Hi, Would appreciate any advice regarding work permits for bricklayers in Queensland. We fly out in June and I am intending on finding work (hopefully) within the first two weeks or so. Would it be advisable to apply for a pemit via the internet before going? Do you just call on an employer and then apply?
Is there anything else to be aware of? Thanks Jx

Ok just realised I got the wrong colour, I meant Green card!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (I think) Thanks, J

I have a blue card for health and safety to get on to building sites, if thats any help,Paul

Thanks Paul

you will need a blue card to get on any site in qld

4 hr health and safty course costs about 60 to 80 bucks depending on where you go

Think you got the wrong country - Green Cards are for the USA!

I'm sure someone else will come on an correct/amend this but I'm sure this card can be applied for online before you enter Oz. There is a website set up for this and the link has been on a thread on here before....

Not sure that you can apply online as you have to attend a course in QLD before u are issued the card. Know this was the case for my son who started work in Townsville towards the end of last year.

By the way there seem to be two different blue cards available in QLD - one is a Safety Induction/Construction Industry Blue Card and the other relates to working with children (I think)

You can do a safety course on line (Blue card) which you need on ALL building sites.

You can gain your blue card from any country via the net at any time, i did it yesterday in the UK, it's a doddle and costs $80.00.


http://www.bluedogtraining.com.au

Thanks to all of you for the advice. Will have a look tonight, online, it would be easier that way, but if I have to attend a course then I will have to do that as soon as I get there in June. Cheers, J

Yes, got mine also............and i applied to the TRA for my Australian Recognised Trade Certificate which i got a few weeks ago......Yippie!!!!

Now i can apply for a BSA licence with ease!

Hi,
What about work card for Tas? any idea?
Thanks
Davla

You will need the blue card (safety induction ) to go on to any site in Qld but you may also need a license or find a licensed employer willing to take you on.

As I understand it all tradies are responsible financially for thier work ( if you did it wrong and it falls - down you pay! ) and require a license to prove your competence, or as I said, you are looking for an employer willing to be responsible for you.

If you go to the Qld gov web site there is information on licenses there. Dont be fooled, passing your TRA doesnt directly affect or guarrantee this license

Thanks for that Windog, J