tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-48299256020246093152024-03-04T23:39:43.388-08:00Bright iDiazA Manny Diaz BlogUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4829925602024609315.post-62670330250282102942023-07-05T00:55:00.003-07:002023-07-05T00:55:34.078-07:00Driver License Rule Changes in NSW for Overseas Visitors<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-YQCmcBKJwcq0gTD4XafMnRn4gcp98DRuLPa-MOKb1pSW_WJ_bUWhY-4EfYpJwgqob4YOMDLoXzlmHVoEeWVLMei9v3oR9N4Dl4q2-oyAL3KTHkFM8V9cMWw0puWjVmj-1U9TJfW9YrfyG25fJQcZ8YlAX7b569cNi9ipHA3siL3NdF341uP3-Gi7C4KX/s940/BrightiDiaz%20(1).png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="788" data-original-width="940" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-YQCmcBKJwcq0gTD4XafMnRn4gcp98DRuLPa-MOKb1pSW_WJ_bUWhY-4EfYpJwgqob4YOMDLoXzlmHVoEeWVLMei9v3oR9N4Dl4q2-oyAL3KTHkFM8V9cMWw0puWjVmj-1U9TJfW9YrfyG25fJQcZ8YlAX7b569cNi9ipHA3siL3NdF341uP3-Gi7C4KX/s16000/BrightiDiaz%20(1).png" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-size: 15px;">If you are on student visa and arrived in NSW before 1 July 2023, you can continue to use your Philippine driver license for the duration of your stay as temporary resident provided that your Philippine driver license remains valid, and: </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-size: 15px;">you have not accrued 13 demerit points or </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-size: 15px;">you are not convicted of a serious driving offence.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-size: 15px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-size: 15px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-size: 15px;">Your Philippine driver license is valid if it has not expired, it has not been suspended, or you have not been disqualified from driving.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-size: 15px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-size: 15px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-size: 15px;">If you are on student visa and arrived in NSW on or after 1 July 2023, you can only use your Philippine driver license for the first 6 months. If you are staying for more than 6 months in NSW, you have to obtain a NSW driver license.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-size: 15px;" /><br />For more information, refer to the NSW Government website (<a href="https://www.nsw.gov.au/driving-boating-and-transport/driver-and-rider-licences/visiting-or-moving-to-nsw/driving-an-overseas-licence-nsw-from-1-july-2023-%E2%80%93-frequently-asked-questions" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">click here</a>).<br /><br style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-size: 15px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-size: 15px;">YOU DO NOT NEED THE SO-CALLED INTERNATIONAL DRIVER LICENSE (which is just an English translation of a driver license written in a language other than English). Since the Philippine driver license is in English, your Philippine driver license is acceptable under the conditions mentioned above.</span></span></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4829925602024609315.post-3122385299628679842021-07-06T18:21:00.002-07:002021-07-06T18:21:15.053-07:00Free food hampers for international students in NSW<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLWZPlCpLUoARJQ497jD1vwpHYC70gAZEXtd-B7RtvS5Gd-jcMqHV-kis7AZuRr7LV-jBe9iugamPZrZQSl6z4ll2_J_ZvFXZs_6OxeQHkwysr3IRWAOJn_U5uOaFp021B7R0Ibb7iBsNy/s940/BrightiDiaz.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="788" data-original-width="940" height="536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLWZPlCpLUoARJQ497jD1vwpHYC70gAZEXtd-B7RtvS5Gd-jcMqHV-kis7AZuRr7LV-jBe9iugamPZrZQSl6z4ll2_J_ZvFXZs_6OxeQHkwysr3IRWAOJn_U5uOaFp021B7R0Ibb7iBsNy/w640-h536/BrightiDiaz.png" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>To help international students in these trying times of the pandemic, Study NSW partnered with Foodbank NSW & ACT to provide free food hampers to international students in NSW. The hampers will be available in Sydney, Newcastle, Wollongong, Armidale, Lismore, Port Macquarie and Coffs Harbour. <div><br /></div><div>To avail of the hampers, international students can call Food Bank on (02) 9756 3099 or <a href="https://www.tfaforms.com/4866532?state=nsw-act" target="_blank">complete this form</a>. If calling, identify yourself as an international student. You will need to indicate your suburb, then ask for the distribution point closest to you. </div><div><br /></div><div>When collecting the hamper, the student visa and student card may need to be sighted. Please note that there is a limited number of hampers available.</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://www.tfaforms.com/4866532?state=nsw-act">Click here to sign-up for the food hamper (International Students only)</a><br /> <p></p></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4829925602024609315.post-51021413842272218412020-09-17T03:33:00.001-07:002020-09-17T04:04:16.099-07:00Audible Streams Story Books for Free<p>Audible, an Amazon company, has made available audio-story books streaming for free. According to Audible, for as long as schools are closed (due to the COVID-19 pandemic), kids everywhere can instantly stream an incredible collection of stories, including titles across eight different languages, that will help them continue dreaming, learning, and just being kids. </p><p>All stories are free to stream to a desktop, laptop, phone or tablet. There is no login needed, just head on to the <a href="https://stories.audible.com/start-listen" target="_blank">Audible landing page</a> or <a href="https://stories.audible.com/discovery" target="_blank">click here to explore the titles directly</a></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCELwIUDAIS_1tLa06rT4aeERsHAL2vzcPY5zQ0UqkXLINbPyAoq0nTka8SGs6jPBTnYCFOfwmCFytEIen_xdEvLtPA4Z78F4lpYQob8jrX0Q7s5oUohjCpBr7IYEpBes2WZDDfy5IzsMq/s1920/IIEC+Bulletin.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1920" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCELwIUDAIS_1tLa06rT4aeERsHAL2vzcPY5zQ0UqkXLINbPyAoq0nTka8SGs6jPBTnYCFOfwmCFytEIen_xdEvLtPA4Z78F4lpYQob8jrX0Q7s5oUohjCpBr7IYEpBes2WZDDfy5IzsMq/w640-h360/IIEC+Bulletin.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">DISCLAIMER:</p><p style="text-align: center;">This information is being provided as public service so people would know of this free resource. We are not in any way connected with Amazon Audible and make no representation of any kind that we are. </p><p><br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4829925602024609315.post-30674844444030728462020-08-29T08:35:00.001-07:002020-08-29T08:35:17.420-07:00How to Work as a Teacher in Australia<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirtmNfViywS9CCovJPCGORAUMkRbgQ9eU66nknPM8BcJqbXPMvrE2fboW9eLOc6d8N820iACfhP_bDpkY7zBp86nCVaB7Blr6pbanpa69FRxrWnl_j5aUlb36cGzC8T63CI36pVAxV1s1R/s1920/IIEC+Bulletin+%25281%2529.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1920" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirtmNfViywS9CCovJPCGORAUMkRbgQ9eU66nknPM8BcJqbXPMvrE2fboW9eLOc6d8N820iACfhP_bDpkY7zBp86nCVaB7Blr6pbanpa69FRxrWnl_j5aUlb36cGzC8T63CI36pVAxV1s1R/s640/IIEC+Bulletin+%25281%2529.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>Lately, there has been an increase in forum questions about teaching in Australia, or indirectly, what are the prospects of a teacher or of a graduate of an education degree in Australia. If you are an overseas-trained teacher or prospective teacher and you are interested to teach in Australia, you might find this article useful.</p><p><b>What do you need to work as a teacher in Australia?</b></p><p>To work as a teacher in Australia, you need two things: (1) registration as a teacher and (2) visa with work rights. Before even considering obtaining a work visa, you probably should ask first if Australia is in need of teachers.</p><p><b>Are teachers needed in Australia?</b> </p><p>The public and private school system all over the world seems to be in need of teachers. Australia is no exception. Based on the Skilled Occupation List (SOL) that the Australian Government publishes regularly to indicate skilled occupations that Australia needs, teaching has always been listed. The <a href="https://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/F2019L00278" target="_blank">Migration (LIN 19/051: Specification of Occupations and Assessing Authorities) Instrument 2019</a>, the following teachers are needed in Australia: </p><p>241111 Early Childhood (Pre-Primary School) Teacher<br />241411 Secondary School Teacher<br />241511 Special Needs Teacher<br />241512 Teacher of the Hearing Impaired<br />241513 Teacher of the Sight Impaired<br />241599 Special Education Teacher (Not Elsewhere Classified)<br />241213 Primary School Teacher<br />241311 Middle School Teacher</p><p>242111 University Lecturer<br />249211 Art Teacher (Private Tuition)<br />249212 Dance Teacher (Private Tuition)<br />249214 Music Teacher (Private Tuition)<br />249299 Private Tutors and Teachers (Not Elsewhere Classified)<br />249311 Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)</p><p>The 6-digit number beside the teacher classification is called the ANZSCO Code. ANZSCO stands for Australia-New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations. The ANZSCO Code is a unique identifier of specific occupations.</p><p>If the visa you are applying for requires you to nominate an occupation from the SOL, you need to know the ANZSCO Code or the occupation name that corresponds to the code. Generally, nominating an occupation in the SOL will require that you have been assessed by an assessing authority. For teachers, there are two assessing authority designated by the Australian Government for purposes of a visa. These are: the <a href="https://www.aitsl.edu.au/" target="_blank">Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership</a> (AITSL) and the <a href="https://www.vetassess.com.au" target="_blank">Vocational Education and Training Assessment Services</a> (VETASSESS). The first set of teaching roles in the list above is assessed by AITSL, while the second list is assessed by VETASSESS.</p><p>It is important to note that even if the AITSL or the VETASSESS has given you a positive assessment, (and assuming you obtain a working visa) it does not mean that you can already teach in the Australian school system. The exception is private tuition, teaching in a tutorial centre or teaching as a private tutor.</p><p><b>How do you obtain a teacher accreditation?</b></p><p>The AITSL and VETASSESS do not register teachers. There is no national registration of teachers in Australia. Registration is done at the state level. You get registered in the state where you want to teach and you register with the state teacher regulation agency. In addition, if you are teaching in the Catholic education system, you may also need to be classified.</p><p>Below are the teacher regulation agencies in the Australian states and territories:</p><ul style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-family: Swiss721BT-Roman, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 5px 0px 10px 25px; padding: 0px;"><li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style: outside disc;"><a href="http://www.tqi.act.edu.au/" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #007377; outline: 0px;" title="">Australian Capital Territory - Teacher Quality Institute</a><a href="http://www.atra.edu.au/" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #007377; outline: 0px;" title=""></a></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style: outside disc;"><a href="https://www.educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/portal/nesa/home" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #007377; outline: 0px;" title="">New South Wales - NSW Education Standards Authority</a></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style: outside disc;"><a href="http://www.trb.nt.gov.au/" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #007377; outline: 0px;" title="">Northern Territory - Teacher Registration Board of the Northern Territory</a></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style: outside disc;"><a href="http://www.qct.edu.au/" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #007377; outline: 0px;" title="">Queensland - Queensland College of Teachers</a></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style: outside disc;"><a href="http://www.trb.sa.edu.au/" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #007377; outline: 0px;" title="">South Australia - Teachers Registration Board of South Australia</a></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style: outside disc;"><a href="http://www.trb.tas.gov.au/" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #007377; outline: 0px;" title="">Tasmania - Teachers Registration Board of Tasmania</a></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style: outside disc;"><a href="http://www.vit.vic.edu.au/" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #007377; outline: 0px;" title="">Victoria - Victorian Institute of Teaching</a><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style: outside disc;"><a href="http://www.trb.wa.gov.au/" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #007377; outline: 0px;" title="">Western Australia - Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia</a></li></ul><p>To be registered as a teacher, you must meet the <a href="https://www.aitsl.edu.au/docs/default-source/national-policy-framework/australian-professional-standards-for-teachers.pdf" target="_blank">Australian Professional Standards for Teachers</a>. Each state and territory will have a slightly different process or set of requirements for registration, but once registered with one, transferring to another state is easy.</p><p>Most overseas-trained teachers may need some bridging course to be able to register as a teacher in Australia. If you are planning to study in Australia to obtain a teaching qualification, see to it that you enrol in an accredited program of study. The AITSL lists the <a href="https://www.aitsl.edu.au/deliver-ite-programs/apl" target="_blank">accredited teacher training programs in its website, or click here</a>.</p><p><b>How do you obtain a working visa?</b></p><p>To obtain a working visa, apply for the appropriate visa at the Department of Home Affairs. <a href="https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/working-in-australia" target="_blank">Click here for more information on the visa that is suitable for the work that you intend to do</a>. Meanwhile, if you need to obtain a suitable Australian teacher qualification first, send us a message and we'd be glad to assist.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://brightidiaz.com/contact.html" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="196" data-original-width="1293" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnoB9OWNJ1vKaHLRytEubTR9hRyYzfidVwBelJEyLjeB3IsFg5SFcPHKr-sFBosrpUro-6765_PlEnIEKvz-BevCTsRTW8sNtxtuH-uk9dv-TAtY8PbsfEuoubW7l23Jodjf1ysdQjSajA/s640/SendMeAMessage.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4829925602024609315.post-18356190052485076202020-08-29T03:10:00.004-07:002020-08-29T03:20:06.417-07:00Entire catalogue of courses for FREE at US Institute of Peace<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR6kRr0Xq1fgT0RiTsh79WDeEvzT4xDB8G-U1NY3o5FHViTmy9cr7L6cfPfxlRFtHL7kxIQld7dUHZ67CpN5AeLXAG8DGKySNmd-sgba19nY7bO1WC9DbMct902fEj6-2fdyczFk08tayN/s1920/IIEC+Bulletin.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1920" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR6kRr0Xq1fgT0RiTsh79WDeEvzT4xDB8G-U1NY3o5FHViTmy9cr7L6cfPfxlRFtHL7kxIQld7dUHZ67CpN5AeLXAG8DGKySNmd-sgba19nY7bO1WC9DbMct902fEj6-2fdyczFk08tayN/s640/IIEC+Bulletin.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>The United States Institute of Peace has made its entire catalogue of online courses FREE from now until the end of 2020. According to the Institute, it is trying to meet the increased demand for resources and training created by the current responses to COVID-19 and the structural racism around the world. By making the courses free, it aims to help today's peace builders transform violent conflicts in their communities and to assist people who are seeking non-violent change around the world.