finally got an answer - South Australia licensing procedure - TRA and VETASSESS.
Feb 18th 2009, 2:58 pm
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finally got an answer - South Australia licensing procedure - TRA and VETASSESS.
got an email from the OCBA that finally explains the process of getting a license in south australia.
the process will stay the same for anyone assessed by TRA. get ARTC certificate and do the regs course at PEER, then you can get full license.
if you have been assessed by vetassess then the PEER option is out unfortunately. the ocba says you can apply for a restricted license as soon as you arrive by producing your ostr certificate. you would then have to work under supervision until you have completed the necessary gap training. this is what the OCBA said;
If you are from India, Sri Lanka, South Africa, the United Kingdom or the Philippines, you can obtain an Offshore Technical Skills Record (OTSR) through VETASSESS to assist in your application for a restricted workers registration. If you are a migrant with the following skills; general plumber/gas fitter, general electrician, air-conditioning and refrigeration mechanic, cable jointer, and electrical power lines tradesperson, VETASSESS will assess your technical skills and list the units of competencies that you have completed on the OTSR.
Once you have obtained an OTSR, you can apply with OCBA for a restricted registration to work under direct supervision until you complete the gap training requirements.
When you have completed your gap training, you will be issued a certificate (from the list overleaf), and you will then be able to apply for a change in condition of your registration with OCBA.
The OTSR must show you have been assessed as having the required technical skills in one of the following qualifications. Please note you will be required to present an original or certified copy of your certificate with your application.
Restricted Electrical Workers Registration:
• Certificate III - Electro technology Electrician (UEE30806)
• Certificate III - Electrical Supply Industry - Distribution (UET30206), and/or
• Certificate III - Electrical Supply Industry - Cable Jointing (UET30406),
• Certificate in Engineering - Mechanical Trade (Refrigeration and Air Conditioning), or
• Certificate III in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (UEE31306)
hope this is of help
lee.
the process will stay the same for anyone assessed by TRA. get ARTC certificate and do the regs course at PEER, then you can get full license.
if you have been assessed by vetassess then the PEER option is out unfortunately. the ocba says you can apply for a restricted license as soon as you arrive by producing your ostr certificate. you would then have to work under supervision until you have completed the necessary gap training. this is what the OCBA said;
If you are from India, Sri Lanka, South Africa, the United Kingdom or the Philippines, you can obtain an Offshore Technical Skills Record (OTSR) through VETASSESS to assist in your application for a restricted workers registration. If you are a migrant with the following skills; general plumber/gas fitter, general electrician, air-conditioning and refrigeration mechanic, cable jointer, and electrical power lines tradesperson, VETASSESS will assess your technical skills and list the units of competencies that you have completed on the OTSR.
Once you have obtained an OTSR, you can apply with OCBA for a restricted registration to work under direct supervision until you complete the gap training requirements.
When you have completed your gap training, you will be issued a certificate (from the list overleaf), and you will then be able to apply for a change in condition of your registration with OCBA.
The OTSR must show you have been assessed as having the required technical skills in one of the following qualifications. Please note you will be required to present an original or certified copy of your certificate with your application.
Restricted Electrical Workers Registration:
• Certificate III - Electro technology Electrician (UEE30806)
• Certificate III - Electrical Supply Industry - Distribution (UET30206), and/or
• Certificate III - Electrical Supply Industry - Cable Jointing (UET30406),
• Certificate in Engineering - Mechanical Trade (Refrigeration and Air Conditioning), or
• Certificate III in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (UEE31306)
hope this is of help
lee.
Feb 18th 2009, 10:08 pm
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Re: finally got an answer - South Australia licensing procedure - TRA and VETASSESS.
thank you for this update..
