Gra.B

..just copied this from the EWRB site:-



4.10.1 Every person enquiring about or applying for a registration on the basis of overseas qualifications and experience will be informed that a provisional licence can be issued to enable them to carry out prescribed electrical work for the class of work for which they will be registered while they complete registration requirements.

4.10.2 Licences cannot be issued for longer than 12 months.

4.10.3 Unconditional provisional licences

An "unconditional" provisional licence can be issued if a person:

(a) Satisfies the registration work experience requirements. (either by recognised certificates or documentation or both).

(b) Completes a practising licence safety training course relating to the class of registration for which they will be applying.

The licence will enable a person to carry out the full duties and responsibilities of a registered person. Even though line mechanics have to obtain 3 months work experience before registration, an unconditional provisional licence can be issued if the person has satisfied all other work experience requirements.

4.10.4 Conditional provisional licence

A "conditional" provisional licence can be issued if a person:

(a) Partly satisfies the registration work experience requirements (either by recognised certificates or documentation or both).

(b) Completes a practising licence safety training course relating to the class of registration for which they will be applying.

The conditions of the licence will usually be that work has to done under the general supervision of a registered person or work is confined to a particular organisation or site.

4.10.5 Registration requirements will have to be completed during the 12 month duration of a licence. Where a person:

(a) Sits and fails an examination or assessment, another licence may be issued (which can be less than 12 months duration) to enable the examination or assessment to be attempted again.

(b) Does not attempt to complete any of the registration requirements, another licence will not be issued, unless the Board is satisfied they have had difficulty in obtaining an examination or assessment.



......so it looks like you have to sit through a safety course first, but not the full exams etc..

Gra...

moose

Hi Gra, I've just been reading an e-mail I received some time ago from the EWRB(electrical workers registration board,their governing body regarding registration & licences etc.)in it ,it categorically states that ,and I quote "it is not possible to obtain a provisional licence or registration prior to arrival in New Zealandand for this reason application forms for such are not forwarded to persons outside of NZ"

Steve.

Gra.B

Bummer!

But it sounds like it would be straight forward to do once there, & at least you wouldn't have to go through the whole registration & exams etc before working....which may be a bonus!

Gra..

moose

Hi Theresa, thanks for the info, yes I was aware of the dates but if all goes well I wouldn't mind trying for the Nov. exam, it also says that you have to apply for the exam 28 days(that is the closing date for applications) before. Results take up to 8 weeks so all in all a reasonably lengthy process. It is possible to do the regs coursework by correspondence course but the eam must be sat in NZ. For correspondence course ( it does actually say nationwide, but I assume they will do it for overseas applicants as well) try the followinge-mail address. [email protected] hope this is of some use and good luck.
Steve.

N.Finn Fan

Good luck with your exams....This maybe slightly off topic but I think Watt Danbey, a regular poster, based in Christchurch maybe be forced home. Unfortunately due to the fact that all people presently in the process of applying for PR from within New Zealand, will be asked to leave. Source: New Zealand Hearld.

Gra.B

I don't think so, she was on the Work to Res Priority Occupations policy ( i think) which is not affected. I'm sure you're wrong about ALL people being asked to leave though, have you a link for the story?

Gra...

N.Finn Fan

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/storydispl...reportID=55514

Gra.B

"The overhaul of immigration policy announced yesterday is also expected to mean SOME people already living here, but still seeking residency, will be forced to leave. "

N.Finn Fan

Hope she is OK

Gra.B

She is, don't worry,

....unless she 'choked on her chups' after reading your comment!

Gra....

jajpe

Glad to hear that Paula should be O.K. i tried to email her a couple of nights ago to check if she is affected but the address she gave me seemed to fail. i might try a PM in case she still logs on here from time to time! have you been in touch Gra!! Hope your right either way!

jajpe

Just a quick question about the changes to general skills policy in the interim period. ie. between now and the end of the year when the new poicy kicks in. Can the points for a job offer be included in the total 29 as it used to be, or are folk expected to gain 29 points and then also have a job offer over and above. I had a look at the immigrate nz.org site and that's what they seemed to say and i was just wondering if anyone knows.

It's just that our best friends are on their way to NZ at the minute with the intention of a holiday but also suussing it out as a place to live! They are hoping to gain a job offer while there but if my reading of this is correct that won't even be enough. Someone please tell me i am wrong!!

sofistek

I'm sure you're wrong, Shirley. That would pretty much exclude most potential applicants. It seemed straight forward to me: the only change for the Interim General Skills Category is that it must include a job offer. There is no change to the passmark. Of course, this means that those who might have reached the passmark without a job offer are out of luck. They will need to add a job offer.

Note, also, that the job offer that is included with the application must be for a relevant job. Points will no longer be awarded for non-relevant job offers.

N.Finn Fan

Last question promise, when are the changes likely to come into force, anyone have a date?

sofistek

The Interim General Skills Category is in force now. It's unclear when the new Skilled Migrant category will be established. The best NZIS can say is towards the end of 2003 or early 2004.