</p><p>Here's an excerpt from the US Institute of Peace (USIP) Academy:</p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #4a5c69; font-family: proxima-nova, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, "Lucida Grande", sans-serif; font-size: 19px;">"The USIP Academy provides a wide range of education and training opportunities to fit the needs of any person working to resolve global conflict. Utilising technology and expert human capital, our mission is to help the global peace-building community share knowledge, develop skills, and grow both professionally and personally, in order to better contribute toward building sustainable peace. Since 1997, the USIP Academy has helped more than 65,000 individuals build peace in their communities." </span></p><p>The full catalogue of English courses is as follows:</p><article class="summary f" style="background-color: white; border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(207, 179, 100); color: #4a5c69; font-size: 10px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 50px; zoom: 1;"><div class="summary__text -no-img" style="overflow: hidden; padding: 0px;"><header class="summary__header" style="padding-bottom: 5px; zoom: 1;"><h3 class="summary__heading" style="color: #3d5866; font-size: 2.6em; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.2em; margin: 0px 0px 10px; text-rendering: optimizelegibility;"><a href="https://www.usip.org/academy/catalog/100-years-quiet-diplomacy-nonviolent-resistance-and-peacebuilding" style="color: #4a5c69; text-decoration-line: none; transition: all 0.1s ease 0s;"><br class="Apple-interchange-newline" />100 Years of Quiet Diplomacy, Nonviolent Resistance, and Peace-building</a></h3></header></div></article><article class="summary" style="background-color: white; border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(207, 179, 100); color: #4a5c69; font-size: 10px; margin: 0px; padding: 50px 0px; zoom: 1;"><div class="summary__text -no-img" style="overflow: hidden; padding: 0px;"><header class="summary__header" style="padding-bottom: 5px; zoom: 1;"><h3 class="summary__heading" style="color: #3d5866; font-size: 2.6em; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.2em; margin: 0px 0px 10px; text-rendering: optimizelegibility;"><a href="https://www.usip.org/academy/catalog/civil-resistance-1-dynamics-nonviolent-movements" style="color: #4a5c69; text-decoration-line: none; transition: all 0.1s ease 0s;">Civil Resistance 1: The Dynamics of Nonviolent Movements</a></h3></header></div></article><article class="summary" style="background-color: white; border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(207, 179, 100); color: #4a5c69; font-size: 10px; margin: 0px; padding: 50px 0px; zoom: 1;"><div class="summary__text -no-img" style="overflow: hidden; padding: 0px;"><header class="summary__header" style="padding-bottom: 5px; zoom: 1;"><h3 class="summary__heading" style="color: #3d5866; font-size: 2.6em; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.2em; margin: 0px 0px 10px; text-rendering: optimizelegibility;"><a href="https://www.usip.org/academy/catalog/civil-resistance-2-movement-and-message" style="color: #4a5c69; text-decoration-line: none; transition: all 0.1s ease 0s;">Civil Resistance 2: The Movement and the Message</a></h3></header></div></article><article class="summary" style="background-color: white; border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(207, 179, 100); color: #4a5c69; font-size: 10px; margin: 0px; padding: 50px 0px; zoom: 1;"><div class="summary__text -no-img" style="overflow: hidden; padding: 0px;"><header class="summary__header" style="padding-bottom: 5px; zoom: 1;"><h3 class="summary__heading" style="color: #3d5866; font-size: 2.6em; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.2em; margin: 0px 0px 10px; text-rendering: optimizelegibility;"><a href="https://www.usip.org/academy/catalog/civil-resistance-3-sustaining-movement" style="color: #4a5c69; text-decoration-line: none; transition: all 0.1s ease 0s;">Civil Resistance 3: Sustaining the Movement</a></h3></header></div></article><article class="summary" style="background-color: white; border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(207, 179, 100); color: #4a5c69; font-size: 10px; margin: 0px; padding: 50px 0px; zoom: 1;"><div class="summary__text -no-img" style="overflow: hidden; padding: 0px;"><header class="summary__header" style="padding-bottom: 5px; zoom: 1;"><h3 class="summary__heading" style="color: #3d5866; font-size: 2.6em; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.2em; margin: 0px 0px 10px; text-rendering: optimizelegibility;"><a href="https://www.usip.org/academy/catalog/conflict-analysis" style="color: #4a5c69; text-decoration-line: none; transition: all 0.1s ease 0s;">Conflict Analysis</a></h3></header></div></article><article class="summary" style="background-color: white; border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(207, 179, 100); color: #4a5c69; font-size: 10px; margin: 0px; padding: 50px 0px; zoom: 1;"><div class="summary__text -no-img" style="overflow: hidden; 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DISCLAIMER: Manny Diaz IIEC and brightidiaz.com are not affiliated in any way with the United States Institute of Peace. This article is published only for information purposes as there may be readers that are interested in courses on non-violent conflict resolution.<div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4829925602024609315.post-66692240803733024492020-08-25T19:10:00.004-07:002020-08-25T19:32:30.383-07:00Cost of an MBA in Victoria<p>The intended audience of this article is the international student or prospect. The fees indicated herein are based on the published fees in the online CRICOS register. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLaFkgfrhq_kfScWRpcHcisTpbOdgVM-lWv-joUKg64Lt4MGCqVVHI7so6dGDdbpoCieABbc-mDxNCP7wY3CZJoEJuO5yd5UjQoxcU39uJMy6AsGnIIMA9kAkemCfvxSznFBQsqlT6UJwQ/s1920/IIEC+Bulletin+-+Cost+of+MBA+in+Melbourne.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1920" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLaFkgfrhq_kfScWRpcHcisTpbOdgVM-lWv-joUKg64Lt4MGCqVVHI7so6dGDdbpoCieABbc-mDxNCP7wY3CZJoEJuO5yd5UjQoxcU39uJMy6AsGnIIMA9kAkemCfvxSznFBQsqlT6UJwQ/s640/IIEC+Bulletin+-+Cost+of+MBA+in+Melbourne.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p>International students and prospective international students wanting to pursue a Master of Business Administration in Victoria would always ask about fees. There are other factors that influence decisions, such as cost of living, quality of education, and the prestige of the educational institution. If cost of living is a concern, <a href="https://blog.brightidiaz.com/2019/09/living-on-budget.html" target="_blank">this 2019 article is still quite valid</a> (click on the link; opens up in a new window). The quality of education will be better in some, but the standard of education across Australia might be sufficient assurance that there is a minimum level of quality and that, even at the minimum, is good enough. Finally, prestige always goes first to the big universities and in Victoria, the University of Melbourne is number one. Perhaps the least prestigious would be the higher education institutions that are not universities, because these are generally private in nature, small in size, and not research-based (research activity is the primary source of federal funding for education institutions).</p><p>So, how much does it cost for a full program of the 104-week Master of Business Administration in Victoria? The list below is based on CRICOS-registered programs, and where multiple programs are registered, only data for the Master of Business Administration program is used (there are some MBA programs which have specialisations, or qualified with 'Advanced', 'Executive', and other program differentiators. Where there is no 104-week program, the program with the course duration nearest 104 weeks is chosen. Now, for the list:</p><p>Australian Catholic University (CRICOS 084682G) - $62,000 </p><p>Central Queensland University (CRICOS 084501F) - $59,490 </p><p>Charles Darwin University (CRICOS 077875A) - $37,600<span style="font-size: xx-small;">1</span> </p><p>Charles Sturt University (CRICOS 068168C) - $65,438<span style="font-size: xx-small;">2</span> </p><p>Deakin University (CRICOS 056889B) - $80,800<span style="font-size: xx-small;">3</span> </p><p>Edith Cowan University (CRICOS 079116B) - $59,800 </p><p>Federation University (CRICOS 085210J) - $56,950 </p><p>Holmes Institute (CRICOS 102781F) - $38,650 </p><p>Kaplan Business School (CRICOS 078565G) - $45,885 </p><p>La Trobe University (CRICOS 080774B) - $80,400 </p><p>Monash University (CRICOS 001461G) - $90,640 </p><p>Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (CRICOS 077514D) - $88,936 </p><p>Southern Cross University (CRICOS 080919A) - $65,800 </p><p>Swinburne University (CRICOS 102648M) - $76,200 </p><p>University of Melbourne (CRICOS 089359M) - $101,470<span style="font-size: xx-small;">4</span> </p><p>Torrens University (CRICOS 090241D) - $47,600<span style="font-size: xx-small;">5</span> </p><p>University of the Sunshine Coast (CRICOS 088887F) - $54,800<span style="font-size: xx-small;">6</span></p><p>Victoria University (CRICOS 083299M) - 47,080<span style="font-size: xx-small;">7</span></p><p>Victoria Institute (CRICOS 096671M) - $48,500</p><p>Based on the foregoing, if only the dollar sign will be used as basis, the least-cost program is that of Charles Darwin University at $37,600 and the most expensive is that of the University of Melbourne at $101,470. Meanwhile, the dual degree programs from Torrens University and University of the Sunshine Coast can be appealing, as you obtain a dual qualification at the end, for the price of one (almost). </p><p>NOTES</p><p>In the list above, educational institutions not based in Victoria will generally have study centres in Melbourne. Further notes are indicated below.</p><p><span style="font-size: xx-small;">1</span> MBA (Professional Practice)</p><p><span style="font-size: xx-small;">2</span> Delivered by Study Group Australia</p><p><span style="font-size: xx-small;">3</span> MBA (International)</p><p><span style="font-size: xx-small;">4</span> Course duration is 102 weeks only</p><p><span style="font-size: xx-small;">5</span> Dual degree with Master of Global Project Management</p><p><span style="font-size: xx-small;">6</span> Dual degree with Master of International Business</p><p><span style="font-size: xx-small;">7</span> MBA (Professional)</p><p>DISCLAIMER: Data provided above is based on published information at cricos.education.gov.au at the time of writing. It should not bind us or any third party. Contact the educational institution directly for up-to-date program costs. 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There is no missing Php10. The correct statement to account for the Php150 is as follows: Php100 paid for the meal + Php 30 returned to each of the 3 + Php20 in the tip box = Php150. To account for the Php120 expense (3 x Php40), use Php100 paid to the cashier + Php20 in the tip box.</div>
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In this problem, you only need to open one box knowing that all labels are incorrect. If you open "Apples and Grapes" and you know that it cannot have both apples and grapes, the only conclusion is that it can have apples only or grapes only. If you get apples inside, get the label "Apples" and put it on this box. The box which used to have the label for apples will necessarily have grapes in it. Put the label "Grapes" on that box and the box that used to have the label for grapes should end up with the label "Apples and Grapes".</div>
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This is a classic problem, with variants only on who the characters are. If we assume the <i>delawan</i> to be X and the <i>dede-es </i>to be Y, while the current side of the river they are on is side A and the other side is side B, the river crossing will be as follows:</div>
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From point (8) above, Y will just cross back and forth to shuttle the rest of Y's, while all X's are already at side B. In no time from point (1) to point (8) has there been a number of X less than Y, so the group can cross the river this way without a fight ensuing, Y's are kept at bay by being equal to or less in number than X.</div>
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With a little Math, you'd find out that most probably, the father is currently working overtime with the mother for purposes of procreation. Here's the algebra behind it:</div>
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If the mother is 21 years older than her child, this means that x = y + 21.</div>
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If the mother will be exactly 5 times as old as the child in exactly 6 years from now, then x + 6 = 5 (y + 6). So we have:</div>
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We all know that 3/4 of a year is 9 months. The negative sign in front means that it is to be in future. </div>
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If we know that one of the guards always tell the truth while the other always tell a lie, then we can ask this: "If I were to ask the other guard, what will he/she tell me?" Whatever answer is given, go for its opposite. </div>
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If you spoke to the liar, the liar will tell you that the other guard will say "Door B" because although the other guard will actually tell you "Door A" the liar will change it and lie to you. So you go for the opposite of the answer which is Door A.</div>
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On the other hand, if you spoke to the guard that always tells the truth, he/she would tell you "Door B" because although he/she knows the correct choice is Door A, he/she knows that the other guard will lie, so he will tell you truthfully that the other guard will say "Door B". So you go for the opposite, which is Door A.</div>
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While in Australia and you intend to regularly keep in touch with loved ones and friends back in the Philippines, the best prepaid mobile phone service to have is one that allows for unlimited international calls to the Philippines. The reasons for this are simple:<br />
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First, you can call anytime and for any duration. <br />
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Second, while you can use Facebook Messenger, Viber, WhatsApp and other voice-over-IP solutions, it will require that the person you are calling should also have Facebook Messenger, Viber, WhatsApp and the relevant voice-over-IP solution, in addition to an active data plan or at least access to a WiFi network with Internet connectivity. This may not work well for some, particularly if the person you are trying to reach is one who occasionally runs out of load.<br />
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In addition, do note that unlimited calls to the Philippines are just add ons to unlimited calls Australia-wide. So it means that, if you have unli calls to the Philippines, you will also have unli calls to anywhere in Australia, which you'd probably need.<br />
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Belong Mobile (https://www.belong.com.au) offers a $5 add-on to its $10-per-month prepaid plan which appears to be the most economical option. This $5 add-on allows you to call the Philippines for an unlimited period. You have the option not to top-up your plan with this $5 unlimited call option, bringing down your monthly maintenance for mobile service to just $10 for unlimited text and call within Australia. The only caveat here is the 1GB data cap, which for just reading emails and browsing through Facebook (without watching videos) may be enough. If you do not use up your 1GB, it can be carried over to the next month.<br />
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For a bigger data cap, Belong has the 10GB option for the $25 monthly plan. The unlimited calls and text to a Philippine number will be a $5 add-on. Otherwise, the $40 monthly plan is already inclusive of unlimited text and call within Australia and to a Philippine number plus 40GB data allowance. This is probably too much, unless you are a heavy data user watching Korean novelas over 4G.<br />
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The other option is from Boost Mobile (https://boost.com.au) starting from its $150 per year prepaid plan which includes 80GB of data. This is roughly $12.50 for 6.7GB of data per month plus unlimited calls and texts to Australian and Philippine numbers. This will seem more economical than the Belong offer, but the caveat is that you will need to pay $150 upfront. If cash flow is not an issue, go for the Boost Mobile option. It gives you good data allowance, which will come in handy if you need to go online at home and your accommodation has limited Internet facilities.<br />
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Please note that I am not affiliated with Belong or Boost. I am not paid in any way writing this, and the information I have provided above is current as of writing. You are advised to check their respective websites for updated information on current mobile plans on offer.<br />
