kyle25

Hi quick question im a fully qualified spark from the UK coming over in may have a WHV and hear seems to be easier option to get supervised licence?? wondering what proof the tra will want to prov time served, appreticeship etc?? do i need to bring my actual certs or will copies surfice? i have references from current employer on headed paper signed to show time served and range of skills? also my apprenticeship is shown through my C&G certs surely as have achieved levels 1,2,3 and NVQ 3 ??? some pointers would be much appreciated , also application process pointers would be great. Seems a harsh world for us sparks out in oz, is it really that hard?? I have done a range of work from domestic / industrial and now love automation and control and petrochemeical oil/gas site work... Im compEx qualified too is there much petrochem work out there?? thanks kyle

Hi, been doing some research and quite confused already as the goal posts seem to move often. Im a qualified electrican looking to come to Aus on a 12 month visa to start and look for sponsorship. Im looking to get my skills assesed in the UK ideally to make getting my licence easier when i arrive. Please correct me if im wrong but the route i think should take is the VETASSES assesment in the UK to get my restricted licence, alllowing me to enter Aus and be supervised for 12 mnths while i do GAP training to get my Level 3 cert , to then apply for my Full licence. Im not to clear on all the bits between and the range of test centres/dates in the UK, nor all the hoops to jump though in Aus. Can anyone help or give me a clearer route to take as want to do as much before i land in Aus as possible. There doesnt seem to be one set route to take...... thanks kyle

Hi I'm an electrican from uk looking to come to oz on a 12 month work holiday visa... Ideally looking for a 475 and sponsorship but the time frame is too small as want to leave beginning of January. Wondering if I come and find an employer, could I change my visa to a 475 and do my various courses to get my licence? Im currently from a marine/ aggregate/ petrochemical background, is there this sort of work available in the Queensland/ Victoria region?