Skills Assessment Application -without A Skilled Employment Assessment- 1013 2r465r

Application for a Skills Assessment for Migration to Australia as a Physiotherapist [Without a Skilled Employment Assessment] The information on the form is collected by the Australian Physiotherapy Council for the purpose of assessing qualifications and skills (without an assessment of skilled work experience) for the occupation of Physiotherapist ANZSCO Code 252511. This is not an application for assessment for registration as a physiotherapist. Please read the following explanatory notes carefully before completing the application.

Explanatory notes Introduction The Australian Physiotherapy Council assesses qualifications and skills for the occupation of Physiotherapist for the purpose of migration to Australia under the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) Skilled Migration program. This is not an assessment for registration purposes. The Australian Physiotherapy Council has a separate and different assessing role for physiotherapists seeking to qualify for registration – go to http://www.physiocouncil.com.au/assessment-1 for details. One of the first steps in applying for skilled migration is to nominate an occupation from the “Skilled Occupation List” and have your skills and qualifications assessed by the relevant assessing authority. If your nominated occupation is “physiotherapist” then the Australian Physiotherapy Council is the relevant assessing authority. Who should use this form? If you do not require DIAC to consider your skilled employment for the purpose of awarding points, you should use this form. Do I meet the qualifications requirement for a positive skills assessment? You must be able to answer YES to at least one of the following five questions to meet the qualifications requirement for a positive skills assessment. This is not an assessment for registration purposes. 1.

Have

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you

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Yes

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completed

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basic

qualifications

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physiotherapy?

No

Australian Catholic University

Bachelor of Physiotherapy OR Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Hons)

Bond University

Doctor of Physiotherapy

Charles Sturt University

Bachelor of Physiotherapy

Curtin University

Bachelor of Science (Physiotherapy) OR Master of Physiotherapy (Graduate Entry)

Flinders University

Master of Physiotherapy

Griffith University

Bachelor of Physiotherapy/Bachelor of Exercise Science OR Master of Physiotherapy (Graduate Entry) OR Master of Physiotherapy

James Cook University

Bachelor of Physiotherapy

La Trobe University

Bachelor of Physiotherapy OR Bachelor of Health Sciences and Master of Physiotherapy Practice OR Bachelor of Health Sciences and Master of Physiotherapy Practice (Hons)

La Trobe University

Master of Physiotherapy Practice OR Master of Physiotherapy Practice (Hons)

Monash University

Bachelor of Physiotherapy

University of Canberra

Master of Physiotherapy (Graduate Entry)

University of Melbourne

Bachelor of Physiotherapy OR Doctor of Physiotherapy

University of Newcastle

Bachelor of Physiotherapy

University of Notre Dame

Bachelor of Physiotherapy

University of Queensland

Bachelor of Physiotherapy OR Master of Physiotherapy Studies

University of South Australia

Bachelor of Physiotherapy OR Master of Physiotherapy (Graduate Entry)

University of Sydney

Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy) only as conducted in Australia OR Master of Physiotherapy (Graduate Entry) only as conducted in Australia

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2. Do you hold an Australian Physiotherapy Council Certificate of Substantial Equivalence? (Only issued following successful completion of the Australian Physiotherapy Council Assessment of Equivalence of Qualification)

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Yes

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No

3. Do you hold an Australian Physiotherapy Council Final Certificate? (Only issued following successful completion of the clinical part of the three part Australian Physiotherapy Council Assessment Process)?

