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Pathway 2 Candidate Guide

SKILLS RECOGNITION INTERNATIONAL

Published by VETASSESS, 2015

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Table of Contents Introduction ................................................................................................................................................. 4

1. What is the assessment process? ..................................................................................................... 5

2. How do I apply for a Pathway 2 assessment?................................................................................... 6

3. How will VETASSESS assess your evidence? ................................................................................. 6

4. What can I include in my assessment evidence? .............................................................................. 7

5. What is a technical interview assessment? ..................................................................................... 10

6. When will I get my results? .............................................................................................................. 12

7. What is the assessment outcome? .................................................................................................. 13

8. How can I get more information? ..................................................................................................... 13

9. Appendices ...................................................................................................................................... 14



Introduction

Welcome to Pathway 2 Candidate Guide.

If you already have an Australian qualification in your occupation and wish to migrate to Australia, you may be eligible to apply for a Pathway 2 assessment. To receive a successful Pathway 2 outcome, you must have:

an Australian Certificate III qualification in your trade or a Certificate IV in Commercial or Asian cookery

worked full time in your occupation for 12 months in the last 3 years

worked full time in paid employment in your occupation for a total of 3 years.

This guide outlines:

how you will be assessed

the evidence you need to provide to support your application

how to prepare a decision-ready application

what will happen at your technical interview and how to prepare for it.



1. What is the assessment process?

The assessment process has 4 steps.

Step 1 Apply to have your skills assessed

Complete the online application form

Gather and submit evidence of your qualification and employment experience in your occupation

Step 2 Review of evidence

A qualified assessor reviews your evidence

Step 3 Skill Assessment

Complete a Technical interview

Step 4 Outcome

If successful, you will receive a migration outcome letter.



2. How do I apply for a Pathway 2 assessment?

You must complete an application form. You can apply online at www.vetassess.com.au or download an application form. You must also provide:

a certified copy of your Australian qualification, including a Statement of Results

evidence you have worked full time in your occupation for 12 months in the last 3 years

evidence you have worked full time in paid employment in your occupation for a total of 3 years, i.e. taxation records, annual payment summaries, group certificates, pay slips and/or bank statements. This may include equivalent part-time work.

Full time employment is defined as a minimum of 38 hours per week. It is important you clearly show periods of part time employment.

3. How will VETASSESS assess your evidence?

An experienced assessor will check:

your qualification meets the Australian certificate requirements

you meet the employment requirements.

All your evidence will be reviewed by an assessor. The assessor will ring your referees, check your employment experience and confirm your Australian qualification. If your referees cannot be contacted to verify your work, you will receive an unsuccessful outcome.

Once your written evidence is validated and reviewed, you will be invited for a technical interview.

You must submit a decision-ready application. Any referees you supply must be contactable. It is your responsibility to ensure your application contains all the evidence necessary for a Pathway 2

assessment.

You must clearly show evidence you:

have worked full time in your occupation for 12 months in the last 3 years

have worked full time in paid employment in your occupation for a total of 3 years

for the occupation you are applying for.

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4. What can I include in my assessment evidence?

Your evidence should include:

your resumé / CV

Certified copies of:

your trade Australian qualification, including a Statement of Results

your references and statements from employers/customers

your work records to show periods of employment

The evidence you provide must be:

related to the qualification you are applying for in Pathway 2.

your own

current – it must reflect work you have done in the last 3 years.

certified by a qualified person.

All evidence you submit must be certified by a qualified person.

You must supply certified copies of your Australian qualification and Statement of Results.

To find out who can certify your documents go to http://www.vetassess.com.au/Home/FAQs.

You must supply current contact numbers of employers or referees.

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How do I organise and present my assessment evidence?

To avoid delays and support a smooth assessment process, it is recommended you present your evidence in

the following order:

1. Resumé

2. Qualifications

3. Job- related evidence of employment

4. Financial evidence.

To make it easy for your assessor to find your evidence, make sure you divide your information into

sections. Use a cover page for each section of your evidence to clearly show the section. An example

is provided below.

