Jon_H

Hi yes I have city and guilds level 3 I have completed my AM2 and my portfolio has been assessed and signed off since 2012

Jon_H

Thank you for your advice I have been browsing the internet to get assessed before I go but haven't had much luck do you know any??

Thanks

mikelincs

try here, came up as the first choice when I did a google search.

https://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/gene...s-assessed.htm

bcworld

Just to be clear...the skills assessment that is being talked about does not allow you to work in your trade in Australia. It's a prerequisite to applying for a skilled visa but even if it is positive and you are granted the skilled visa you will still need to be appropriately licensed / certified once onshore.

Jon_H

Thank you Mikelincs and Bcworld for your help I'll have a look in to this.

old.sparkles

To have your skills assessed you need to have spent at least 5 years as a spark which can include time spent training. Electricians can be assessed by Vetassess - Trade Occupations (Skills Assessment for Migration) - VETASSESS - Future Skills, or Victoria University.

The assessment process includes self assessment, qualification and reference checks and a trade test. This will get you an OTSR, which will allow you to apply for a supervised workers license. To get a full license you need to complete gap training which includes work experience in Australia (catch 22 on getting work to get licensed to get work )

Have a look at the Electricians forum for more info on the process - you can find it from the forum index