Hi all!! Its been a while , i know.
Here is what i first did BEFORE i decided to take it on.
After you've made your decision to move to Oz, and having decided on going about the whole process on your own or use an agent, among the first things you've got to do is to have your skills assessed.
Since I am a qualified Architect. I had to have my skills assessed by the AACA.
Now from most accounts, this was supposed to be one of the hardest certifying/ assessing bodies of all. This was conveyed to me by 3 out of 4 Agents. Needless to say, i was worried.
Here is what i first did BEFORE i decided to take it on.
1) went through their website
2) Carefully read all points noted on Form M
3) Contacted alumni from my Uni who were based in Australia. Iaskedthem if they got through and if yes, if they had additional qualifications that i did not. When they answered saying that they got through purely on the basis of B.Arch from our Uni, i gathered courage and took the plunge.
About 3 months later, having obtained all necessary certificates and having certified them as required, i sent off my application to the AACA with a DD for the amount of AUD 1050/- only.
27 days later, i got their reply. I passed the assessment!! Woohoo!!
Now, for step 2. The IELTS. I intend to give the IELTS mid January 2012.
Lets hope for the best!!
Until later!!
