Comments on: FAQs for Engineering Migrants to Australia http://www.tribuslingua.com.au/blog/faqs-for-engineering-migrants-to-australia Working and Living in Australia Blog for Migrants Tue, 10 Aug 2010 09:54:33 +1000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: ianlittle http://www.tribuslingua.com.au/blog/faqs-for-engineering-migrants-to-australia/comment-page-1#comment-27485 ianlittle Fri, 28 May 2010 03:12:32 +0000 http://www.tribuslingua.com.au/blog/faqs-for-engineering-migrants-to-australia#comment-27485 Amrit - Have you read Project Australia and followed the steps. Are you going to Engineers Australia and similar engineering events and meeting engineers. In Victoria Engineers Australia have an active overseas qualified engineers group. You should have a copy of Living in Victoria, an engineers guide. Download this from the Live in Victoria website. Have you gone down to the Latrobe Valley and visited the power stations and spoken to operations and maintenance engineers there? Amrit – Have you read Project Australia and followed the steps. Are you going to Engineers Australia and similar engineering events and meeting engineers. In Victoria Engineers Australia have an active overseas qualified engineers group. You should have a copy of Living in Victoria, an engineers guide. Download this from the Live in Victoria website. Have you gone down to the Latrobe Valley and visited the power stations and spoken to operations and maintenance engineers there?

]]> By: Amrit http://www.tribuslingua.com.au/blog/faqs-for-engineering-migrants-to-australia/comment-page-1#comment-27214 Amrit Thu, 27 May 2010 23:59:08 +0000 http://www.tribuslingua.com.au/blog/faqs-for-engineering-migrants-to-australia#comment-27214 Hello Ian, A very good day to you. Well I migrated to Australia as a professional Mechanical engineer with 5 years experience in the field of power generation around 2009 year end .Since then I am on a look out for a job in related filed but haven’t been able to crack anything till date. I got my CV done professionally as well and am also willing to accept an offer anywhere in Australia .presently I am residing in Victoria. Can u give me any suggestions/offer any help in that regard? Any words of wisdom from your end are highly appreciated. Thanks and Regards Amrit Hello Ian,
A very good day to you.
Well I migrated to Australia as a professional Mechanical engineer with 5 years experience in the field of power generation around 2009 year end .Since then I am on a look out for a job in related filed but haven’t been able to crack anything till date. I got my CV done professionally as well and am also willing to accept an offer anywhere in Australia .presently I am residing in Victoria. Can u give me any suggestions/offer any help in that regard? Any words of wisdom from your end are highly appreciated.

Thanks and Regards
Amrit

]]> By: Hsa http://www.tribuslingua.com.au/blog/faqs-for-engineering-migrants-to-australia/comment-page-1#comment-27204 Hsa Thu, 27 May 2010 16:18:59 +0000 http://www.tribuslingua.com.au/blog/faqs-for-engineering-migrants-to-australia#comment-27204 I have a four year Bachelors of Science in Computer Engineering. This degree is recognized by ABET, which falls under Washington Accord. The degree focuses on electrical, electronics, hardware, software, and networking. The problem I am facing is that, on the SoL list the closest I come is Electrical Engineer or Electronics Engineer. Where will my degree fall if evaluated by "Engineers Australia"? Currently, I am pursuing dual Masters Degree in Australia (2 years). The degrees are Engineering Management and an MBA. I can also go for "Engineering Manager", which falls on SoL list and can be evaluated by Engineers Australia or AIM. As I have no work experience, AIM is out of the question. I am aiming for 120 points in the following manner: Engineering (60) Age under 29 (30) English Ielts-7.0 (25) Australian Qualification (5) Please advice me on my current situation. Hsa - I think you should be looking at IT occupations. You look more like a computer professional by the ASCO definitions. I seriously doubt you can achieve a positve assessment as a professional electronics engineer, unless your course was heavily hardware focused. I have a four year Bachelors of Science in Computer Engineering. This degree is recognized by ABET, which falls under Washington Accord. The degree focuses on electrical, electronics, hardware, software, and networking.

The problem I am facing is that, on the SoL list the closest I come is Electrical Engineer or Electronics Engineer. Where will my degree fall if evaluated by “Engineers Australia”?

Currently, I am pursuing dual Masters Degree in Australia (2 years). The degrees are Engineering Management and an MBA. I can also go for “Engineering Manager”, which falls on SoL list and can be evaluated by Engineers Australia or AIM. As I have no work experience, AIM is out of the question.

