Conflicting advice and info
Feb 26th 2011, 2:09 pm
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Conflicting advice and info
Hi there,
Here's an example of why you need to be careful when seeking an advice and info.
www.justice.qld.gov.au
If you scroll down for eligibility criteria for an ARTC it states that you may not be able to apply on a working holiday visa.
Now go to www.deewr.gov.au and scroll down to the bit where it has the question 'Can I apply for an ARTC?' , it clearly states that those on a WHV can apply for one.
Granted, it doesn't say can't apply on the QLD ,but surely it's not beyond the wit of someone in the QLD electrical licencing department to actually check the TRA's website before posting misleading information.
Again, just be wary and don't take the first response or reply as the correct one.
Regards Derren
Here's an example of why you need to be careful when seeking an advice and info.
www.justice.qld.gov.au
If you scroll down for eligibility criteria for an ARTC it states that you may not be able to apply on a working holiday visa.
Now go to www.deewr.gov.au and scroll down to the bit where it has the question 'Can I apply for an ARTC?' , it clearly states that those on a WHV can apply for one.
Granted, it doesn't say can't apply on the QLD ,but surely it's not beyond the wit of someone in the QLD electrical licencing department to actually check the TRA's website before posting misleading information.
Again, just be wary and don't take the first response or reply as the correct one.
Regards Derren
Feb 27th 2011, 3:08 pm
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Re: Conflicting advice and info
is this just for QLD do you know? I will be applying for the ARTC but will be staying in Perth, is it still ok to apply?
Feb 27th 2011, 4:20 pm
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Re: Conflicting advice and info
It's the TRA that issue the ARTC , not state licencing departments, so yes you'll be OK.
I was just trying to point out that the QLD licencing department's website contains inaccurate and misleading info regarding the ARTC. In light of people being refused a licence, in clear contravention of the mutual recognition rule, it seems that there are those in the QLD licencing department who seem to be interpreting the rules as they see fit.
Regards Derren