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Yes

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No

4. Do you hold current general registration without conditions issued by the Physiotherapy Board of Australia?

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Yes

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No

5. Do you hold a current and unconditional Annual Practising Certificate issued by Physiotherapy Board of New Zealand?

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Yes

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No

What can I do if I cannot answer YES to any of the five questions, but I need a skills assessment to migrate to Australia? If you answered NO to all of the previous five questions, you will not meet the qualifications requirement for a positive skills assessment. If you require a positive skills assessment you must complete the necessary processes to answer YES to at least one of the questions. For example, you could complete one of the listed qualifications or you could undertake the APC Assessment Process to qualify for general registration. I am currently overseas, what type of visa can I apply for? The Australian Physiotherapy Council does not provide information about migrating to Australia. If you are overseas and you intend to migrate to Australia, you should your nearest Australian Embassy, Consulate or High Commission (overseas post) for information about migration processes and requirements. If you intend to migrate under the skilled migration program, important information is available via the DIAC website www.immi.gov.au/skilled/general-skilled-migration. It is essential that you read the DIAC website information about skilled migration carefully before proceeding with this application. How do I apply for a skills assessment (without a skilled employment assessment)?  Complete this application form in black pen and PRINT CLEARLY IN UPPERCASE (CAPITAL LETTERS)  Answer all questions in English, unless otherwise requested  Initial and date any alterations to the details provided on the form  If your ing documents are written in English, please include: one application form; one certified copy of all ing documents;  If your ing documents are written in a language other than English, please include: one application form; one certified copy of all ing documents in the original language; one certified copy of the official translated version of all documents;  The Australian Physiotherapy Council will not accept responsibility for original documents sent to the office and will not return any documents. You must be prepared to show DIAC all the documentation you have relied upon in this application so you must retain the original documents and a certified copy of your completed application form.  The Australian Physiotherapy Council reserves the right to request applicants to provide translations completed by a translator accredited by the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI)  Please include payment or proof of payment of $550AUD PLUS $25AUD if you pay by an international funds transfer.  APPLICATION FEES WILL NOT BE REFUNDED Who can certify my documents? The Australian Physiotherapy Council ONLY recognises certified documents from the following persons: Justices of the Peace (JP), legal practitioners, Peace Commissioners, Commissioners of Oaths, Notary Publics, Judges, Magistrates, and persons legally designated to sign documents from an embassy or consulate. Documents submitted to the Australian Physiotherapy Council that have been certified by Police Officers, Pharmacists, Medical Practitioners or Teachers, will be returned to the applicant unless the person certifying the document is identified as also being one of the above persons. Each copy of an original document must bear a statement certifying that it is a true copy of the original and the statement should include any official stamp or seal. You must include a piece of paper with the name, signature, address and phone number of the certifier. To have your copies certified you will need to present both the original and the copy of each document to the person certifying the copies. Each certified copy of your documents must be certified separately and it must be possible, from the details provided, for the Australian Physiotherapy Council to the certifying officer if necessary. Version: 1013

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How long will the Skills Assessment (without a Skilled Employment Assessment) take? It can take up to ten working days from the date your correctly completed application form and all documents in the correct format are received by the Australian Physiotherapy Council. Do not the office to check the progress of your assessment unless it is more than 2 weeks since you were advised that your application was sent to the assessor. Internal reviews of evaluation of applications If you disagree with the assessor’s evaluation of your application, there may be grounds under which you can apply for an internal review of the outcome. Please refer to the internal review policy on the website. A review fee of AUD $550.00 must be paid with the application for review. Email correspondence If you agree to receive other correspondence about your application by email, please indicate this in Section B of the form. Your skills assessment (without a skilled employment assessment) letter cannot be sent by email. The skills assessment (without a skilled employment assessment) from the Australian Physiotherapy Council must be included with your visa application to the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC), and you must be prepared to show DIAC all the documentation you have relied upon when seeking a skills assessment (without a skilled employment assessment). You should keep a certified copy of your skills assessment (without a skilled employment assessment) and all other relevant documentation for your own records. Email:

[email protected]

Website:

www.physiocouncil.com.au

ALL MAIL AND COURIER DELIVERIES TO: AUSTRALIAN PHYSIOTHERAPY COUNCIL Suite 330, 1 Queens Road MELBOURNE AUSTRALIA 3004 Telephone: 03 9863 8077 International +61 3 9863 8077 : The Australian Physiotherapy Council handles personal information in accordance with its available at www.physiocouncil.com.au

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Skills Assessment (without Skilled Employment Assessment) Compulsory Check List for ing Documentation.

