brettfritter

On 23/08/2018 at 08:02, no1spark said:

James,

ive just sent you a message can you please reply to arthurquinn@outlook.com

 

You will need to do your OSTR in the UK to get the ball rolling which will give you the certificate to go to energysafety for your provisional electrical license.. from there it depends where in Australia you are going.. in NSW I have heard there is an intense gap training course that gives your full license in about 4 to 6 weeks. If you have to do it the older way then gap training requires on the job training  a log book and about 10 months to complete and thats all asuming you get a trade assistent job to get the experience.  Either way it costs a lot of dolllars.. be prepared to spend 10k+ for the whole process.... I did my OSTR in the UK with the downunder centre... gives you a head start before you get here and you have no choice but get your OSTR... hope it helps.  If you need more help Im in WA Perth so only have more information for this side. 

On 13/10/2017 at 04:24, Younghenry said:

Thanks @Eltonb for that great post regarding licensing.

I'm currently a maintenance spark in a UK car plant. I've done some installation work, but my trade/skills is fault finding and repairs on industrial equipment. I've done a HNC, NVQ3, 4 year apprenticeship (been out of my time for 7 years) and I work with PLCs and robots etc. Would this be considered General Electrician or Special Class? Do you know if there is much call for this kind of work in Aus? Is the licensing situation similar for the two trades? Sorry to bombard you with questions, but I keep finding conflicting answers online.

I don't think i'd make it as an installation sparky, I'm not used to working for a living 

Thanks,

Henry

Hey.. I was in the same boat.. depends where your looking at living depends the type of work available.. dont expect big factories like in the UK.. and not as technical... Special class would be your option.. but to be honest they are both the same licence here and you will need to get both trade parts assessed..... its a money making excercise for the government. . Everything costs cash here!!!... 

Hey

 

can anyone advise on the best way to get sponsorship for my friend. He has done the skills assessment and ielts (20 points) but he is over 40 so lost points there and also only has 5 years of electrician work experience. He is on 55 points so has been recommended to get a sponser but finding this a bit tricky. Lots of CVs been sent and emails but no movement?

 

Thanks

Try state sponsorship. ..you jump the waiting que.!! 5 extra points too.

Hi.. i have a positive skills assesment from tra from 2000 and have restarted my visa application again... i have WA sponsorship, and an invitation from eoi for visa application which is now in process..

What is required for me to gain my grade Aa licence for an industrial electrician. It all seems very vague and confusing...

Any help would be appreciated.

Regards

Brett