AUSTRALIA? Hi Im 21 years old and im a fully qualified electrician, my girlfriend is also 21 and is a P.A

Question

We are looking at moving to Australia for a year and want to no how we go about this? We both want to get same sort of jobs as we have here and rent out a house. Any one got any advice? thank you

Answer 1

As an Electrician, it may be worth starting in South Australia, as it is easier to get a full Electricians licence there, and then you can swap it to another State late.

To work in certain electrical trades in Australia you must register and/or have a license from the relevant State or Territory electrical registration and licensing authority. Licenses are issued in various grades which define the work you can do.

A separate license is required in each State and Territory in which you may wish to work. However, there are arrangements for the mutual recognition of interstate licenses which facilitate the issue of similar licenses in different States and Territories.

To obtain a license to perform the full range of electrical work without supervision, you must pass a test in the Australian electrical wiring rules. Working under supervision in Australia will help you learn the rules.

You can apply for your Australian Recognised Trade Certificates (ARTC) whilst in the UK, using distance learning, which will save time once you arrive in Australia.

For an "actual example of -  How to get an Electrical Licence in Queensland" look at: http://www.britzinoz.com/info/electrical...

It is a timescale of a Migrant in a similar situation to you.

Good luck, the application may be hard, but it is worth it in the end.

Answer 2

If you only want to come for a year, you may be able to come on working holiday visas (subclass 417), but they are only available to people from some countries i.e. Belgium, Canada, Republic of Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Republic of Ireland, Italy, Japan, Republic of Korea, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Taiwan and United Kingdom.

If you're not from one of those, there are also work and holiday visas (subclass 462) for young people from Chile, Thailand, Turkey and the USA.

Both are 12 month visas that allow you to work in any type of job for a maximum of 6 months with any one employer. They are far easier (and cheaper) to get than immigrant visas.

See: http://www.immi.gov.au/visitors/working-... for all information including costs and how to apply.

  

Answer 3

you can get a quick online assessment here to see if you are eligible

http://www.visacentre.co.uk/australia/?g...

Answer 4

Hello. I know they are looking for electricians in the mines and they are hiring people oversea's as they cannot get enough people. I am always helping people with these answers as i always help people to get in Aussie. If you look at the mines they give you a house and all food paid for. I mean there is alot of mines and you can do a google search or yahoo as well and you could email the mines as i am sure they would be happy to help you. Hope this helps. Good luck...

Answer 5

Australia has a working holiday...

go to

www.immi.gov.au

Should have everything you need but dont come over empty handed. Bring a little cash to help unless you cant find a job straight away.

Answer 6

G'day - first read through the Australian Immigration website to see if you qualify:::

Immigration for Australia - http://www.immi.gov.au

There is an Expo for Australia coming up - "Change your life and move to Australia!

Find your job at the Opportunities Australia Expo." see details http://www.expo-australia.com  - They state job offers are made at these expos for the skilled workers and they can also fast track your applications.

Other sites for EXPO’s are “Australia Needs Skills Recruitment Expos”  - http://www.immi.gov.au/skillexpos/index....

Electricians are on the skilled shortage list - so that will help you more.

See the Migration Occupations in Demand List (MODL) http://www.workingin-australia.com/categ...

For Aussie skilled jobs off the Immigration website http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/index.htm

Or view occupations in demand here http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/general-s...

For a Skilled Immigration Assessment Form - http://www.workpermit.com/australia/relo...

Point Calculator - http://www.workpermit.com/australia/poin...

For renting a home see http://www.realestate.com.au and click on the tab Rentals.  This will give you an idea on prices in each area/state/city.

Good Luck

Answer 7

Contact the Australian embassy in London.

They will either be able to give you advice on what Visa's etc. you will need or will give you the number of someone who can.