Please follow this final checklist to ensure that all required documents have been included:  Application Form: Skills Assessment (without Skilled Employment Assessment)  port: a certified copy of your port identity page  Visa: a certified copy of your current visa (required if your address for correspondence is in Australia)  Name change: provide a certified copy of evidence of your name change (if applicable)  port sized photograph: must be endorsed on reverse side by your guarantor with “this is a true photo of (your name)” and g their name. Photograph must be no more than 3 months old.  Graduation Certificate: a certified copy of your initial physiotherapy qualification OR Letter of conferral issued by the university academic registrar (stating the expected date of conferral)  Results Transcript: a certified copy of your official results transcript/statement of marks from your initial physiotherapy qualification that meets all of the requirements listed on the application form.  APC Certificate of Substantial Equivalence: a certified copy of your APC certificate of Substantial equivalence (if applicable)  Current Registration: a certified copy of your current registration practising certificate/license (if applicable)  Initial Registration (if applying on the basis of your Australian or New Zealand registration): a certified copy of your initial registration certificate (if applicable)  APC Final Certificate: a certified copy of your APC Final certificate (if applicable)  Two Professional References: a certified copy of two professional references that meet all of the requirements listed on the application form.  English Language Test Result: a certified copy of your OET or IELTS English language test result that meets the requirements listed on the application form (if applicable)  Declaration: signed and witnessed as per the requirements listed on the application form.  Application Fee: payment of the application fee by bank cheque, money order or Electronic Funds Transfer. If you submit payment via Electronic Funds Transfer, a copy of your payment receipt must be included with your application. Copies of documents provided in of an application must be certified as true copies of the original documents. Certified copies must be high quality reproductions of original documents and will only be accepted in hard copy by mail. Photocopies of previously certified documents will not be accepted. Please refer to the application form for certification requirements. I understand that I must submit this checklist together with my Skills Assessment (without Skilled Employment Assessment) application and ing documentation. I understand that the assessment fee is non-refundable and my application will be returned and an istration fee of $55AUD ($110 if overseas) will be charged if I have not submitted all required documents. Candidate signature: …………………………………………. Date: ……………………………….. Please Note: This checklist must be submitted with your application.

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Application for a Skills Assessment for Migration to Australia as a Physiotherapist [Without a Skilled Employment Assessment] The information on the form is collected by the Australian Physiotherapy Council for the purpose of assessing qualifications and skills (without a skilled employment assessment) for the occupation of Physiotherapist ANZSCO Code 252511. This is not an application for assessment for registration as a physiotherapist. Please read the following explanatory notes carefully before completing the application This application does not include an assessment for the points test introduced by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) on 1 July 2011.

Please use black pen and write clearly – ENSURE YOU HAVE READ THE EXPLANATORY NOTES

Section A: Your personal details 1 Preferred Title (please tick): □ Mr

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Mrs

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Miss

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Checklist Ms

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Dr

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Other ……

2 Family name (as shown on port)

3 Given names (as shown on port)

4 Previous family names – see checklist for documentary evidence that is required if you have changed your name

6 Your date of birth (day/month/year) – port evidence is required

7 Your country of birth – port evidence is required

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Male

Provide a certified copy of your valid port photo page and, if your address for correspondence is in Australia, a certified copy of your current visa. If you hold an electronic visa provide a copy of your visa e-mail from the Dept. of Immigration & Citizenship (DIAC) or a printout from the DIAC website.

□ Change of name documentation

5 Previous given names

8 Gender:

□ Identification and visa

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Female

9 Your first language

If the name on any of your documents is not the same as that on your current port, provide 1 certified copy of one of the following in your original application as evidence of your change of name: - marriage certificate - divorce papers - deed poll - statutory declaration If your document is in a language other than English, provide: - the required additional documents as outlined in the attached Explanatory Notes on Page 1

10 Country where you have permanent residence status (this will not be Australia)

Please ensure you provide the documents EXACTLY as detailed in the checklist

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Section B: Your details

Checklist

11 Your address for correspondence (indicate country, if outside Australia)

□ details These details are for you, the applicant, and must be completed.

12 Your daytime telephone number

Your mobile telephone number

□ Email correspondence Correspondence by email ensures you receive all information regarding your application reliably and efficiently.

13 Your email address

Email correspondence will include PDF attachments.

14 I agree to have all correspondence from the Australian Physiotherapy Council sent to the email address above:

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Yes

Please ensure you have ticked yes or no for email correspondence.