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Meanwhile, if you are planning to bring your mobile phone from the Philippines to Australia, you may want to read this article, <a href="https://blog.brightidiaz.com/2020/02/bringing-mobile-phone-to-australia.html">Bringing a Mobile Phone to Australia</a>.<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4829925602024609315.post-31554383664686896452020-02-11T19:47:00.001-08:002020-02-11T21:13:30.735-08:00Bringing a Mobile Phone to AustraliaBringing a mobile phone with you to Australia may be a prudent option. However, you should be mindful of the frequency bands mobile telecommunication providers use in Australia. If your mobile phone does not support the frequency bands used by Australian mobile telecommunication providers, your phone will not work in Australia and you might find yourself needing to buy a new phone if you want to use the Australian mobile network.<br />
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Cutting the chase, see to it that the particular make and model of your phone supports use of the 850MHz and 900MHz bands. These are the frequency bands Australian mobile networks use for the 3G service. Note, however, that the 3G network will be shutdown in Australia by 2024.<br />
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Australian mobile networks operate the 4G service over the 700MHz, 850MHz, 900MHz, 1800MHz, 2100MHz, 2300MHz and 2600MHz frequency bands. Check that the phone you are bringing supports these frequency bands. Even if you are not a tech person, you must understand that mobile coverage throughout Australia does not operate on a single band or frequency. As you move from place to place, the network may be using a different band. Your phone automatically shifts to the right band, but you need to ensure that your phone supports the bands in use in Australia.<br />
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Again, to summarise, Australia uses the following frequency bands:<br />
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3G over 850MHz and 900MHz bands to phase out 2024<br />
4G over 700MHz, 850MHz, 900MHz, 1800MHz, 2100MHz, 2300MHz and 2600MHz<br />
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To verify that your phone supports these bands, check the fine print on the phone packaging box, the manual and other printed matter that came with the phone when you purchased it and, if the packaging or manual are not available, go online and look up your phone at the phone manufacturer's website.<br />
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By this time, you should already know that your charger will most probably not plug into the power outlet in Australia. You will be needing a power plug adapter, and it comes as cheap as $5 from Officeworks.<br />
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But that is not all.<br />
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Upon arrival at any Australian airport, note that you cannot use your mobile phone while undergoing clearance process or when asked not to by a Border Force officer.​<br />
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The Border Force will have the power to confiscate your mobile phone for forensic examination under section 186 of the Customs Act. Your phone, if confiscated, will be returned to you within 14 days if it does not contain any material which renders the device subject to seizure under Customs-related laws. It means that it should not contain any form of pornography, pirated movies and software, and other contents of similar nature. <br />
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Now that you have your mobile phone, you might be interested to know what the best prepaid mobile phone plan is for you. Read the article <a href="https://blog.brightidiaz.com/2020/02/unlimited-calls-to-philippines-from.html">Unlimited Calls to the Philippines from Australia on Prepaid Mobile</a> for information.<br />
<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4829925602024609315.post-77428670148446796632020-02-05T21:17:00.001-08:002020-02-05T21:19:36.417-08:00Manny Diaz now a Qualified Education Agent Counsellor<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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PRESS RELEASE — (Marsfield NSW) In a bid to further professionalise advising prospective international students, Manny Diaz has achieved registration as Qualified Education Agent Counsellor (QEAC). To achieve registration as QEAC, one has to complete the Education Agent Training Course (EATC) developed by Australian Education International (AEI) and the then Department of Immigration and Border Protection (or the DIBP, now the Department of Home Affairs or DHA). Upon completion of the EATC, candidates for QEAC status have to sit and pass the QEAC Certification Exam which covers the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF), regulations and legislation pertinent to international education, ethics and working effectively as education agent.<br />
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<a href="https://blog.brightidiaz.com/2019/11/things-you-need-to-know-about-agents.html">Click here for more information</a> on and things you need to know about agents and agencies.<br />
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Manny Diaz is an independent international education counsellor offering FREE education counselling to prospective international students in Australia. Visit the <a href="http://www.brightidiaz.com/" target="_blank">Manny Diaz IIEC website</a> or <a href="https://brightidiaz.com/contact.html">click here to get in touch</a>.<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4829925602024609315.post-72514515323093013482020-01-20T03:51:00.001-08:002020-01-20T05:07:46.133-08:00The End-to-end Process for Prospective International Students<br />
For non-Australians to come to Australia to study in any of its education providers, one must be enrolled as a student in an education provider (EP) and should hold a valid student visa (SV). In brief, therefore, there are two fundamental requirements for international students: a current enrollment and a valid visa. Below is your quick three-step process guide.<br />
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Step 1 - Enroll in a School</h2>
Enrollment is proven by a certificate of enrollment (COE). An EP issues the COE if one has paid the minimum fee payable. You can pay the minimum fee payable if you have been admitted to a course of study in the EP.<br />
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To be admitted to a course of study, you must apply for admission to the EP and when the EP deems your application to be of merit, it makes an offer of placement usually through an offer letter which contains details of the course of study, particularly the fees to be paid and the period of study (otherwise you will receive a notice of rejection in which case your application will not progress anymore).<br />
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If an offer is made, you either decline the offer or accept it. To decline an offer, you can simply ignore it or you can send a formal rejection of the offer. The latter, in my opinion, is the better option. On the other hand, to accept an offer, you do not just formally inform the EP of your acceptance—you also pay the minimum amount payable and take out an overseas health cover (OSHC).<br />
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The OSHC is basically a medical insurance which international students are required to have and it should cover the period of study indicated in the letter of offer. The OSHC is proven by a certificate of cover, which together with your proof of payment, you send to the EP as part of your acceptance of the offer.<br />
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The EP will then issue the COE.<br />
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If you need help in the application, offer and enrollment process, or if you need advise in choosing the right course for you, <a href="http://www.brightidiaz.com/" target="_blank">click here to get in touch with your independent international education counselor</a>. <br />
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Step 2 - Apply for a Visa</h2>
Once you already have the COE, you apply for a student visa. This is best done online by creating an account at https://online.immi.gov.au/lusc/login and thereafter apply for a student visa (subclass 500). All information about the SV can be found at the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) website.<br />
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<a href="https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/student-500#Eligibility" target="_blank">Click here for information on eligibility</a>, i.e. get to know what will qualify you for a student visa or what the requirements are for a student visa.<br />
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<a href="https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/web-evidentiary-tool" target="_blank">Click here for the documents checklist</a>, a handy tool provided by the DHA to help you identify what documents you need to have in preparation for your application for SV.<br />
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And if you need a step-by-step guide to the student visa application process, <a href="https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/web-evidentiary-tool" target="_blank">click here for the DHA Step-by-Step Guide</a>. If you have engaged the services of an agent, usually your agent will apply for the visa on your behalf, so you do not need to worry about the process. You need, however, to understand what documents you need to prepare.<br />
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All too much for you to absorb? <a href="http://www.brightidiaz.com/" target="_blank">Click here to get help from your independent international education counselor fill out forms and attach your documents</a>.<br />
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Step 3 - Act on Visa Outcome</h2>
The DHA recommends that you apply for your student visa at least six (6) weeks before classes start (see <a href="https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/student-500#HowTo" target="_blank">Step 1 in the Step-by-step Guide</a>). According to the <a href="https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-processing-times/global-visa-processing-times" target="_blank">Global Visa Processing Times</a> section of the DHA website, 75% of applications from the VET (vocational education and training) sector are processed in 46 days, or 90% in 67 days. Higher education is a bit better with 75% of applications processed in 32 days, or 90% in 53 days. If you are in the unlucky 10%, it may take more than two months to process your visa. So do not fret, wait for the decision.<br />
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The visa outcome is either a grant or a refusal. If your visa is refused, do not think of appealing. On one hand, the decision will indicate that the decision cannot be appealed and on the other, the appeals process will be more expensive. Nothing prevents you from re-applying again in case your visa is refused.<br />
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If your visa gets approved, pack your bags and say goodbye to family and friends.<br />
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Do you need help with any of these? Still confused or are you not confident that you should do-it-yourself? Help is available from your independent international education counselor, <a href="http://www.brightidiaz.com/" target="_blank">just click here</a>.<br />
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According to the DHA, all applicants for a student visa must show they are coming to Australia temporarily to gain a quality education. The GTE requirement (which you now know to mean the Genuine Temporary Entrant requirement) is used to make sure the student visa program is accessed as intended. It helps identify applicants who are using the student visa program for motives other than gaining a quality education. Remember, the student visa program is not a way for international students to maintain ongoing residency in Australia. The DHA, however, clarifies that the GTE requirement is also not intended to exclude students who, after studying in Australia,
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Pointers in Writing the SOP/GTE</h3>
Before writing your SOP/GTE, read the <a href="https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/Visa-subsite/files/direction-no-69.pdf" target="_blank">Ministerial Direction 69 (52KB PDF)</a> first. It is not a checklist, but it sets out a number of factors the DHA takes into account when determining if you meet the GTE requirement.<br />
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The DHA looks at your SOP/GTE statement in four broad areas. These are:<br />
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1. <b>Situation in your home country </b>- the DHA considers your reason for not studying in your home country or region if a similar course is available there, your ties to your home country that support an intention to return after study is finished, your economic situation, your military service commitments, if at all, and the political and civil unrest in your home country. <br />
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2. <b>Potential situation in Australia</b> - the DHA considers your ties to Australia that present a strong incentive to stay in Australia, your level of knowledge of the proposed course and education provider, your previous study and qualifications, your planned living arrangements and your financial stability.<br />
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3. <b>Value of the course to your future</b> - the DHA considers if the course is consistent with your current level of education, if the course is relevant to past or proposed future employment in your home country or a third country and the expected salary and other benefits in your home country or a third country obtained with your qualifications from the proposed course of study.<br />
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4. <b>Your immigration history</b> - the DHA considers your previous visa applications for Australia or other countries and if you have had previous visa refusals or cancellations.<br />
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[<a href="https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/student-500/genuine-temporary-entrant" target="_blank">Click here for the Genuine Temporary Entrant requirement discussion at the Department of Home Affairs website</a>]. <br />
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Suggested Outline of your SOP/GTE <b><br /></b></h3>
Following guidance from multiple sources (see the Links to Guides below), it would be prudent to consider the following outline for your SOP/GTE:<br />
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<b>About Yourself</b><br />
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Briefly introduce yourself and family (or relationships). You can establish intention to come back home with family relations, e.g. you have a spouse and children who are staying behind.<br />
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Discuss previous studies. If you have not been to school for a long time or if you have a history of not completing studies, better explain why this time around you can be expected to complete your studies. Show how your previous studies relate to your proposed Australian study.<br />
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Discuss current and previous work. Show how your work history relates to your study plans. If you have gaps in employment or if you are currently unemployed, you need to have a satisfactory explanation. A clear career path and a reasonable expectation of further career advancement, such as an employer who is willing to take you back upon your return, will help establish intention to return.<br />
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Discuss other circumstances that will serve as motivation to return after completing your studies, such as business ownership or interests, real and personal property (house, parcel of land, car), reasonable expectation for inheritance, and the like.<br />
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If you have traveled abroad before, provide the details. Having been to other countries and returning home every time will establish a pattern that you are one who always returns home. <br />
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<b>About Your Planned Study</b><br />
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Briefly discuss what the course program you want to pursue and why you are pursuing that course program. Relate it to your previous studies and work history, and if it is a complete change in career direction, satisfactorily explain how it is a logical course of action. <br />
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Discuss why you chose to study in Australia and why you chose to study in the school you have enrolled at. It is important to show that you have done due diligence in understanding what you are proposing to study and this due diligence extends beyond an understanding of the course program, of the school, and life in the city and state where the school is situated-- you need to explain why you need to go to Australia for that course when it may be available elsewhere, such as locally in your own country and at much lower cost.<br />
