> Hello everyone,
>
> I’m investigating the possibility of moving to Australia.
>
> I have 3 ½ years IT support experience, a number of qualifications
> (MCP, MCDST, NVQ 3 in IT) but none of them at degree level. I’m
> working towards CCNA but have been told this won’t help me a
> great deal.
>
> I’m 20 and my girlfriend is 27, she has 5 years work experience in
> Admin but her qualifications and future career are/will be in
> Marketing.
>
> We’re hoping to rent a flat together in the UK for at least 12
> months to allow us to jointly apply for emigration to Australia.
>
> From what I’ve read on the forums, and from the limited contact
> I’ve had with an emigration agent, I understand I need in the
> regions of 6 years experience in the IT industry to be positively
> recognised by the Australian Computer Society, and without recognition
> from this organisation, it is unlikely my application will be
> successful.
>
> Is this true? And if so, is there anything I can do in the next two
> years to increase my chances while I’m waiting for my experience to
> accumulate?
Computer Support Technician is assessed by Trades Recognition Australia
(TRA) rather than the ACS. It's only a 40 point occupation - points
test is usually a problem unless you have a relative in a designated
area to sponsor you.
There's obviously a grey area in the overlap, but ACS aren't all that
keen on 'technician' rather than IT professional experience.
If you can find an Australian employer keen to hire you and sponsor then
other visa options might exist. Finding such an employer is easier
said than done unless your occupation is in really high demand.
Jeremy
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