oldgit Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 G'day I am a qualified Carpenter & Joiner with many years experiance. I know when I go to Oz I may need to get various licences to work but will I need to gain a qualification there as well? We will be going to NSW. Cheers The oldgit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Working to fish Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 G'day I am a qualified Carpenter & Joiner with many years experiance. I know when I go to Oz I may need to get various licences to work but will I need to gain a qualification there as well? We will be going to NSW. Cheers The oldgit Hi oldgit simon all i can say as i sit here in oz ,all you will need is a blue card ,i have phoned for a couple of jobs so far ,and am sure i am right .I have been speaking to a cabinetmaker here in oz and he tells me that i should wait and not get a blue card until i find work ,as the boss would want you to work for them ,he would sort your blue card. There is a lot of work about so no worry,s there. eddie. Not started work yet ,but will let you know how i get on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldgit Posted February 13, 2008 Author Share Posted February 13, 2008 Hi oldgit simon all i can say as i sit here in oz ,all you will need is a blue card ,i have phoned for a couple of jobs so far ,and am sure i am right .I have been speaking to a cabinetmaker here in oz and he tells me that i should wait and not get a blue card until i find work ,as the boss would want you to work for them ,he would sort your blue card. There is a lot of work about so no worry,s there. eddie. Not started work yet ,but will let you know how i get on. Cheers Eddie Thanks for your help mate I have seen a lot of threads saying sparkys are having to go back to college in OZ and I was praying that it was not the same for carpenters. Don't know who I was praying to though I don't believe in any of that stuff ! Anyway Eddie how's it going for you Tina & the kids? Did you manage to keep your mouth shut and keep smiling? Thanks again for your help mate Simon ps Where are you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lou73 Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 Hi Sorry To Steal The Thread But If Either Of You Could Let Me Know About Retraining For Carpenters As Thats What My Oh Does Thanks. Also Good Luck With Job Hunting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldgit Posted February 13, 2008 Author Share Posted February 13, 2008 Hi Sorry To Steal The Thread But If Either Of You Could Let Me Know About Retraining For Carpenters As Thats What My Oh Does Thanks. Also Good Luck With Job Hunting. Hi Lou From my understanding of what Eddie has said you do not have to retrain as a carpenter. Hopefully Tommo (another Carpenter) may be looking in and be able to give us some input. Cheers the oldgit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lou73 Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 hi oldgit thanks, can i ask how long the process has takin you from start to getting your visa'a, only with have just instructed an agent and wondered how far we have got to go....as much as i no it is worth it.. lou Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldgit Posted February 13, 2008 Author Share Posted February 13, 2008 hi oldgitthanks, can i ask how long the process has takin you from start to getting your visa'a, only with have just instructed an agent and wondered how far we have got to go....as much as i no it is worth it.. lou Hi Lou It took us 11 months the worst bit is trying to get all your references from old employrs. You are right it will all be worth it. Good luck The oldgit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuju Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 Hi Oldgit, My oh is a carpenter by trade and here in NSW - he came on his City & Guilds and that was all - do you have City & Guilds, Gizmo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldgit Posted February 14, 2008 Author Share Posted February 14, 2008 Hi Oldgit,My oh is a carpenter by trade and here in NSW - he came on his City & Guilds and that was all - do you have City & Guilds, Gizmo Hi Gizmo or should I say G'day It's an NVQ level 2 that I have. It has CITB also City & Guilds plastered on the certificate. Thanks for any help you may be able to give The oldgit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuju Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 Hi Oldgit, I have taken note of your reply & will speak to hubby who in turn will check it out for you will reply asap im sure you have but have you checked out Construction Industry Training Board the aussie version of citb gizmo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuju Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 Hi oldgit, Hubby says that he has never had to show his papers to anyone and that CITB is reconised here along with City & guilds and if you have these on your certificate you should be fine & should not need any other qualifacation as regards carpentry but you will need a Green card Construction induction which is for NSW - just to confuse you more we think the green cards have expired and now they are WHITE CARDS Blue is for Queensland, these are a safety course allowing you to work on building sites ( hubby updated his a year ago - 4 hour evening course $100) to become a sub contractor - hubby did have to sit a 12 week course (nsw at tafe) but that was back in 1994 time and they keep moving the goal posts, so we are not sure now on the sub contractors licence hope this helps a little cheers gizmo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldgit Posted February 15, 2008 Author Share Posted February 15, 2008 Hi oldgit,Hubby says that he has never had to show his papers to anyone and that CITB is reconised here along with City & guilds and if you have these on your certificate you should be fine & should not need any other qualifacation as regards carpentry but you will need a Green card Construction induction which is for NSW - just to confuse you more we think the green cards have expired and now they are WHITE CARDS Blue is for Queensland, these are a safety course allowing you to work on building sites ( hubby updated his a year ago - 4 hour evening course $100) to become a sub contractor - hubby did have to sit a 12 week course (nsw at tafe) but that was back in 1994 time and they keep moving the goal posts, so we are not sure now on the sub contractors licence hope this helps a little cheers gizmo Thanks for that Gizmo and please thank your oh you have been a great help Cheers the oldgit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuju Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 Thanks for that Gizmo and please thank your oh you have been a great helpCheers the oldgit Your welcome oldgit, hope everything works out for you ok :cool: gizmo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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