I am aiming for 120 points in the following manner:
Engineering (60)
Age under 29 (30)
English Ielts-7.0 (25)
Australian Qualification (5)

Please advice me on my current situation.

Hsa – I think you should be looking at IT occupations. You look more like a computer professional by the ASCO definitions. I seriously doubt you can achieve a positve assessment as a professional electronics engineer, unless your course was heavily hardware focused.

]]> By: ianlittle http://www.tribuslingua.com.au/blog/faqs-for-engineering-migrants-to-australia/comment-page-1#comment-27009 ianlittle Fri, 21 May 2010 21:15:35 +0000 http://www.tribuslingua.com.au/blog/faqs-for-engineering-migrants-to-australia#comment-27009 Nenad - In preparing a CDR you need to be able to demonstrate professional engineering competencies. I have doubts that you can do that with the type of experience you have. Also your occupation does not appear on the new SOL. Nenad – In preparing a CDR you need to be able to demonstrate professional engineering competencies. I have doubts that you can do that with the type of experience you have. Also your occupation does not appear on the new SOL.

]]> By: nenad http://www.tribuslingua.com.au/blog/faqs-for-engineering-migrants-to-australia/comment-page-1#comment-26987 nenad Fri, 21 May 2010 20:27:04 +0000 http://www.tribuslingua.com.au/blog/faqs-for-engineering-migrants-to-australia#comment-26987 I have diploma in traffic and transport engineering, specialized in road and urban traffic and transport(all areas of traffic: planning, design, safety...). For the last year I am working in Center for Drivers Education(area of traffic safety). Can someone say would engineers Australia except my CDR? I have less of a year working experience in civil projects(overall 2 years of work experience). I have diploma in traffic and transport engineering, specialized in road and urban traffic and transport(all areas of traffic: planning, design, safety…). For the last year I am working in Center for Drivers Education(area of traffic safety). Can someone say would engineers Australia except my CDR? I have less of a year working experience in civil projects(overall 2 years of work experience).

]]> By: ianlittle http://www.tribuslingua.com.au/blog/faqs-for-engineering-migrants-to-australia/comment-page-1#comment-26110 ianlittle Tue, 27 Apr 2010 07:16:14 +0000 http://www.tribuslingua.com.au/blog/faqs-for-engineering-migrants-to-australia#comment-26110 Stella - Check the details to ensure you are eligible to do a professional year. The number of courses from overseas universities is limited. A professional year would certainly improve your chances of being eligible for PR. You should be able to get your qualifications accredited now, without doing any further study. Lack of experience will be a problem. Australia wants experienced engineers. they can produce their own graduates. Stella – Check the details to ensure you are eligible to do a professional year. The number of courses from overseas universities is limited. A professional year would certainly improve your chances of being eligible for PR. You should be able to get your qualifications accredited now, without doing any further study. Lack of experience will be a problem. Australia wants experienced engineers. they can produce their own graduates.

]]> By: ianlittle http://www.tribuslingua.com.au/blog/faqs-for-engineering-migrants-to-australia/comment-page-1#comment-26107 ianlittle Mon, 26 Apr 2010 08:05:03 +0000 http://www.tribuslingua.com.au/blog/faqs-for-engineering-migrants-to-australia#comment-26107 John - I doubt that there would be any point in doing a CDR as you fail the first step of having a four year degree equivalent to an Australian engineering degree. Is you degree recognized under the Sydney Accord? You can apply as an engineering technologist if that occupation is included in the new SOL about to be released. Email Engineers Australia and ask them if they would consider a CDR application. John – I doubt that there would be any point in doing a CDR as you fail the first step of having a four year degree equivalent to an Australian engineering degree. Is you degree recognized under the Sydney Accord? You can apply as an engineering technologist if that occupation is included in the new SOL about to be released. Email Engineers Australia and ask them if they would consider a CDR application.

]]> By: John A. http://www.tribuslingua.com.au/blog/faqs-for-engineering-migrants-to-australia/comment-page-1#comment-26088 John A. Sun, 25 Apr 2010 11:35:26 +0000 http://www.tribuslingua.com.au/blog/faqs-for-engineering-migrants-to-australia#comment-26088 Hello, I have just noticed that my USA Bachelor of Science degree in Electronics Engineering Technology is accredited under the ABET in the USA as under the 'Technology' category and not 'Engineering'. It says on the ABET website that to be considered accepted by the Washington Accord, it needs to be under 'Engineering' . Can you believe that?? I am sooo disappointed! I have eight years experience already in wireless/mobile telecom, both from a core network/switch background, as well as RF optimization. Does this mean that I will actually have to submit a CDR? Based on my background as listed above, if I submit the proper paperwork for a CDR, will I even have a decent chance at obtaining a migration skills assessment from Engineers Australia?? If not, do I have any other options or am I simply out of luck for emigration to Australia? I am truly devastated. John A. Hello, I have just noticed that my USA Bachelor of Science degree in Electronics Engineering Technology is accredited under the ABET in the USA as under the ‘Technology’ category and not ‘Engineering’. It says on the ABET website that to be considered accepted by the Washington Accord, it needs to be under ‘Engineering’ . Can you believe that?? I am sooo disappointed!

