buggsbunny

We're considering moving to Oz (my wife was born there and applying for a passport, etc). I've been self employed fitting kitchens for a couple of years but dont have formal qualifications in the trade. I completed an engineering apprenticeship when I was younger and am booked on the basic electrics course in March due to the new regs in UK.

What do I need to do the same thing in Oz. Can anyone give me advice?

Thanks
E

ABCDiamond

Most kitchen installations will require an Eletrician on site to do any electrical fittings where required. And if Gas is involved, then a plumber will also be needed. The kitchen installer will not, legally, be able to do those bits, unless he is a "fully" trained electrician/plumber etc.

Larissa

Hi E
I found this web link detailing some of the responsibilities etc. and this may be relevant:
Any plumbing, gas fitting or electrical work (including work done on your own home) must be performed by a person holding a worker's registration under the Plumbers, Gas Fitters and Electricians Act 1995. A building work contractor's licence may allow you to contract for this work but you must engage a suitably registered worker to perform it.
The link:
http://www.ocba.sa.gov.au/licensing/...ndly=printable

Some more info on plumbing in Wa (not sure about other states as will be different) can be seen here:
http://www.plumbers.wa.gov.au/pdf/plumbers5.pdf

I can't find much on electricty regs but I think as a migrant you would have to undergo an assessment in your nearest city, then the papers take about 6 weeks to come through (I think).

I also believe that you won't find that much on kitchen fitters per se as they are referred to as "cabinet makers". This might help; http://www.myfuture.edu.au/services/...0&ASCO=492211A

ATB
Larissa

Shellfish

My sister works as a kitchen designer in Melbourne and sorry, I can't advise you on any qualifications but I can tell you that according to her kitchen fitters earn a fortune

renth

I'll second that, I know a kitchen fitter here, he earns a packet!

jad n rich

Dont mean to throw a spanner in the works here with the fortune stuff, but the local guys working for kitchen manufactuers get $600 a week I know because we hear them complaining often enough on site. Perhaps going into your own showroom/business would be a better cash cow.

Whats the pay in UK?

ABCDiamond

I used to do some accounting work for a Kitchen company in Sydney, and the company themselves were making a fortune, so much so that I could get a 75% discount on a kitchen, and they reckoned that they still made a profit !!

Larissa

Bump!