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Re: General Australian Visa Enquiries by NNBB2012: 12:16am On May 08, 2015
peleson:

Pls if Advanced Diploma in Nigeria which is seen as equivalent to HND in Nigeria is regarded as Associate degree,can one use it to study a post graduate course? If not n if yes,pls explain how and what is obtainable

Point of correction, HND is not regarded as Associate Degree but rather Advanced Diploma. Yes, you could use it for Postgraduate certificates or Diploma which will be credited towards your Msc.

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Re: General Australian Visa Enquiries by Nobody: 1:32am On May 08, 2015
surecan:


Do you mean that he can work and finance his nursing studies in Australia?

That's impossible.
Re: General Australian Visa Enquiries by Nobody: 2:28am On May 08, 2015
bossladyMo:


What is TPP?


I believe TTP is stands for Transition to Professional Practice, it is a program for graduate nurses to develop skills and competencies required in the Australian workplace. I want to believe the person involved already have at least a Diploma qualification in Nursing and would need do a TPP before proceeding for Bachelors in Nursing.

The good thing is that, he might be able to get a job on 447 visa after the TPP without studying further. Though regional areas would have been the best place to this, as there is as always, an oversupply of qualified people in the cities, and the story is different in the regional centres.

My advise to him is, go for the TPP and start looking into the regional areas for opportunities towards the end of the program.

BTW, I know of more than 3 male Nigerian nurses in the Shepparton area alone

bossladyMo:
Many Nigerians here are in healthcare. I have never seen or heatd of ao many male Nigerian nurses in my life lol...and they are doing well. You know Nigerians can hustle and are hardworking....willing to eork weekends and public hols, compared to their counterparts...and the pay per hr on weekends and public hols is different from ordinary time...so you can imagine. That is why when you see a Nigerian nurse, and a citizen nurse, you wonder if it is the same job they do...cos Nigerians put in more hrs.

@BossLadymo, Weekend and Public holiday work is for the taxman, yes different rate (penalty rate) apply for working on those days. But you are also taxed at higher rate, that's why the locals don't like it, that's apart from family reasons. Weekends & pub hols was my favourite when I arrived, until I found out that the increment in my take home pay after taxation does not justify the hassles, so I started pulling back. But you can still make it worthwhile by using a tax effective strategy like packaging (if offered) or Negative gearing etc...
Re: General Australian Visa Enquiries by mrnilobrawn: 2:49am On May 08, 2015
bossladyMo:


Must have missed it....pls quote it.
HERE
Re: General Australian Visa Enquiries by Nobody: 3:36am On May 08, 2015
UBKtech:


I believe TTP is stands for Transition to Professional Practice, it is a program for graduate nurses to develop skills and competencies required in the Australian workplace. I want to believe the person involved already have at least a Diploma qualification in Nursing and would need do a TPP before proceeding for Bachelors in Nursing.

The good thing is that, he might be able to get a job on 447 visa after the TPP without studying further. Though regional areas would have been the best place to this, as there is as always, an oversupply of qualified people in the cities, and the story is different in the regional centres.

My advise to him is, go for the TPP and start looking into the regional areas for opportunities towards the end of the program.

BTW, I know of more than 3 male Nigerian nurses in the Shepparton area alone



@BossLadymo, Weekend and Public holiday work is for the taxman, yes different rate (penalty rate) apply for working on those days. But you are also taxed at higher rate, that's why the locals don't like it, that's apart from family reasons. Weekends & pub hols was my favourite when I arrived, until I found out that the increment in my take home pay after taxation does not justify the hassles, so I started pulling back. But you can still make it worthwhile by using a tax effective strategy like packaging (if offered) or Negative gearing etc...

Hahaha..true! But you still get an increment, which can come in very handy lol. I worked on a weekend, which also happened to be a public holiday on the saturday....omo I enjoyed looking at my payslip ooo...even though I paid higher taxes. Salary packaging is a very goood ooo....but that's if the company you work with allows.

I guess the longer you live here, the more your mindset changes and becomes like the regular Aussie, and not like the Naija hustler. A male Nigerian nurse I met here also said the same thing you said...but he also mentioned he had the same mindset as me when he first arrived lol. He has been here 10yrs and e don turn Aussie finish.

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Re: General Australian Visa Enquiries by mrnilobrawn: 4:01am On May 08, 2015
mrnilobrawn:


Please, from anzsco.com if an occupation indicates bachelor degree or higher qualifications with 5 years relevant working experince, must you have this criteria before u can apply for assesment?
Just as ur occupation 234111 indicates Skill Level 1 : Occupations at Skill Level 1 have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification. i know u hav a degree or mayb wit msc, but where u assessed wit d five yrs experince?

