A few Australia Question's....

[byrnie_2004]

Hi I'm seriously considering migrating to Australia, I was wondering what's involved in obtaining the A License?
Also most job sites say I cant apply before I have the right to work there, so do I need to actually have the Visa first?
I have passed application for skilled working visa (points system). I'm 22 years old currently self-employed(Elecsa registered contractor), I have level 3 2330, NVQ3, AM2, 2391 - do any of these qualifications mean anything in Australia? Can they be transferred?
What's the best way to get Sponsored by a company?
I'm looking to be employed over there, not self employed (for now at least). Looking at moving to Perth area after much reading around based upon climate, there seems to be plenty of jobs etc.
Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance,

Dan.

 

[nick182]

Australia is BOOOMING! They are screaming for tradesmen atm. Im from Melbourne originally and im wanting to head back. My relatives tell me that they are advertising heavily for people to work in the mines!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This also means that our cities will be empty with electricians..

Get in guys!

 

[nick182]

So whats the latest guys ? Looking to head over in November. They seminar expo things worthwhile ? What did you find out bout transferin your qualifications over.

im going to an expo on sunday so ill be able to answer that q then.

 

[MKS]

I moved back to UK from Oz, I hold dual but much happier in England

 

[nick182]

Is there much difference in how they do things over in aus? like are the regulations completely different in terms of special locations, bonding or what not?

i hear that they dont like ring mains all that much over there? Is that true?
im heading over there as soon as i can. I would like to be prepared for when i get assessed.
such a long road ahead though...

 

[MKS]

Is there much difference in how they do things over in aus? like are the regulations completely different in terms of special locations, bonding or what not?

i hear that they dont like ring mains all that much over there? Is that true?
im heading over there as soon as i can. I would like to be prepared for when i get assessed.
such a long road ahead though...

It is all radial mate. Put it like this, you can have a double socket next to your sink in your bathroom, that is not 3 metres away, but a few inches... Regs are not as tight in my opinion as what you get here.... Most have never heard of a RFC, they just look at you stunned...

Their testing consists of plugging in anything handy and if it works, it will do lol....

The only good thing is the system is similar 240/50hz

Regards

 

[nick182]

what are they like with the certs like EICR and minor works etc? do they have them?

 

[MKS]

what are they like with the certs like EICR and minor works etc? do they have them?

I only did Industrial & Commercial in South Australia. I am slightly bias towards commercial. Certificates of compliance must be issued when any electrical work is carried out, however, some do not. The one saving grace is that you can't carry any electrical work out unless you have a license issued by the state in this case South Australia. I can assure you, Adelaide is no easier or harder getting your license than any other state.

The great thing at the moment though is the dollar is very strong against the pound and some work for domestic is being offered at between $32 - 37 per hour, which is about 23/25 English pound per hour.

Food is expensive, Gas/Electric is expensive, petrol is dirt cheap, TV and Night life is rubbish, it is hot in the summer and Air con is a must. Women are beautiful and The Great Barrier along with Cairns could be considered paradise... They have similar health service to NHS called medicare and you need a tax file number to get any kind of work. Centrelink, which is social here pays a heck of a lot more than here, and yet more people want to work out there. There is no such thing as getting your rent paid for, it is 10 percent help if you are unemployed or something like that, you certainly do not get it all paid for. Internet is not too bad, Telstra in my opinion is better than Optus for broadband and Phone line and Vodafone offer the best deals with mobiles. Foxtel the pay tv provider is absolutely garbage and their terrestial channels are useless. Sport is a mix between cricket, AFL and NRL, Football (Soccer) is not overly big. I will say this, Toohey's extra dry is by far the best tasting beer I have ever tasted... Fosters on the other hand is a drink that you just don't touch in Oz, it is considered uncool and the beer on tap is very cool, goes down well. The chocolate is less sugary than ours, not sure what else there is lol...As for states, Adelaide & Perth are by far the most beautiful of the cities.. Both Melbourne and Sydney are overrated... Northern Territories and Queensland are very nice...

Cheers

 

[nick182]

I will say this, Toohey's extra dry is by far the best tasting beer I have ever tasted.

haha I know....

 

[nick182]

do they do much testing over in Aus? Would i need to bring my testing gear with me or would i need to sell it before i leave? what do u think?

 

[MKS]

In my honest opinion I would take it with you...

 

[leesparks]

Costs a fortune over here.
Bring it with you
I gave my fluke to my mate in the UK before i left as i needed it for work untill i flew out.

do they do much testing over in Aus? Would i need to bring my testing gear with me or would i need to sell it before i leave? what do u think?

 

[Rikki Barrett]

Am currently in Brisbane and have found it hard to get into electrics, I am also a welder and have had to resort back to this trade just to earn some cash. If anyone is in Brisbane(carina) and could help out with this it would be much appreciated. (not looking forward to welding in summer). Cheers Rik.