Feb 20th 2009, 5:01 am
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Re: finally got an answer - South Australia licensing procedure - TRA and VETASSESS.
most the companies i know wont employ you if you going to be on a restricted licence for that long so not looking good 
Mar 9th 2009, 4:06 pm
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Re: finally got an answer - South Australia licensing procedure - TRA and VETASSESS.
got an email from the OCBA that finally explains the process of getting a license in south australia.
the process will stay the same for anyone assessed by TRA. get ARTC certificate and do the regs course at PEER, then you can get full license.
if you have been assessed by vetassess then the PEER option is out unfortunately. the ocba says you can apply for a restricted license as soon as you arrive by producing your ostr certificate. you would then have to work under supervision until you have completed the necessary gap training. this is what the OCBA said;
If you are from India, Sri Lanka, South Africa, the United Kingdom or the Philippines, you can obtain an Offshore Technical Skills Record (OTSR) through VETASSESS to assist in your application for a restricted workers registration. If you are a migrant with the following skills; general plumber/gas fitter, general electrician, air-conditioning and refrigeration mechanic, cable jointer, and electrical power lines tradesperson, VETASSESS will assess your technical skills and list the units of competencies that you have completed on the OTSR.
Once you have obtained an OTSR, you can apply with OCBA for a restricted registration to work under direct supervision until you complete the gap training requirements.
When you have completed your gap training, you will be issued a certificate (from the list overleaf), and you will then be able to apply for a change in condition of your registration with OCBA.
The OTSR must show you have been assessed as having the required technical skills in one of the following qualifications. Please note you will be required to present an original or certified copy of your certificate with your application.
Restricted Electrical Workers Registration:
• Certificate III - Electro technology Electrician (UEE30806)
• Certificate III - Electrical Supply Industry - Distribution (UET30206), and/or
• Certificate III - Electrical Supply Industry - Cable Jointing (UET30406),
• Certificate in Engineering - Mechanical Trade (Refrigeration and Air Conditioning), or
• Certificate III in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (UEE31306)
hope this is of help
lee.
the process will stay the same for anyone assessed by TRA. get ARTC certificate and do the regs course at PEER, then you can get full license.
if you have been assessed by vetassess then the PEER option is out unfortunately. the ocba says you can apply for a restricted license as soon as you arrive by producing your ostr certificate. you would then have to work under supervision until you have completed the necessary gap training. this is what the OCBA said;
If you are from India, Sri Lanka, South Africa, the United Kingdom or the Philippines, you can obtain an Offshore Technical Skills Record (OTSR) through VETASSESS to assist in your application for a restricted workers registration. If you are a migrant with the following skills; general plumber/gas fitter, general electrician, air-conditioning and refrigeration mechanic, cable jointer, and electrical power lines tradesperson, VETASSESS will assess your technical skills and list the units of competencies that you have completed on the OTSR.
Once you have obtained an OTSR, you can apply with OCBA for a restricted registration to work under direct supervision until you complete the gap training requirements.
When you have completed your gap training, you will be issued a certificate (from the list overleaf), and you will then be able to apply for a change in condition of your registration with OCBA.
The OTSR must show you have been assessed as having the required technical skills in one of the following qualifications. Please note you will be required to present an original or certified copy of your certificate with your application.
Restricted Electrical Workers Registration:
• Certificate III - Electro technology Electrician (UEE30806)
• Certificate III - Electrical Supply Industry - Distribution (UET30206), and/or
• Certificate III - Electrical Supply Industry - Cable Jointing (UET30406),
• Certificate in Engineering - Mechanical Trade (Refrigeration and Air Conditioning), or
• Certificate III in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (UEE31306)
hope this is of help
lee.
Pleeeeease help me.
1- Does anyone know what this gap training is in South Australia? E.g wiring regs etc.
2- What are the costs /time and where would I go for this gap training.
3- Is anyone doing it at present.
4- Is there anything I can do here in the UK to make it easier before I arrive in Australia?
5- Does anyone have a list of employers who will hire us so called apprentices with 20 years experience?
I am so stressed and furious with this Vetassess system.:curse:
VETASSESS HERE IS A MIDDLE FINGER FOR YOU.
THANKS GUYS.