Also, i saw some few occupation i might qualify with my HND as they require associate degree or Advance diploma or diploma wit 3yrs relevant experience. But according to the details on anzsco these occupations ar not eligible for 189, and fewer or no states sponsors them. They appear only on CSOL
Assessing body is VETASSES & TRA.

See attached pix

Please can u advice
Re: General Australian Visa Enquiries by NNBB2012: 4:19am On May 08, 2015
[quote author=mrnilobrawn post=33527321][/quote]

Wherever it is stated in black and white that the minimum qualification is Bachelor degree or Higher, please do not provide anything less otherwise, it will be negative outcome.

The second scenario is fine where it stated that Advanced Diploma is required for the occupation. You just need to look for any state or employer that will sponsor such occupation although the latter is very rare. I will advise you should go for TRA if you have the option.
Re: General Australian Visa Enquiries by Nobody: 4:41am On May 08, 2015
bossladyMo:


Hahaha..true! But you still get an increment, which can come in very handy lol. I worked on a weekend, which also happened to be a public holiday on the saturday....omo I enjoyed looking at my payslip ooo...even though I paid higher taxes. Salary.

I once did 25 & 26th December plus the Saturday after it and got slugged with a hefty tax bill that made my liver drop, my manager here is ready to dump all the public holidays on me but I just select the number I want. I am wiser now, tax wise.

BTW, you will likely get all or most of your tax back at the end of the financial yr. I invite me for the party ohhh!

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Re: General Australian Visa Enquiries by Nobody: 4:49am On May 08, 2015
[quote author=mrnilobrawn post=33527321][/quote]

You have to go with what your assessing body says...not anzsco, as it can be misleading at times.
Re: General Australian Visa Enquiries by Nobody: 4:52am On May 08, 2015
UBKtech:


I once did 25 & 26th December plus the Saturday after it and got slugged with a hefty tax bill that made my liver drop, my manager here is ready to dump all the public holidays on me but I just select the number I want. I am wiser now, tax wise.

BTW, you will likely get all or most of your tax back at the end of the financial yr. I invite me for the party ohhh!


Get tax back? Is that when I file the tax return? Bros, abeg yarn me sumtin! How do I get back? Why do I get it back? Eagerly waiting lol
Re: General Australian Visa Enquiries by Nobody: 5:08am On May 08, 2015
bossladyMo:


Get tax back? Is that when I file the tax return? Bros, abeg yarn me sumtin! How do I get back? Why do I get it back? Eagerly waiting lol

Yes, considering you have been here for a short while. See the attached picture or google 2015 Tax Threshold

Na so you like awuuf?? grin grin

Cheers!

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Re: General Australian Visa Enquiries by Nobody: 5:15am On May 08, 2015
UBKtech:


Yes, considering you have been here for a short while. See the attached picture or google 2015 Tax Threshold

Na so you like awuuf?? grin grin

Cheers!

Gehn Gehn!!! Who no like awoof na! Lol. Hubby and I were just talking about choosing to receive Fam Tax Benefit A as a lump sum at the end of the financial year, instead of fortnightly. Na to use am go Disney Land o lol...hehe.

Let me go through this ATO website...thank God I'm on break now lol.

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Re: General Australian Visa Enquiries by chukky6443(m): 6:06am On May 08, 2015
proftaiwo:
Just ensure you pick the most suitable because for me that is a major concern. It took me hell time to decide on my best skill option. You know here we don't ve specialtysad
lastly once you are set for ACS ensure all your papers
are duly certified To avoid delay of ur assessment.




Hello proftaiwo, congrats on your positive assessment. I would like to apply to ACS for assessment but do not have ICT major. I have BSc Biochemistry but have shifted to ICT lately. I am taking ICT classes on Telecom, still working on it, hoping to gain at least 3yrs experience b4 I apply though. I just want to know how I can possibly get a positive assessment in nominating Network Engineer with work experience and my BSc later. I have had also few Telecom experience in the past but not professionally, also, since I am applying under ICT with my BSc can I claim the normal 10 or 15points for a degree holder and also that for work experience?
Please any suggestions or advice would really be appreciated.
Re: General Australian Visa Enquiries by mPop(f): 7:09am On May 08, 2015
good day guys..my specialty is sales cos i have worked as a sales executive for 1yr6mnth...please i want to ask if doing a pgd-masters in marketing and when im through will apply for pr but im confused which of them on the csol. if i study marketing can i apply for Pr in "technical sales representative" please reply cs i cant see any course related to sales persay as there is also a job role called "marketing specialist" and wondeeing if its only for those who studied marketing... please your views Godbless
Re: General Australian Visa Enquiries by mPop(f): 7:24am On May 08, 2015
i wanted to go for a tafe/diploma in social work but i was told i need prior learning or work experience. i thought tafes didnt need prior learning or work experience guys? pls ur views thanks.. @iamcapela did u have prior learning to social work before u applied for it? please u guys shd answer thanks
Re: General Australian Visa Enquiries by bellong: 7:29am On May 08, 2015
bossladyMo:


