Ditchcutter Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 Hi all, Recently returned to perth and was shocked that you need ARTC (Australian recognised trade cert) for all jobs now. I left last last feb and don't remember recruiters being so strict. On further research it costs $2850 to get it done, I was working as a fitter machinist before I left in feb. This cant be confused with the TRA you need for migration purposes. I have PR and this comes as a blow as it takes 3 months min to get. Is it recoverable at the end of tax year? Am I wrong or has anyone a similar situation? DO YOUR HOMEWORK PEOPLE BEFORE COMING OUT! Derek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calNgary Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 Unfortunately this tends to be the same Australia wide and catches quite a lot of people out. Electricians and Plumbers are 2 more more trades who have quite a few hoops to jump through to get the relevant licences for the State they are in. Cal x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ditchcutter Posted September 14, 2013 Author Share Posted September 14, 2013 Yeah a lot can happen when you go home for a few months..These fees are from may this year onwards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calNgary Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 TBH It isnt a new thing, we have been here 7 years and trade licencing as always been a bug bear of mine. Maybe you were just lucky in not being asked last time when at interviews. Cal x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest66881 Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 I agree with tickets and such, it means trades have done relevant courses and seeked correct training as a minimum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blossom Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 Tax wise, you can only claim some of the cost back against tax of courses if you were already working in that field before starting the course etc. If you did a tax return for last year with a job title that would use that course you might be ok. Probably best off talking to a tax advisor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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