Guest NeilanGemz Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 Hi Guys I've posted on some other peoples threads on this but not really got any answers so I thought I'd start my own thread. I have my perm res visa (and OHS white card) but I need to sort out my electrical license BEFORE i get to Oz ideally. I've just got back from a reccie visit and we're heading back out in a few months. I did the Vetassess route abd I know I now have to apply to TRA for a ARTC but I haven't got a clue what I need to do after that. Has anybody been through this already that can point me in the right direction? Cheers Guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest NeilanGemz Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 Nobody have any info on this?? Would really help me out if you do. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinmaclec Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 As Far as i am aware you cannot apply for your license until you have an australian address. From what i have read some ppl think getting an artc from the tra means they do not have to do gap training in oz?? Only the course at college.And it seems to vary from state to state. Your vetassess cert will give you a restricted license if you apply to energy safe when you arrive. I would be interested to find out for definate myself as i am hoping to head to Perth later this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jscott1922 Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 hi neil'im based on the wirral to.would be interested in having a chat as were looking to go out to perth to.let me know if youd like a chat,to much info hard to take in. j scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest garyheidi7 Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 Hi Guys I've posted on some other peoples threads on this but not really got any answers so I thought I'd start my own thread. I have my perm res visa (and OHS white card) but I need to sort out my electrical license BEFORE i get to Oz ideally. I've just got back from a reccie visit and we're heading back out in a few months. I did the Vetassess route abd I know I now have to apply to TRA for a ARTC but I haven't got a clue what I need to do after that. Has anybody been through this already that can point me in the right direction? Cheers Guys could you tell where about in Oz are you hoping to settle?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rrwilky Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 We have the exact same issue. Still waiting for our visa but are hoping to get Artc before arrival. We have an Australian address we could use so would this be ok or do we actually have to be 'onshore'. There is so much information on this it is hard to know the correct route to follow. We were thinking of phoning a college which we have heard run the course in Perth, apparently they are really helpful, but anyone with first hand info who could help us would be a bonus. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest NeilanGemz Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 could you tell where about in Oz are you hoping to settle?? We are going to be settling in the Northern Beaches in Sydney (NSW) Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest NeilanGemz Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 We have the exact same issue. Still waiting for our visa but are hoping to get Artc before arrival. We have an Australian address we could use so would this be ok or do we actually have to be 'onshore'. There is so much information on this it is hard to know the correct route to follow. We were thinking of phoning a college which we have heard run the course in Perth, apparently they are really helpful, but anyone with first hand info who could help us would be a bonus. Cheers Hi Mate I know it really can be a nightmare as I'm finding out now. If I'm right I've read that the vetassess doesn't count for anything in Australia, you have to apply to TRA for the ARTC, that said I haven't really got a clue which way to go about it. In SA I know you can get the ARTC and an A class license by doing the aussie wiring regs course and a couple of other small courses. You can then apply for the A class license straight away. Only problem with us is we have been to SA when we were over last as we were originally heading there, and we really didn't take to it!!! :no: we absolutely loved Sydney though, such a cool place. I've managed to get an OHS whitecard already as my cousin lives in north Sydney and all my post and everything goes to his for now. I suppose I could apply to TRA as I can use his address, I'm just wondering if there is any point as I don't even know if you can get an ARTC without the gap training, SOMEONE PLEASE HELP US ALL!!!!!! :hug: :hug: Thanks Neil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest NeilanGemz Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 Bumping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mellymop Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 Try Nola.gov.au. for all the new changes to a licences in July this year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodymcfc Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 (edited) I have to apply for my license here in WA through energy safety, If you read my previous posts although I am an industrial maintenance electrician, I also carry out installation work but not domestic... My ARTC process has been a nightmare and is still ongoing. I have my electrical fitters ARTC to which I will be doing a one day course to gain my restricted license (fitting work only), I have been offered a job with this license in what I have been doing since I served my time 20 yrs ago. TRA will NOT issue an ARTC until you are in Oz. They require a copy of your stamped passport with date of entry.. Once you get your ARTC you can then apply to energy safety for your license. This application will take 4 weeks to process, because energy safety are apparently understaffed and overworked !! When you receive the letter from energy safety it will allow you to enrol on a course at your local tafe. This is a 2 week electrical trade licensing course (IEE regs course in UK). Depending on the availability of courses you could be waiting for a long time, I have made enquiries only last week and the next available course here in WA is the end of MAY !!! With this letter you receive from Energysafety you also get a 'permit to work' this allows you to work supervised until you get your license, you have 12 months to get your license sorted with this..that is how it is in WA, I have spoken with one of the top dogs at Energysafety and this has been explained to me in detail... I got fed up with being given conflicting advice from the administrators at these places and eventually got to speak with someone who actually knew what they were talking about, hope this helps... Edited March 28, 2012 by woodymcfc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest fishraiser Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 I have to apply for my license here in WA through energy safety, If you