Get tax back? Is that when I file the tax return? Bros, abeg yarn me sumtin! How do I get back? Why do I get it back? Eagerly waiting lol

I do not understand how it is done in Australia but in the USA, the government expects that each household must be earning a certain base salary to be fully taxed. Coming short of the base annual salary, you get refunded for the difference at the end of the year and the refunding process doesn't exceed two weeks from when you file your tax return. If you file online, you get it within 5 days.

I want to believe the Australian system is the same. However, the higher you earn, the higher the tax. And you can legally evade tax by donating to charity and charity organisations, your donations will be credited to your tax. It is one of the reasons why there are so many philanthropists in the USA. Not all of them are doing it for humanity but to get tax relieve from government.

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Re: General Australian Visa Enquiries by Ninibabe: 8:28am On May 08, 2015
bossladyMo:


What is TPP?

Well...if the rules still remain the same, he can qualify for a 189/190 after his degree. Especially as his completion of a nursing degree will enable him register with Ahpra, and wont need to assess his degree, as it is an Australian one. It would have been better if he was in the regional area, I mean schoolig in a regional area. Cos you get extra 5pts for that and you are almost guaranteed a job.

TPP is Tertiary Preparation Programme like a Pathway to the Nursing Program.
Re: General Australian Visa Enquiries by Nobody: 8:29am On May 08, 2015
Ninibabe:


TPP is Tertiary Preparation Programme like a Pathway to the Nursing Program.

Why does a need TTP anyways?
Re: General Australian Visa Enquiries by Ninibabe: 8:30am On May 08, 2015
bossladyMo:


He is a man...he will adjust. I came here with my husband and 2 young kids...didn't know anybody. ..relying on google...and we are settling in fine. So don't worry your head...smiley

Tnks BossladyMo are you in Melbourne too? Heard it's quite expensive.
Re: General Australian Visa Enquiries by Ninibabe: 8:31am On May 08, 2015
bossladyMo:


Why does a need TTP anyways?


He was in Social sciences he is changing courses.
Re: General Australian Visa Enquiries by izykvision0: 8:53am On May 08, 2015
mPop:
good day guys..my specialty is sales cos i have worked as a sales executive for 1yr6mnth...please i want to ask if doing a pgd-masters in marketing and when im through will apply for pr but im confused which of them on the csol. if i study marketing can i apply for Pr in "technical sales representative" please reply cs i cant see any course related to sales persay as there is also a job role called "marketing specialist" and wondeeing if its only for those who studied marketing... please your views Godbless

No state is sponsoring marketing specialist. Check csol and all state lists, then arrive at a favourable Msc course. Forget about ur sales experience so that it doesnt guide ur course pathway, rather embrace opportunities.

If u loved ur Bsc course, u can find ways of integrating into toxicology for instance. There are hotcake areas u can fashion ur Bsc and Msc degree to for Oz.
Re: General Australian Visa Enquiries by Nobody: 9:44am On May 08, 2015
Ninibabe:


Tnks BossladyMo are you in Melbourne too? Heard it's quite expensive.

Naaa...not in Melbourne
Re: General Australian Visa Enquiries by Nobody: 9:44am On May 08, 2015
Ninibabe:


He was in Social sciences he is changing courses.

Ehn Ehn....Is it so for everybody? Or is it specific to that school?
Re: General Australian Visa Enquiries by izykvision0: 10:05am On May 08, 2015
bossladyMo:



Aw u dey? From ur experience how much do you pay for utility bills per month. Min and max paid so far. Do u use AC, sparingly or always or not at all?
Re: General Australian Visa Enquiries by Nobody: 12:10pm On May 08, 2015
izykvision0:


Aw u dey? From ur experience how much do you pay for utility bills per month. Min and max paid so far. Do u use AC, sparingly or always or not at all?

We got a bill of $380 for 62 days (cooking, hot water system, laundry, ACs and every other electric powered thig in the house) For the first 2 weeks, we were using the AC 247...but by the time I calculated the potential cost on Ergon website, we sharply reduced the usage. We cool the room at intervals during the day, and use the fan at night. But that's the rate for Ergon Qld...I guess it varies by state.

Electricity Bills are sent out wvery 3mths. Landlord pays for water.

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Re: General Australian Visa Enquiries by Nobody: 2:03pm On May 08, 2015
Ninibabe:


TPP is Tertiary Preparation Programme like a Pathway to the Nursing Program.

