alpinewave

Hey, just wandering what my options are, qualified as an Electrician last year and have two years experience. Not sure which route to take regarding Vetasses or ARTC??? Is it possible to gain a licence in Queensland with only two years experience?

Dougie

Do you have a visa ?

If not then you need to decide which one of the following applies to you :


This is a list of duties that the TRA consider a Special Class Electrician to carry out on a daily basis.
4311-13 Electrician (Special Class)
Services and repairs intricate and complex electrical or electronic circuitry.
Tasks Include:
diagnoses and repairs faults in electrical circuitry which is of a complex nature
analyses drawings and specifications to determine sequences and methods of operation
uses electrical and electronic test instruments to trace faults
dismantles units, repairs or replaces defective components and re-assembles them
test-operates and monitors the performance of systems, and adjusts settings
records causes of malfunctioning and action taken
may service and repair circuitry in prototype and other non-standard units
may service and repair components of electrical equipment powered by hydraulic, pneumatic or other non-electrical energy sourcesOR

4311-11
General Electrician
Electrical Fitter
Electrical Mechanic
Electrician

Installs, tests, connects, commissions, maintains and modifies electrical equipment, wiring and control systems.

Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is an AQF Certificate III or higher qualification. Registration or licensing is required.

Tasks Include:
examines wiring diagrams and installation areas to plan layout of wiring systems
responds to break downs, diagnoses and repairs electrical systems and ancillary equipment
positions and installs electrical switchboards
installs sheathed cables
measures, cuts and installs plastic conduit and pulls wires through
splices, twists and solders wires and applies tape or terminal caps
connects installed wires to circuit breakers, transformers, timers and other electrical equipment
installs and connects items such as switches, lighting fixtures and earthing systems
connects electrical systems to power supply
tests continuity of circuit
may install, modify, maintain and repair electrical equipment such as storage heaters, water heaters, lighting, motors, electric signs or switchboards


If its the first then you can go down the easier TRA route but if it the second then unfortunetly you will have to go through Vetassess which is a slightly longer more expensive route

Don't be tempted to blag it thou as there is a chance they may call you and assess you over the phone !



Hope this helps


Dougie

alpinewave

Thanks Dougie, nope i haven't a visa yet, will probably apply under the General Electrician category. Can i actually gain the ATRC cetificate while in the UK?

Dougie

have a look @ post #9 HERE

There is loads on here on this subject but I'm not that clued up to be honest as I did the TRA route.


Again HTH


Dougie

minty01

Hi mate, the experience time starts from the begining of your training. If you have done a registered apprentice then the total time required is 4 years and if no registered apprentice was done but other formal training was carried out then its 7 years. So if you started a 2330 course today as a registered apprentice and finished it in 3 years time then had another 1 year working as an electrician you would be able to apply. If you did the course of your own back and was working on the side but informaly 3 years training and 4 years further working required. Also if you are UK based to get the visa in the first place you have to go down the vettassess route (unless can pass the special class criteria which is unlikely) then once you get the visa then you can change to the ATRC route general electrician (sounds complicated but basicly quicker to get full licence over there as ATRC then vettassess) Hope this helps. Any more questions then let me know.

alpinewave

Much appreciated Minty, yep that helps, i need more experience, bugger!