snow-white

hi all heres the dilemma my oh is a fully qualified gasfitter plumber for over ten years in uk. we are moving to gold coast as soon as we get this house sold already have visas. whats the process hes going to have to go through to get his plumbing license his drainage license and his gas one in queensland.
ive looked for the info its so misleading is it a short course with a test at en if hes got all his certs etc is it something that takes months of red tape can anyone help whos been there done this and is wearing the t-shirt so to speak
cheers lesley x

Scossie

Use the search function on this site.
Lots of stuff on Plumbers....

Suffice to say though... This is a fair example of what a migrant Plumber can expect when he gets here...


I stuck it out for a year, then fell off a ladder & broke my back, recovered, then started a swimming pool company.
Probably the best thing that ever happened to me...

snow-white

oh great thats exactly what i was hoping for it not too be

snow-white

tried search function still not much good srely theres got to be a licensed plumber on here who can advise

Guest0424

this is more accurate than you think , red tape will be even worse here next year

Pollyana

You might get more replies now the thread is in lifestyle rather than the Barbie - heres one link to be going on with though

http://britishexpats.com/forum/showt...umber+brisbane

beebopaloola

I can only agree unfortunatly, we have been here 2 years and still going through red tape! they do not recognise quals its only to get past TRA.
suck it and see you might get lucky and pick up a job

robowen

I'm trying to go through this process myself.
I found this : http://www.lgp.qld.gov.au/docs/build...or_licence.pdf

I've not got to the part where you have to have qualification recognised first.
I think this has to be done by ANZRA, but the document doesnt make it clear if its for everyone, it looks like its for australian and new zealand citizens.....anyone clarify this please ?
Rob

snow-white

cheers pollyanna

snow-white

ive downloaded the license forms for draiiners board and plumbing and gas. since thenbeen talking to a few people who have already done this seems for some they get licenses changed over pretty quick believe you have more luck if your plumber and gasfitter.
would be good if more people who have done this came onboard and helped us out with some info though on all experiences
lesley