Include item notes for each piece of evidence and a brief description of what it is.

When you submit your evidence of employment, you must show a clear timeline of employment. It is important your assessor can see evidence you worked the equivalent full time paid employment in your occupation for a total of 3 years and done this for at least 12 months in the last 3 years.

Remember to clearly show periods of part time employment.

For further information see Appendices.



Job-related evidence of employment

References

You must include some references to support your application.

Your reference must be written by a supervisor or employer, and include information on what work you did,

for how long you have worked there and what sort of employee you are (or were).

Your references must:

be written on paper with the company’s letterhead

cover the specific tasks you do as part of your work

include the referee’s position and current contact details

be original documents or certified copies.

For a sample reference model see Appendix B.

Position Description / Contract of Work

A copy of your past or current position descriptions or Contracts of Work can be also attached as proof of employment in your occupation. Make sure you clearly show the dates you were employed in this position or for this contract.

Self-employed evidence

If you have been self-employed and find it difficult to supply a reference from an employer, you may submit other forms of evidence.

Evidence of employment if you are or, have been, self-employed can include:

References from customers

Quotations for jobs

Supplier invoices

Invoices to customers

Your self-employment reference evidence must:

cover the specific tasks you did as part of your work

include the customer or supplier’s current contact details

Quotations and invoices must:

be written on paper with a company’s letterhead

contain dates of supply.

All documents must be original documents or certified copies.



5. What is a technical interview assessment?

After the evidence you have submitted has been checked and verified, you will be invited to attend a technical interview.

Your technical interview is an important stage of the trade skills assessment process. It involves you either being interviewed face to face or web based.

in an interview with an assessor qualified in your trade, you will be asked a series of questions designed to find out how you have worked in your occupation.

For example, you may be asked to outline your experience in your occupation, describe the steps in completing a particular job, or explain what you would do if you were faced with a problem or a difficult situation in a job.

Sample questions:

What is a typical day’s work at your job?

You have been given a task to do. How would you prepare to carry out this work?

What steps would you take if you found hazardous materials on site?

Your technical interview will be conducted in English and no interpreter is allowed.

How can I prepare for my technical interview?

Use the checklists below to prepare thoroughly for your interview.

I have: Completed

understood what skills I need to have to be employed and work effectively in my trade

understood that I will be asked about different skills I use at work, including how I communicate at work, solve problems, etc.

thought about other training I have done, (eg: first aid course) and how this relates to my employment

practised talking about my skills with a friend

Other things you can do to prepare for your technical interview include:

I can talk about: Completed

how I spend my day

my typical duties at work

how I plan and prioritise my work

how I deal with problems in the workplace



Where will my technical interview be held?

The technical interview will be held at a VETASSESS assessment venue.

Information on where to report your technical interview will be held, will be sent to you after you have paid for your assessment. If you have not received information about the location of your technical interview, you should contact VETASSESS at [email protected]

What do I need to bring?

You must bring your passport and the technical interview admission voucher.

Your technical interview admission voucher will be sent to you when we have booked your assessment. If you have not received an admission voucher, please contact VETASSESS.

No other resources or materials are to be brought to the technical interview.

What will happen on the day?

The technical interview will take approximately an hour. Your interview will be recorded and kept on file.

When you arrive at the venue you will register by showing your technical interview admissions voucher and passport or another form of photo identification (ID).

Once you have registered, you will be introduced to your assessment supervisor for the day.

You will be able to see your assessor via webcam and they will be able to see you at all times. You will be able to ask him/her to repeat any questions or words you do not understand. The technical interview will be conducted using Power Point slides, so you will be able to see and hear the questions that you will be asked.

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What are the rules related to the technical interview?

You cannot refer to any reference materials including written notes, textbooks, and instruction manuals or the internet during the interview.

You must switch off all communicating and recording devices including mobile phones, laptops, pagers, palm pilots and MP3 players.

You must not have a pen, pencil or paper with you in the interview room.

