work for gas fitters in oz
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work for gas fitters in oz
hi thinking about moving to oz but unsure of work available for my husband who is a gas fitter. we're thinking either perth or sydney. any advice on the job front and salary would be appreciated. many thanks.
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hi in same boat my self, there seems to be lots and lots of red tape form what i have been reading, let me know how you go on?
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Where abouts in Stoke are you. We are in Newcastle.
Nicky
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If you are Corgi registered in UK, gaining your gas license won't be a problem. Presented copies of UK gas qualifications and license followed in the post. If anything, getting my plumbing license is a more drawn out process as have to re-sit 5 modules. This is the situation in Qld, don't know if it will be the same in WA or NSW though.
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If you are Corgi registered in UK, gaining your gas license won't be a problem. Presented copies of UK gas qualifications and license followed in the post. If anything, getting my plumbing license is a more drawn out process as have to re-sit 5 modules. This is the situation in Qld, don't know if it will be the same in WA or NSW though.
I had heard it was a simple procedure to get the gas in Queensland as they recognise Corgi registration, but I am not sure other states do.
Nicky.
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Good luck
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Hi Nicky, It's a correspondence course so you can work from home, but there is a lecturer at TAFE who you can go to one night a week if you like. Realistically, you're probably looking at a year if you did one night a week and sit a module once every couple of months.
Good luck
Good luck
Thanks for your help, Nicky x
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Hi Nicky,
Getting a job was no prob, Offered a job at first and second interviews ,if your working towards a licence under an employers licence you can work. You just can't be self employed. you can re-new a provisional licence every year in QLD.
Plumbing is very diffrent here, not as easy as in the uk, we still do roof work, sewer blockages, facia,gutter work and underground drainage.
My wife came on a blockage with me last week at 10pm on call to clear a main drain. She could not belive what a change in job i was now doing(She said you must really wanna live here to do this)
Could chat all night , hope this is helpful.
Why not emigrate to Brisvegas (great place)
Dale
Getting a job was no prob, Offered a job at first and second interviews ,if your working towards a licence under an employers licence you can work. You just can't be self employed. you can re-new a provisional licence every year in QLD.
Plumbing is very diffrent here, not as easy as in the uk, we still do roof work, sewer blockages, facia,gutter work and underground drainage.
My wife came on a blockage with me last week at 10pm on call to clear a main drain. She could not belive what a change in job i was now doing(She said you must really wanna live here to do this)
Could chat all night , hope this is helpful.
Why not emigrate to Brisvegas (great place)
Dale
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Cheers for that, I will tell my husband. We are heading for Perth, but just out of interest have you had any problems getting a job with just gas licences. Twelve months seems a long time if you were relying on the plumbing licence to get a job. What do you do in the meantime?
Thanks for your help, Nicky x
Thanks for your help, Nicky x
Hi
We have been in WA for almost 4 years, hubby was a gas fitter in UK. Plumbing licence is what they seem to be after here. Hubby got offered a job with a gas company after he finished his course, but when the company lost the contract, hubby lost his job, couldn't get in anywhere else. Still keeps his gas licence updated, Just doing pipe fitting on boats!!
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We have been in WA for almost 4 years, hubby was a gas fitter in UK. Plumbing licence is what they seem to be after here. Hubby got offered a job with a gas company after he finished his course, but when the company lost the contract, hubby lost his job, couldn't get in anywhere else. Still keeps his gas licence updated, Just doing pipe fitting on boats!!
We have been in WA for almost 4 years, hubby was a gas fitter in UK. Plumbing licence is what they seem to be after here. Hubby got offered a job with a gas company after he finished his course, but when the company lost the contract, hubby lost his job, couldn't get in anywhere else. Still keeps his gas licence updated, Just doing pipe fitting on boats!!
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My husband did his TRA as refrigeration and aircon. However he is also corgi gasman here in the uk. It looks like it is easier to get the ref/aircon licences over there than the gas. Although it is his intention to get both licences. Think you have to do some courses when you get there, not sure how long it takes. We will be there in 5 weeks so will know more then.
Where abouts in Stoke are you. We are in Newcastle.
Nicky
Where abouts in Stoke are you. We are in Newcastle.
Nicky
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In Qld working for someone else would range from $21 - $25 for a new guy to the country . Who is at TAFE learning the ways of the trade.
I found it hard after steady job in uk. 1st job was 2nd fixing new houses in a day, this inc on average, 2-3 toilets, 3-4 basins,2-3 showers, 1-2 Baths/Spa inc pump ,Laundry tub, washing machine taps, Kitchen sink/ garbage disposal, Dishwasher taps, 2-4 Hose taps, Hw unit(build a base), Pressure limitting valve on water main. I started work in nov 05 as summer was begining as with all the work above not alot of time to eat ( lost a stone in 4 months) am now down to 11 stone.
