Saying hi to all. I live in Perth and my main interests are money, money, fishing, the missus and money. sometimes I do a bit of aircondioning installation if I have bills to pay, but only if its not to hot.
Honestly, I am semi retired, working 2 to 3 days a week on airconditioning, electrical...
I'm working in Australia at the moment and seems to be a hell of a lot of Irish guys working here but only a handful of English guys. Not really sure why this is, the work is good. Good money, thought I'd see more guys here trying their luck, any thoughts ?
Hi guys,
I've recently moved to London from Australia and just touching base to see what the go is with being a sparky in the UK.
So far I've got a NI number, booked in to the T64 3 day 17th edition course to convert my Aussie ticket to a UK one, booked a ECS health and safety course to get...
After abit of advice guys. I'm in australia on a working holiday visa working as mate for a big company on a new prison but ideally need to get my A grade license. I am time served with full apprenticeship. NVQ 3 am2 etc etc. but only seems to be one route of getting the a grade. Paying $3000...
Hey Im a recently qualified Electrician from Australia I need some advice. Im interested in working in either the UK (working holiday) or in the Gulf if you guys can give me any advice on getting a job and what sort of currency my A grade licence carries internationally that would be...
HI everyone I have just finished year 10 and I'm really looking forward to be working as an electrician just wanted to know.... what do the average electricians usually make. I searched this question in Google but it gave me totally different answers so yea thanks everyone :)
Hi,
i was wondering if any one could help, i started college back in 2009 time and gained an NVQ level 3 in electrical Engineering, i didnt get my 17th edition or AM2 as i stupidly left for another job, im moving to australia soon on a working visa and was wondering if i needed them last two to...
Hi All,
I'm Dan. Totally new here.
I worked as an electrician in Manchester doing solar and basic HVAC before moving for a stint in Australian PV. Here a few years now.
Happy to swap stories / prices / knowledge etc.
Background to why I have signed up for this forum: I have been wanting to...
BBC News - Shark wrestler: Welsh tourist Paul Marshallsea to the rescue in Australia
This is cool. Brave bloke. Then again if it was going for my kids I would put myself in the way.
I've lived in Australia for 2 years on working holidays and am interested in moving there to live. When I was wanting to train to be a spark I looked everywhere for an apprenticeship but couldn't find one anywhere and was told I was too old (25) so I did a electrical trainee course (ridiculous that people were...
Hi I am a UK citizen living in the UK, I am currently looking into taking on a course in the UK to become a fully qualified electrician with prospects to move to Australia, I was just enquiring on what routes to take if I want to take this skill to Australia, also if it was at all possible to...
Hi, I will be moving to the U.K and would like to know what the work situation is like and how I would go about continuing my trade as a qualified electrician and what the average pay rates are? This move is NOT by choice. I have data, fiber and communications experience also is this considered...
Hi My Name is Gary and i am Doing Electrical Engineering From Sydney University its My Last Year at The University Later on i will move to Professional Carrier My Dream Car is Mustang GT and i Love too Cook at home...
EDT are currently working with an ACT based organisation that are looking to employ 2 x Regulatory Managers - Networks (1 x Senior role) on a permanent basis.
The primary purpose of this role is to contribute at a senior level the technical regulatory process to ensure that the business is...
EDT are currently working with an ACT based organisation that are looking for (2) Electrical Standards Engineers to join them on a permanent basis.
The primary purpose of this role is to develop and implement changes to standards for a technical plant that supports the companies strategic...
I wrote this in another forum, so hope it might help a few out! I am quite often asked "what is it you need to do to get a work visa for Australia?". Firstly, I am fortunate to hold dual nationalities, so can offer a little insight into those that want to enjoy the Australian way of life. I must...
hi there, i am gary,27 from england and a fully qualified electrician with 8 years experience. i am looking to move and work in australia in january for a minimum of 1 year.
i am here to hopefully get some information on what i need to look into to get a job there, preferbly in the mines in...
Hi folks
Im heading out to Australia end of November on a holiday working visa, Hopefully ill b able to pick up sponsorship when i get out there.
Anyways, im looking to see if any1 has done any courses to get your trade recognised, Tra or Vetasses ? Is there anywhere in Scotl;and this can be...
Hello there, i recently arrived in the UK from Australia where I have worked for 15 years as an electrician.
Have just completed my 17th edition.
My problem is I am knocking down a small shed and moving everything into a bigger shed in the same garden.
I am really not up to speed with Boiler...
These Official Forum Sponsors May Provide Discounts to Regular Forum Members - If you would like to sponsor us then CLICK HERE and post a thread with who you are, and we'll send you some stats etc