana malapit na malapit naaaa..... ๐Ÿ˜ซ

  • atheleneathelene Brisbane
    Posts: 766Member
    Joined: Mar 13, 2018

    @Capuccino_2017 said:
    @athelene
    Hi Ms Athelene, about NSW po kaya baka may news kayo kung madaming job postings about Arki draftsperson? in demand kaya sa NSW at the moment? nagtataka lang ako bakit nakikita ko sa seek may mga job openings pero di pa din kasama sa sol ang arki, just wondering kung ano ang chance ng offshore.. nakita ko din sa news, andaming incoming na projects ng NSW. hoping soon na mag open na ang NSW..

    The number of online job postings does not dictate the inclusion of a specific occupation code to the skill shortage list. Getting a PR visa does not guarantee you a job offer in the industry. I know someone who arrived as a migrant in 2019, but until now cannot secure a job even as a draftsperson (despite having years of experience overseas).

    Yes, there are tons of job postings, but HR people are very picky on whom to hire, so they're more likely to hire onshore applicants with local experience. From what I've observed, the architecture industry is pretty small, and designers just jump from one place to another, so vacancies open up when they move companies or move interstate.

    The upcoming projects for NSW (like the airport in the southwest) is mostly infrastructure (hence the neverending demand for engineers). I'm not quite sure how much architectural work would be involved in the development of the aerotropolis. But we'll just have to wait and see how things go, especially with the pandemic still ongoing, health-related occupations pa rin ang priority nila.

    Capuccino_2017Enzeru08

    232111 (Architect) | Current points: 65

    30-01-2018 Applied for student visa (MArchSci), offshore application.
    11-08-2020 Applied for student visa (PhD), onshore application.
    28-02-2022 Submitted application to AACA for skills assessment (OQA Stage 1)
    27-05-2022 Received skills assessment outcome (Suitable/Positive)
    Next steps: PTE exam

  • donutyumandonutyuman Posts: 3Member
    Joined: Apr 09, 2021

    Hello! I'm planning to apply for the 189 visa. To bump up our points, we're hoping to include my wife's skill as an architectural draftsperson. Gusto ko lang maclarify kung need din nya ng assessment from VETASSES? Salamat!

  • Capuccino_2017Capuccino_2017 Philippines
    Posts: 148Member
    Joined: Dec 15, 2020

    The number of online job postings does not dictate the inclusion of a specific occupation code to the skill shortage list. Getting a PR visa does not guarantee you a job offer in the industry. I know someone who arrived as a migrant in 2019, but until now cannot secure a job even as a draftsperson (despite having years of experience overseas).

    Yes, there are tons of job postings, but HR people are very picky on whom to hire, so they're more likely to hire onshore applicants with local experience. From what I've observed, the architecture industry is pretty small, and designers just jump from one place to another, so vacancies open up when they move companies or move interstate.

    The upcoming projects for NSW (like the airport in the southwest) is mostly infrastructure (hence the neverending demand for engineers). I'm not quite sure how much architectural work would be involved in the development of the aerotropolis. But we'll just have to wait and see how things go, especially with the pandemic still ongoing, health-related occupations pa rin ang priority nila.

    @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 whatโ€™s really going on there and what to expect.. hoping thereโ€™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..

  • atheleneathelene Brisbane
    Posts: 766Member
    Joined: Mar 13, 2018

    @donutyuman said:
    Hello! I'm planning to apply for the 189 visa. To bump up our points, we're hoping to include my wife's skill as an architectural draftsperson. Gusto ko lang maclarify kung need din nya ng assessment from VETASSES? Salamat!

    I believe to claim partner points, your partner has to have an occupation in the same category as you. For the 189, you both have to have occupations on the MLTSSL, but architectural draftsperson is only on the STSOL. If she can get a positive skills assessment from AACA, then you may be able to get the partner points. Sadly, it's inadvisable for PH archi grads to do AACA skills assessment because it will likely fail.