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If you have made arrangements already for your stay, it is good to mention it here. It will show that you are well prepared. Meanwhile, a round trip ticket is good indicator of intention to return home. This assumes of course that those visits abroad did not include instances of breach of visa conditions and the like.<br />
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<b>The Value of Your Planned Study</b><br />
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It is very important to show the value of your proposed study to you--
it is like a cost-benefit analysis: why spend so much to study in
Australia? What value will an Australian qualification bring you and how
does it justify the costs of obtaining that qualification?<br />
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If you claim career advancement, you need to provide evidence, such as letter of support from current employer. If you claim reasonable expectation of future employment, you need to cite official data showing career outlook and salary trends for instance.<br />
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Your SOP/GTE does not have to be very long, but keep in mind that if it is too long, you probably are just verbose and repeating yourself which makes your SOP/GTE a very uninteresting read. Despite claims of being objective and fair, case officers who read your SOP/GTE are also humans. Be considerate, they too can get a headache trying to understand cryptic and cyclic essays.<br />
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Evidence to Include</h3>
It is important that, where available, you should provide evidence of statements you make in your SOP/GTE. Below are some evidence you may want to include:<br />
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<i>Evidence of Relationships<b> </b></i>such as birth certificate and marriage certificate. For <i>de factor</i> relationships, you may want to include a <i>sworn statement</i> or affidavit from family members of both sides corroborated by residence certificates or statements from local officials and disinterested parties.<br />
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<i>Evidence of Previous Study</i> which includes certificates or the <i>diploma</i> (in Australia this is called a <i>testamur</i> because a diploma is a qualification, not a document), transcript of records and the like.<br />
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<i>Evidence of Previous or Current Work </i>which could be certificates of employment and other statements from previous and current employer. If your study is supported by your current employer, it would also be good to include a statement of support.<br />
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<i>Evidence of Property Ownership</i> such as car registration, real estate tax declaration, business registration and tax returns, deed of donation, probate of will and the like or any document that proves ownership or future ownership.<br />
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<i>Evidence of Financial Circumstances</i> such as bank statements and other financial instruments, tax return or pay slip, affidavit of support and the like. At the moment there is no need for <i>show money</i> for applicants from the Philippines, but showing you have the means to support yourself in your studies as well as financial incentives to return home will work to your advantage.<br />
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<i>Evidence of Other Arrangements</i> such as lease contract or agreement with the person who owns the place where you will stay while in Australia and return airplane tickets will help. <br />
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<i>URL</i> of official data you have based your statements on, such as job market outlook, salary expectations, alternatives to your proposed studies, and the like.<br />
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Summary </h3>
With the SOP/GTE, you are trying to establish that you are really a student coming to Australia to study because studying in Australia will benefit you in the long run, considering that it is very expensive to study in Australia. Upon completion of your study, it should also be clear that you will return home. Talk is cheap, so you must back up your statements with evidence or proof. <br />
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Links to Guides</h3>
<a href="https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/student-500/genuine-temporary-entrant" target="_blank">Department of Home Affairs</a> <br />
<a href="https://www.canberra.edu.au/international/uc-agents-and-international-representatives/information-for-agents/gte/documents/How-to-Write-a-Statement-of-Purpose-First-Visa-Application.pdf" target="_blank">University of Canberra</a><br />
<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4829925602024609315.post-55519839397101456832019-12-11T06:28:00.001-08:002019-12-11T06:37:21.024-08:00The New Regional Areas: Implications to International Students<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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First, the bad news. It may already be stale news, but in March 2019, the Australian government has reduced the permanent migration cap from 190,000 to 160,000 places. This means that it will be a little bit more difficult to get a permanent resident (PR) visa merely because the quota has been reduced by 30,000. <br />
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Now, the good news. A little bit stale, but still worth sharing the information. From 16 November 2019, the definition of regional Australia has been changed for migration purposes. These changes will mean that: International students studying in a university in Perth, Adelaide, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Canberra, Newcastle and the Lake Macquarie area, Wollongong and the Illawarra region, Geelong, and Hobart will be eligible to access an additional year in Australia on a post-study work visa. This is in addition to the 2 to 4 years one would be eligible for depending on the degree completed. </div>
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International students studying in a university in a location other than Perth, Adelaide, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Canberra, Newcastle and the Lake Macquarie area, Wollongong and the Illawarra region, Geelong, and Hobart, BUT NOT IN Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane, will be eligible to access an additional 2 years in Australia on a post-study work visa. Again, this is in addition to the 2 to 4 years one would be eligible for depending on the degree completed. </div>
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What is the implication of these changes to those not studying in the universities, or studying in a university but not a degree? For those taking up Cert III, Cert IV, Diploma or Advanced Diploma, there is no additional year(s) of stay that can be accessed under the graduate work visa. </div>
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<i>Quick Note: </i></div>
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After completing studies in Australia, if eligible, one can apply for the Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485). This visa type has two streams: the post-study work visa for those who completed a degree (Bachelor, Master or Ph.D.) and the graduate work visa for those who completed a trade qualification (Cert III, Cert IV, Diploma or Advanced Diploma). </div>
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In short, the changes announced in the classification of regional areas does not really affect the length of stay under the Temporary Graduate Visa for those studying Cert III, Cert IV, Diploma or Advanced Diploma. </div>
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But that’s not all. </div>
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The changes in the definition of regional Australia means that, for everyone, regardless of whether the study led to a Bachelor, Master, or Ph. D. degree or a Cert III, Cert IV, Diploma or Advanced Diploma qualification, additional 5 POINTS can be obtained under the points tested migration scheme for studying in a regional area, in addition to the 10 points awarded for a Diploma or trade qualification from an Australian educational institution and 5 points for completing two years of study in Australia (for those whose course duration is at least 92 weeks). Check out the <a href="https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skilled-work-regional-provisional-491/points-table" target="_blank">Points Table for Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa Subclass 491, click here</a>. </div>
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Visit the <a href="http://www.aiminternational.com.au/" target="_blank">Australia International Migration Pty Ltd (MARA No. 1457774)</a> for visa advise. </div>
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References: </div>
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[1] <a href="https://www.pm.gov.au/media/morrison-government-increases-regional-migration-target" target="_blank">www.pm.gov.au</a></div>
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[2] <a href="https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/working-in-australia/regional-migration/eligible-regional-areas" target="_blank">immi.homeaffairs.gov.au</a></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4829925602024609315.post-59589098346585803452019-11-10T05:54:00.003-08:002020-01-21T05:32:52.426-08:00Things You Need to Know About AgentsIf you are planning to come to Australia on student visa, there is a big chance that you have spoken to, or at least have considered speaking to, an agent. If you haven't been in touch with one yet, you are probably wondering which one you should approach, if you ever need one. <br />
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<b>What are agents?</b><br />
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In a brief chat with an overseas Filipino worker in the Middle East, it occurred to me that some have the notion that an agent, or an agency, assisting prospective students coming to Australia provides similar services as a manpower agency. That is not the case. When talking about coming to Australia as a student, an agent can be one of two or both:<br />
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<i>an education agent</i> or a person working for an agency representing an education provider in Australia and/or providing services to help secure admission as a student in an education provider in Australia, OR<br />
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<i>an immigration agent</i> or a person working for an immigration agency.<br />
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Education agents or consultants advise you on what course to take, given your circumstances, i.e., age, educational background, work history and career goals. They are those who help process your application for admission in an education provider, e.g. registered training organization, school, college, academy, institute, university, etc. They also provide assistance in the visa application process, albeit supposedly limited to clerical matters only.<br />
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Education agents may or may not be immigration agents themselves. They may or may not have a partner immigration agent or agency. <br />
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Meanwhile, immigration agents are those appropriately trained and skilled in matters involving Australian immigration laws, regulations, directions, policies and procedures. In Australia, only registered migration agents can legally provide advise on visa matters.<br />
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<b>Some Points to Consider</b></h2>
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<b>The services of education agents and counselors are usually free</b>, but some will ask for a fee. Those who offer their services for free earn through the commission they receive from the education provider. It is unethical for agents to refer students only to education providers with which they have an existing agreement. Watch out for noticeable bias of agents insisting on certain education providers.<br />
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(<a href="http://www.brightidiaz.com/" target="_blank">Click here for unbiased advise from an independent education counselor</a>)<br />
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<b>There is no required qualification for education agents</b>, but it is generally accepted in the industry that education agents are at least a Qualified Education Agent Counselor (QEAC) listed in the Professional International Education Resources (PIER) Online database. On the other hand, migration agents should be registered with the MARA or the Migration Agents Registration Authority. <br /><b></b><br />
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(<a href="http://www.brightidiaz.com/" target="_blank">Click here for advise from a Qualified Education Agent Counselor</a>)<br />
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<b>A legitimate education counselor</b> is someone who constitutes a solo business or is working for a business registered as such in the regulatory authority having jurisdiction on the place where it operates. In the Philippines, this will include all requisite registrations and permits, from SEC, DTI, BIR, BFP and LGU down to the barangay. In Australia, an Australian Business Number is a verifiable information which identifies a legitimate business. Migration agents are legitimate only if they are registered with the <a href="https://www.mara.gov.au/search-the-register-of-migration-agents/" target="_blank">MARA</a>. <br />
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(<a href="http://www.brightidiaz.com/" target="_blank">Click here to explore your options with a legitimate education counselor</a>) <br />
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What to Watch Out For </h2>
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Watch out for agents who are representing themselves as migration agents but they are not listed in the MARA database. (<a href="https://www.mara.gov.au/search-the-register-of-migration-agents/" target="_blank">Click here to search the MARA database</a>) Note that even people who work for or under the direction of a MARA registered agent are not supposed to advise on any visa matter.<br /><br />
Watch out for education agents who claim to have a MARA-registered agent with them or have one as their partner, they will usually ask for fees to cover the costs of advice from a MARA agent. The services of a migration agent is not free, so you may need to clarify early on how much the additional fee you will need to pay when a MARA agent is involved.<br />
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Watch out for education agents who advise you about life in Australia when they have not even been to any part of Australia yet. The low barrier to entry for education agency in Australia has led to the proliferation of agents who has not even set foot on Australia and give you advise merely on what they have read.<br />
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(<a href="http://www.brightidiaz.com/" target="_blank">Click here for advise from an education counselor who has experienced life in Australia both as student as subsequently as an immigrant</a>)<br />
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<b>Do you need an agent?</b></h2>
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Finally, the question may be whether or not you need an education agent. The answer is, IT DEPENDS ON YOU. If you are confident about doing the process by yourself, by all means do it yourself. If you are not confident enough, an agent will be useful. If you will have dependents coming with you and the circumstances are complicated, it is best to have an agent. If it is straightforward and you can manage, so be it. Ultimately, no one can advise if you really need an agent or not. It all depends on you.<br />
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(<a href="http://lick here for free advise from a QEAC education counselor" target="_blank">Click here for free advise from a QEAC education counselor</a>)<b><i> </i> </b> <i> </i> <br />
