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Hi,i trying to get my uk qualifications assesssed by the plumbing board,i have city and guilds advanced craft(passed in 1991),i got my first new zealand limited license in 2006,i no the pgdb have changed there rules but do i qualify on the old rules or not,i just want some advice please from someone,i'm struggling with the pgdb,i have signed up for an ito course but it will take my 2 years,i just dont have the time,i seen to have missed out because i arrived in new zealand to late or maybe i have pissed off the pgdb for asking to many questions,they seem to judge everyone different,or maybe they play that game where they put peoples names on the dartboard and throw darts at it,,any help would be most grateful ,thankyou.
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Can't say for sure but i'd bet that they'll make it as difficult as possible for you mate.
Here's an example,
Worked with a guy from the UK in 07, he had his qualifications assesed,got in the country on those qualifications and had a job. Took his plumbing theory paper and passed, they then told him he wasn't eligible to sit the exam as he hadn't done enough hours even though they had told him he could do the exam. He argued with them for over 2 years and finally got his local MP involved, one letter from the MP and the following week they tell him that his exam now is accepted and that he can do his practical down in Wellington.
Bid difference now is that he has to pay out approx $5,000.00 to do his practical yet at the time he passed his theory he could of done his practical in Hamilton for less than a grand.
Hope it all works out well for you but i'm yet to meet or hear about someone who they don't screw over.
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Hi guys
My advice is if the country gave you residence because you proved your qualifications and experience then don't give the board your hard earned cash on the principle that if you are good enough for residence then you are good enough to work
And on another subject if kiwis fail the exams because the the system is corrupt and run by idiots why should I support it when I know how poor it is
We all need to get together with the plumber federation and seek legal advice I'm going down the legal way now as the auditor generals office backe