No

Section C: Third party details (optional)

Checklist

15 Authorisation of third party I, (Your full name including your given names and your family name/surname)

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authorise the following person to act on my behalf regarding my application to the Australian Physiotherapy Council. This includes authorising the Australian Physiotherapy Council to send to that person any communication, documents or notifications relating to my application that would otherwise have been sent to me.

You must complete this section if you are authorising another person (for example a family member or migration agent) to act on your behalf regarding your application for assessment of your physiotherapy qualification and skills by Australian Physiotherapy Council.

16 Details of authorised person Authorised person’s Title:

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Mr

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Mrs

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Miss

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Ms

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Other ………

Authorised person’s full name including given names and family name/surname

Authorisation of third party

If you complete this section, the Australian Physiotherapy Council will send all correspondence to the authorised third party and not to you.

Authorised person’s address for correspondence (indicate country, if outside Australia)

Authorised person’s email address

Authorised person’s telephone number

Alternate telephone number

Your signature

Date (day/month/year)

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Section D: Your current photograph

Checklist □ Your port photograph

Print name of Guarantor (Attach photo here)

Has your photograph been signed by your guarantor?

phone number for Guarantor

Signature of Guarantor

Section E: Your physiotherapy qualification Please provide details of your initial physiotherapy qualification. 17 What is the level of the qualification (For example, Diploma, Bachelor etc)

18 What is the name of the qualification? In English

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21 Date program completed: (day/month/year)

Is your qualification listed on page 1 of this document? (See * in Checklist)

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No

Yes

Do you hold an APC Certificate of Substantial Equivalence?

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No

Yes

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Do you hold a current unconditional registration/license as a physiotherapist? No (Proceed to Question 29)

□ Graduation certificates* Provide 1 certified copy of your physiotherapy graduation certificate, diploma or degree. Your official certificate must include the official university stamp

* If you are applying before the date of your graduation ceremony and do not yet have your graduation certificate, you MUST provide: 1) a letter from your university academic registrar stating the date that your graduation certificate will be conferred AND 2) your results transcript must include a statement that confirms you have completed the course requirements.

□ Certificate of substantial equivalence Provide 1 certified copy of the APC Certificate of Substantial Equivalence

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Checklist

Provide 1 certified copy of your official transcripts for your qualification. Your official transcripts must include: - a statement that confirms that you have completed the course requirements - a list of each individual subject in your entire physiotherapy program - the grade or result you were awarded for each subject in the program - the official university stamp

19 Name of the institution

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- is not related to you by birth or marriage - has known you for at least 12 months - is at least 18 years of age - has endorsed the back of the photo by writing, “this is a true photo of (your name)” and g their name.

□ Your official results transcripts

In your own language (where applicable)

20 Date program commenced: (day/month/year)

Securely attach (do not glue) a port sized photograph of yourself taken within the last three months and has been endorsed person who:

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Yes (Complete Questions 25 – 28)

25 Country*

Checklist □ Your physiotherapy registration (if applicable) Provide a certified copy of your current and valid certificate/license as a physiotherapist (where applicable)

26 ing authority 27 Date of registration 28 Date of expiry

* If you are applying on the basis of your current registration in New Zealand or Australia you must also send one certified copy of your initial registration certificate for that country.

Please ensure you provide the documents EXACTLY as detailed in the checklist

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Section G: Your APC Final Certificate 29

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Do you hold an Australian Physiotherapy Council Final Certificate?

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No

Yes

Checklist □ Your APC Final Certificate (if applicable)

Date of issue

Provide 1 certified copy of your APC Final Certificate

Section H: Professional letters of reference 31 Please provide two (2) professional letters of reference. Each letter must: a) be on the full letterhead* of the referee’s hospital, university or clinic; b) be written by a physiotherapy colleague or senior less than six months ago; c) be signed by the referee; d) include the date that the letter was written (less than six months old); e) be from a different hospital or practice. If you are a new graduate, you should provide letters from your clinical educators/supervisors from two different clinical rotations undertaken as part of your degree. f) include a statement identifying the relationship of the referee to the candidate; g) include a comment on the quality and breadth** of your work as a physiotherapist; h) include the full name, signature and position of the referee;

Checklist □ Two professional references Provide 1 certified copy each of two (2) professional references that comply with the requirements stated. *A full letterhead must contain the address and details of the hospital, university or clinic, within the letterhead. Details typed onto a blank letterhead will not be accepted. **Breadth of work should include a comment on the type of work undertaken, conditions treated and equipment used.