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<i> </i> <i> </i><b> </b>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4829925602024609315.post-87589722230140043932019-09-28T07:39:00.000-07:002019-09-28T07:39:30.380-07:00Australian Residency for Tutors<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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I bumped into a friend one day, and our conversation led to her plans of moving to Australia. She is married, with two kids, and has mostly worked as online English tutor. She has a degree from the University of the Philippines where she majored in Educational Communication. While our conversation did not really went verbatim as below, let me narrate it here just the same for the benefit of those who, like her, are planning to apply for an Australian residency DIY.<br />
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<b>Q</b>. So what was the first thing you did in relation to your plans of moving to Australia?<br />
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<b>A</b>. As people have advised me, particularly in online fora, the first step is always the Skilled Occupation List (SOL). The SOL lists the eligible skilled occupations which would allow an individual to qualify for an Australian working visa provided that all other requirements are met.<br />
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<b>THE SKILLED OCCUPATION LIST</b><br />
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The SOL is updated regularly, so it is best to check it regularly too. You can find the SOL in the Home Affairs website, <a href="https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/working-in-australia/skill-occupation-list">https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/working-in-australia/skill-occupation-list</a>. In the case of my friend, she was looking for a teaching role which aligns with her experience. Fortunately for her, there is the <b>Private Tutors and Teachers NEC</b> (NEC means <i>not elsewhere classified</i>, it is a catch-all occupation within the tutoring and teaching role) with <b>ANZCO Code 249299</b>. Searching the Home Affairs SOL search tool showed this result:<br />
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From the search, occupation 249299 will qualify one for different visas: Subclasses 190, 407, 489, 482, and 187. I am familiar with these options (I did my permanent residency visa DIY too), so I asked her next:<br />
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<b>Q</b>. With these visa options, what will you choose?<br />
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<b>A</b>. Residency visa in Australia is points tested. Subclass 190 will be tough, 407 is not appropriate, 482 and 187 require employer nomination. This seems to leave me with no other option but Subclass 489. But..<br />
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Yes, there is a <i>but</i> and it is not bad. The Australian Government has decided to <b>close Subclass 489 (invited pathway) to new applications from 15 November 2019</b>. That was fast, I thought.<br />
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<b>SKILLED WORK REGIONAL (PROVISIONAL) SUBCLASS 491</b><br />
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The Subclass 491 will be replacing Subclass 489. Home Affairs has published a new instrument (LIN 19/051) which provides guidance on the changes to Subclass 489 and the SOL.<br />
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<a href="https://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/F2019L00278/02f9e500-138b-4ec5-bb17-71a9e5154646" target="_blank">Click here to download LIN 19/051</a><br />
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<a href="https://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/F2019L00278/b9bb299d-8784-40f9-8309-e880a947e93e" target="_blank">Click here to download the Explanatory Note for LIN 19/051</a><br />
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This is good news to my friend. Her nominated occupation, <b>Private Tutors and Teachers NEC </b> (<b>ANZCO Code 249299</b>)<b> </b>remains part of the Short Term SOL (STSOL) in the new Subclass 491. The best part is, a new occupation, <b>Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (ANZCO Code 249311)</b> has been added in the STSOL! This is in Item 90, Section 9, Page 14 of LIN 19/051.<br />
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<b>Q</b>. So what will you do now? Will you nominate ANZCO 249299 or ANZCO 249311?<br />
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<b>A</b>. This gets a little confusing. The best thing to do, I guess, is to check which of these two will suit my skills, experience and qualifications best. I need to try to improve my chances of getting the visa.<br />
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<b>THE AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND STANDARD CLASSIFICATION OF OCCUPATIONS 2013 (Version 1.2)</b><br />
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According to the ANZCO information from the Australian Bureau of Statistics website, TEACHERS OF ENGLISH TO SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES teach classes in English to students whose first language is a language other than English.<br />
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Tasks Include:<br />
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<li>assessing the extent of language difficulties in students for whom English is a second language teaching students individually and in small groups out of the regular classroom, and assisting students within normal classroom settings </li>
<li>teaching students English language skills using a variety of methods including lecture and visual demonstration </li>
<li>providing assistance to other classroom teachers by designing special teaching programs for students with English language difficulties </li>
<li>designing and producing teaching materials and adapting existing materials </li>
<li>preparing course outlines and goals assigning lessons, correcting homework, and preparing and grading exams </li>
<li>analysing, recording and reporting progress to regular classroom teachers, parents and students</li>
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According to my friend, the ANZCO description of the tasks where a classroom setting is expected could disqualify her. It is a risk to nominate ANZCO 249311.<br />
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On the other hand, PRIVATE TUTORS AND TEACHERS teach students in the practice, theory and performance of subjects, such as art, dance, drama and music, in private training establishments.<br />
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Tasks Include:<br />
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<li>planning programs of study for individual students and groups </li>
<li>preparing and presenting material on the theory of the subject area </li>
<li>instructing and demonstrating practical aspects of the subject area </li>
<li>assigning problems and exercises relative to students' training needs and talents </li>
<li>assessing students and offering advice, criticism and encouragement </li>
<li>revising curricula, course content, course materials and methods of instruction </li>
<li>preparing students for examinations, performance and assessments </li>
<li>keeping abreast of developments in the subject area by attending professional conferences, seminars and courses, reading current literature, and talking with colleagues </li>
<li>may arrange visits and tours to professional exhibitions and performances </li>
<li>may organise for exhibitions or performances of students' work</li>
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ANZCO 249299 is really the right occupation to nominate, my friend concluded. It aligns well with her experience as online tutor.</div>
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<b>Q</b>. Okay, so now that you are sure of the ANZCO occupation to nominate, what is the next step?</div>
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<b>A</b>. I will need a VETASSESS assessment. VETASSESS is the body or agency which is given the authority to provide suitability assessment for a nominated occupation, in this case ANZCO 249299. Other occupations will have a different assessing authority, mind you.</div>
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<b>SKILLS ASSESSMENT FOR MIGRATION</b></div>
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According to VETASSES, my friend's nominated occupation is classified as <b>General Professional Occupation</b>. To apply for assessment, one should create an account with VETASSESS at <a href="https://skillassess.vetassess.com.au/Registration/ApplicantRegistration">https://skillassess.vetassess.com.au/Registration/ApplicantRegistration</a>. But before that, it would be prudent to have all the details and supporting papers first, as my friend did.</div>
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<b>Q.</b> How did you prepare for the VETASSESS<b> </b>assessment?</div>
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<b>A</b>. I downloaded the paper application form so I get an idea of what information will be required. I know, I will not be applying on paper. I will apply online. The paper form is downloadable at <a href="https://www.vetassess.com.au/Portals/0/Downloads/qualification_assessment/SRG29%20Application.pdf">https://www.vetassess.com.au/Portals/0/Downloads/qualification_assessment/SRG29%20Application.pdf</a></div>
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Based on this form, these are the information needed, in addition to personal data:</div>
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<li>Employment Details with List of Main Tasks and Duties</li>
<li>Professional License or Registration</li>
<li>Membership of Professional Body</li>
<li>Qualifications</li>
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The form also contains a required documents checklist which is reproduced below:</div>
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The additional evidence required for the Philippines based on the Explanatory Note (which then refers to Appendix A) is that if the applicant has passed the Professional Regulation Commission's Licensure Examinations, providing documentary evidence will POSITIVELY impact the application.</div>
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<b>Q.</b> The way I see it, it is crucial that you get a statement from your employer. But wait, aren't you an independent contractor?</div>
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<b>A</b>. Yes, I am an independent contractor. I have worked for the online ESL tutoring sites. I can, however, provide proof of having been an ESL tutor. </div>
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<b>DOCUMENTS TO COLLECT</b></div>
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My friend focused on the requirements from VETASSESS. Specifically, the Explanatory Note in the paper application form advised that:</div>
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Because of labor laws in the Philippines, employers are wary of using <i>employment</i> as a term. My friend is an independent contractor, so she asked for a <b>Statement of Service (Work Reference)</b> from her employer and prepared copies of her payslips. The statement of service is guided by <b>Appendix B</b> reproduced below:</div>
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Essentially, in addition to the above details, my friend asked for a document which reads like this:</div>
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"<i>To Whom It May Concern:</i></div>
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<i>This is to certify that xxx has independently contracted with This Company as private tutor from xx-Month-20xx to present. Her salary is Phpxx.xx (In Words) per hour. Due to our business model, we do not have full-time or part-time tutors as such, but all hours of work of our tutors are logged to enable correct payment of wages. The hours of work of xxx is indicated in detail in <b>Appendix A</b>.</i></div>
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<i>As tutor, xxx is responsible for the following tasks:</i></div>
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<li><i>planning programs of study of the English language for each student </i></li>
<li><i>preparing and presenting material on English as a language </i></li>
<li><i>instructing and demonstrating English communications </i></li>
<li><i>assigning problems and exercises relative to the learning progression of each student </i></li>
<li><i>assessing students and offering advice, criticism and encouragement </i></li>
<li><i>revising curricula, course content, course materials and methods of instruction</i></li>
<li><i>preparing students for examinations, performance and assessments </i></li>
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<i>Her full duties and responsibilities are part of the contract between This Company and each independent contracting tutors. Attached is a copy of the said contract as <b>Appendix B</b>.</i><br />
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<i>xxx also has an online profile as tutor which is available as part of our promotional strategy. Kindly refer to http:/url.of.her.profile.</i><br />
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<i>This certification is issued upon request of xxx for whatever legal purpose it may serve.</i>"<br />
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The letter is dated and signed according to the guidance shown above. The statement of tasks may look familiar, and it should, because it is very much similar to the task listing in the ANSCO occupation at the Australian Bureau of Statistics website first mentioned above.<br />
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<b>Q.</b> So, how much is the assessment fee?<br />
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<b>A.</b> The assessment fee is published in the website, <a href="https://www.vetassess.com.au/skills-assessment-for-migration/professional-occupations/fees-and-payment">https://www.vetassess.com.au/skills-assessment-for-migration/professional-occupations/fees-and-payment</a>. For my nominated occupation, the fee is AUD880.00. Lodging online is cheaper compared to the paper-based and it is faster too. I do not need documents to be certified, all I have to do is scan them in high resolution and in colour. It is also interesting to note that lodging offshore is cheaper still, because there is no GST, that's similar to VAT in the Philippines.<br />
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<b>NEXT STEPS</b><br />
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After obtaining a positive assessment from VETASSESS, the next step is to submit an expression of interest in SkillSelect at the Home Affairs website. The Subclass 489 guidance at <a href="https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skilled-regional-provisional-489/invited-pathway">https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skilled-regional-provisional-489/invited-pathway</a> (there is no page for Subclass 491 yet I suppose) provides a timeline as follows:<br />
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The waiting game begins.<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4829925602024609315.post-36836059063475065872019-09-27T19:32:00.000-07:002019-11-09T22:22:58.415-08:00Living on a BudgetIn a Facebook group for Filipino students in Australia (and those planning to come on student visa), a common question asked is <b>how much money do I need per week?</b> A variant usually goes like <b>will I survive on the 20-hour work per week?</b> I got tired of responding to the same questions, so I decided to write this brief. If you are among those asking how much you will need to budget to live in Australia on student visa, this is your starting point. Read and be informed.<br />
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<b>IMPORTANT</b> <b>NOTICE</b><br />
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The information I will be providing here is based on <i>very</i> conservative estimates. You be the judge if these will suit you. You can certainly make adjustments, but that will mean the costs may (and certainly will) go up.<br />
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<b>LEAST COST MEALS</b><br />
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Here are the assumptions I made to come up with the lowest budget (you'll eat three times a day, but don't self-pity, okay?)<br />
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First, you will already have your plates, spoon, fork, cup and other eating utensils. You will also already have your cooking utensils, such as a turner for frying egg, and a $20 investment on the cheapest rice cooker. You accommodation should also have a stove, usually shared accommodation would have them (otherwise it will be additional one-time expense). Generally, gas cooking is free, you get charged for electric cooking (<i>mahal ang kuryente!</i>) <br />