    You can read more on the partner points for 189 visa here:
    https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skilled-independent-189/points-table

    Hope this helped you understand the scenario better.

    donutyumanEnzeru08

    232111 (Architect) | Current points: 65

    30-01-2018 Applied for student visa (MArchSci), offshore application.
    11-08-2020 Applied for student visa (PhD), onshore application.
    28-02-2022 Submitted application to AACA for skills assessment (OQA Stage 1)
    27-05-2022 Received skills assessment outcome (Suitable/Positive)
    Next steps: PTE exam

  • donutyumandonutyuman Posts: 3Member
    Joined: Apr 09, 2021

    @athelene said:

    @donutyuman said:
    Hello! I'm planning to apply for the 189 visa. To bump up our points, we're hoping to include my wife's skill as an architectural draftsperson. Gusto ko lang maclarify kung need din nya ng assessment from VETASSES? Salamat!

    I believe to claim partner points, your partner has to have an occupation in the same category as you. For the 189, you both have to have occupations on the MLTSSL, but architectural draftsperson is only on the STSOL. If she can get a positive skills assessment from AACA, then you may be able to get the partner points. Sadly, it's inadvisable for PH archi grads to do AACA skills assessment because it will likely fail.

    You can read more on the partner points for 189 visa here:
    https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skilled-independent-189/points-table

    Hope this helped you understand the scenario better.

    Thank you! Your comment helped a lot. Didn't realize that we're in different categories.

  • atheleneathelene Brisbane
    Posts: 766Member
    Joined: Mar 13, 2018
    edited April 2021

    @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 whatโ€™s really going on there and what to expect.. hoping thereโ€™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..

    @Capuccino_2017

    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).

    Enzeru08Capuccino_2017

    232111 (Architect) | Current points: 65

    30-01-2018 Applied for student visa (MArchSci), offshore application.
    11-08-2020 Applied for student visa (PhD), onshore application.
    28-02-2022 Submitted application to AACA for skills assessment (OQA Stage 1)
    27-05-2022 Received skills assessment outcome (Suitable/Positive)
    Next steps: PTE exam

  • intdesigner_arkiintdesigner_arki SG
    Posts: 34Member
    Joined: Oct 13, 2020

    Hi po! Seeking for your advice..
    Nasa stage na po kami na mag lo-lodge ng EOI since tapos na kami ng VETASSES and English test..

    Architectural draftsperson
    Visa 190 - 80pts
    Visa 491 - 90pts
    (Offshore)

    Ako po yung main applicant & due to give birth po ako ng October.. concern ko lang po ok lang po kaya mag lodge na kami ng husband ko ng EOI? Sa ngayon po kase Tasmania lang open for visa 491.

    Tama lang kaya yung timing? And madami ba job opportunities sa Tasmania for architectural draftsperson/designer/ID? Parang konte lang kase nakita ko sa seek :(

    Visa 491 | NSW | Arch Draftsperson | 90 pts

    ITA: Feb 2022
    Lodged: May 2022
    Direct Grant: March 2023

  • wallflower11wallflower11 Australia
    Posts: 72Member
    Joined: Jun 08, 2018

    I got my 489 Visa

    @intdesigner_arki said:
    Hi po! Seeking for your advice..
    Nasa stage na po kami na mag lo-lodge ng EOI since tapos na kami ng VETASSES and English test..

    Architectural draftsperson
    Visa 190 - 80pts
    Visa 491 - 90pts
    (Offshore)

    Ako po yung main applicant & due to give birth po ako ng October.. concern ko lang po ok lang po kaya mag lodge na kami ng husband ko ng EOI? Sa ngayon po kase Tasmania lang open for visa 491.

    Tama lang kaya yung timing? And madami ba job opportunities sa Tasmania for architectural draftsperson/designer/ID? Parang konte lang kase nakita ko sa seek :(

    IMO, meron pero konti. I know some friends na tinuloy nila paglipat sa TAS at may job naman na sila though hindi archi related. I would advice na maghintay na lang ng ibang states na mag-open kung saan mas okay ang opportunities.

