Hi
I would like your advices regarding my case before applying SMC.
I am holding bachelor in Civil Engineering and Master in Engineering Project Management. I am going to apply IQA that I am expecting result shall be equivalent to Master Degree in Civil Engineering in NZ.
But the problem is about work experience that I would count for my EOI points!
I worked for 1 year as Quantity Surveyor in Expressway Construction Project for a Multinational Company that its ‘headquarter is in the comparable market.
Then I am for working as Design Civil Engineer for another local reputable Civil Engineering Consultancy – which it is not in comparable market.
I shall claim 2 years experience which brings me 10 points and also 10 point bonus for experience in Long-term shortage skill.
My questions is
- As my first year experience is Quantity Surveyor, can I claim it for working experience under Civil Engineering Qualification? ( Quantity Surveyor is very near area to Civil Engineering - from my knowledge and also in the Long-term shortage skill but requires 3 years of experience in order to be comparable)
- For my Second Year experience, the experience is Civil Engineering but not in comparable market, am I able to claim it? ( I read through posts of this forum, manual from immigration indicates it is entitled but need someone with real experience and knowledge confirm).
Hate to say this but if I would not risk large of my family saving for SMC if I am not sure about my EOI points. Any answers are highly appreciated. Thank this forum for being wonderful place for people are on the way to “NZ Dream”