Electrician working in australia ??

Question

i am 23 yrs old. i am qualified electrician. just finished my apprenticeship in england. i heard to work in oz as electrician you have to have 7 yrs experience. is this 7 yrs after finished my apprenticeship.

how could i find out more detail bout this??

would i qualify to work to as electrician in australia??

Answer 1

this site will show you what is involved in moving to Australia and what skills are accepted for skilled workers visa

http://www.immi.gov.au/immigration.htm

http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/general-s...

Answer 2

Have a look at this web page for some specific details on getting an Electricians Licence in Australia.

http://www.britzinoz.com/info/lic_elec.h...

Anmd for skills assessement: http://www.vetassess.com.au/index.cfm?me...

This page quotes: "Work Experience:

For applicants who have not completed any formal training you must provide documentary evidence that you have been employed in your trade area for a minimum of two years. This is a mandatory requirement.

Applicants who do not have formal training qualifications or have not been employed for a minimum of two years will not be able to progress to the practical skills assessment."

Also, http://www.immi.gov.au/asri/occupations/... for Immigration information on the trade of General Electrician.