Application Form (Trades Recognition Service -...

Form: TRS

Application Form (Trades Recognition Service - TRS)

Please complete the following application in accordance with the relevant guidelines.

APPLICANT NAME: __________________________________________________________

Section 1: Select your trade

TRS

Trade Area

☐ Fitter (General) [323211]

☐ Metal Fabricator [322311]

☐ Metal Machinist (First Class) [323214]

☐ Sheetmetal Trades Worker [322211]

☐ Welder (First Class) [322313]

☐ Boilermaker (322311)

☐ Boilermaker/ Welder (322311)

☐ Diesel Fitter (323211)

☐ Fitter and Turner (323212)

Section 2: Select your pathway

Please note: Pathway 1 applies to TRS applicants.

Pathway 1

DO NOT hold an Australian AQF qualification in the trade area

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Section 3: Complete your Information TRADESET NUMBER: TS _____________________________________ Apply for your Tradeset Number at http://www.tradeset.com.au/ Please include the full Tradeset Report with your submission. This report will form the basis of your Technical Interview with your Trade Assessor. It is a requirement that you are competent in all Mandatory Units and those Elective Units you nominate. Are you currently on a Visa or are you a Permanent Resident of Australia

Personal Details:

Given name(s): Surname:

Date of Birth: / / Gender: ☐ Male ☐ Female ☐ Indeterminate

Address:

Suburb: State: Postcode:

Country:

Postal Address (if different from above):

Telephone (Including area code) e.g. (02) xxxx xxxx: Daytime: Evening: Mobile:

Email:

What is your preferred method of contact? ☐Telephone ☐Mobile ☐Email

Passport Details

Passport Number: ________________________________________________ Country and/or Place of Issue: ____________________________________ Date of Issue: ______/__________/________ Country of Citizenship: ________________________________________________

http://www.tradeset.com.au/

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Attach a colour certified copy of your Passport Biographical Data Page (s) Note: This document must be certified

If you do NOT have a passport, please provide certified copies of the following: Drivers Licence Medicare card Rates/Utilities bill

Passport Size Photographs x 2

Mandatory: Supply 2 x colour Passport Sized Photographs of yourself that meet the requirements of https://www.passports.gov.au/web/requirements/photos.aspx

Attach to this application using a paperclip.

https://www.passports.gov.au/web/requirements/photos.aspx

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Section 4: Appointment of an Authorised Representative/Agent (optional) It is not necessary for you to appoint an agent, however, should you wish to appoint an agent or representative to act on your behalf, please complete the following:

Are you wishing to appoint an agent for the purposes of this application?

Yes ☐ No ☐

Agents Details:

Agents Name:_________________________________________________________ Company Details: _____________________________________________________

Agents Address:

Address:


Country:

Postal Address (if different from above):

Telephone (Including area code) e.g. (02) xxxx xxxx: Daytime: Evening: Mobile:

Email:

Authorisation

I wish to have all correspondence directed to my Agent, including Outcome Letter and/or Qualifications. Further I approve ACTS to make direct contact with my Agent to discuss my application, should the need arise.

☐

I wish for all correspondence to be sent directly to me by email. ☐

Signed: __________________________________________ Date: ____/____/_____ Representative/Agent name:____________________________________________ Representative/Agent Signature: ___________________________________ Date: ____/____/_____

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Section 5: Education and Qualifications If you have formal Qualifications from any country, please detail below:

Name and Address of Educational Institution/Country

Full or Part-Time

Dates Qualifications Obtained

From To

From To

From To

From To

From To

Attach Copies of Your Qualifications, including Transcripts (Units of Competency completed). Ensure any outcomes are detailed in the transcript or reports.

Note: Certified copies of your Trade Qualification and Passport are required

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Section 6: Additional Training If you have undertaken any training or additional courses for your employment, indicate these below. These may include business courses, safety construction card (white card), OH&S, Elevated Work Platforms (EWP), working at heights, scaffolding, etc.

(Use additional A4 sheets if required)

Course/Programme Date Details

Include any outcomes or attendance certificates for the short courses listed Note: Please provide colour scans of original documents.

Section 7: Referees Provide details of at least 2 (two) trade qualified Referees whom you have worked for or alongside, within the past 2 (two) years. Please note ACTS may contact these Referees to establish competency conclusions.

