SteveBannister

Richard, I found this on the 'Immigration SA' site. Is it any good to you?

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic

This information sheet is given to Principal Migration Applicants who are classified for migration purposes as Refrigeration and Air conditioning Mechanics.
Skills Assessment
In South Australia, Refrigeration and Air conditioning Mechanics are required to be registered under the Plumbers, Gas Fitters and Electricians Act, 1995 before they can legally carry out electrical work.
You must first contact Trades Recognition Australia (TRA). Even though you have been classified for migration purposes you will not automatically be granted an Australian Recognised Trade Certificate (ARTC) when you arrive in Australia. TRA will assess your skills and qualifications and decide whether they are sufficient for an ARTC. A fee is charged when you submit an application for skills assessment. Inquiries and application kit:
Skills Assessor
Trades Recognition Australia
GPO Box 9879
SYDNEY NSW 2001
Telephone: +61 2 9246 0760
Facsimile: +61 2 9246 0735
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.workplace.gov.au/TRA
TRA makes every effort to complete all assessments and to issue certificates to successful applicants within 90 days of application, however this may sometimes be exceeded due to various circumstances. Further information is available from TRA.
Successful ARTC applicants should then approach the Office of Consumer and Business Affairs (the electrical licensing authority) with their ARTC in order to obtain electrical registration in South Australia. The assessment of your trade qualification at the time of your migration assessment by the Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs is not sufficient for this purpose.
It is important to note that there may be delays before you are eligible to work as a Refrigeration
and Air conditioning Mechanic in South Australia. For further information, contact the licensing body:
The Office of Consumer and Business Affairs
Business & Occupational Services
Level 3, Chesser House
91 - 97 Grenfell Street
ADELAIDE SA 5000
Telephone: +61 8 8204 9696
Facsimile: +61 8 8204 9697
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://www.ocba.sa.gov.au
Employment
It is strongly recommended that you make enquiries about obtaining a job before you arrive in South Australia.
Job vacancies may exist throughout the State of South Australia, including Country Areas and Metropolitan Adelaide.
Most businesses that employ Refrigeration and Air conditioning Mechanics are listed under various categories in the Yellow Pages telephone directory.
Website: http://www.yellowpages.com.au
Many Refrigeration and Air conditioning Mechanics are employed by Labour Hire companies, found in the Yellow Pages category “Employment-Labour Hire Contractors�.
Apart from approaching businesses directly, you may also like to contact employment consultants who are listed in the Yellow Pages telephone directory under the category of “Employment Services�. You may find that some employment companies listed in this category specialise in your occupational area.
Many job vacancies are advertised in the Wednesday and Saturday editions of The Advertiser, the daily newspaper in South Australia. Recent copies of the Advertiser are available at some Australian High Commissions/ Embassies. Vacancies may be found on the website: http://www.careerone.com.au
(select job finder, job search, category and location).
Other vacancies may be advertised in the regional newspapers in country regions of South Australia
or the Australian Jobsearch website that lists jobs for trade qualified people.
http://www.jobsearch.gov.au/map_comm...?area=sa&st=0&
Not all positions are advertised, so it is advisable to make direct contact with all appropriate businesses to inquire about job vacancies.
Industry Information
If you wish to establish your own business contact the Centre for Innovation, Business and Manufacturing (CIBM) for advice.
Centre for Innovation, Business and Manufacturing (CIBM)
145 South Terrace
ADELAIDE SA 5000
PO BOX 1565 ADELAIDE SA 5001
Telephone: +61 8 8463 3800
Facsimile: +61 8 8463 3840
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.tbc.sa.gov.au
If you wish to join a Trade Union, the Communications, Electrical and Plumbing Union (CEPU) is the recognised union for Refrigeration and Air conditioning Mechanics. Apart from representing the interest of their members, some Unions produce journals, pamphlets, newsletters, etc with useful information relating to their industry. Contact:
Communications, Electrical and Plumbing Union (CEPU)
312 South Rd
RICHMOND SA 5033
Telephone: +61 8 8234 2130
Facsimile: +61 8 8352 1711
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.cepu.asn.au
Average wage rates in Australia and other data is available on Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) website: http://www.abs.gov.au
Refrigeration and Air conditioning Mechanics may be employed under either of the two award systems (State or Federal). For detailed information regarding both the awards contact the Department for Administrative and Information Services at:
Workplace Services
Telephone: +61 8 8303 0400
1300 365 255 (if dialling from within South Australia)
Website: http://www.eric.sa.gov.au
For further information regarding the trade, you may wish to contact the following employer bodies:
Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Contractors Association of SA
Ground Floor, 213 Greenhill Road
EASTWOOD SA 5063
Telephone: +61 8 8272 2721
Air Conditioning & Mechanical Contractors Association of South Australia
291 South Road
MILE END SA 5031
Telephone: +61 8 8234 2899
Facsimile: +61 8 8234 1615
Website: http://www.amca.com.au
The Immigration SA strategy coordinated by The South Australian Government can assist with a range of settlement services including On-Arrival Accommodation, Meet and Greet service, etc.
Immigration SA
Office Of economic Development
Level 10 Terrace Towers
178 North Terrace
ADELAIDE SA 5000
Telephone: +61 8 8303 2252
Facsimile: +61 8 8303 2266
E-mail: [email protected]
Hours: 9am-5pm Monday -Friday
(excluding public holidays)
NOTE:
· You will not be eligible for most Commonwealth Government social security benefits, including unemployment benefits, until you have resided in Australia for a period of two years. Full details are available from any Australian Embassy or High Commission or from the Centrelink website http://www.centrelink.gov.au
· You are advised to contact the individual organisations for current information about issues pertaining to your personal situation.
· The South Australian Government and any of its employees or agents are not liable for any inaccuracies or omissions in the information outlining the employment requirements for occupations.
This information was compiled by the Government of South Australia
May 2002



Steve.

r.bartlett

thanks steve
ye lots of stuff there to read...

a really funny thing happened tonite..

i got a job offer from a company in noracoorte a couple of months ago

I put out a post on an hvac n/g asking for any australians in the fridge game and got a reply from a 'paul' in sydney..

anyway after a few emails it turns out it was his old job as he'd just left!!

he'd even worked for Carrier the same company there as i used to work for here...

small world and a tad spooky

cheers


richard