jimPlumb Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Can somebody PLEASE explain to me how to legally work in Western Australia as a Plumber. We have gained our Permanent Residency Visa (Through my wife's qualifications) and are planning to come over later this year. I am a qualified Plumber here in the UK and just want to find work as a plumber for an existing company in Western Australia. I have tried to contact officials in WA and am just getting confused by the e-mails I am getting back from them, and they're ,lack of answering the questions I have been asking them. Please Help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calNgary Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Hi Unfortunately your UK qualifications don't mean much once your here, despite all the skills assessments you may have had done to get the visa. Plumbers and Electricians IMO are hardest hit and do have a few hoops to jump through trying to convert stuff but on the bright side, i believe WA is one of the easier States to get the licence, so don't give up just yet. This link will explain what you need to do, try and ring someone rather than e-mail as i can imagine how easy that could get confusing, http://www.commerce.wa.gov.au/building-commission/plumbers-overseas-applicants good luck and i hope you can find a lesser skilled job to tide you over,Don't get too disheartened as some companys will still you take on but more as a labourer as they can't allow you to work alone without the licence so make sure you say you are fully qualified but from the UK so currently applying for the licence when you job search. Cal x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plumbing with passion Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Can somebody PLEASE explain to me how to legally work in Western Australia as a Plumber. We have gained our Permanent Residency Visa (Through my wife's qualifications) and are planning to come over later this year. I am a qualified Plumber here in the UK and just want to find work as a plumber for an existing company in Western Australia. I have tried to contact officials in WA and am just getting confused by the e-mails I am getting back from them, and they're ,lack of answering the questions I have been asking them. Please Help Hi Jimplumb Don't stress mate. Just get yourself over here and enroll yourself on the compulsory 2 week migrant plumbing course at TAFE or MPA and apply for your tradespersons license asap. There is a fair amount of work in Perth at the moment. There are 4 or so new towers going up in the CBD, the new Elizabeth Quays development on the foreshore, the burswood stadium and loads of others. The rectruitment companies are calling out for plumbers at the moment. Have faith, arrive with a determined will do/can do attitude and you'll be alright. Plumber Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimPlumb Posted September 3, 2014 Author Share Posted September 3, 2014 Thanks Paul Nice and Positive, think thats what I need right now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimPlumb Posted September 3, 2014 Author Share Posted September 3, 2014 Thanks for response and the link Cal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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