My bad, thought TPP is Transition to Professional Practice program for Nurses. But why go through a TPP pathaway that he will end up spending 4yrs for BSc Nursing when he can go through Diploma/Advanced Diploma in Nursing to Bsc Nursing which will take 3 to 3 1/2 years to conclude?

Plus if he goes through the Advanced Diploma pathway, he can stop after the Advanced Diploma (2yrs) and start working. Please ask him to take cover and run for his life.
Re: General Australian Visa Enquiries by Nobody: 2:21pm On May 08, 2015
UBKtech:


My bad, thought TPP is Transition to Professional Practice program for Nurses. But why go through a TPP pathaway that he will end up spending 4yrs for BSc Nursing when he can go through Diploma/Advanced Diploma in Nursing to Bsc Nursing which will take 3 to 3 1/2 years to conclude?

Plus if he goes through the Advanced Diploma pathway, he can stop after the Advanced Diploma (2yrs) and start working. Please ask him to take cover and run for his life.

Exactly what I was thinking about. He can do the Enrolled nursing for 18mths, get a job as an Enrolled nurse in a hospital or Aged care setting, and study towards his Bachelor of Nursing while working. That way, he gets the Diploma of nursing, and can earn a higher rate per hr, while studying towards his BSc....3 1/2yrs total.......or just go straight for the BSc, close eye do am shap shap. If he was a PR, he for even do online course sef.
Re: General Australian Visa Enquiries by izykvision0: 2:26pm On May 08, 2015
bossladyMo:


We got a bill of $380 for 62 days (cooking, hot water system, laundry, ACs and every other electric powered thig in the house) For the first 2 weeks, we were using the AC 247...but by the time I calculated the potential cost on Ergon website, we sharply reduced the usage. We cool the room at intervals during the day, and use the fan at night. But that's the rate for Ergon Qld...I guess it varies by state.

Electricity Bills are sent out wvery 3mths. Landlord pays for water.

Ok cool, thanks for d breakdown.

Yea different rates for states, but it gves an idea on the average.

So this goes to say u haven't experienced cold spells that requires the use of jackets or cardigans yet? Although winter is still next month and i think Qld is quite hot compared to Victoria.

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Re: General Australian Visa Enquiries by Nobody: 2:30pm On May 08, 2015
izykvision0:


Ok cool, thanks for d breakdown.

Yea different rates for state, but it gves an idea on the average.

So this goes to say u haven't experienced cold spells that require the use of jackets or cardigans yet? Although think Qld is quite hot compared to Victoria.

Hmmm...my brother, for like 2 weeks last month, it went down to about 12degrees here oo. I thought my phone was bad when the weather update read 12 degrees lol. But it has normalised back sha....don't know what happened. Probably the breeze from the storms in NSW reached here lol.

Victoria is crazy cold at the moment...12 degrees now
Re: General Australian Visa Enquiries by symbian03(m): 3:13pm On May 08, 2015
izykvision0:


Ehen thats cool then. So IOM Australia all the way.


When I got my grant, I had very few days to my departure I think 6 days or so and I was in great frustration. I tried to use IOM Nigeria but after sending in my application to them I realised their procedures mostly takes 2 weeks or more. So I decided to try IOM Australia - thanks to @ubktech for the hint. I got response swiftly and completed the application. Most importantly you have to inform them that you'll be paying through their accounts manager in Lagos and you'd be given Abikoye's phone contact who will thereby provide you with standard chattered bank information to make payment. All these processes took me just 3 days plus the price was even lesser.

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Re: General Australian Visa Enquiries by mrnilobrawn: 3:18pm On May 08, 2015
UBKtech:


My bad, thought TPP is Transition to Professional Practice program for Nurses. But why go through a TPP pathaway that he will end up spending 4yrs for BSc Nursing when he can go through Diploma/Advanced Diploma in Nursing to Bsc Nursing which will take 3 to 3 1/2 years to conclude?

Plus if he goes through the Advanced Diploma pathway, he can stop after the Advanced Diploma (2yrs) and start working. Please ask him to take cover and run for his life.
There is no Advance diploma in Nursing program for international Students in any school in OZ, and probably diploma in nursing wont qualify him for SVP.
Re: General Australian Visa Enquiries by Ninibabe: 3:54pm On May 08, 2015
mrnilobrawn:

There is no Advance diploma in Nursing program for international Students in any school in OZ, and probably diploma in nursing wont qualify him for SVP.

He weighed the options but found out its not on Svp. It's all about the PR my people. I work in the Bank but I want to reall spend time with my children. If he gets the PR I will resign and join him.I plan to rest for atleast 2 yrs just to be with my cuties.

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