Name Relationship (e.g. Manager, Supervisor)

Address Contact Daytime Number

Contact Mobile Number

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Section 8: Employment History - Employees Only – Must be completed

Please give details of past and present work, this may not be Trade related. Start with the most recent. Use additional A4 paper if required. In the date columns, please detail date, month and year. Please refer to Section 9 for Self Employed Persons

Employer 1 Company Name

Company Details

Address:

State

Post/Zip code:

Country:

Company Email:

Company Phone: (include country code)

Contact Person and Position

Name: Position:

Period of Employment

From To

/ /

/ /

Position Held

What service does this company provide?

How many Hours per Week of work undertaken?


Company Details

Address:

State

Post/Zip code:

Country:

Company Email:



Name: Position:


From To

/ /

/ /

Position Held



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Company Details

Address:

State

Post/Zip code:

Country:

Company Email:



Name: Position:


From To

/ /

/ /

Position Held




Company Details

Address:

State

Post/Zip code:

Country:

Company Email:



Name: Position:


From To

/ /

/ /

Position Held



Attach evidence of employment for each Employer, Employer Statement, Letter of Offer and Reference.

Note: Please provide colour scans of original documents

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Section 9: Self Employed Applicants ONLY - Must be completed Provide details of each year of self-employment as follows:

Provide a personal statement on a statutory declaration which includes

Start and end date of each period of self-employment

Details of employment – duties, equipment, hours of work, job title

Number of staff employed

Description of workshop and tools and equipment used

Provide annual taxation statements

Provide a detailed letter from your qualified accountant or legal practitioner on company letterhead (including contact details) on their knowledge of you and your employment scope.

Provide two (2) written references from Tradesmen, Supervisors and/or Employers with knowledge of experience in your trade.

Provide written letter from at least three (3) suppliers, detailing the types of supply provided and the period of supply

Provide three (3) quotations/invoices provided to clients for work undertaken, including the detailed description of the works and location

Provide any other material in support of self-employment application, which may include the following:

Website Address(es)

Business vehicle signage

Email enquiries

Marketing Material/Business Cards

Advertising - paper/internet

Bank Statements

Attach all details of Self Employment, along with your application. Note: Please provide colour scans of original documents

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Section 10: Employment Experience and Scope of Employment PLEASE WRITE - in your own words, describe the work undertaken by yourself, over the past four years, including tasks undertaken, scope of any projects worked on, skills applied by you and any site addresses where your work may have been undertaken.

If you require more space for this section, please attach any additional pages in A4 Format.

PLEASE PROVIDE - Photographs are required to support your employment, scope of work and jobs completed. We require up to 20 photographs (or short videos) that show you conducting work tasks, using appropriate tools and/or machinery utilising your personal protective equipment (PPE). Video evidence is suggested to provide a more comprehensive overview of these requirements for our assessment process. If you are unable to submit photographic or video evidence due to work restrictions or other reasons please advise in this section in writing.

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Section 11: Licence/Memberships/Registrations

Please give details of any trade licences, Memberships or registrations held with recognised authorities.

Licence/Membership/Registration 1 Please select:

Licence: ☐ Registration: ☐

Membership: ☐

Number:

Issuing Body

Issue Date Expiry Date

/ /

/ /



Membership: ☐

Number:

Issuing Body


/ /

/ /



Membership: ☐

Number:

Issuing Body


/ /

/ /



Membership: ☐

Number:

Issuing Body


/ /

/ /

Attach evidence of any Licence/Membership/Registration

Note: Please provide colour scans of original documents

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Section 12: Applicant’s Declaration (Mandatory)

Declaration

I ___________________________________________________________________(Print Name), agree to the following statements:

The evidence provided with my application is solely my own work and is directly attributable to my work/employment experience

The information supplied within this application is true and correct, including all attachments

I understand that the application is to be fully completed for submission

I authorise ACTS and its Consortia members, to contact my referees for the purpose of this assessment

I authorise ACTS and its Consortia members to contact any previous employers listed in this application

(Self Employed Only) I authorise that should the need arise, ACTS and its Consortia members may contact my accountant/tax agent or other representative in the conduct of self-employment, listed in this application

I understand that the information supplied to ACTS within this application, may be shared, or provided to third parties, including Australian Government Departments as and when required, without ACTS seeking any further permissions from the applicant. This may include electronic or manual means.

