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most plumbers i know... opt for a kia preggio , or triton dual; cabs

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This is a very interesting thread and one that provoked much panicked research for me.

However, it seems the licence issue is mostly restricted to QLD, another reason for me not to consider that part of Oz :D

I'm a brickie by trade but don't enjoy it and really wouldn't want to have to rely solely on it for my living. I much prefer the jack of all approach I currently have.

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I think shipping a van over would be crazy and I mean no disrespect to you, it would be extremely costly and would not be cost effective!

All us tradesmen coming from the UK are or have been in the same movie as regards disposing of very good and reliable vans and tools etc and added to never being able to recoup what they are worth, the cost to replace and the general cost to ship if keeping then the move abroad hits you further in the pocket when added to Visa's, TRA, medicals, flights, property rentals or purchases and not to mention getting licenced if heading to Queensland!

We have been omitting quite a lot of items that we initially thought about bringing both household and working equipment and that has been further reduced following our meeting with the shippers! Sentiment has to be cast to the side and only the very necessary should go with you with the rest being sold or given to a good home:curse:.

As they say 'A change is as good as a rest' although I can't bear the thought of turning up on site kitted out in brand new clobber and tools like a first year apprentice with everything shining:eek:! You know its a tradesman thing, caked in silicone, plaster, paint etc and tools that look as though they have done a shift or two!

Happy Days

Lone Ranger

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yep always suspicious of the new tool brigade ;)

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The problem is that a new nailbag or pair of working boots are generally on their last legs by the time you have finally broken them in!:rofl:

I think you can always tell someone who has been around and can do a bit by the condition of their tools and equipment and as you say 'new' tools always raises a bit of suspicion where I come from!

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saw quite a few around manchester there was one company who had all these adult trainee joiners with the ambigous new tools a plenty, not a soddin one of them could saw straight :rofl: you should have seen the staight of the studdings they made at hope hospital:ohmy:
looser than a mfi wardrobe:rofl:

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Hi Guy's

Thanks for the very useful info about the licenced tradesman v's the handyman and the 240/110v tools. It's good to know that i'm not the only one who is struggling with the discission to sell my transit (White van man rules :thumbsup:) decide what tools to take and what to sell for next to nothing :thumbdown: and buy shiny new and risk looking like a twat :rofl: when in Oz.

I am hopefully heading to WA halls head area on my OH's 175 visa and hopefully going to set up a small property maintenance company as this is what I do in bonnie scotland similar to SBOZ (now dont jump down my throat :lol:)
as I have looked this up on..

http://www.immi.gov.au/search/search...st&form=simple

and think that this is ok in WA as a joiner,Bricklayer,Fencer ect doesn't need to be licenced. Electrical & plumbing are a big no no though.

So from what I have read on the last nine pages :blink: anyone who doesn't want to go through the licencing process, Queensland is not the place for you. Go somewhere else ;).

I found the below on the immi.gov site. I know its for Joiners but you can type in any trade sparky's, plumbers ect and it will tell you what licences you need in the relevant states.

Keep up the good work & see you all in 2009 sometime hopefully.

Tony.

Licensing or registration requirements
In many occupations you must be registered with or obtain a license from a local authority in the state or territory where you wish to practise your occupation. Select from the following state links to find out details of the local authority in your state.

NSW Vic. Qld SA WA Tas. NT ACT

New South Wales

Licensing is compulsory for unsupervised residential trade work. Licensing is not required for commercial or residential trade work.

Department of Fair Trading (DFT)
Home Building Licensing
Locked Bag A 5020
Sydney South NSW 1235
Telephone:133 220
Fax: 61 2 9377 9325
Website: http://www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au

Victoria

There is no legal requirement for licensing or registration for this occupation in Victoria if work is performed on behalf of a licensed practitioner or work does not exceed $5000.

