Re: UK qualified Electricians working in Australia
 

Did you get the 175 on his sparky skills?

If so you will alreadyhave been assessed by one of the bodies and then you'll need to get him reconised by the ARTC and then once succesfull there you need to enroll for the PEER course and take a trip to Adilaide for a few days get that wiring regs stuff out the way and get the Licensce off them while your down there which is now valid in all states.

Sounds easy dunnit??

Sift through the rest of the threads on this section of the Forum and you will see what a pain in the arse mine field it really is.

But can only be a good thing in my eyes and may keep some of the sh1t off the tools when sparking in OZ.

HTH and sorry to butt in on Steves question but i,m sure he will be along shortly or another to offer some advice also.

Regards

DOugie

Re: UK qualified Electricians working in Australia
 

firstly are you going on OH`s 175 visa or your own ??
i`m trying to find out if your OH has already been assessed by vettesses or the tra ??

Re: UK qualified Electricians working in Australia
 

Hi Dougie, thanks for that, we have applied for 175 on oh sparky skills, he has been assessed, so how does he get recognised by ARTC, can we do that from uk, or do we have to wait till we get there? Also is Adelaide the only place that does the wiring regs stuff? sorry to be a pain but total novices regarding this! We totally agree about sorting the good from the bad, it will be worth any hassle. Many thanks again for all advice.

Re: UK qualified Electricians working in Australia
 

Hi steve, OH has already been assessed by vettesses. Any advice as to what to do next would be appreciated. Many thanks in advance.

Re: UK qualified Electricians working in Australia
 

if youve gone via vettesses you dont need an artc
the cert that vettesses suppply is an equivalent ;)

now the fastest way to get licenced is to go to peer.com.au in adelaide
use the website for contact details only as it is shite
call peer and book in for iether the course via correspondance with an exam once youve worked your way through it of the full three week course and exam,

do a quick search on here re peer as several memebers has used this route and have posted much more detail

regards steve

Re: UK qualified Electricians working in Australia
 

Hi Steve, thank you so much for the info, thats cleared that up for us.
I'll have a look through the threads re peer as to costs ect.
Thanks again:thumbup:

Re: UK qualified Electricians working in Australia
 

Hi Witchypoo
Having just gone through the Adelaide route and got my license in the last month, I'm pretty sure I will be able to help you out.
Drop me a mail or pm, and I will get back to you with any info you may require.

Dave

Re: UK qualified Electricians working in Australia
 

Hi Dave, Thats really kind of you, dont know how to pm yet, not needed to until now. you've probably gathered not got visa yet, but want to hit the ground running. Perhaps you will let me know what to do first. thanks again.:thumbsup:

Re: UK qualified Electricians working in Australia
 

hey witchypoo,

i am over in perthat the moment doing my licence through the local TAFE,

if you need any advice feel too contact me or read through this

http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=537976

good luck

doc

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hi, i am wanting to visit Oz on a working visa, i am a 22 year old qualified electrician, am i going to need to get more qualifications once i get out there to be able to work. i am planning on going to perth.

can anybody help and advise me

thanks

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Hi all,

Hope your all ok!

Can you tell me, do you use 110v power tools on sites and is the electrical test equipment the same as uk? I have a fluke multi tester and wondered if it was worth bringing, and can I get it calibrated there?
Sorry to be a pain, its all these little things that you dont think about until it comes to the crunch.

Thanks for any advice.

Re: UK qualified Electricians working in Australia
 

dont bother with the 110v stuff they wont allow it on most sites ;)
as its all 240v on site
the short sighted ignorant tosspots believe that rcds can save the world :rofl:

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Ok Steve thanks, what about the tester? Do you want to buy any 110v power tools lol!!:rofl:

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Hi all,
Im craig and 31 years old and loving the Celtic.
new to the forum.
Was wondering if anyone can give me a simple(ish) answer.
Myself and the soon-to-be-wife, are looking to start proceedings, to move to Queensland.
Now, i am 18months away from finishing my apprenticeship as a spark.
am i eligible to work here and finish college over here? or must i be qualified before i arrive?:unsure:
I have read/heard so many contrasting stories, that i dont know what to believe.
The immigration website that i applied to, said that it was likely that i would get a visa but as i say, i really am unsure.

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sorry mate but your not going to get a skilled visa before youve finished your apprentiship and have 12 months experiance as a qualifed spark, as a matter of intrest which immigration webite said that it was possible ??