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Second, a typical breakfast (actually, following these estimates, that will be your DAILY breakfast) will consist of two fried eggs from the cheapest 700g one-dozen pack caged variety you can find, plus 100g of rice (that is the average rice consumption in the Philippines per person). To save on costs, you must buy the 10kg (or the 5kg) pack, the cheapest find you can get. (TIP: every week, grocery chains Woolworth and Coles will have items on 50% discount. In my almost 10 years in Australia, I have not bought rice full price. I always buy the 50% off at sufficient quantity to last until the next 50% off is on).<br />
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Third, since you will be out and about at lunch, and you will have not time to cook something, a sandwich will be your typical fare. For $5, you can have a sandwich from Woolworth. It can be cheaper if you get a $2 burger from Hungry Jacks. Whatever. Lunch is $5. You can buy instant noodles, instant rice meals, instant pasta, for that amount. You will need a microwave oven though if you plan to go that way. Otherwise, sandwich it is. <br />
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Fourth, dinner will be pasta. You can easily find a $3 pasta and a $3 pasta sauce which will last you two meals. Add a can of tuna for $2, you are set. Alternatively, you can visit a mall or shop just before closing, they will usually sell their take away food for $5. That will cover your dinner.<br />
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With the foregoing as your typical day, you can add accommodation costs. For a shared room, you can start from $150 per week. That's $600 per month. Let's hope that your $150 per week is all inclusive of electricity + water and if you are lucky, WiFi too. I did not factor them in here, so make the adjustments in case your accommodation is not as I described.<br />
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For a $150 accommodation, expect to spend on transportation. Walking might not be an option (although walking will be part of your daily commute). Spending $15 on train, tram, bus or ferry per day is not uncommon, so in a month your transportation costs will be $450.<br />
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<b>THE BIG PICTURE</b><br />
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With the assumptions above, you will need <i>at least</i> $1,350 per month.<b> </b>Prospective students and just the kibitzers will ask, <b>can I survive on work while on student visa</b>? Remember that you will have to consider the following:<br />
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First, while on student visa, you can only work 40 hours every two weeks, or 20 hours per week. At that rate, you can earn <b>at most</b> $1,600. That is assuming that you are able to work all the 20 hours per week, every week. In a month, you will have worked 80 hours, and at the rate of $20 per hour more or less, you will earn $20 x 80 = $1,600. The $20 per hour is just an estimate, you can find out the minimum wage, award rates and other rights (yes, even workers on international visa have rights, read about them and do not get exploited by dodgy business and persons) at the Fair Work Ombudsman website:<br />
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<a href="https://www.fairwork.gov.au/pay/minimum-wages" target="_blank">Click here for the Minimum Wage</a><br />
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<a href="https://www.fairwork.gov.au/how-we-will-help/templates-and-guides/fact-sheets/rights-and-obligations/international-students" target="_blank">Click here for your Rights as Working International Student</a><br />
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Second, while the <i>first</i> may sound optimistic (<i>look, you have some extra cash $250 per month</i>) and not to dampen your optimism, you have to be realistic. There is a <i>very good</i> chance that you cannot find work immediately upon arrival. If it is your first time abroad and away from the comforts of home, there will be some adjustment period and it can be tough. Even if you have full working rights, it would be prudent to assume that you will not be able to find work in the next 3 to 6 months. Some are lucky and can find work in the first week, but some could not find work even after 6 months. So keep that in mind and consider the possibilities. I guess what I am saying is that you should not rely solely on income from working while on student visa to support yourself <i>fully</i>. It can be done, but at a cost.<br />
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What about cash on hand?<br />
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Cash on hand is wage paid to you without going through the tax system. It is illegal. It is unlawful. DO NOT consider it. It will bring you trouble and could jeopardise your chances here. It can get you deported. It can put you on exclusion from Australia. Cash on hand will also be supporting dodgy businesses, cheaters who exploit people and the system.<br />
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So, can you survive as working student? Probably. It can be done, it has been done. But it will be very difficult.</div>
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One does not live on eggs and rice alone. (Well, my daughter used to, eggs and rice being comfort food). The example above is merely for purposes of illustration. You can of course vary the menu. Canned goods can be your friend. Corned beef and Spam will cost less than $5. As you get settled, you can get better at budgeting. Aside from pork and beef, lamb is popular in Australia. Sausages too. And salad. Veggies. Be creative. Make your own menu. You can estimate the costs by having a look at current prices. The following websites are popular grocery chains:</div>
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<a href="http://www.woolworths.com.au/" target="_blank">Woolworths Supermarket</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.aldi.com.au/" target="_blank">ALDI Supermarket</a></div>
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Next, you may want to look up accommodation options. You may find help from Filipino groups on social media. Otherwise, checkout the following:</div>
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<a href="http://www.flatmates.com.au/" target="_blank">Flatmates</a> (Shared Accommodation)</div>
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<a href="https://www.booking.com/s/11_6/8848ccec" target="_blank">Booking</a> (Temporary Stay - Use this link to get $25 back off your first booking)</div>
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<a href="https://abnb.me/e/0PpYRuv6k0?suuid=04003097-a14b-4842-8f7c-cd66e40b1eff&slevel=0" target="_blank">AirBnB</a> (Temporary Stay - Use this link to get up to $76 off your first booking)<br />
<a href="https://www.domain.com.au/?mode=rent" target="_blank">Domain</a> and <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/rent/" target="_blank">RealEstate</a> (Long-term Accommodation Rental)</div>
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Goodluck. Remember,<i> bawal ang tamad</i>. Do some research, make some tentative plans. Ask if you need help, but do not wait to be spoon-fed. People who help may get tired helping.</div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4829925602024609315.post-43190418572206014532019-04-28T20:17:00.002-07:002019-04-28T21:57:40.235-07:00Studying in Australia to Boost Chances of Permanent Residency<h3>
<b>IMPORTANT NOTICE, DISCLOSURE AND DISCLAIMER</b></h3>
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<li><b>Notice</b>. In Australia, only those who are registered with the
Migration Agents Registration Authority (MARA) can legally provide visa
advise and services. Applicants for an Australian visa, however, are NOT
required to engage the services of a migration agent. Anyone can apply
for an Australian visa DIY style. If you need to engage the services of
a migration agent, however, I am able to recommend one. Please reach
out to find out more.</li>
<li><b>Disclosure</b>. The author is a lawyer in the Philippines but is not a MARA-registered agent. </li>
<li><b>Disclaimer</b>. This article is an opinion piece and must not be
taken as advise of any kind in any way. Information from this article
may be used solely at the risk of the party using it. The author shall
be free from any liability arising or that may arise from the use or
misuse of material(s) from this article.</li>
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<b>STUDYING IN AUSTRALIA</b><br />
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For those who may miss out on the opportunity to apply for permanent residency in Australia as skilled independent migrant (Subclass 189), studying in Australia is a way that can boost points in the points-tested visa stream. <br />
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By looking at the points system, there are a few areas where additional 5 points can be earned. It is important to note the key requirements for the points boost though: the course must be CRICOS registered and you must have the correct student visa for it. CRICOS stands for <b>Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students.</b> It is a register of Australian education institutions that recruit, enrol and teach overseas students. <br />
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If you are studying in Australia, it would be better if you can pursue a doctorate degree. A doctorate degree gives you 5 more points than a bachelor's degree. Curiously, a master's degree does not add points. (<a href="https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skilled-independent-189/points-table" target="_blank">Click here for the points table at the Australian Home Affairs website</a>). A doctorate, however, is not for everyone.<br />
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If a doctorate is not for you, do not fret. There are other ways to boost your points, one of which is the 5 points given for <i>specialist education qualification</i>. To get a specialist education qualification, you must obtain at least a Masters degree by research (or a Doctorate degree) from an Australian educational institution that included at least 2 academic years study in science, technology, engineering, mathematics or specified information and communication technology (ICT) fields.<br />
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If a master's degree is also not for you, you can get the 5 points for <i>Australian study requirement</i> if you study in Australia for at least two years (or 16 months) leading to a degree, diploma or trade qualification from an Australian educational institution. Study in private colleges or TAFE will qualify you for this, provided that it is CRICOS registered and the duration of study sums up to two years, even if you obtain multiple qualifications, such as trade qualifications or diploma. (In Australia, trade qualification or diploma is <i>similar</i> to TESDA certificates and vocational courses in the Philippines).<br />
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While you are at it, studying in a non-metropolitan area will give you an additional 5 points. If you want to get this points boost, avoid Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and other big cities. Refer to this list for the locations considered as eligible for this: <a href="https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skilled-independent-189/regional-postcodes">https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skilled-independent-189/regional-postcodes</a>.<br />
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And since you are in Australia, you get the chance to get the 5 points boost for holding a recognised qualification in a credentialled community language. In other words, you can be a Filipino (Tagalog) interpreter or translator. To obtain this credential, take the <a class="external" href="http://www.naati.com.au/" target="_blank">National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters</a> (NAATI) accreditation. Click on the link for more information. This is an entirely separate undertaking from your studies.<br />
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<i></i>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4829925602024609315.post-19509686240656697102019-04-28T20:08:00.002-07:002019-04-28T22:02:27.989-07:00Standard Pathway to Permanent Residency in Australia for IT Professionals<h3>
<b>IMPORTANT NOTICE, DISCLOSURE AND DISCLAIMER</b></h3>
<ol>
<li><b>Notice</b>. In Australia, only those who are registered with the Migration Agents Registration Authority (MARA) can legally provide visa advise and services. Applicants for an Australian visa, however, are NOT required to engage the services of a migration agent. Anyone can apply for an Australian visa DIY style. If you need to engage the services of a migration agent, however, I am able to recommend one. Please reach out to find out more.</li>
<li><b>Disclosure</b>. The author is a lawyer in the Philippines but is not a MARA-registered agent. </li>
<li><b>Disclaimer</b>. This article is an opinion piece and must not be taken as advise of any kind in any way. Information from this article may be used solely at the risk of the party using it. The author shall be free from any liability arising or that may arise from the use or misuse of material(s) from this article.</li>
</ol>
<h3>
<b>THE EOI PROCESS</b></h3>
So, okay, you are interested to permanently reside in Australia. The rules and regulations around visas in Australia change regularly, but at present, you need to go through an Expression of Interest (EOI) process first before you can apply for the visa itself. This means that you submit an EOI, your application is evaluated and if you are deemed to be qualified, you will be invited to submit an application for the visa. The Australian government, through its Department of Home Affairs, has published a guide on how to go through this process. Click on the link below to read the guide:<br />
<br />
<a href="https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skilled-independent-189/points-tested">https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skilled-independent-189/points-tested</a>
<br />
<br />
The skilled independent visa subclass 189 is a points-tested visa. This visa is what I have in mind as the standard pathway to permanent residency in Australia for IT professionals because specialised IT occupations are in the Skilled Occupation List (SOL). To be eligible for the Subclass 189, the first requirement is that your nominated occupation is listed in the SOL. IT occupations in the SOL are as follows:<br />
<br />
Analyst Programmer (ANZSCO Code <a class="external" href="http://www.abs.gov.au/ausstats/abs%40.nsf/Product+Lookup/E7A170C39D4FDA99CA257B950013114B?opendocument" target="_blank">261311</a>)<br />
Computer Network and Systems Engineer (ANZSCO Code <a class="external" href="http://www.abs.gov.au/ausstats/abs%40.nsf/Product+Lookup/8EF5499204A2FBECCA257B9500131105?opendocument" target="_blank">263111</a>)<br />
Developer Programmer (ANZSCO Code <a class="external" href="http://www.abs.gov.au/ausstats/abs%40.nsf/Product+Lookup/8EF5499204A2FBECCA257B9500131105?opendocument" target="_blank">263111</a>)<br />
ICT Business Analyst (ANZSCO Code <a class="external" href="http://www.abs.gov.au/ausstats/abs%40.nsf/Product+Lookup/0DD934711C851E03CA257B950013116B?opendocument" target="_blank">261111</a>)<br />
ICT Security Specialist (ANZSCO Code <a class="external" href="http://www.abs.gov.au/ausstats/abs%40.nsf/Product+Lookup/980B817E74A5280ACA257B95001310E9?opendocument" target="_blank">262112</a>)<br />
Multimedia Specialist (ANZSCO Code
<a class="external" href="http://www.abs.gov.au/ausstats/abs%40.nsf/Product+Lookup/417C595C9CF02602CA257B9500131179?opendocument" target="_blank">261211</a>)<br />
Software Engineer (ANZSCO Code
<a class="external" href="http://www.abs.gov.au/ausstats/abs%40.nsf/Product+Lookup/E7A170C39D4FDA99CA257B950013114B?opendocument" target="_blank">261313</a>)<br />
Systems Analyst (ANZSCO Code
<a class="external" href="http://www.abs.gov.au/ausstats/abs%40.nsf/Product+Lookup/0DD934711C851E03CA257B950013116B?opendocument" target="_blank">261112</a>)<br />
Software and Applications Programmer - Not Elsewhere Classified (ANZSCO Code <a class="external" href="http://www.abs.gov.au/ausstats/abs%40.nsf/Product+Lookup/E7A170C39D4FDA99CA257B950013114B?opendocument" target="_blank">261399</a>) <br />
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The ANZSCO Code is the code number assigned to the occupation under the <b><i>Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations</i></b>. Don't be bothered by this for now, but you will be needing the ANZSCO Code of your nominated occupation. The links provided above contain detailed information from the Australian Bureau of Statistics describing what the occupation is. Have a read.<br />
<h3>
<b>WHAT TO DO BEFORE SUBMITTING THE EOI</b></h3>
