Waldo Posted April 29, 2021 Share Posted April 29, 2021 (edited) What can I do from the uk if I want to do scaffolding in Australia.... is there anything I can do online Before I get to Australia to allow me to start work right away... be going over on a party visa as my wife is Australian regards Edited April 29, 2021 by Waldo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marisawright Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 I doubt there is much you can do to get qualified before you arrive. However, that won't stop you working, because you can still work as an apprentice or assistant. I know that means lower wages, of course. You'll need your High Risk Work Permit and the requirements vary from state to state. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calNgary Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 13 hours ago, Waldo said: What can I do from the uk if I want to do scaffolding in Australia.... is there anything I can do online Before I get to Australia to allow me to start work right away... be going over on a party visa as my wife is Australian regards Hi The licencing may vary depending on which State are you headed for. Have a read of these links as i think they will answer a lot of your questions. This link is for QLD but explains the High Risk Work licence (HRW) - https://www.worksafe.qld.gov.au/licensing-and-registrations/work-health-and-safety-licences/apply-renew-or-replace-licences/apply-for-a-high-risk-work-licence These go into more detail on the actual scaffolding licence, it seems there are a few different divisions depending on what sort of scaffolder you are / want to be - https://constructiontraining.com.au/courses/scaffolding-courses.html https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/scaffolding#:~:text=and Scaffolding Work.-,Competency and licensing,scaffolding high-risk work licence. https://www.licences4work.com.au/scaffolding-licences Hope this helps and good luck with everything Cal x 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waldo Posted April 30, 2021 Author Share Posted April 30, 2021 Cal, thanks a lot this is great, I am looking to go to Brisbane so this will be great with it being Queensland thanks again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wa7 Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 I’m not sure on the requirements for Brisbane but am reasonably sure most states have businesses that offer basic /intermediate/advanced scaffolding courses, each course taking around 4 days or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waldo Posted April 30, 2021 Author Share Posted April 30, 2021 Thanks for this I’ve been in the scaffolding business for 20 years now and worked all over the uk. It’s a shame that counts for nothing in Australia Thanks waldo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marisawright Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 5 hours ago, Waldo said: Thanks for this I’ve been in the scaffolding business for 20 years now and worked all over the uk. It’s a shame that counts for nothing in Australia Thanks waldo It certainly counts for something with employers. It’s just that there are rules about licensing that they have to obey 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waldo Posted April 30, 2021 Author Share Posted April 30, 2021 I am willing to do anything to earn money as soon as I get over there if it means starting again then that’s fine. inam willing to put in the hard work to make it a success regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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