electrician looking to start out in perth?
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electrician looking to start out in perth?
hi all just wondering what happens when i land in perth .I have got my OSTR through vetasses i have been a spark for 19years, will firms take you on if you havent got your A grade licence yet and how long does it take to get it what is the best route to get my licence when i am there, is there any where i can look at their regs before i get there? Appreciate if anyone can help
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Re: electrician looking to start out in perth?
hi all just wondering what happens when i land in perth .I have got my OSTR through vetasses i have been a spark for 19years, will firms take you on if you havent got your A grade licence yet and how long does it take to get it what is the best route to get my licence when i am there, is there any where i can look at their regs before i get there? Appreciate if anyone can help
Do the 2 week Energy Safety course in Perth. Check out the thread by Warren Thomas entitled 'WA Electrical Mechanic Certificate in 4 months,so easy'.
You can still apply with an OTSR as opposed to an ARTC.
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Thanks for the advice derren do you know if i can get any relevent books from anywhere that might be some help regarding oz regs.
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thanks for the info, do you know if when i do the two week course and pass it hopefully. do you then get a A GRADE license or does that come further down the line. can i still apply to energy safe if i am still in sunny england.sorry to ask so many questions head done in just want to get things right
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Re: electrician looking to start out in perth?
thanks for the info, do you know if when i do the two week course and pass it hopefully. do you then get a A GRADE license or does that come further down the line. can i still apply to energy safe if i am still in sunny england.sorry to ask so many questions head done in just want to get things right
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Re: electrician looking to start out in perth?
thanks for the info, do you know if when i do the two week course and pass it hopefully. do you then get a A GRADE license or does that come further down the line. can i still apply to energy safe if i am still in sunny england.sorry to ask so many questions head done in just want to get things right
If you haven't already done so then check out Warren Thomas' threadas it shows step by step how to get a WA A grade licence and provides all the necessary links and contact details.
As for applying from the UK , I'm not sure. Best to contact Energy Safety or CET in Perth via email.
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thanks for the info, do you know if when i do the two week course and pass it hopefully. do you then get a A GRADE license or does that come further down the line. can i still apply to energy safe if i am still in sunny england.sorry to ask so many questions head done in just want to get things right
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will do then paul, keep you updated when i know more
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alright paul, rang energy safe 4 weeks ago they told me to fill form in on web site and post to them with application fee. No probs with still being in the uk, just put on your uk address on the form, got confirmation today to go on electrical course in Perth and the letter is valid for 18 months so as soon as we get to Perth i can start college course which is 2weeks long then as long as i pass i get my licence.
Hope this helps you
Ste
Hope this helps you
Ste
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Re: electrician looking to start out in perth?
Hi Guys
Can you guys tell me or do you have any info on whether you need a artc to do or get your a grade licence or will the vetassess assessment do fine because on the application form it states you can use a artc OR a ostr
cheers
Dean
Can you guys tell me or do you have any info on whether you need a artc to do or get your a grade licence or will the vetassess assessment do fine because on the application form it states you can use a artc OR a ostr
cheers
Dean
Last edited by deanc; Mar 19th 2011 at 8:21 am.
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alright paul, rang energy safe 4 weeks ago they told me to fill form in on web site and post to them with application fee. No probs with still being in the uk, just put on your uk address on the form, got confirmation today to go on electrical course in Perth and the letter is valid for 18 months so as soon as we get to Perth i can start college course which is 2weeks long then as long as i pass i get my licence.
Hope this helps you
Ste
Hope this helps you
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Dean, in wa you have to apply to energy safety using either OSTR or ARTC to get approval to go on the two week course at CET balcatta campus. After you complete this, apply again to energy safety for your licence.
http://www.commerce.wa.gov.au/EnergySafety/
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Thanks Paul for the reply, but if i apply using my ostr would i have to do the gap training that i have heard about.
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Unless things have changed in the last 2 months the only gap training you have to do is a two week course at Balcatta electrical college. If you pass the course you can apply for your license. I'm not sure,but I think you need to do the course with an ARTC as well in WA.
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=646976 is a good thread for info on this.
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Re: electrician looking to start out in perth?
Hey Paul
I emailed energy safe the application form and rang them aswell and found out that the otsr is basically the same as the tra mechanic atrc and you can do the two week course with the otsr.
Cheers
Deanc
I emailed energy safe the application form and rang them aswell and found out that the otsr is basically the same as the tra mechanic atrc and you can do the two week course with the otsr.
Cheers
Deanc