2nd job for a maintenance co digging up sewers , unblocking drains etc. Back breaking work which will retire you way before 65.
Last option really is comercial, which is city work, 5:30 start on site and long days with traffic and travel time.
Dont mean to put anyone off plumbing in oz but its tough. I have 3 friends all pommie plumbers here from all areas of uk and diffrent backgrounds in plumbing . None of them happy.
The hardest thing is having to re-train in a trade you have lost interest in.
Its a good job everything else in oz is fantastic ,which is why a keep my chin up and live for the weeknd.
Any questions you potential plumbers moving to oz wanna ask i can maybe answer .
Good luck to you all
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I found it hard after steady job in uk. 1st job was 2nd fixing new houses in a day, this inc on average, 2-3 toilets, 3-4 basins,2-3 showers, 1-2 Baths/Spa inc pump ,Laundry tub, washing machine taps, Kitchen sink/ garbage disposal, Dishwasher taps, 2-4 Hose taps, Hw unit(build a base), Pressure limitting valve on water main. I started work in nov 05 as summer was begining as with all the work above not alot of time to eat ( lost a stone in 4 months) am now down to 11 stone.
2nd job for a maintenance co digging up sewers , unblocking drains etc. Back breaking work which will retire you way before 65.
Last option really is comercial, which is city work, 5:30 start on site and long days with traffic and travel time.
Dont mean to put anyone off plumbing in oz but its tough. I have 3 friends all pommie plumbers here from all areas of uk and diffrent backgrounds in plumbing . None of them happy.
The hardest thing is having to re-train in a trade you have lost interest in.
Its a good job everything else in oz is fantastic ,which is why a keep my chin up and live for the weeknd.
Any questions you potential plumbers moving to oz wanna ask i can maybe answer .
Good luck to you all
The Ferret has spoken (so the mrs says)
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his plan is to gain restricted electrical license and restricted plumber license through TAFE courses around 16-20weeks in order to increase employment options.
Its frusrtating as in his job as a gas engineer in UK plumbing and electrics were part of job!
Not to put you off all is good here he is on $26 p/h and plenty o/t good luck hope this helps any questions feel free to ask!
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In Qld working for someone else would range from $21 - $25 for a new guy to the country . Who is at TAFE learning the ways of the trade.
I found it hard after steady job in uk. 1st job was 2nd fixing new houses in a day, this inc on average, 2-3 toilets, 3-4 basins,2-3 showers, 1-2 Baths/Spa inc pump ,Laundry tub, washing machine taps, Kitchen sink/ garbage disposal, Dishwasher taps, 2-4 Hose taps, Hw unit(build a base), Pressure limitting valve on water main. I started work in nov 05 as summer was begining as with all the work above not alot of time to eat ( lost a stone in 4 months) am now down to 11 stone.
2nd job for a maintenance co digging up sewers , unblocking drains etc. Back breaking work which will retire you way before 65.
Last option really is comercial, which is city work, 5:30 start on site and long days with traffic and travel time.
Dont mean to put anyone off plumbing in oz but its tough. I have 3 friends all pommie plumbers here from all areas of uk and diffrent backgrounds in plumbing . None of them happy.
The hardest thing is having to re-train in a trade you have lost interest in.
Its a good job everything else in oz is fantastic ,which is why a keep my chin up and live for the weeknd.
Any questions you potential plumbers moving to oz wanna ask i can maybe answer .
Good luck to you all
The Ferret has spoken (so the mrs says)
I found it hard after steady job in uk. 1st job was 2nd fixing new houses in a day, this inc on average, 2-3 toilets, 3-4 basins,2-3 showers, 1-2 Baths/Spa inc pump ,Laundry tub, washing machine taps, Kitchen sink/ garbage disposal, Dishwasher taps, 2-4 Hose taps, Hw unit(build a base), Pressure limitting valve on water main. I started work in nov 05 as summer was begining as with all the work above not alot of time to eat ( lost a stone in 4 months) am now down to 11 stone.
2nd job for a maintenance co digging up sewers , unblocking drains etc. Back breaking work which will retire you way before 65.
Last option really is comercial, which is city work, 5:30 start on site and long days with traffic and travel time.
Dont mean to put anyone off plumbing in oz but its tough. I have 3 friends all pommie plumbers here from all areas of uk and diffrent backgrounds in plumbing . None of them happy.
The hardest thing is having to re-train in a trade you have lost interest in.
Its a good job everything else in oz is fantastic ,which is why a keep my chin up and live for the weeknd.
Any questions you potential plumbers moving to oz wanna ask i can maybe answer .
Good luck to you all
The Ferret has spoken (so the mrs says)