I have eight years experience already in wireless/mobile telecom, both from a core network/switch background, as well as RF optimization. Does this mean that I will actually have to submit a CDR? Based on my background as listed above, if I submit the proper paperwork for a CDR, will I even have a decent chance at obtaining a migration skills assessment from Engineers Australia?? If not, do I have any other options or am I simply out of luck for emigration to Australia? I am truly devastated.

John A.

]]> By: Stella http://www.tribuslingua.com.au/blog/faqs-for-engineering-migrants-to-australia/comment-page-1#comment-26046 Stella Fri, 23 Apr 2010 14:58:52 +0000 http://www.tribuslingua.com.au/blog/faqs-for-engineering-migrants-to-australia#comment-26046 Hello, I intend to migrate to Australia on a 476 visa based on my masters qualification in Chemical Engineering.My undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering degree is from a non-recognised university.I have two years work experience in a field not related to my field of study but intend to do a professional year program once in Australia.Will this improve my chances of applying for PR or I will face problems due to my undergraduate qualification and lack of experience?Thanks Hello,
I intend to migrate to Australia on a 476 visa based on my masters qualification in Chemical Engineering.My undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering degree is from a non-recognised university.I have two years work experience in a field not related to my field of study but intend to do a professional year program once in Australia.Will this improve my chances of applying for PR or I will face problems due to my undergraduate qualification and lack of experience?Thanks

]]> By: ianlittle http://www.tribuslingua.com.au/blog/faqs-for-engineering-migrants-to-australia/comment-page-1#comment-25563 ianlittle Mon, 05 Apr 2010 21:36:50 +0000 http://www.tribuslingua.com.au/blog/faqs-for-engineering-migrants-to-australia#comment-25563 John - Mining and coal seam methane development and LNG will cause large job shortages in Queensland, These will drive a need for increased infrastructure to support the large population growth. The bad news is that in anticipation of this there is a movement of people to Queensland so that the number of applicants per job is higher than anywhere else in Australia. Visit the <strong><a href="http://www.workliveplay.qld.gov.au/dsdweb/v4/apps/web/content.cfm?id=3168" rel="nofollow">Work Live Play</a></strong> website. John – Mining and coal seam methane development and LNG will cause large job shortages in Queensland, These will drive a need for increased infrastructure to support the large population growth. The bad news is that in anticipation of this there is a movement of people to Queensland so that the number of applicants per job is higher than anywhere else in Australia. Visit the Work Live Play website.

]]> By: John Jones http://www.tribuslingua.com.au/blog/faqs-for-engineering-migrants-to-australia/comment-page-1#comment-25521 John Jones Mon, 05 Apr 2010 19:12:18 +0000 http://www.tribuslingua.com.au/blog/faqs-for-engineering-migrants-to-australia#comment-25521 Ian, Thanks for taking time with the informaiton, it has been very informative. I have had my skills and qualifications and have recognised applied for State Sponsorship in Queensland. I have been notified that that the application is being processed. I am an Electrical Building Services Design Engineer with experience of large data centre, commercial, custodial and education projects. The question I have is do you know where I can find out what the job market is like in Queensland at the moment/projected to be like over the next year or so. I have tried contacting companies direct (got no replies) and have tried the internet (hard to tell what is reliable information). Any information would be gratefully received. Thanks John Ian,

Thanks for taking time with the informaiton, it has been very informative.

I have had my skills and qualifications and have recognised applied for State Sponsorship in Queensland. I have been notified that that the application is being processed.

I am an Electrical Building Services Design Engineer with experience of large data centre, commercial, custodial and education projects.

The question I have is do you know where I can find out what the job market is like in Queensland at the moment/projected to be like over the next year or so.

I have tried contacting companies direct (got no replies) and have tried the internet (hard to tell what is reliable information).

Any information would be gratefully received.