I understand that any conversations may be recorded for the purposes of data and evidence collection

I understand that any activity towards the fulfilment of competency outcomes may be recorded either through video or audio or both

I understand that I will be required to undertake both a technical and/or practical assessment of my skills, to prove competency to the Australian standards of the relevant training package. The decision for this process is relevant to the evidence gathered through each stage of the application and assessment

I understand that I may further need to provide evidence towards this application, including evidence of “Functional English” as required by the Migration Acts and Regulations

I understand that all documentation, must be supplied in English or translated to English

I understand that I will be required to prove safe work practices throughout the assessment process, without failure

I understand that I will provide my own Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for all assessment methods requiring a practical demonstration for skills

I understand that there is an appeals process that is available to myself, should the need arise

I understand that the application fee is non refundable

I have not provided any false or misleading information in this application form and I understand that by doing so, may be an offence.

Signed: __________________________________________ Date: ____/____/_____

(Must be the Applicant’s signature) – not to be completed by agents or representatives

Witnessed by: _____________________________________ Date: ____/____/_____

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Annex A Evidence Checklist for Application (Mandatory)

As part of the application process you are required to prove at least four (4) years full time experience or equivalent part time, and have been employed for 12 out of the past 36 months in your nominated trade. The evidence supported in your application should be directed towards this statement

The following checklist MUST BE COMPLETED, prior to submission of application.

Section 1 – Select your Trade

Qualification/Trade/ANZSCO selected ☐

Section 2 – Select your Pathway

Pathway 1 ☐

Section 3 – Complete your Information

Certified colour copy of the passport biographical identification page ☐

2 x colour passport sized photographs that meet the requirements of https://www.passports.gov.au/web/requirements/photos.aspx ☐

Full copy of Tradeset Report is included ☐

Section 4 – Appointment of an Authorised Representative/Agent (optional)

If applicable ensure you and your Agent/Representative sign the form ☐

Section 5 – Education and Qualifications

Certified copy of relevant trade qualification/s or apprenticeship award ☐

Certified copy of full academic transcript of results (Units of Competency completed) including the dates you started and completed training

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Colour scans of any other relevant qualification/s or award/s ☐

Section 6 – Additional Training

Evidence of the nature and content of the training, including details of the subjects covered. Please provide colour scans of original documents

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Attendance Certificates of any short courses undertaken Please provide colour scans

of original documents ☐

Section 8 – Employment History

A minimum of 2 copies of employment statement and/or letter of offer and/or reference for each employer on company letterhead containing:

☐

Name, address and contact details of business

Start and end date of employment


Name, title and contact details of signatory

https://www.passports.gov.au/web/requirements/photos.aspx

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Minimum of 2 copies of additional sources of evidence of paid employment: Please

provide colour scans of original documents ☐

Pay slips from each employer

Taxation documents

Annual payment summaries

Superannuation or National Insurance statements/details

Section 9 – Self Employment Applicants ONLY

Personal statement on a statutory declaration which includes; ☐

Start and end date of each period of self-employment


Number of staff employed

Description of workshop and tools and equipment used

Three (3) clients, with contact details for each year of self-employment claimed ☐

Colour scans of original documents of the following evidence: ☐

Annual Taxation statements for self-employment

Trade licences or registration

Business registration certificate

Detailed statement from Accountant or Legal Representative on letterhead.

Two (2) written references from Tradesmen who have knowledge of your trade. ☐

Three (3) supplier statements detailing materials and equipment relevant to the work performed.

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Three (3) quotations, invoices or contracts for clients, detailing the nature, location and duration of the work performed.

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Three (3) detailed client reference testimonials. ☐

Other supporting evidence e.g. advertising or promotional material, including internet advertising.

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Section 10 – Employment Experience and Scope of Employment

Description of Applicant’s work history. ☐

Provide photographs to support your employment, scope of work, jobs completed, We require up to 20 photographs (or short videos) that show you conducting work tasks, using appropriate tools and/or machinery in your PPE equipment etc. If possible provide video evidence e.g. a video walk through of a recent job.

