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Albert is interested in applying under the Federal Skilled Worker Program. Review his information below and assess his case.

Name: Albert Chen

Address: Shanghai, China

Date of Birth: Feb 16, 1980

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Naval Mechanical Engineering (4 year degree program) Shanghai Maritime University. WES evaluation considered on par with a Canadian 4 year bachelors program in Marine Mechanical Engineering completed 1 year ago. He has not undertaken any studies in Canada.

Work Experience: Shanghai International Cargo Co. Ltd.

1997 to 2001 Apprentice Marine Engineer (Fourth Class) 40 hours per week

Duties: Monitored and recorded performance of boilers, motors, pumps, generator and condensers on board marine vessel. Reported to superior and assisted in the maintenance and repair.

2002 to 2005 Third Engineer 40 hours per week

Duties: Operated auxiliary equipment, including maintenance of records and reports on performance on board marine vessel. Undertook repairs and maintenance and reported same to superiors

2006 to 2010 Second Engineer 40 hours per week

Duties: Operated and monitored the main engine and all auxiliary equipment aboard the vessel, maintained records and reports on performance and failures on board marine vessel. Inspected and undertook repairs when necessary. Reported to the first engineer.

2010 to 2015 First Engineer 40 hours per week

Duties: Supervised and coordinated the activities of the engine room crew, operated all engines and machinery, inspected and conducted maintenance, monitoring and repairs and maintained reports of the same specific to marine vessels.

2015 to present: Chief Engineer

Responsible for all operations and maintenance of the engineering equipment throughout the marine vessel. Oversees all of the engineering personnel who report to him directly.

All work was conducted for the noted Chinese corporation; he has no work experience in Canada.

Language abilities: English only; no French abilities

IELTS result:

Listening 7.5

Speaking 6.5

Writing 6.0

Reading 8

Exam was taken 2 months ago.

Arranged employment: No and he has yet to commence any search for employment in Canada

Marital status: legally divorced with one child who is in his sole legal custody

Prior education in Canada: none

Prior work experience in Canada: none

Relatives in Canada: Sister is a Canadian Citizen who lives and works in Toronto. She is 30 years of age.

Settlement assets: $35,000.00 Canadian cash; $150,000 property; $50,000 investments.

QUESTION 1

FACTOR PARTICULARS

A.) CORE/HUMAN CAPITAL FACTORS :

AGE

EDUCATION

OFFICIAL LANGUAGES

CANADIAN WORK EXPERIENCE

B.) SPOUSE OR COMMON LAW PARTNER FACTORS:

EDUCATION

LANGUAGE

CANADIAN WORK EXPERIENCE

C.) SKILL TRANSFERABILITY FACTORS:

EDUCATION

STRONG OFFICIAL LANGUAGE AND POST SECONDARY EDUCATION

CANADIAN WORK EXPERIENCE AND POST SECONDARY EDUCATION

FOREIGN WORK EXPERIENCE

STRONG LANGUAGE AND FOREIGN WORK EXPERIENCE

CANADIAN WORK EXPERIENCE AND FOREIGN WORK EXPERIENCE

CERTIFICATE OF QUALIFICATIONS (TRADES ONLY)

STRONG LANGUAGE AND CERTIFICATE OF QUALIFICATIONS

D.) BONUS POINTS:

SIBLING IN CANADA

HIGH LEVEL OF FRENCH

CANADIAN EDUCATION

ARRANGED EMPLOYMENT

PROVINCIAL NOMINATION

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