Thanks

John

]]> By: ianlittle http://www.tribuslingua.com.au/blog/faqs-for-engineering-migrants-to-australia/comment-page-1#comment-25531 ianlittle Thu, 01 Apr 2010 10:09:01 +0000 http://www.tribuslingua.com.au/blog/faqs-for-engineering-migrants-to-australia#comment-25531 Venci - You are in the right track. The best chance of success is when qualifications and experience match the chosen occupation. Venci – You are in the right track. The best chance of success is when qualifications and experience match the chosen occupation.

]]> By: Venci http://www.tribuslingua.com.au/blog/faqs-for-engineering-migrants-to-australia/comment-page-1#comment-25410 Venci Thu, 01 Apr 2010 06:23:44 +0000 http://www.tribuslingua.com.au/blog/faqs-for-engineering-migrants-to-australia#comment-25410 ianlittle, Thank you very much for your fast reply. The news is good indeed – I thought that Engineers Australia might reject my application if the competency report did not fit the appropriate ASCO code definition. I think I’ll try with “Chemical Engineer” because I have taken some chemistry courses as a part of the program during my studies in the University of Chemical Technology and Metallurgy and, in general, my process control subject is supposed to be orientated towards the chemical industry. Furthermore, I read that according to ASCO definitions the “Chemical engineer” occupation comprises skills like “prepares designs for chemical process systems, and plans control systems…” Do you think I am heading in the right direction? ianlittle,
Thank you very much for your fast reply. The news is good indeed – I thought that Engineers Australia might reject my application if the competency report did not fit the appropriate ASCO code definition. I think I’ll try with “Chemical Engineer” because I have taken some chemistry courses as a part of the program during my studies in the University of Chemical Technology and Metallurgy and, in general, my process control subject is supposed to be orientated towards the chemical industry. Furthermore, I read that according to ASCO definitions the “Chemical engineer” occupation comprises skills like “prepares designs for chemical process systems, and plans control systems…” Do you think I am heading in the right direction?

]]> By: ianlittle http://www.tribuslingua.com.au/blog/faqs-for-engineering-migrants-to-australia/comment-page-1#comment-25395 ianlittle Sat, 27 Mar 2010 08:13:47 +0000 http://www.tribuslingua.com.au/blog/faqs-for-engineering-migrants-to-australia#comment-25395 Venci - Process control engineers fall in between the limited number of occupations in the Australian Skilled Occupation Codes (ASCO). The closest occupation is probably mechatronics engineer. The good news is if you prepare your competency assessment reports for one occupation and Engineers Australia think you really fit another occupation they will recognise that and accredit you with the qualification they think you fit. They will not simply reject your application. You will fit under the electrical or electronic engineer occupation description, most likely an electronics (mechatronics) engineers. Go to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) website and follow the links to get the detailed occupation descriptions. Follow the links from our<strong> <a href="http://www.tribuslingua.com.au/blog/category/engineering-migrate-australia" rel="nofollow">Engineers Career Advice</a></strong> page. Do not expect that you will have to meet all the communications requirements. Venci – Process control engineers fall in between the limited number of occupations in the Australian Skilled Occupation Codes (ASCO). The closest occupation is probably mechatronics engineer.
The good news is if you prepare your competency assessment reports for one occupation and Engineers Australia think you really fit another occupation they will recognise that and accredit you with the qualification they think you fit. They will not simply reject your application. You will fit under the electrical or electronic engineer occupation description, most likely an electronics (mechatronics) engineers. Go to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) website and follow the links to get the detailed occupation descriptions. Follow the links from our Engineers Career Advice page. Do not expect that you will have to meet all the communications requirements.

]]> By: Venci http://www.tribuslingua.com.au/blog/faqs-for-engineering-migrants-to-australia/comment-page-1#comment-25193 Venci Sat, 27 Mar 2010 06:18:38 +0000 http://www.tribuslingua.com.au/blog/faqs-for-engineering-migrants-to-australia#comment-25193 I have a MSc degree (5 year study after High School) in Automation and Process Control from the University of Chemical Thenology and Metallurgy in Bulgaria. I have 6 years experiance as a process control engineer. I have read the Eng. Australia booklet and the SOL but I got confused with the identifying the appropriate ASCO code. Does anybody know what wolud be the best occupation to apply for accordinng to ASCO definitions? I have a MSc degree (5 year study after High School) in Automation and Process Control from the University of Chemical Thenology and Metallurgy in Bulgaria. I have 6 years experiance as a process control engineer. I have read the Eng. Australia booklet and the SOL but I got confused with the identifying the appropriate ASCO code. Does anybody know what wolud be the best occupation to apply for accordinng to ASCO definitions?

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