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Date first became qualified to practice in this occupation

ViAchKoN

Hero Member
Jun 2, 2018
352
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Hello to you all!

I have a question about this part of application "Date first became qualified to practice in this occupation". In application I clian that my primary NOC is "Mechanical engineers" and now I fear that VO may not count some part of my work experience.

During my last year at university I worked as part-time engineer(20 hours per week). But I didn't have any degree. After my graduation I have started to work full-time (40 hours per week). Duties are completely identical at both positions and only difference is how many hours per week I worked.

What should put in the date first became qualified to practice in this occupation? The date when I started to work or when I completed my education. In country where I am from, at that time, we did not have any separation to a Bachelor and a Master degree, just a Specialist degree (5,5 total years of study). It is very important to me to get points for my part-time work because otherwise my CRS score will drop.

I have a reference form supervisor which proves that only difference between two position is how many hours per week I worked and not duties.
 
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kamikaze_AB

Member
Jun 12, 2021
13
6
Hi there!

Hope you are doing well! I'm in the same situation and would like to apply for Federal Skill Worker Program. I am wondering what date did you use for your application? Thanks in advance for the help!
 

Cadlady

Star Member
Nov 25, 2020
64
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Hello to you all!

I have a question about this part of application "Date first became qualified to practice in this occupation". In application I clian that my primary NOC is "Mechanical engineers" and now I fear that VO may not count some part of my work experience.

During my last year at university I worked as part-time engineer(20 hours per week). But I didn't have any degree. After my graduation I have started to work full-time (40 hours per week). Duties are completely identical at both positions and only difference is how many hours per week I worked.

What should put in the date first became qualified to practice in this occupation? The date when I started to work or when I completed my education. In country where I am from, at that time, we did not have any separation to a Bachelor and a Master degree, just a Specialist degree (5,5 total years of study). It is very important to me to get points for my part-time work because otherwise my CRS score will drop.

I have a reference form supervisor which proves that only difference between two position is how many hours per week I worked and not duties.
When you completed your education. Date on your degree certificate