The technical interview may be terminated during the assessment if you:

o are unable to provide proof of identity

o refer to unauthorised material such as text books, manuals etc, during the interview

o become extremely distressed or disturbed

o appear ill or physically unwell

o become angry or violent

o arrive at the assessment venue in an abnormal state, such as being intoxicated or drugged.

You must not remove or copy any materials related to the technical interview from the interview room.

6. When will I get my results?

Assessors cannot provide you with the results of your assessment on the day of assessment. Details of your assessment outcome will be sent to the address that you nominated on your application form within ten working days from the date of your technical interview.



7. What is the assessment outcome?

Successful candidates

If you successfully complete the technical interview, you will receive the following:

a successful migration outcome letter from VETASSESS.

You will submit this letter to the Australian Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) with your visa application.

Unsuccessful candidates

If you are unsuccessful in your technical interview, you will receive the following:

an unsuccessful migration outcome letter from VETASSESS.

VETASSESS will normally send your migration outcome letter within ten working days following your assessment. Assessments that require a review may take longer than ten working days.

Re-assessments, appeals & feedback

If you disagree with your Pathway 2 assessment outcome, you can:

undertake a re-assessment (second assessment)

appeal the decision.

See the VETASSESS website www.vetassess.com.au section “Reviews, Reassessment, Appeals & Reissues”.

8. How can I get more information?

If you require more information or would like to clarify information contained in this guide please contact us on:

Phone: +61 3 9655 4801

Fax: +61 3 9655 4899

Email: [email protected]

Web: www.vetassess.com.au

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9. Appendices

Information on evidence is provided below:

a. Resumé

A resumé is a summary of your past skilled employment, education and training.

Your resumé should include:

Personal details Brief personal details such as your name, address and contact details.

Education/ Training Details of your education and training including the name of the training programs, where the training was done, who awarded you a qualification and when the training happened.

Employment A list of all your employment experience. This list should be organised by date of employment. You can also include a summary of the typical duties you performed.

Licences A list of your licences and the type of work that each licence allows you to do.

Referees A list of people you have worked with or currently work with, who can confirm your experience and also provide more information about you. You should include the current phone numbers or other contact details of your referees.

b. Qualifications

You should include certified copies of your Australian qualification or any other certificates you have received as part of your work.

Your documents must include:

a copy of your Australian qualification

a Statement of Results or Statement of Attainment.

c. Job related evidence of employment

Job related evidence refers to references from a supervisor, employer or customer. References should include

information about what work you did

how long you worked

what sort of employee you are (or were).

All references must be provided on company letterhead.

Organise your employment experience clearly to demonstrate your practical work experience.

You must include a timeline of employment clearly showing periods of full time and part time employment.



d. Financial records

The following financial records may be used to show period and type of employment history.

Taxation record/assessment advice

Annual payment summary/group certificate

Pay slips

Bank statements

Superannuation employer contributions.

You do not need to include all your payslips or tax returns. Include a sample that shows the length of time you have been working for a company.

A sample template for a Resume is provided. You can use this when compiling your documents.

A model for a reference is also provided.

Your copies must include the name of the employer or company, dates you worked there and be certified.

Financial record evidence must show you have worked full time in your occupation for 12 months in the last 3 years and you have worked full time in paid employment in your occupation for a total of 3

years.



Appendix A: Resumé template.

Resumé

Name

Address

Contact Details

Mobile

Email

Qualifications

Training Programs

Licences

Employment History

Employer Employment dates Summary of duties

Referees

Name Contact details

1.

2.

3.



Appendix B: Reference model

The reference model below shows the type of detail to include in a reference.

Note: You must ensure references used are on company letterhead.

Reference

Name of supervisor/

manager

Name of

employee

Period of

employment

Company name

Contact details

I can confirm that .................................................. has worked for the above named company for ............ months / years

The company specialises in the area of ........................................................................................................

While working at the company, the employee named has been working on the following tasks:

I can confirm that the above tasks were completed to industry standards.

Additional

information relevant

to the statement

Signed

Position in company

(Company stamp or attach business card)

Documents

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