sparkylivingthedream

Hi fellow sparkies... Here is a little advise on the long drawn out license process I have just completed... Applied for migration to Oz and granted Electician Special Class..Worked as a sparky for 20 years in Uk, manufacturing and power industry... Arrived in Oz..Applied for ARTC....Granted Electrical Fitter ARTC after technical interview... Employed as TA and applied for Electrical permit to work supervised while attending RTO (TAFE)..Granted.. Attended TAFE for techncal interview at a cost of $275...Given Australian wiring rules book, self paced work book, Queensland electrical codes of practice and safety regs book.. Worked through self paced work book and recorded all work done on job... 7 Months later....Carried out exam at TAFE...4 Hour theory on wiring rules, code of practicxe etc..Then 2 hr practical, wiring DOL, Testing, Disconnect&Reconnect etc...Cost $1800 TAFE sends completion statement to licensing board once workbook and recorded jobs are received... Carry out CPR and LVR course $200.. Sent of for license...Granted... Hope this helps....Any questions drop us a line....:biggrin: