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Forum: Australia
May 15th 2022, 1:35 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 3,676
Posted By greg123

Re: Has anyone moved to Oz with kids without visiting first...?

We made the move 13 years ago. We had never visited before. Myself, wife and 3 children ( teens at the time).
We moved on a skilled permanent visa. The first couple of years were tough. But the...
Forum: The Barbie
Sep 11th 2021, 8:31 am
Replies: 284
Views: 25,675
Posted By greg123

Re: The road to freedom

The only good thing about Sydney is leaving. The beaches are unattractive with old-fashioned buildings everywhere. I was surprised by the lack of trees and green along the beach fronts. I agree...
Forum: Australia
Sep 3rd 2021, 8:44 pm
Replies: 108
Views: 15,127
Posted By greg123

Re: Has Australia changed during the pandemic?

Your pretty jealous. Life up here is good. We can go where we want and do as we want. Seems like you have a sad life down there,but then I would if I lived down there.Seems like all your bothered...
Forum: The Barbie
Feb 4th 2021, 12:50 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 3,290
Posted By greg123

Re: Going back to Qld after 7 years

To give you an idea. Myself,wife and 3 children came over 12 years ago. My wife and I were 44.
We rented for the first 3 years which I hated but it gave us chance to establish ourselves. We all...
Forum: Australia
Jul 2nd 2019, 9:23 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 1,758
Posted By greg123

Re: Monthly bills for a young family of 4

You'll also have car insurance, rego and breakdown cover.
Forum: Australia
Jun 30th 2019, 10:28 pm
Replies: 37
Views: 7,870
Posted By greg123

Re: Wife left / visa/support position / legal / where do I stand?

On the work front I don't know if you own a car.But if you do have you thought about uber. Even just until you find more suitable employment.Its easy to start and get earning money. Just a thought.
Forum: Australia
Jun 28th 2019, 7:43 pm
Replies: 22
Views: 4,497
Posted By greg123

Re: How much do I need to earn?

Because the op was trying to figure out if on a lower wage was doable. To quote that a six figure some was more needy would not be a great help but a downer on the question asked. As was stated not...
Forum: Australia
Jun 28th 2019, 3:09 pm
Replies: 22
Views: 4,497
Posted By greg123

Re: How much do I need to earn?

Yes you could manage that on $40000. You'd have to be very self disciplined and quite frugal but it is manageable.
My wife and I manage on around $42000. We manage to save around $300 a week too....
Forum: Australia
Dec 14th 2015, 10:48 pm
Replies: 72
Views: 7,917
Posted By greg123

Re: Question re salary

I earn $54000 and the wife around $12000.We have children and a mortgage but manage quite comfortably....
Forum: Electricians
Feb 27th 2011, 8:54 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 1,278
Posted By greg123

Re: Qld Licensing Department

Thanks Derren,
I've just e-mailed them for the forms.
Greg
Forum: Electricians
Feb 27th 2011, 6:35 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 1,278
Posted By greg123

Qld Licensing Department

Having gained my Electricians A class license in WA i am now being denied a Qld license.
I have sent my application in with my fee and should be obliged to a license through mutual recognition....
Forum: Electricians
Jan 13th 2011, 6:15 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 2,927
Posted By greg123

Re: Sa to qld licence

Derren,
Yes they wanted proof of this Australian qualification.
I can still work as an electrician in Qld with my WA license but all firms want you to have a Qld license.
So at the moment i'm...
Forum: Electricians
Jan 12th 2011, 11:33 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 2,927
Posted By greg123

Re: Sa to qld licence

They said I need to get the qualification electrotechnology electrician.
Greg
Forum: Electricians
Jan 10th 2011, 10:45 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 2,927
Posted By greg123

Re: Sa to qld licence

I have my WA electricians license but when i tried to change it for a Qld license they said i could'nt.
They said i have to do another course which would take 6 months and cost $2000.
So i can no...
Forum: Electricians
Jan 10th 2011, 8:00 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 2,411
Posted By greg123

Re: No info in PEER book.

I have my WA electricians license but when i tried to change it for a Qld license they said i could'nt.
They said i have to do another course which would take 6 months and cost $2000.
So i can no...
Forum: Electricians
Jul 12th 2010, 8:11 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,494
Posted By greg123

Re: Transfering license

They said that i do not have an Australian qualification(electro 3) even though i have WA A grade license
Without this they cannot issue me with a Qld license.
Forum: Electricians
Jul 10th 2010, 11:37 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,494
Posted By greg123

Re: Transfering license

It is an electricians licence as I am an electrician mechanic.I gained it by doing the 2 week corse in Perth .
Forum: Electricians
Jul 10th 2010, 11:55 am
Replies: 10
Views: 1,494
Posted By greg123

Re: Transfering license

Qld licencing office will not issue me with qld licence until I have electrotechnology 3 even though I hold wa licence
Forum: Electricians
Jun 25th 2010, 8:46 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,494
Posted By greg123

Re: Transfering license

i hold WA electricians licence but could'nt change to Qld licence as i had'nt passed the electrotechnology 3 course.
Forum: Electricians
Mar 4th 2010, 8:06 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 922
Posted By greg123

WA Licence through ELC -Qld Licence

If you do the energy safety course in Perth and want to change the licence for a QLD licence you have problems.
The course issues you with an ELC certificate which is fine if you want a WA...
Forum: Electricians
Mar 3rd 2010, 7:00 pm
Replies: 128
Views: 36,777
Posted By greg123

Re: WA Electrical Mechanic Certificate in 4 months, so easy.

:wub:Got WA licence through ELC but now trying to change to QLD licence i've run into problems.When you do the ELC course you do not get the certificate 3 in electrotechnology electrician,When you...
Forum: Electricians
Feb 23rd 2010, 7:06 pm
Replies: 85
Views: 27,117
Posted By greg123

Re: Aussie wiring rules

I was classed as general electrician by vetassess as my work is installation work.As you are classed as general electrician is your work installation.as general electrician you would be able to do...
Forum: Electricians
Feb 23rd 2010, 6:21 pm
Replies: 85
Views: 27,117
Posted By greg123

Re: Aussie wiring rules

Hi Raj,
Are you classed as fitter or mechanic.If you have vetasses and are classed as mechanic you can do the course in WA and then be issued with licence which is valid for 5 years
Greg
Forum: Electricians
Feb 23rd 2010, 10:39 am
Replies: 85
Views: 27,117
Posted By greg123

Re: Aussie wiring rules

Paul,
you can use artc or vetasses.
I used vetassess just get in touch with energy safety and they will give you the details.I recommend this course as it's a fast way to the licence
Greg
Forum: Electricians
Feb 21st 2010, 8:26 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 15,866
Posted By greg123

Re: Getting an Australia Electrical License in the UK ??

Can someone please clarify the rules for the contractors licence.I have my qld licence (just).But on the application form for the contractors licence the business person has to have 5 years business...
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