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Section 11 – Licence/Memberships/Registrations

Details of any licence/membership or Registration. ☐

Section 12 – Applicant’s Declaration (Mandatory)

Declaration is signed and dated by Candidate and witnessed. ☐

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AVETMISS DETAILS:

1. STUDY REASON

Of the following categories, which best describes your reason for undertaking this training? (Tick one only)

☐To get a job ☐To develop my existing business ☐To start my own business ☐To try for a different career ☐To get a better job or promotion ☐It was a requirement of my job ☐I wanted extra skills for my job ☐To get into another course of study ☐For personal interest or self-development ☐Other reasons

5. ATSI STATUS

Are you of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander origin? ☐Aboriginal

☐Torres Strait Islander

☐Both Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander

☐Neither Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander

6. PRIOR EDUCATION (POST-SECONDARY)

Have you successfully completed any of the following qualifications? If yes – please tick below

☐Bachelor Degree or Higher ☐Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree ☐Diploma or Associate Diploma ☐Certificate IV or Advanced Certificate ☐Certificate III or Trade Certificate ☐Certificate II ☐Certificate I ☐Other

2. EMPLOYMENT STATUS

Of the following categories, which best describes your current employment status? (Tick one only)

☐Full-time employee ☐Part-time employee ☐Self-employed, not employing others ☐Employer ☐Employed in the family business ☐Unemployed – seeking full-time work ☐Unemployed – seeking part-time work ☐Not employed – not seeking work

7. LANGUAGE

Do you speak a language other than English at home? ☐No – English Only ☐Yes – please specify ______________________

How well do you speak English? ☐Very well ☐Well ☐Not well ☐Not at all

3. SCHOOLING

Are you still attending secondary school? ☐Yes ☐ No

What is the highest level of secondary schooling you have completed?

☐Year 12 or equivalent ☐Year 11 or equivalent ☐Year 10 or equivalent ☐Year 9 or equivalent ☐Year 8 or below ☐Never attended

school

Which year did you complete that schooling level?

__________

8. DISABILITY

Do you consider yourself to have a disability, impairment or long-term condition?

☐No ☐Yes

If yes, please indicate below – you can select more than one option

☐Hearing ☐Physical ☐Intellectual ☐Learning ☐Mental Illness ☐Acquired Brain ☐Vision Impairment ☐Medical Condition ☐Other, please specify:

_______________________________________

4. COUNTRY OF BIRTH

Were you born in Australia? ☐Yes ☐No

If no, please specify?

_____________________________

AVETMISS Privacy Statement Personal information collected as a result of your AVETMISS form will be used for general administration. Your personal information may be disclosed to Australian and State Government authorities and agencies. If you are an apprentice / trainee, your personal information, training details, progress and results may be disclosed to your employer or host employer. If you are under the age of 18 years, your personal information, training details, progress and results may be disclosed to your parent / guardian.No further access to your personal information will be provided without your consent, unless authorised or required under a law. Please contact the administration department if you wish to access or amend any of the personal information on this form or if you have a concern or complaint about the way your personal information has been collected, used, stored or disclosed.

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Payment Details: Candidate Payment ☐ or Agent Payment ☐

Given name(s): Surname:

Address:


Country:

Billing Address (if different from above):

Email:

Please refer to fees and charges guide for additional fees

Documentary Assessment (Initial Payment)

Technical Interview (Second Payment)

Australia AUD $880 $1265

Payment Method – Please indicate your preferred payment method below – ACTS Visa Skills will contact you upon receipt of your application form to organise this payment. Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT)

BSB: 082-691 Account No. 8222 591 34 Account Name: Australian Construction Training Services NSW Bank Details: NAB Reference: Your name

Credit Card – Australian Candidates or Australian based Agents only

Card type: ☐VISA ☐MASTERCARD

Card number: / / / / / / / / / / / / .

Expiry Date: _____/______

Cardholder’s name: ________________________________

I Authorise Australian Construction Training Services Pty Ltd to charge the credit card indicated in this authorisation form according to the terms outlined above. This payment authorisation is for the goods/services described above, for the amount indicated above only, in the currency of the country where the payment is being made, and is valid for one time use only. I certify that I am an authorised user of this credit card and that I have read and understood the Terms and Conditions as provided by visaskills.com, as well as the Refunds and Appeals policy.

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Submitting your application

Upon completion, please send your application to one of our offices: Australian Office: 12a 171 Power Street Glendenning NSW 2761 PO Box 598 Plumpton NSW 2761 Australia

Contact Us

Internet www.visaskills.com Email [email protected] Telephone: Sydney +61 (0) 2 9609 1100 Refunds The ACTS Refund Policy is available from the ACTS Visa Skills website – www.visaskills.com Migration agents paying on behalf of an applicant are strongly advised to review this Policy before making a payment.

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