beanbear 16 Posted January 13, 2018 I wonder if anyone can help. My son, who is seventeen (eighteen in September) is currently in the U.K doing a level 2 electrical installation course, which finishes at the end of May. He would then find an apprenticeship to complete level 3. However he has recently been thinking he'd like to work in Oz, possibly in the mining sector, so we were wondering if it would be possible for him to do his apprenticeship out there, so he became qualified with the right Oz tickets? He has citizenship. We were living in SA for seven years and returned to UK nearly three years ago. Any advice gratefully received. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VERYSTORMY 3,405 Posted January 13, 2018 Mining employs VERY few electricians and so even fewer apprentices as mines generally just bring in a contractor when required - normally just shutdowns for maintenance. I have been a member of the management team on some of the largest mines in Oz and we normally had only two electricians out of a 2000 man crew. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beanbear 16 Posted January 13, 2018 Thank you. How about other big industry? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VERYSTORMY 3,405 Posted January 14, 2018 All he can do is apply, but given he isn't in the country and apprenticeships are competitive it will be tough. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
