Angelofmercy186

I am a fully qualified uk sparkie(17th, 2391, JIB) and we are hoping to come over early 2014. we have a migration agent sorted and going through the motions. the agent has suggested going through vetassess. I no there is slim to no chance of gettin a position as a restricted sparkie. how have others managed this?
Would it be possible to not tell TRA about vetassess and go this route? I am lookin into Melbourne as I have friends there. Does Victoria allow this?
I would like Melbourne but would consider anywhere aslong as there was a position.
Also how have people managed to get sponsorship?
Its annoying because I keep wondering if it will be possible to get over and get work. I was looking into down under tradies but I have read bad things.
Will be coming over with financee and a little en, I am 28 at the moment.
Any and all help would be appriciated.
Nick

RedDragon2008

Nick depends on your experience and which area of electrical work you have been in.
Plenty of work going on in the ICT industry

steve`o

if your emigrating from the uk to au as on a skilled visa as a sparkie you wont have any option but to get your skills tested via vettesses, once your here you can short circuit the process pardon the pun by applying for an artc via the tra melbourne, this is for licensing purposes only ( its quicker with an artc than a vettesess cert )

if you need help or any info have a lok on our own electricians section
http://britishexpats.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=97

regards steve



tra = trades recognition australia
artc = Australian recognized trade certificate

Angelofmercy186

thanks for the info, I was planning on doing the vetassess to get residency for a few years, then when here goin the ARTC route when arrive.