Before you submit the EOI, you will need to prepare supporting documents. But before you even prepare your supporting documents, it makes sense to do a self-assessment first if you qualify in the points test.<br />
<br />
<b>THE POINTS TEST</b><br />
<br />
The points table used in the points test is available from the Department of Home Affairs. The link is provided below:<br />
<br />
<a href="https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skilled-independent-189/points-table">https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skilled-independent-189/points-table</a><br />
<br />
Alternatively, you can use the Points Calculator, also from the Department of Home Affairs. The link is provided below:<br />
<br />
<a href="https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/departmental-forms/online-forms/points-calculator">https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/departmental-forms/online-forms/points-calculator</a><br />
<br />
If you are using the Points Calculator, select visa Subclass 189 to start. Please note that you need at least 65 points to even consider applying for the EOI. If you scored below 65, it is best to consult a MARA-registered agent, the DIY approach will not be suitable.<br />
<br />
For most applicants, the following items in the points table will be relevant:<br />
<br />
Age<br />
English Language<br />
Work Experience<br />
Qualifications<br />
<b><br /></b>
<b>POINTS BOOST</b><br />
<br />
<div>
If you scored around 65, you may want a little boost. A points boost can be obtained for the following:<br />
<br /></div>
<div>
<b>Australian study requirement</b> - you should have studied or you should study in Australia for at least 2 years. <a href="https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skilled-independent-189/australian-study-requirement" target="_blank">Click here for more information on what the criteria are for this requirement</a>.<br />
<b><br /></b></div>
<div>
<b>Accredited in a community language</b> - if you are studying in Australia and wants to boost your points, take the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI) accreditation to be eligible for this points boost. Filipino (Tagalog) is a community language that attracts this points boost. <a href="https://www.naati.com.au/" target="_blank">Click here for more information on how to be an accredited translator or interpreter</a>.<br />
<b><br /></b></div>
<div>
<b>Study in regional Australia</b> - while you are at it, studying in regional Australia will add 5 more points to your application. Thus, if you need to study in Australia (and get the NAATI accreditation at the same time), study in regional Australia. Avoid Sydney, Melbourne, and other high-population growth metropolitan areas. <a href="https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skilled-independent-189/regional-postcodes" target="_blank">Click on this link to find out which areas are considered as regional</a>.<br />
<b><br /></b></div>
<div>
<b>Specialist education qualification</b> - a further points boost is, if you are taking a 2-year course, to take a 2-year Masters by Research (or a PhD by Research).<br />
<br />
(I have written another blog about <a href="https://blog.brightidiaz.com/2019/04/studying-in-australia-to-boost-chances.html" target="_blank">Studying in Australia to Boost Chances of Permanent Residency</a>. Have a look for details). <br />
<br />
<b>Partner skills</b> - perhaps the only points boost that will not require you to study in Australia for at least 2 years, you can get an additional 5 points if your partner or spouse goes through the skills assessment and gets a positive result, i.e. English proficiency is good, nominated occupation is in the SOL, and the relevant assessing authority makes a positive assessment.<br />
<br />
<b>SKILLS ASSESSMENT</b><br />
<br />
Assuming now that you have the minimum 65 points required, the next thing to do is get your skills assessed. For IT professionals, the relevant assessing authority is the <b>Australian Computer Society (ACS)</b>. The ACS website is <a href="https://www.acs.org.au/" target="_blank">https://www.acs.org.au</a>, have a look. Currently, the fee is $500 but it can change (as it usually does). <a href="https://www.acs.org.au/msa/information-for-applicants.html" target="_blank">Click here for the fees information</a>.<br />
<br />
<b>PREPARING FOR THE SKILLS ASSESSMENT</b><br />
<b><br /></b>
The ACS provides a guide on how to go through the application process. Please refer to <a href="https://www.acs.org.au/msa/information-for-applicants.html" target="_blank">https://www.acs.org.au/msa/information-for-applicants.html</a> or download the relevant document from below list:<br />
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<a href="https://www.acs.org.au/content/dam/acs/acs-skills/Skills%20Assessment%20Guidelines%20for%20Applicants%20V5-6%20Aug%202018.pdf" target="_blank">ACS Skills Assessment Guidelines for Applicants</a> <br />
<a href="http://www.acs.org.au/msa/summary-of-criteria.html" target="_blank">ACS Quick Reference of Assessment Requirements</a><br />
<a href="http://www.acs.org.au/msa/anzsco-code-information.html" target="_blank">ACS Guide to Choosing the Right ANZSCO</a><br />
<a href="http://www.acs.org.au/msa/acs-application-checklist.html" target="_blank">ACS Application Checklist</a><br />
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Once you have all the required documents, have them certified as a copy of the original and <b>scan </b>them using a colored scanner with a <b>maximum resolution of 200 dpi</b>. All files must be in <b>PDF</b> format, but nothing bigger than <b>3MB</b>.<b> </b>It is recommended that you use an intuitive file naming convention, such using your family name and an indicator of what the file is. For example, it is easy to know that 'Diaz-TOR.pdf' is a copy of the transcript of records of someone surnamed 'Diaz'.<br />
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It is a bit ironic that ACS file upload requirements seem to be outdated. AITSL, for example, does not require copy certification anymore as long as documents are scanned in color. In addition, AITSL accepts different file formats, while ACS accepts only PDF and in multiple files. <u><b>ACS requires all pages are consolidated into one PDF document for each qualification and each employment entry</b></u>.<br />
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When all these are prepared, you are ready to submit the application for skills assessment.<br />
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<b><span style="color: orange;">To be continued</span></b><br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4829925602024609315.post-6194243332601832792019-04-25T20:51:00.000-07:002019-04-25T23:00:51.460-07:00AITSL Skills Assessment for Secondary School Teacher (ANZSCO Code 241411)The Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) is the assessing authority for teaching occupations in the Skilled Occupations List (SOL). In assessing skills for the Secondary School Teacher (ANZSCO Code 241411) occupation, it considers two criteria: qualification and English language proficiency.<br />
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<b>ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT</b><br />
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For a secondary teacher, the AITSL requires International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of at least 7.0 for both Reading and Writing; and a score of at least 8.0 for both Speaking and Listening. The IELTS test must have been taken during the 24-month period prior to submitting an application AND must be the academic version.<br />
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Those who have completed at least four full years of study (or part-time equivalent) in higher education (university) in Australia, Canada, the Republic of Ireland, New Zealand, the United Kingdom or the United States of America resulting in qualification(s) comparable to the educational level of an Australian Bachelor degree (Australian Qualifications Framework Level 7) or higher, provided that the study included recognised initial teacher education qualification, are exempt from the IELTS requirement.<br />
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<b>QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS</b><br />
<b><br /></b>
This article was written tailored for hopefuls from the Philippines. The AITSL has published the <a href="https://www.aitsl.edu.au/docs/default-source/assessment-for-migration-forms/afm-checklists/aitsl_secondary_checklist.pdf" target="_blank">Assessment for Migration Applicant Checklist: Secondary School Teacher (ANZSCO Code 241411)</a>, please download the guide particularly if you are not from the Philippines.<br />
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Reading the AITSL guide can confuse, but essentially it is saying that you must have a teaching qualification. This teaching qualification must have been obtained as a result of:<br />
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At least four years of study in the university or higher education level;<br />
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At least one year of study in the university or higher education level specifically on teaching at the secondary school level; and<br />
<br />
At least 45 days of supervised teaching practice with students
across the 13 to 18 years age range in a secondary school setting.<br />
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Therefore, the following qualifications appear to satisfy this requirement:<br />
<br />
A Bachelor of Science or a Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Education, normally a four-year degree in the Philippines;<br />
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A Bachelor of Science or a Bachelor of Arts in Education, major in Secondary Education, normally four-year degree in the Philippines. The major subjects should be shown, however, to constitute at least one year of full-time study.<br />
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Any Bachelor degree, plus a course of study in teaching Secondary Education which is the equivalent of at least a year of full-time study, such as a top-up course to a Bachelor degree that makes one eligible to take the Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET) or a Master of Arts in Education, major in Secondary Education.<br />
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All three options should include the mandatory 45 days of supervised teaching practice with students across the 13 to 18 years age range in a secondary school setting.<br />
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<b>DOCUMENT CHECKLIST</b><br />
<b><br /></b>
To prepare for the AITSL Skills Assessment for Secondary School Teacher (ANZSCO Code 241411), you need to have the following documents:<br />
<br />
<b>Proof of Identity</b><br />
<br />
A current and valid passport at the time of application. Only the passport identity page is needed. This is the page where the photograph and identification details of the passport holder are.<br />
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Those who have changed their names, such as by reason of marriage, should provide proof of change of name. A marriage certificate in this case is valid proof.<br />
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<b>Proof of Qualification</b><br />
<b><br /></b>
Diploma (in Australia, this is called a <i>testamur</i>) which must be accompanied by an English translation if not written in English. (The Ateneo de Manila University, for example, issues diploma in Latin).<br />
<br />
Transcript of Records<br />
<br />
Course description and/or syllabus (optional) which, although not mentioned in the AITSL guide, may be helpful to establish the duration of study and content specific to Secondary Education.<br />
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<b>Evidence of supervised teaching practice</b>
<b><br /></b><br />
Supervised teaching practice is that period before completion of a degree or course where a student teacher is on a school placement and engaged in a teaching and learning process with school students. This teaching practice is under the supervision of a qualified teacher and university education staff and is formally assessed by the university.<br />
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An official statement from the university awarding the teaching qualification is required as evidence of supervised teaching practice. The statement must be on official university letterhead, be signed and dated by a university representative and state: the duration of the supervised teaching practice completed, the age range of the students taught and the setting in which the practice was completed.<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4829925602024609315.post-38475856788671364722019-04-25T17:32:00.001-07:002019-04-28T21:59:46.279-07:00Standard Pathway to Permanent Residency in Australia for Teachers<h3>
<b>IMPORTANT NOTICE, DISCLOSURE AND DISCLAIMER</b></h3>
<ol>
<li><b>Notice</b>. In Australia, only those who are registered with the Migration Agents Registration Authority (MARA) can legally provide visa advise and services. Applicants for an Australian visa, however, are NOT required to engage the services of a migration agent. Anyone can apply for an Australian visa DIY style. If you need to engage the services of a migration agent, however, I am able to recommend one. Please reach out to find out more.</li>
<li><b>Disclosure</b>. The author is a lawyer in the Philippines but is not a MARA-registered agent. </li>
<li><b>Disclaimer</b>. This article is an opinion piece and must not be taken as advise of any kind in any way. Information from this article may be used solely at the risk of the party using it. The author shall be free from any liability arising or that may arise from the use or misuse of material(s) from this article.</li>
</ol>
<h3>
<b>THE EOI PROCESS</b></h3>
So, okay, you are interested to permanently reside in Australia. The rules and regulations around visas in Australia change regularly, but at present, you need to go through an Expression of Interest (EOI) process first before you can apply for the visa itself. This means that you submit an EOI, your application is evaluated and if you are deemed to be qualified, you will be invited to submit an application for the visa. The Australian government, through its Department of Home Affairs, has published a guide on how to go through this process. Click on the link below to read the guide:
<br />
<br />
<a href="https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skilled-independent-189/points-tested">https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skilled-independent-189/points-tested</a>
<br />
<br />
The skilled independent visa subclass 189 is a points-tested visa. This visa is what I have in mind as the standard pathway to permanent residency in Australia for teachers because teaching is listed in the Skilled Occupation List (SOL). To be eligible for the Subclass 189, the first requirement is that your nominated occupation is listed in the SOL. The teaching occupations in the SOL are as follows:
<br />
<br />
Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teacher (<a href="http://www.abs.gov.au/ausstats/abs%40.nsf/Product+Lookup/116765B5C421889BCA257B950013115B?opendocument" target="_blank">ANZSCO Code 241111</a>)<br />
Secondary School Teacher (<a href="http://www.abs.gov.au/ausstats/abs%40.nsf/Product+Lookup/F477B7339D4C5514CA257B9500131117?opendocument" target="_blank">ANZSCO Code 241411</a>)<br />
Special Needs Teacher (<a href="http://www.abs.gov.au/ausstats/abs%40.nsf/Product+Lookup/F477B7339D4C5514CA257B9500131117?opendocument" target="_blank">ANZSCO Code 241511</a>)<br />
Teacher of the Hearing Impaired (<a href="http://www.abs.gov.au/ausstats/abs%40.nsf/Product+Lookup/BD56FA04292EDC0DCA257B9500131130?opendocument" target="_blank">ANZSCO Code 241512</a>)<br />
Teacher of the Sight Impaired (<a href="http://www.abs.gov.au/ausstats/abs%40.nsf/Product+Lookup/BD56FA04292EDC0DCA257B9500131130?opendocument" target="_blank">ANZSCO 241513</a>)<br />
Special Education Teachers - Not Elsewhere Classified (<a href="http://www.abs.gov.au/ausstats/abs%40.nsf/Product+Lookup/BD56FA04292EDC0DCA257B9500131130?opendocument" target="_blank">ANZSCO Code 241599</a>)<br />
<br />
The ANZSCO Code is the code number assigned to the occupation under the <b><i>Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations</i></b>. Don't be bothered by this for now, but you will be needing the ANZSCO Code of your nominated occupation. The links provided above contain detailed information from the Australian Bureau of Statistics describing what the occupation is. Have a read.<br />
<h3>
<b>WHAT TO DO BEFORE SUBMITTING THE EOI</b></h3>
Before you submit the EOI, you will need to prepare supporting documents. But before you even prepare your supporting documents, it makes sense to do a self-assessment first if you qualify in the points test.<br />
