dochisholm

does anyone know if working as an electrician will count towards a second whv I read the description as building installation services,building completion services,other construction services. on the immigration site which I would say all of which cover electricial anyone had experience with this thanks for your time

mrsgreenstar76

Have you had a first WHV? Did you do the requisite time in a specified job in a regional area? Are you of within the age bracket?

If you look on the page about specified work, it has a link to what is considered to be eligible work in construction.

Do you even have the correct licences to work as an electrician over in Australia?

Have you not considered general skilled migration as an electrician?

dochisholm

I have my first whv yes i am able to apply for second i fulfil all criterea i was wondering if electrical work is acceptable p.s no I dont have licenses I would be working as a ta/labourer fitting containment e.t.c even though from what I have seen over here I could teach aussies a thing or two (not bitter at all)

dochisholm

skilled migration is very expensive im going to get my license then get sponsered

mrsgreenstar76

You'll need to have a look at those links. They give a description of what construction work is eligible. I'm not doubting your abilities as an electrician! You may be able to teach them a thing or two, but they're quite strict about licensing. So you should double check to make sure that you're able to legally do that work.

WHVs aren't meant for skilled migration. They're meant for young people to have an experience of Australia & maybe earn a little as they're going around. You may find it difficult to get sponsored. Tradies are often self-employed & so can't really justify sponsorship. You may get lucky, but I wouldn't build your hopes up.