Building Commission
Level 27, 2 Lonsdale Street
Melbourne Vic. 3000
Postal Address:
PO Box 536
Melbourne Vic. 3001
Telephone: 61 3 9285 6400
Fax: 61 3 9285 6464
Website: http://www.buildingcommission.com.au

Queensland

Licensing is compulsory in order to carry out or supervise building work over the value of $1100 (including Labour and materials).

Building Services Authority
11 Edmondstone Street
South Brisbane Qld 4101
Postal Address:
PMB 84
Coorparoo DC Qld 4151
Telephone: 61 7 3225 2800
Fax: 61 7 3225 2999
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.bsa.qld.gov.au/Home/Default.htm

South Australia

Licensing is required for electrical work.

Office of Consumer and Business Affairs
Business & Occupational Services
Level 3, Chesser House, 91 - 97 Grenfell Street
Adelaide SA 5000
Postal Address:
GPO Box 1719
Adelaide SA 5001
Telephone: 61 8 8204 9696
Website: http://www.ocba.sa.gov.au

Western Australia

There is no legal requirement for licensing or registration for this occupation in Western Australia.

Tasmania

There is no legal requirement for licensing or registration for this occupation in Tasmania if work is performed on behalf of a licensed practitioner, or work does not exceed $5000.

Workplace Standards Tasmania
Postal Address:
PO Box 56
Rosny Park Tas. 7018
Telephone: 61 3 6233 7657 (Outside Tasmania) or 1300 366 322 (Inside Tasmania)
Fax:03 6233 8338
Email:[email protected]

Northern Territory

There is no legal requirement for licensing or registration for this occupation in the Northern Territory if work is performed on behalf of a licensed practitioner, or work does not exceed the value of $12,000.

Building Practitioners Board
GPO Box 1680 Darwin NT 0801
Telephone: 61 8 8999 8964
Fax: 61 8 8999 8967
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.ipe.nt.gov.au

Australian Capital Territory

There is no legal requirement for licensing or registration for this occupation in the ACT if work is performed on behalf of a licensed practitioner, or work does not exceed $5000.

ACT Planning and Land Authority
Ground Floor South
Dame Pattie Menzies House
16 Challis Street
Dickson ACT 2602
Telephone: 61 2 6207 1923
Fax: 61 2 6207 1925
Website: http://www.actpla.act.gov.au

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Welcome to the struggle!;) Good contact info and brief description. Hope all goes well for you, where in Scotland are you?

Lone Ranger

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we are heading out to WA on nov 1oth, Hubby not got a job to go to as yet but been making enquires, he's a wall and floor tiler, any tips or advice would be appreciated. he is selling most of his tools before we leave so he will be one of the shiny brigade!!

we were originally comin to validate our visas as we are wating for the house sale but no joy there, so thought sod it lets go and not return, this was 2 wks ago so everything is a bit crazy here.

anyway thanks for any replies.
Claire

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Hi Claire
Good to see we are not alone on the house front.We couldnt sell ours either ,have just rented thankfully. We arrive wa on the 13 th Nov.I've kept all my tools, so i've shipped acontainer full of them(mind you it was a joinery shop full).Hope it all goes stress free , as if !!!!

All the best
Davie

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Hi,

I'm in Inchinnan (next to Glasgow airport).

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There must be loads of us with Visas sitting waiting on selling our houses! Only glad that we validated our Visas almost exactly a year ago, time has flown by since then! We can only hope that the housing market gets a kickstart as we are in this strange place called LIMBO !

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Know it well! Used to play football there many years ago in the Paisley & District Amateur League and I have an old aunt who lives in Erskine and who goes to a club in Inchinnan every saturday night!

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Yep There is!!! OH joiner waiting on house to sell then WA here we come.
He's looking to try his hand at Shopfitting after being on the new build sites for 7 years .. Luckily he is still on a site for 2 months .. :(
Lets hope there is more work in WA then here !!

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where in oz r u heading davie? when do u fly?

we 're staying north for 3 wks then hope to find somewhere else until our furniture arrives around the end of jan. not sure whether to book somewhere before we go or wait until we arrive, countdown now!!!

Good luck
claire