Section I: Your English language ability

Checklist

32 Tick the category that applies to you and provide the documents described:

□ I completed my initial physiotherapy

→ No additional information is required

professional education in the English language medium in one of the countries listed in the box to the far right.

→ Proceed to Section J

□ I completed my primary and secondary

→ Provide 1 certified copy of each of the following:

education in the English language medium in one of the countries listed in the box to the far right, but I completed my physiotherapy education in a country not listed in the box on the far right.

□ Your High School Certificate □ Evidence that your primary and secondary education was completed in the English language medium

Australia Canada New Zealand Republic of Ireland South Africa United Kingdom

→ Proceed to Section J

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I did not complete my education the English language medium in country listed in the box to the right, one of the countries listed in the box the far right.

in a in to

** Note: IELTS and OET tests results are only valid for a period of two years from the test date.

→ Provide a certified copy of valid** results from one of the following English language tests:

United States of America

□ International English Language Testing System (IELTS): A minimum score of 7.0 in each of the four components in the Academic Module is required. www.ielts.org or

□ Occupational English Test (OET): A at a B level or above in all four sections of the test in one sitting is required. www.occupationalenglishtest.org → Proceed to Section J

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Section J: Declaration

Checklist

35 I declare that:  The information in the application form and all attachments is true, complete and current at the time of g this declaration  I am the person named in the application form and identified in all attachments  I undertake to inform the Australian Physiotherapy Council of any changes to my circumstance (including address) while my application is being considered  I have read and understand the Australian Physiotherapy Council’s Privacy Notice issued with this application form and I agree to the Australian Physiotherapy Council collecting and using my personal information in accordance with the Privacy Notice  If I have disclosed anyone else’s personal information in this application, I confirm that I have made a copy of the Australian Physiotherapy Council’s Privacy Notice available to that person  I agree that this application form and all attachments become the property of the Australian Physiotherapy Council and will not be returned and my fee will not be refunded. Signature of applicant Date (day/month/year)

Signature of witness

□ This declaration must be witnessed by one of the following persons only:        

Legal Practitioner Justice of the Peace Peace Commissioner Commissioner of Oaths Judge Magistrate Notary Public Person legally designated to sign documents from an embassy or consulate.

Please note that other persons such as Police Officers, Pharmacists, and Doctors cannot witness this application unless they provide evidence that they are also one of the above persons.

Name of Witness

Legal title of witness

Stamp/Seal of Witness (if applicable)

Address of witness

Telephone number of witness

Date (day/month/year)

Section K: Application fee $550* 36

Checklist

Payment Method – please tick: Bank Cheque (enclosed)

Money Order (enclosed)

EFT/Direct Deposit **

□ Payment of $550 application fee Payment may be made by:

** ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER/DIRECT DEPOSIT: The applicant’s name must be included as the reference for the payment. A copy of the deposit receipt or similar evidence of the funds transfer must be included with the application. The applicant is liable for all bank fees incurred for Electronic Funds Transfers including any fees charged to the Australian Physiotherapy Council – international transfers must add $25AUD to cover these fees. * The application fee is current at the date of publication (indicated on the lower right corner of the form). The fee is subject to change without notice. Refunds of application fees are not available.

37 Submitting your application – Please send your completed application form, and ALL required documents and the application fee of AUD $550.00 or evidence of payment of the fee by: Mail: Australian Physiotherapy Council GPO Box 587 Canberra ACT 2601 AUSTRALIA

Courier:

Australian Physiotherapy Council Unit 1, “Southern Cross House” 9 McKay Gardens Turner ACT 2612 AUSTRALIA

1. Bank cheque (no personal, business, or company cheques will be accepted) or 2. Money order payable to: Australian Physiotherapy Council or 3. EFT/Direct Deposit to: Bank: National Australia Bank name: Australian Physiotherapy Council BSB: 082-902 #: 57-218-4028 Bank Address: Cnr London Cct & Ainslie Ave, Canberra ACT 2600 Swift Code: NATAAU3302S (international use only)

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