Australian electrical grade
 

Could anyone help me regarding on what the process is to having my qualifications recognised in Australia as im stuck! I'll be arriving in Sydney in a few months time.

Im a young spark who completed an apprenticeship in Electrical Engineering with qualifications such as the Electrical Installations BS7671 wiring regulations and a ETCAL level 3 in electrical engineering maintenance. Ive been in touch with TRA but they said to go through them i need 7 years experience where im only coming up to 6. Is there anyway i can get something sorted?

Any help would be much appreciated.

Re: Australian electrical grade
 

Are u coming on a WHV? If so, then u don't need a licence to work in Sydney as you can find work as an unlicenced sparky.

Re: Australian electrical grade
 

If you however plan on living here permanently then thats different story. Let us know more info.

Re: Australian electrical grade
 

Ok mate thanks for the reply, yes im coming over on a WHV however if i was lucky enough to find electrical work and make it a permanent move i would definitely take it.

Re: Australian electrical grade
 

what year did you start your apprenticeship man?

the 7/6 year experience thing goes out the window providing you have completed a four year apprenticeship.

i started mine in 2006, finished in 2010 and got my ARTC granted last month, (after a massive **** around mind you.)

just bring all your stuff, every piece of paperwork you can find relating to your job and sweet talk your boss for as long and as detailed a reference as he can give you.

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I wrote it out and just asked him to sign it, makes it less hassle

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That's what I ended up doing too as my boss was being a lazy cock

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Thats good to know about the experience, thought i was snookerd. I served my time the same years as yourself man 2006 untill 2010.
Yeah i'll bring all the paperwork and stuff along with me and catch my boss on a good day.

Can i get sorted with the ARTC over ther then? It doesnt seem straight forward from what i can pick up..