read my previous posts although I am an industrial maintenance electrician, I also carry out installation work but not domestic... My ARTC process has been a nightmare and is still ongoing. I have my electrical fitters ARTC to which I will be doing a one day course to gain my restricted license (fitting work only), I have been offered a job with this license in what I have been doing since I served my time 20 yrs ago. TRA will NOT issue an ARTC until you are in Oz. They require a copy of your stamped passport with date of entry.. Once you get your ARTC you can then apply to energy safety for your license. This application will take 4 weeks to process, because energy safety are apparently understaffed and overworked !! When you receive the letter from energy safety it will allow you to enrol on a course at your local tafe. This is a 2 week electrical trade licensing course (IEE regs course in UK). Depending on the availability of courses you could be waiting for a long time, I have made enquiries only last week and the next available course here in WA is the end of MAY !!! With this letter you receive from Energysafety you also get a 'permit to work' this allows you to work supervised until you get your license, you have 12 months to get your license sorted with this..that is how it is in WA, I have spoken with one of the top dogs at Energysafety and this has been explained to me in detail... I got fed up with being given conflicting advice from the administrators at these places and eventually got to speak with someone who actually knew what they were talking about, hope this helps... It's been very helpful, woody. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rimjim82 Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 Try Nola.gov.au. for all the new changes to a licences in July this year This is really interesting and plenty of information there. Do you know when they will make a decision on the licensing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rrwilky Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 I have to apply for my license here in WA through energy safety, If you read my previous posts although I am an industrial maintenance electrician, I also carry out installation work but not domestic... My ARTC process has been a nightmare and is still ongoing. I have my electrical fitters ARTC to which I will be doing a one day course to gain my restricted license (fitting work only), I have been offered a job with this license in what I have been doing since I served my time 20 yrs ago. TRA will NOT issue an ARTC until you are in Oz. They require a copy of your stamped passport with date of entry.. Once you get your ARTC you can then apply to energy safety for your license. This application will take 4 weeks to process, because energy safety are apparently understaffed and overworked !! When you receive the letter from energy safety it will allow you to enrol on a course at your local tafe. This is a 2 week electrical trade licensing course (IEE regs course in UK). Depending on the availability of courses you could be waiting for a long time, I have made enquiries only last week and the next available course here in WA is the end of MAY !!! With this letter you receive from Energysafety you also get a 'permit to work' this allows you to work supervised until you get your license, you have 12 months to get your license sorted with this..that is how it is in WA, I have spoken with one of the top dogs at Energysafety and this has been explained to me in detail... I got fed up with being given conflicting advice from the administrators at these places and eventually got to speak with someone who actually knew what they were talking about, hope this helps... Dont think this info is up to date now, didn't the whole process change after 1st July?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodymcfc Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 Dont think this info is up to date now, didn't the whole process change after 1st July?? Still the same process as before, they have delayed the changes yet again !!! there has been talk of a national license for a few years now !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake max Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 Woodmfc is 100 percent correct my friend has had a nightmare with this no one want to take on a unlicensed spark it,s a catch 22 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fowler Family Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 Hi Guys I've posted on some other peoples threads on this but not really got any answers so I thought I'd start my own thread. I have my perm res visa (and OHS white card) but I need to sort out my electrical license BEFORE i get to Oz ideally. I've just got back from a reccie visit and we're heading back out in a few months. I did the Vetassess route abd I know I now have to apply to TRA for a ARTC but I haven't got a clue what I need to do after that. Has anybody been through this already that can point me in the right direction? Cheers Guys Hi Could you please tell me how to go about getting the OHS white card? This is all a minefield isn't it??!! Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rr211180 Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 I have to apply for my license here in WA through energy safety, If you read my previous posts although I am an industrial maintenance electrician, I also carry out installation work but not domestic... My ARTC process has been a nightmare and is still ongoing. I have my electrical fitters ARTC to which I will be doing a one day course to gain my restricted license (fitting work only), I have been offered a job with this license in what I have been doing since I served my time 20 yrs ago. TRA will NOT issue an ARTC until you are in Oz. They require a copy of your stamped passport with date of entry.. Once you get your ARTC you can then apply to energy safety for your license. This application will take 4 weeks to process, because energy safety are apparently understaffed and overworked !! When you receive the letter from energy safety it will allow you to enrol on a course at your local tafe. This is a 2 week electrical trade licensing course (IEE regs course in UK). Depending on the availability of courses you could be waiting for a long time, I have made enquiries only last week and the next available course here in WA is the end of MAY !!! With this letter you receive from Energysafety you also get a 'permit to work' this allows you to work supervised until you get your license, you have 12 months to get your license sorted with this..that is how it is in WA, I have spoken with one of the top dogs at Energysafety and this has been explained to me in detail... I got fed up with being given conflicting advice from the administrators at these places and eventually got to speak with someone who actually knew what they were talking about, hope this helps... Hi Do you happen to know how much it cost's to do the course in electrical trade licensing in WA? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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