Pinklady 1 Posted November 9 Have been popping In and out this forum for a while regarding skills assessment for myself as a early years teacher wanting to know the process for electrician as we are now looking to proceed with this seriously . Any electricians give me heads up on what’s involved etc I would be really grateful Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wrussell 2,021 Posted November 10 Have you consulted a registered migration agent? Westly Russell Registered Migration Agent 0316072 www.pinoyau.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marisawright 3,671 Posted November 10 I’m confused. Are you a teacher or an electrician? Scot by birth, emigrated 1985 | Aussie husband applied UK spouse visa Jan 2015, granted March 2015, moved to UK May 2015 | Returned to Oz June 2016 "The stranger who comes home does not make himself at home but makes home itself strange." -- Rainer Maria Rilke Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Curly 4 Posted November 11 Hi I’m an electrician now living in Adelaide. firstly you will need to get hold of a company that can provide a Offshore Technical Skills Record (OTSR). Our migrant agency put us in touch with Vetassess who are a Melbourne based company. At first you will be asked to provide evidence of that skill which will include letters from employers, letters from college to prove attendance, certificates of qualifications, etc for recognition of prior learning. It ends up being a sizeable folder. You have also got to have been working in the industry for the last 5 years. Once you send that off they will assess it and if you pass that part you will be asked to carry out a practical exam and theory exam. Once you have passed that you will then receive the OTSR. This allows you to transfer your skills over in Australia where you have to complete a regs course on the Australian standards which includes practical and theory exam which is generally a 3 week course. you will also need to document at least 6 months work in the electrical industry while you are here to then qualify for a Electrical license. whilst you are completing all this you will be on a restricted license so you can only be classed as a Trades assistant while you are sorting that out. hope that helps a little Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pinklady 1 Posted November 11 9 hours ago, Marisawright said: I’m confused. Are you a teacher or an electrician? I am the teacher partner electrician Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pinklady 1 Posted November 11 7 hours ago, Curly said: Hi I’m an electrician now living in Adelaide. firstly you will need to get hold of a company that can provide a Offshore Technical Skills Record (OTSR). Our migrant agency put us in touch with Vetassess who are a Melbourne based company. At first you will be asked to provide evidence of that skill which will include letters from employers, letters from college to prove attendance, certificates of qualifications, etc for recognition of prior learning. It ends up being a sizeable folder. You have also got to have been working in the industry for the last 5 years. Once you send that off they will assess it and if you pass that part you will be asked to carry out a practical exam and theory exam. Once you have passed that you will then receive the OTSR. This allows you to transfer your skills over in Australia where you have to complete a regs course on the Australian standards which includes practical and theory exam which is generally a 3 week course. you will also need to document at least 6 months work in the electrical industry while you are here to then qualify for a Electrical license. whilst you are completing all this you will be on a restricted license so you can only be classed as a Trades assistant while you are sorting that out. hope that helps a little Thanks for this, this really helps so have got an agent in mind and have all qualifications etc have you found work easy to come by ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Curly 4 Posted November 11 Hi Yeah I have always found work and now I have a full license it’s much easier. It’s hard at first as you are a trades assistant and people are generally after qualified sparkies. The best thing to do is go round the companies and explain situation face to face. My old company was quite happy to take me on when they realise they can have an electrician doing the work but paying them as a TA Share this post Link to post Share on other sites