    312111 - Architectural Draftsperson

    TAS 489
    489 Visa Grant:October 2019

    NSW 190
    190 Visa Grant: August 2022

    Big Move: January 1, 2022

  • nutzagi26nutzagi26 Singapore
    Posts: 135Member
    Joined: Nov 14, 2019

    @intdesigner_arki said:
    Hi po! Seeking for your advice..
    Nasa stage na po kami na mag lo-lodge ng EOI since tapos na kami ng VETASSES and English test..

    Architectural draftsperson
    Visa 190 - 80pts
    Visa 491 - 90pts
    (Offshore)

    Ako po yung main applicant & due to give birth po ako ng October.. concern ko lang po ok lang po kaya mag lodge na kami ng husband ko ng EOI? Sa ngayon po kase Tasmania lang open for visa 491.

    Tama lang kaya yung timing? And madami ba job opportunities sa Tasmania for architectural draftsperson/designer/ID? Parang konte lang kase nakita ko sa seek :(

    Hello po @intdesigner_arki ... base po sa mga posting na nkikita ko, may jobs naman po sa tassie... yun nga lang ang hirap magresearch kung may job bang makukuha ang archi draftsperson duon... wala din ako nakikita mga nagblogs about sa life ng arki duon..

    If may info.. ka po can you message me๐Ÿ˜ฌ
    i lodge my eoi to tassie.. cheers!!

    312111 (Architectural Draftsperson) | 190 | 85pts

    13 Feb 2024 - Granted๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ‰
    30 Nov 2023 - Immi Commencement Email
    22 Mar 2023 - Uploaded my SG police clearance
    21 Mar 2023 - Reflected on my immiaccount that medical is cleared, no further action required.
    18 Mar 2023 - Completed my Medical SATA AMK (277sgd all). Required booking appointment before going to clinic.
    16 Mar 2023 - SPC appeal approved. I did the payment (55sgd) the same day and booked for fingerprint schedule. First booking was 11 April. But, I did refresh for hours to get an early slot. I was very lucky i got it by 22 Mar.
    11 Mar 2023 -Visa Lodge without Singapore Police Clearance (as under appeal pa).
    09 Mar 2023 - Submitted appeal for Singapore Police Clearance
    09 Mar 2023 - Invitation to Apply
    15 Feb 2023 - submitted documents and pay 300aud
    15 Feb 2023 - Pre Invite NSW SC 190
    29 Jan 2023 - Resubmission of EOI & ROI because of skill assessment renewal
    13 Aug 2022 - EOI Submission

  • atheleneathelene Brisbane
    Posts: 766Member
    Joined: Mar 13, 2018

    @intdesigner_arki said:
    Hi po! Seeking for your advice..
    Nasa stage na po kami na mag lo-lodge ng EOI since tapos na kami ng VETASSES and English test..

    Architectural draftsperson
    Visa 190 - 80pts
    Visa 491 - 90pts
    (Offshore)

    Ako po yung main applicant & due to give birth po ako ng October.. concern ko lang po ok lang po kaya mag lodge na kami ng husband ko ng EOI? Sa ngayon po kase Tasmania lang open for visa 491.

    Tama lang kaya yung timing? And madami ba job opportunities sa Tasmania for architectural draftsperson/designer/ID? Parang konte lang kase nakita ko sa seek :(

    I don't think your pregnancy is an issue for lodging EOI. If you are okay with going to Tassie to migrate (like wala naman family ties in other states that would affect your decision to lodge for 491 in Tassie), then just go for it. It's just EOI anyway, not PR application. You still have the option to withdraw your EOI for Tassie should other states open up.

    Most jobs in Australia aren't advertised; I've heard 15-20% lang ang advertised. People get jobs here based on networks (people you know), so not all companies will bother to create an advert for a job when they could just interview people recommended by their current employees. Also, there are many small design companies around Australia, so don't limit yourself to looking at Seek. I'm not saying that there are tons of archi jobs in Tassie, just that what you see online is not representative of the actual industry.

