THINKING OF WORKING AS A TRADE ASSISTANT IN MELBOURNE? YOU NEED TO READ THIS!
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THINKING OF WORKING AS A TRADE ASSISTANT IN MELBOURNE? YOU NEED TO READ THIS!
If you're thinking of coming to Melbourne to work as a trade assistant while you're in the process of getting assessed to apply for your provisional/A grade electrical license, you need to read this information taken from Energy Safe Victoria website:
Trade Assistant:
• Can NOT carry out electrical work (even if supervised).
• Can work on wiring supports and enclosures under supervision
of a licensed electrician.
• Can NOT install or connect cables.
• Can dig holes or cart goods/tools.
See original document by searching A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO USING
CERTIFICATES OF ELECTRICAL SAFETY (COES) on Energy Safe Victoria website.
Makes sense now why I'm not seeing many TA jobs advertised.
Trade Assistant:
• Can NOT carry out electrical work (even if supervised).
• Can work on wiring supports and enclosures under supervision
of a licensed electrician.
• Can NOT install or connect cables.
• Can dig holes or cart goods/tools.
See original document by searching A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO USING
CERTIFICATES OF ELECTRICAL SAFETY (COES) on Energy Safe Victoria website.
Makes sense now why I'm not seeing many TA jobs advertised.
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Re: THINKING OF WORKING AS A TRADE ASSISTANT IN MELBOURNE? YOU NEED TO READ THIS!
Victoria the hardest place to pick up work if unlicenced. Even as a TA. NSW,easy as.
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Re: THINKING OF WORKING AS A TRADE ASSISTANT IN MELBOURNE? YOU NEED TO READ THIS!
Just wanted to pick your brains do you know if there's anywhere I can get my skills assessed to get an 'OTSR' for visa purposes in Sydney??
Vettassess & future skills only seem to carry out assessments in Melbourne,Perth & Brisbane??
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Re: THINKING OF WORKING AS A TRADE ASSISTANT IN MELBOURNE? YOU NEED TO READ THIS!
Hey Jockstar, You were right! I got a job the day after I arrived in Sydney. Mad how Melbourne could be so different.
Just wanted to pick your brains do you know if there's anywhere I can get my skills assessed to get an 'OTSR' for visa purposes in Sydney??
Vettassess & future skills only seem to carry out assessments in Melbourne,Perth & Brisbane??
Just wanted to pick your brains do you know if there's anywhere I can get my skills assessed to get an 'OTSR' for visa purposes in Sydney??
Vettassess & future skills only seem to carry out assessments in Melbourne,Perth & Brisbane??
Those are the only groups able to assess you for OTSR currently I believe.