davidscott Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 I'm 28 and have 9 years experience as a semi skilled labourer. i can do plastering, roofing, joinery and plumbing to an extent but do not have any qualifications. at the moment I renovate flats for a living but I'm not sure if that's any use but any feedback would be appreciated cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Andy Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 I'm 28 and have 9 years experience as a semi skilled labourer. i can do plastering, roofing, joinery and plumbing to an extent but do not have any qualifications. at the moment I renovate flats for a living but I'm not sure if that's any use but any feedback would be appreciated cheers Hi mate, i don't know for sure but i would hazard an educated guess that you have no chance without any qualifications. What is in your favour though is you are young so i would suggest choosing an individual trade ( i would pick plumbing ) and go off to college and get your papers then some work experience in that trade for a few years and then you would be in a far better position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidscott Posted September 13, 2013 Author Share Posted September 13, 2013 Cheers buddy. I will look up some courses. I was thinking along the same lines ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flag of convenience Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 No chance. Sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidscott Posted September 13, 2013 Author Share Posted September 13, 2013 I am looking at becoming a renewable energy (Green) engineer. This would give me an NVQ level 2 in plumbing and heating and an EAL Level 3 Certificate in Installation, Testing and Ensuring Compliance of Electrical Installations in Dwellings. I am assuming renewable energy is booming in australia right now ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blossom Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 I'm guessing you don't already have a visa? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bug family Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 No chance. Sorry. I disagree...we came to Perth some two years ago...I am a qualified steel fabricator (boilermaker and steel erector) with over seventeen years of experience working in heavy construction (large cranes etc) I hold numerous uk licences, quals etc but they counted as if I had none at all, what I am trying to say David, is even with all my certs and stuff I had to re do all my licenses and boilermaker qual here in Australia, which I did, during this time I just took a general welding job, ...there are a number of vacancys here in wa as trade assistants (what we call labourers in the uk)....you could get a job as a trade assistant and then work on getting your australian licences, some cost less than others an average forklift course for example is around two days and cost about $500, a mewp licence (cherry picker etc) three days around the same amount .....anyhow good luck hope I have helped a little Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 I disagree...we came to Perth some two years ago...I am a qualified steel fabricator (boilermaker and steel erector) with over seventeen years of experience working in heavy construction (large cranes etc) I hold numerous uk licences, quals etc but they counted as if I had none at all, what I am trying to say David, is even with all my certs and stuff I had to re do all my licenses and boilermaker qual here in Australia, which I did, during this time I just took a general welding job, ...there are a number of vacancys here in wa as trade assistants (what we call labourers in the uk)....you could get a job as a trade assistant and then work on getting your australian licences, some cost less than others an average forklift course for example is around two days and cost about $500, a mewp licence (cherry picker etc) three days around the same amount .....anyhow good luck hope I have helped a little He has to qualify for a visa to get here first before he can do any of that! Wont get a skilled visa so it would either be sponsorship which is highly unlikely as an unqualified tradie or a WHV, if he has no dependents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bug family Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 He has to qualify for a visa to get here first before he can do any of that!Yes Thank you for your infinite wisdom and knowledge oh wise one.....but I think if you read the question he is asking...'he is semi-skilled with 9 years experience and no formal papers' is he likely to get a job........no where in the question does he mention wether or not he has a visa ....glad to have been of help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 Yes Thank you for your infinite wisdom and knowledge oh wise one.....but I think if you read the question he is asking...'he is semi-skilled with 9 years experience and no formal papers' is he likely to get a job........no where in the question does he mention wether or not he has a visa ....glad to have been of help Ok smartarse! Why would he want a job if he cant get a visa! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest66881 Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 Retraining is the key mate, you get get lucky and get some casual on site work if you are cheeky and walk on to sites offering your 'skills', but like others ahve said you really need to get quals over here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bug family Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 Ok smartarse! Why would he want a job if he cant get a visa! Where in his question does he say he can't get a visa.....do you reckon....even remotely there is a chance that he may be coming on his partners visa ......just imagine that! ....just like my wife came on my visa.....if the question was regarding getting a visa he would have said that.......I was pointing out to you that he asked a question regarding his work that is all......and if I am a smart ass then you are a dumb ass lol.....now now children..lol :jimlad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blossom Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 Totally agree, that is why I asked if he had a visa, as in his first post he didn't actually mention needing one, and if he does have a skilled partner, or is a citizen by decent etc, then he may very well be able to get work. Please try not to get nasty with each other just because someone is pointing out something you missed. It is not a competition, we are all here to help each other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidscott Posted September 14, 2013 Author Share Posted September 14, 2013 Much appreciated bug family. Thanks for your help ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starlight7 Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 Also note we have a change of government and I don't think 'green' energy will be a priority with this particular mob. I would check some of the job ads and see what they are looking for where you want to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidscott Posted September 14, 2013 Author Share Posted September 14, 2013 Cheers starlight. I will do ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Andy Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 Cheers starlight. I will do ! So so you already have a visa David? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoannaAch Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 I'm 28 and have 9 years experience as a semi skilled labourer. i can do plastering, roofing, joinery and plumbing to an extent but do not have any qualifications. at the moment I renovate flats for a living but I'm not sure if that's any use but any feedback would be appreciated cheers We are moving to Australia in January and my hubby will be in quite a similar situation. He has been working for the past 3 years as a painter assistant, but he does not have any qualification in that. On the other hand he has a Bachelor degree in Commerce, but no experience... So we were hoping he will be able to quickly get a job as an assistant again on a construction site or something like that even if it's low pay. He checked some postings on seek and quite a lot of them does not mention "qualified" or "qualification required" etc. I would guess that won't be a bad option and as long as you can show that you're good at it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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