<br />
<b>THE POINTS TEST</b><br />
<br />
The points table used in the points test is available from the Department of Home Affairs. The link is provided below:<br />
<br />
<a href="https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skilled-independent-189/points-table">https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skilled-independent-189/points-table</a><br />
<br />
Alternatively, you can use the Points Calculator, also from the Department of Home Affairs. The link is provided below:<br />
<br />
<a href="https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/departmental-forms/online-forms/points-calculator">https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/departmental-forms/online-forms/points-calculator</a><br />
<br />
If you are using the Points Calculator, select visa Subclass 189 to start. Please note that you need at least 65 points to even consider applying for the EOI. If you scored below 65, it is best to consult a MARA-registered agent, the DIY approach will not be suitable.<br />
<br />
For most applicants, the following items in the points table will be relevant:<br />
<br />
Age<br />
English Language<br />
Work Experience<br />
Qualifications<br />
<b><br /></b>
<b>POINTS BOOST</b><br />
<br />
<div>
If you scored around 65, you may want a little boost. A points boost can be obtained for the following:<br />
<br /></div>
<div>
<b>Australian study requirement</b> - you should have studied or you should study in Australia for at least 2 years. <a href="https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skilled-independent-189/australian-study-requirement" target="_blank">Click here for more information on what the criteria are for this requirement</a>.<br />
<b><br /></b></div>
<div>
<b>Accredited in a community language</b> - if you are studying in Australia and wants to boost your points, take the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI) accreditation to be eligible for this points boost. Filipino (Tagalog) is a community language that attracts this points boost. <a href="https://www.naati.com.au/" target="_blank">Click here for more information on how to be an accredited translator or interpreter</a>.<br />
<b><br /></b></div>
<div>
<b>Study in regional Australia</b> - while you are at it, studying in regional Australia will add 5 more points to your application. Thus, if you need to study in Australia (and get the NAATI accreditation at the same time), study in regional Australia. Avoid Sydney, Melbourne, and other high-population growth metropolitan areas. <a href="https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skilled-independent-189/regional-postcodes" target="_blank">Click on this link to find out which areas are considered as regional</a>.<br />
<b><br /></b></div>
<div>
<b>Specialist education qualification</b> - a further points boost is, if you are taking a 2-year course, to take a 2-year Masters by Research (or a PhD by Research).<br />
<br />
(I have written another blog about <a href="https://blog.brightidiaz.com/2019/04/studying-in-australia-to-boost-chances.html" target="_blank">Studying in Australia to Boost Chances of Permanent Residency</a>. Have a look for details). <br />
<b><br /></b></div>
<div>
<b>Partner skills</b> - perhaps the only points boost that will not require you to study in Australia for at least 2 years, you can get an additional 5 points if your partner or spouse goes through the skills assessment and gets a positive result, i.e. English proficiency is good, nominated occupation is in the SOL, and the relevant assessing authority makes a positive assessment.<br />
<br />
<b>SKILLS ASSESSMENT</b><br />
<br />
Assuming now that you have the minimum 65 points required, the next thing to do is get your skills assessed. For teachers, the relevant assessing authority is the <b>Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL)</b>. The AITSL website is <a href="https://www.aitsl.edu.au/">https://www.aitsl.edu.au/</a>, have a look. Currently, the fee is $830 but it can change (as it usually does). <a href="https://www.aitsl.edu.au/migrate-to-australia/fees" target="_blank">Click here for the fees information</a>.<br />
<br />
<b>PREPARING FOR THE SKILLS ASSESSMENT</b><br />
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The AITSL provides a guide on how to go through the application process. Please refer to <a href="https://www.aitsl.edu.au/migrate-to-australia">https://www.aitsl.edu.au/migrate-to-australia</a>, or download the <a href="https://www.aitsl.edu.au/docs/default-source/assessment-for-migration-forms/afm-checklists/afm_-application-guide.pdf" target="_blank">AITSL Assessment for Migration: Applying for a skills assessment guide</a>. Specific requirements for each teaching qualification are as follows :<br />
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<a href="https://blog.brightidiaz.com/2019/04/aitsl-skills-assessment-for-secondary.html" target="_blank">AITSL Skills Assessment for Secondary School Teacher (ANZSCO Code 241411)</a> This provides details on what to prepare to apply for skills assessment under this occupation. Click on the link to read through and come back here for the next steps.<br />
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<a href="http:/#" target="_blank">AITSL Skills Assessment for Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teacher (ANZSCO Code 241111)</a> This provides details on what to prepare to apply for skills assessment under this occupation. Click on the link to read through and come back here for the next steps.<br />
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<a href="http:/#" target="_blank">AITSL Skills Assessment for Special Needs Teacher (ANZSCO Code 241511)</a> This provides details on what to prepare to apply for skills assessment under this occupation. Click on the link to read through and come back here for the next steps.<br />
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<a href="http:/#" target="_blank">AITSL Skills Assessment for Teacher of the Hearing Impaired (ANZSCO Code 241512)</a> This provides details on what to prepare to apply for skills assessment under this occupation. Click on the link to read through and come back here for the next steps.<br />
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<a href="http:/#" target="_blank">AITSL Skills Assessment for Teacher of the Sight Impaired (ANZSCO 241513)</a> This provides details on what to prepare to apply for skills assessment under this occupation. Click on the link to read through and come back here for the next steps.<br />
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<a href="http:/#" target="_blank">AITSL Skills Assessment for Special Education Teachers - Not Elsewhere Classified (ANZSCO Code 241599)</a> This provides details on what to prepare to apply for skills assessment under this occupation. Click on the link to read through and come back here for the next steps.<br />
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A documents checklist is provided in each of the links above. Once you have all the required documents, <b>scan </b>them using a colored scanner with a <b>minimum resolution of 300 dpi</b>. No file must be bigger than <b>20MB</b> and must only be in one of the following formats: <b>JPG, PNG, PDF, TIFF </b>or <b>BMP</b>. It is recommended that you use an intuitive file naming convention, such using your family name and an indicator of what the file is. For example, it is easy to know that 'Diaz-TOR.pdf' is a copy of the transcript of records of someone surnamed 'Diaz'.<br />
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When all these are prepared, you are ready to submit the application for skills assessment.<br />
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<b><span style="color: orange;">To be continued</span></b><br />
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<b>Objective:</b> To create a macro for Outlook 365 which will paste a text string when a hotkey is pressed. In this example, the string '@brightidiaz.com' is pasted when the hotkey <b>Alt-6</b> is pressed.<br />
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<b><span style="color: blue;">STEP 1</span> - Enable Macro</b><br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7YDzS8j-pT6aqvc9cboZAhpgi9Eyk4fbY4HzNy-S2JU8eP4LQkPdgLEzkmOzXZrh2eujLuAxFpU6xGA0t36nzbkT6oXCc5NQf86iVoEhd-ZziGJVHe_utIF-Q0Vr8VpBg_h_iIf7TcFa6/s1600/1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="782" data-original-width="530" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7YDzS8j-pT6aqvc9cboZAhpgi9Eyk4fbY4HzNy-S2JU8eP4LQkPdgLEzkmOzXZrh2eujLuAxFpU6xGA0t36nzbkT6oXCc5NQf86iVoEhd-ZziGJVHe_utIF-Q0Vr8VpBg_h_iIf7TcFa6/s320/1.jpg" width="216" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Click on the <b>Customize Quick Access Toolbar</b> ribbon as shown. Select <b>More Commands</b>.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Select <span style="background-color: #ea9999;"><b>Trust Center</b> </span>then <span style="background-color: #9fc5e8;"><b>Trust Center Settings</b></span>. This will open a new window, select the <span style="background-color: #cccccc;"><b>Macro Settings</b></span> suitable. I recommend 'Notification for all macros' to be on the safe side. Click on <span style="background-color: #b6d7a8;"><b>OK</b></span> to accept the Macro setting. Click the <span style="background-color: #fff2cc;"><b>OK</b></span> button again to accept the Trust Center setting. This has been marked on the screenshot above and color-coded for easy reference.</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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<b>STEP 2</b> - <b>Enable the Developer option</b><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Click on the <b>Customize Quick Access Toolbar</b> ribbon as with STEP 1 and select <b>More Commands</b>. Click on <b>Customize Ribbon</b> and see to it that the option <b>Developer</b> is checked. Accept the change by clicking on <b>OK</b>.</td></tr>
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<b> STEP 3 - Write the Macro</b><br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl7hJCuGEL3_9KPVp3byF7uu8kBO8NR7bn-kPz6WZVr0I4VSEMWC2IOoEf8kVoAKEIaSYwMYo7j6mudB0BCq1Rs8P1xituQihoS6vJH_TcVivqJjcKjzWvUv29tecGzfqhGVIXL7jysff5/s1600/4.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="345" data-original-width="1111" height="123" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl7hJCuGEL3_9KPVp3byF7uu8kBO8NR7bn-kPz6WZVr0I4VSEMWC2IOoEf8kVoAKEIaSYwMYo7j6mudB0BCq1Rs8P1xituQihoS6vJH_TcVivqJjcKjzWvUv29tecGzfqhGVIXL7jysff5/s400/4.PNG" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Click on the <b>Developer</b> tab then click on the <b>Visual Basic</b> button.</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhylfSjVYwTwor7QctP7pNKGxjg7g1ITGxS6XY5F9QvnFbQIxYWjBdX-101qpVRLBA-vYqKwHMn4cewOMalB4xYrTcnob7Q9hJ3IB_lu7geqbWv8buZcfLkIpz6f8keahe5taP1DvCoPgHy/s1600/5.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="916" data-original-width="1350" height="434" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhylfSjVYwTwor7QctP7pNKGxjg7g1ITGxS6XY5F9QvnFbQIxYWjBdX-101qpVRLBA-vYqKwHMn4cewOMalB4xYrTcnob7Q9hJ3IB_lu7geqbWv8buZcfLkIpz6f8keahe5taP1DvCoPgHy/s640/5.PNG" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The <b>Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications</b> project window will open up as shown above. Navigate to <span style="background-color: #f4cccc;"><b>ThisOutlookSession</b> </span>as shown encircled in red. This will open the code window shown at right above.</td></tr>
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<b>Paste the following code inside the code window.</b><br />
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<blockquote class="tr_bq">
Sub InsertText()<br />
Const sText As String = "@brightidiaz.com"<br />
On Error GoTo ErrHandler<br />
If TypeName(ActiveWindow) = "Inspector" Then<br />
If ActiveInspector.IsWordMail And ActiveInspector.EditorType = olEditorWord Then<br />
ActiveInspector.WordEditor.Application.Selection.TypeText sText<br />
End If<br />
End If<br />
Exit Sub<br />
ErrHandler:<br />
Beep<br />
End Sub</blockquote>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEink3vbcJ_ACH93V-fD32Ed3Wm3_150Fhj0OkQcf9jMAgENlY3_-b6rQE1fGKKchDrAASbt7t7DGuOnwL6gnV_NMH5ENVpC6lBawmbf68NmK4GzcBWdlQDLCWsidIm7eQbEVabslFf238Nr/s1600/6.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="689" data-original-width="1600" height="275" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEink3vbcJ_ACH93V-fD32Ed3Wm3_150Fhj0OkQcf9jMAgENlY3_-b6rQE1fGKKchDrAASbt7t7DGuOnwL6gnV_NMH5ENVpC6lBawmbf68NmK4GzcBWdlQDLCWsidIm7eQbEVabslFf238Nr/s640/6.PNG" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The code window will look like as shown above. Click on the <b>Save</b> button encircled in the screenshot above and CLOSE the window.</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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<b>STEP 4 - Create a button for the Macro</b><br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPAc68gn0svBr7HmOrJEVOuRlGIqhu0YX_24FlLqY176rTaXa0AXB0FU5P_20BllrjBNV0BcBjqDf5B2BlrlIY4HJaj9kx_FSecdwpekr8uLDavQ66q3N_9ZIskw4SWANtjDhUik1J5bcR/s1600/8.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="938" data-original-width="917" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPAc68gn0svBr7HmOrJEVOuRlGIqhu0YX_24FlLqY176rTaXa0AXB0FU5P_20BllrjBNV0BcBjqDf5B2BlrlIY4HJaj9kx_FSecdwpekr8uLDavQ66q3N_9ZIskw4SWANtjDhUik1J5bcR/s400/8.png" width="390" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Click on <b>New Email</b> as if composing a new email. Click on the <b>Customize Quick Access Toolbar</b> in the new email window then click on <b>More Commands.</b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Click on the <b>Customize Quick Access Toolbar </b>as in STEP 1 or click on <b>File | Outlook Options</b> which will achieve the same thing. Choose <span style="background-color: #f4cccc;"><b>Quick Access Toolbar</b></span> then select <b>Macros</b> from the <span style="background-color: #9fc5e8;">Choose commands from</span> drop down. Highlight the name of the Macro <b>Project1.ThisOutlookSession.InsertText</b> then click on <span style="background-color: #b6d7a8;"><b>Add</b></span> to add it to the right. Click <span style="background-color: yellow;"><b>OK</b> </span>to accept the changes. This has been marked on the screenshot above and color-coded for easy reference.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A button will be created on top of the new email window, encircled in yellow shown above. Click on this button each time you need to insert the text defined in the Macro.</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr>
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<b>STEP 5 - KEYBOARD SHORTCUT</b><br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjIcunkw9onyjjij274EhbW2Q94hvkA9IO2dKCKgyi_55ZwsDRR6NxZ9PscFbv-Zd5GYUz-rleZK3niBN-HUAwih9M8ftsnLQpEvfWU7eOQFrDXydmuVpe97EanEvzeemM_duHqYb403NA/s1600/10.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="373" data-original-width="1073" height="220" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjIcunkw9onyjjij274EhbW2Q94hvkA9IO2dKCKgyi_55ZwsDRR6NxZ9PscFbv-Zd5GYUz-rleZK3niBN-HUAwih9M8ftsnLQpEvfWU7eOQFrDXydmuVpe97EanEvzeemM_duHqYb403NA/s640/10.png" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Press the <b>ALT</b> key to determine the keyboard shortcut assigned for the macro. In this example, the keyboard shortcut assigned is <b>ALT-6</b>. Thus, pressing the key combination of <b>ALT </b>and <b>6</b> will insert the text defined in the macro.</td></tr>
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4829925602024609315.post-18868462714048120142018-10-03T21:40:00.001-07:002019-04-25T16:50:40.142-07:00App Idea #1 - Location Tracker<h3>
Summary</h3>
The idea behind <b>Location Tracker</b> is simple. It provides visibility of the location of a vehicle, such as a campus loop bus. Passengers expecting to get on the bus are then able to visualize where the bus currently is.<br />
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Project Description</h3>
There are three components to this project:<br />
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<li>The <b>Data Source</b> app is a very simple app which the driver of a vehicle flicks on. The app then transmits location data to the <b>Cloud</b> <b>Storage</b>. This app is always on unless turned off.</li>
<li>The <b>Cloud Storage</b> merely stores current location data of the Data Source. If there are multiple Data Sources, each is identified using a unique key.</li>
<li>The <b>Client</b> app is an equally simple app with a map visual. It fetches the Data Source location data from the Cloud Storage and shows it on the map. It also shows the Client location data on the same map, and provides an estimate of how long the Data Source will be at the Client location.</li>
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Below is a mock-up screen for the Client app:<br />
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