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[quote author=Yeeshas post=54244852][/quote][quote author=jukeblam post=54219375]

IELTS and TOEFL can give 10 points, no sweat broken. For 20 points however, PTE is the way.
Notice that most who don't get 20 points often lose points in 'Speaking' section. The robot has a template to mark to ; once that template can be followed, the rest na beans.

@Yeeshas, I would say google/youtube the speaking tips for PTE and retake. Once the speaking guide(s) can be followed, easy peasy.

20 points from PTE would give you 65 points, saving you the need to claim employment points and it's attendant paperwork; as well, shortening your time-to-grant since there is no DIBP employment verification to be performed. I mean, everyone wants that grant like yesterday.

@Ozymigrant, congratulations to you!

We (Hubby, I and our Little man - 4 months old) plan to move to Melbourne because hubby is a Network Security Engineer and we think it may be a good place for him. I plan to go back to school for a career in Mental/Forensic Psychology or something closely related.

Please what are your thoughts Sir on these career paths in this location or if you have any recommendations. I really suck at using nairaland. Pardon me.

cc Bellong

mctowel01:
@Yeeshas, have you considered speaking a little more faster. I ve seen a ot people do it and scored 79+ or 90. It may seem too fast but I ve seen a general consensus about speaking very fast. Maybe you should consider it.

Really? Okay. I will put to mind when next I write it in 2 weeks. Thanks a lot!

[quote author=jukeblam post=54219375]

IELTS and TOEFL can give 10 points, no sweat broken. For 20 points however, PTE is the way.
Notice that most who don't get 20 points often lose points in 'Speaking' section. The robot has a template to mark to ; once that template can be followed, the rest na beans.

@Yeeshas, I would say google/youtube the speaking tips for PTE and retake. Once the speaking guide(s) can be followed, easy peasy.

20 points from PTE would give you 65 points, saving you the need to claim employment points and it's attendant paperwork; as well, shortening your time-to-grant since there is no DIBP employment verification to be performed. I mean, everyone wants that grant like yesterday.

I will do just that Sir. Thanks a lot!

[quote author=bellong post=54216943]

@Yeeshas,

Which state are you planning to move to?

We (Hubby, I and our Little man - 4 months old) plan to move to Melbourne because hubby is a Network Security Engineer and we think it may be a good place for him. I plan to go back to school for a career in Mental/Forensic Psychology or something closely related.

Please what are your thoughts Sir on these career paths in this location or if you have any recommendations.

bellong:


I can imagine how sad it is missing out by three points..

Work on the area you were deficient during the test and try again.

Worst case scenario, wait till after for months to claim 5 points from work experience.

Did VETASSES explain why your experience was cut down?

Yes, they did.

"the tasks undertaken are not closely related to the ANZSCO tasks for the nominated occupation
(Employment 1)
the employment was used to calculate the qualifying period required to meet the skill level of the nominated
or closely related ANZSCO occupation (Employment 2)"

Out of 5 years, they said the first 1 and half years isn't closely related. Then a part of the remaining years was used to calculate the qualifying period.

I currently have 45 points so I need 20 points more.

I just got my PTE scores...so pained.

Listening - 82
Reading - 81
Writing - 85
Speaking - 76

Just maybe if I had prepared more. I need 20 points. Really really pained.

[quote author=utcheylee post=54002063]Congratulations on your positive assessment. Please I sent you a PM yesterday I need clarifications if someone with philosophy degree from UI can assess the same skill.

I also have few things I need to ask you my email is [email protected] you're having issues with the PM.

Thanks

quote author=Yeeshas post=53932918]Hi everyone, I got my positive assessment from VETASSES today!

I will like to say a big thank you first to Bellong and every other person on this thread that has been giving out information as well as answering to all inquiries. May God bless you and yours!

I have been a silent reader on this thread and it has been of such tremendous help to me! I read from page one to 177! I check every night to see if the new page has been updated. Lol. I do it religiously.

really sorry. Don't know how to use this platform. Please send me a mail @ [email protected]

oknee:

Congrats sister

Thanks a lot.

Alphadoor:
Hello House,

I need some clarification on the the below.

Can a graduate of physics with 8 years banking experience apply for VETASS assessment

This depends on the occupation you are nominating.

mamajaz:

Recte sapere fons ( Repete LA sapeere fun gbogbo won). Awa ti U.I accord, I sight you, congrats. God bless professors Balogun, Dr Adebiyi, Dr Okakume, Dr Adejumo etc.
You're recognized. Smooth ride to grant bro.
Hennn, did you do any advisory?
That sociology guy should go and apply too oh.

Hahahaaha. Oh wow! You know all those lecturers. Never have I been more proud of attending UI. Hehe. I hail you my sister. (I'm a woman by the way). Pleased to e-meet you. No I didn't do advisory service. Just submitted directly for the General Skill assessment.

mctowel01:

Congrats bro, if you will be needing the work experience points, you can wait till june to submit your EOI, otherwise, aim high in PTE and save yourself stress. Cheers

Thanks a lot! I'm a woman oo. Lol. I will aim for a 20 point in my PTE next week as I have only 45 points with my age and qualification.

Thank you.

Prolivingproof:


@Yeeshas
What employment documents did you submit for your assessment with Vetasses?

Pay slips, promotion letter, offer letters, statement of reference, organogram of organization (this is because my occupation is a managerial occupation), CV, probation successful letter/confirmation letter.

jamson:

Congrats Chief!

We look forward to your strong presence here, giving all the help you can to other PR hopefuls who are going through VETASSESS.

Have a smooth ride to grant.

Haha. I'm a woman o. Thanks a lot. I sure will love to be of any help to the best of my ability.

Amen.

bellong:


Great... Always good to read something positive from VETASSES...

Get the English dusted and complete the process.. Welfare centre manager is not competitive, you will get ITA fast.

What did you study?

I'm sorry I don't really know how to use this platform well so I may be quoting the entire thing. Thank you Sir. I studied Psychology from the University of Ibadan. Ant my outcome says the qualification is 'highly relevant' to the occupation. I claimed 5 years of work experience and it was deducted to 2.8. My Bachelors was also assessed as Bachelors(honors) as AQF Bachelors according to the Australian bachelors degree.

I forgot to add, I assessed as a Welfare Centre Manager and I got my assessment outcome in 6 weeks although I was expecting it in 12 weeks.

Hi everyone, I got my positive assessment from VETASSES today!

I will like to say a big thank you first to Bellong and every other person on this thread that has been giving out information as well as answering to all inquiries. May God bless you and yours!

I have been a silent reader on this thread and it has been of such tremendous help to me! I read from page one to 177! I check every night to see if the new page has been updated. Lol. I do it religiously.

Okay. Enough of the long story. I wanted to wait till I got my grant before writing this post but I thought just like Mr Bellong dished out information withoutholding back (which largely influenced my positive assessment) I would not want to wait as I know there are people who have questions regarding VETASSES assessment.sorry for the long post. Just saying a big thank you. I am most grateful.
PS: I'm writing my PTE test next week. Thanks again.

Bosayo:

Hi peeps, the fees for skill assessment is 810 AUD. I will like to confirm if thats the correct amount.

Please help because I dont want to make any mistake.

Thanks

Yes it is