    Besides, it's pretty common that new migrants don't instantly get a job in their nominated occupations upon arrival, so they take on any kind of job they could get just to pay the bills (as @wallflower11 has shared). In my opinion, working in other sectors isn't a bad thing---it actually opens you up to other ways of thinking/approaching things, and you can learn lots of transferable skills (which are what employers are looking for in Australia). Building design and architectural practice in Australia is also somewhat different, so it'll take you some time to get settled and get up to speed on the laws, codes, regulations (laging hinahanap nila ang knowledge on NCC, AS, DA/DC/CC).

    ga2auEnzeru08

    232111 (Architect) | Current points: 65

    30-01-2018 Applied for student visa (MArchSci), offshore application.
    11-08-2020 Applied for student visa (PhD), onshore application.
    28-02-2022 Submitted application to AACA for skills assessment (OQA Stage 1)
    27-05-2022 Received skills assessment outcome (Suitable/Positive)
    Next steps: PTE exam

  • nutzagi26nutzagi26 Singapore
    Posts: 135Member
    Joined: Nov 14, 2019

    @athelene said:

    @intdesigner_arki said:
    Hi po! Seeking for your advice..
    Nasa stage na po kami na mag lo-lodge ng EOI since tapos na kami ng VETASSES and English test..

    Architectural draftsperson
    Visa 190 - 80pts
    Visa 491 - 90pts
    (Offshore)

    Ako po yung main applicant & due to give birth po ako ng October.. concern ko lang po ok lang po kaya mag lodge na kami ng husband ko ng EOI? Sa ngayon po kase Tasmania lang open for visa 491.

    Tama lang kaya yung timing? And madami ba job opportunities sa Tasmania for architectural draftsperson/designer/ID? Parang konte lang kase nakita ko sa seek :(

    I don't think your pregnancy is an issue for lodging EOI. If you are okay with going to Tassie to migrate (like wala naman family ties in other states that would affect your decision to lodge for 491 in Tassie), then just go for it. It's just EOI anyway, not PR application. You still have the option to withdraw your EOI for Tassie should other states open up.

    Most jobs in Australia aren't advertised; I've heard 15-20% lang ang advertised. People get jobs here based on networks (people you know), so not all companies will bother to create an advert for a job when they could just interview people recommended by their current employees. Also, there are many small design companies around Australia, so don't limit yourself to looking at Seek. I'm not saying that there are tons of archi jobs in Tassie, just that what you see online is not representative of the actual industry.

    Besides, it's pretty common that new migrants don't instantly get a job in their nominated occupations upon arrival, so they take on any kind of job they could get just to pay the bills (as @wallflower11 has shared). In my opinion, working in other sectors isn't a bad thing---it actually opens you up to other ways of thinking/approaching things, and you can learn lots of transferable skills (which are what employers are looking for in Australia). Building design and architectural practice in Australia is also somewhat different, so it'll take you some time to get settled and get up to speed on the laws, codes, regulations (laging hinahanap nila ang knowledge on NCC, AS, DA/DC/CC).

    Thank you so much ms. @athelene for wonderful advise ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜

    312111 (Architectural Draftsperson) | 190 | 85pts

    13 Feb 2024 - Granted๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ‰
    30 Nov 2023 - Immi Commencement Email
    22 Mar 2023 - Uploaded my SG police clearance
    21 Mar 2023 - Reflected on my immiaccount that medical is cleared, no further action required.
    18 Mar 2023 - Completed my Medical SATA AMK (277sgd all). Required booking appointment before going to clinic.
    16 Mar 2023 - SPC appeal approved. I did the payment (55sgd) the same day and booked for fingerprint schedule. First booking was 11 April. But, I did refresh for hours to get an early slot. I was very lucky i got it by 22 Mar.
    11 Mar 2023 -Visa Lodge without Singapore Police Clearance (as under appeal pa).
    09 Mar 2023 - Submitted appeal for Singapore Police Clearance
    09 Mar 2023 - Invitation to Apply
    15 Feb 2023 - submitted documents and pay 300aud
    15 Feb 2023 - Pre Invite NSW SC 190
    29 Jan 2023 - Resubmission of EOI & ROI because of skill assessment renewal
    13 Aug 2022 - EOI Submission

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