Electrical Licensing! Quickest way? Can I get more than a restricted license?

[no1spark]

The restricted license only lets you work on 230V ONLY Not 600v there is noway you shall be allowed to work on a voltage of that nature with a restricted license.

the difference between fitter & mechanic, is this if you apply for mechanic you get the ARTC stating mechanic then you do a short course to bring you up to date with the Australian systems, then your allowed to sit the exams for the A class license with the fitters license you may be restricted to panel wiring only, (hence) NO A class license meaning you shall only be allowed to have a restricted license, NO working on 1 x phase or 3 phase gear, also with being a restricted license holder all your work must be checked all the time & your NOT allowed to work alone, so make sure you get the correct ARTC (Mechanic) that way you can do it all when you have the A class license, if you need more info P/M & we can chat

[fatpom]

The restricted license only lets you work on 230V ONLY Not 600v there is noway you shall be allowed to work on a voltage of that nature with a restricted license.

Hmmmm!

"NREL 2 Disconnect/Reconnect, develops knowledge and skills required to safely disconnect and/or reconnect single and multiphase equipment connected to voltages up to 650V."

source:-
NREL 1 & 2 Restricted Electrical Work - Disconnect/Reconnect Statement of Attainment Course
& my NREL cert.

Now, if you you were to ask me if its a good idea to let REL people loose on 650V then that's another question altogether. Then again theres's plenty of sparkies I wouldn't let loose on plastic cutlery.

[ddr]

Thanks Arthur,

My total experience in electrical field is of more than 11 years.
I have tried for Electrical Mechanic but TRA offering only Electrical Fitter trade test.
I am going to appear trade test of Electrical Fitter.
What will they ask in practical and theoretical trade test of Electrical Fitter, Any book to study?
Please suggest, how can I get an Electrical mechanic license after passing trade test of Electrical Fitter.

The restricted license only lets you work on 230V ONLY Not 600v there is noway you shall be allowed to work on a voltage of that nature with a restricted license.

the difference between fitter & mechanic, is this if you apply for mechanic you get the ARTC stating mechanic then you do a short course to bring you up to date with the Australian systems, then your allowed to sit the exams for the A class license with the fitters license you may be restricted to panel wiring only, (hence) NO A class license meaning you shall only be allowed to have a restricted license, NO working on 1 x phase or 3 phase gear, also with being a restricted license holder all your work must be checked all the time & your NOT allowed to work alone, so make sure you get the correct ARTC (Mechanic) that way you can do it all when you have the A class license, if you need more info P/M & we can chat

[no1spark]

ddr
i shall make some enquiries regarding the fitter exam for you & lets hope i can get some onfo for you mate

[no1spark]

FatPom, i fully understand what your saying mate, imagine over here there are some real cabbages, doing electrical work & i would NOT let them loose with a dolls house thats how rough most Aussie sparks are, & thats being kind to them. I do think its ironic that good UK sparks have to almost jump through hoops to get the A class license then you look at the workmanship of these cabbages here, talk about no pride in there work is an understatement.????

[kdal]

Understand the frustration on this subject as no work no money and then how can you survive! We would be happy just to get the restricted electrical licence for now as at least then you can earn money even it not alot.

We passed TRA and then applied to ARTC with same info as passing the TRA, then to be sent a letter saying 'insufficient evidence supplied a technical telephone interview is needed' got the letter a couple of weeks back and still not heard from them!

[fatpom]

We passed TRA and then applied to ARTC with same info as passing the TRA, then to be sent a letter saying 'insufficient evidence supplied a technical telephone interview is needed' got the letter a couple of weeks back and still not heard from them!

The telephone interview sounds like it might be a replacement on the trade test you sometimes (or used to?) have to do on arrival in Aus before your ARTC is issued. Even though I was exempted from the trades test it still took 2-3 months before the ARTC was issued to me. It would be a good idea to chase up this interview asap to minimise the overall wait.

[James.S]

Hi, I have the Vetassess pass as an electrician, my 175 Visa is not through yet, but can I apply for the ARTC? or do I have to wait until the visa is through and I'm in Oz??

Sorry to jump in on this thread, it's just that there seem to be some really helpful & knowledgeable people on here!!

Cheers

James..

[kdal]

Hi, I have the Vetassess pass as an electrician, my 175 Visa is not through yet, but can I apply for the ARTC? or do I have to wait until the visa is through and I'm in Oz??

Sorry to jump in on this thread, it's just that there seem to be some really helpful & knowledgeable people on here!!

Cheers

James..

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Hi James

When we applied we had to put our visa number on the application form, not sure if you still have too and also the date we arrived in Australia, we havent arrived in Aus yet so put what date we are due to arrive.

Good luck

[James.S]

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Hi James

When we applied we had to put our visa number on the application form, not sure if you still have too and also the date we arrived in Australia, we havent arrived in Aus yet so put what date we are due to arrive.

Good luck

Hi, thanks for that, on the form it ask's for the arrival date, but then just the sub class of the visa in your passport?... so i guess that's not the visa number?

James...