Alanlisa Posted October 22, 2014 Report Share Posted October 22, 2014 Hi, Can anyone provide a run down on the full procedure to gain an A class licence once we have arrived in Oz. Not even started the application yet though Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alanlisa Posted October 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2014 Bumping :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielbourke1989 Posted October 23, 2014 Report Share Posted October 23, 2014 I've just started all my re training in WA, but I had to do a lot of work in the UK first before I even arrived here, firstly I applied to VETASSESS, having to supply all my qualifications, references, past experiences ect, then have an assessment, all costing around £1500, if successful you will receive a permit that allows you to work only under supervision, this is called a provisional (B) licence, you apply for this through energy safety, cost $114. once you have the licence you can then apply for a college placement, total costing will be around $4000 over a 3 part course, part A, part B and an open licence course. you also have to do an Eprofile log of 1000 working hours. I am due to start my part A in a few weeks. and after all this, you can then apply for your A class licence. I think its going to be a long year having to be what feels like an apprentice again, unfortunately that's how its done. I hope this gives you an insight in what you have to do, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alanlisa Posted October 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2014 Thanks for the info. It's really helpful. We're just pulling all of the info together for vetassess. We're hoping to apply for that in the new year. To apply for the college place do you have to have a job first? My husband isn't too impressed with all of the hoops he has to jump through but it's not going to get any easier is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielbourke1989 Posted October 23, 2014 Report Share Posted October 23, 2014 You do yeah, they almost class it as a mini apprenticeship, so they want you to be gaining on the job experience, they whole thing is mainly building up the 1000 working hours, the part a is only two weeks at college, the part b is 1 week and the open licence is only a week as well. I wish there was another easier way of doing it, when I first looked into it all last year I couldn't find another way. but I wish your husband all the luck with the application, VETASSESS can be picky with the evidence you supply by the way, they want everything to be certified in a particular way ect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alanlisa Posted October 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2014 It used to be easier years ago. U only had to provide ur jib card I believe. . Now it's just a money making scheme. What do u mean by picky? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt&beck Posted October 23, 2014 Report Share Posted October 23, 2014 Hi Daniel, Sorry to jump in the middle of your chat, I am bring assessed by future skills international here in the uk. On arrival in perth I will need to take my OTSR if successful !!! to energy safety and then enrol on the gap training course as you mentioned. How difficult is it to actually get employment with a company to allow you to complete your e profile ( evidence ) ? Any info would be greatly appreciated. Regards Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielbourke1989 Posted October 24, 2014 Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 It used to be easier years ago. U only had to provide ur jib card I believe. . Now it's just a money making scheme. What do u mean by picky? I believe it was like that yeah, like you say its a money making scheme now, your husband will be in for a shock as well with the standard of work, I don't want to put you both off your move or anything like that, but the electrics here are about 10 years behind or so from the UK, so let him prepare himself, they weren't happy with some of my references ect from previous companies, also I had a business for two years before I arrived in Perth and they wanted some references from clients I did work for, getting them to sign paper work ect, it was just alot of hassle I thought for something so little, despite the fact I had provided statements saying I have been working as an electrician for years after my apprentice ship. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alanlisa Posted October 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 That's similar to my husband too. He has also had his own firm in the past, some of the old companies he has worked for have also closed down. Did they give you the chance to submit additional info or did you have to pay again? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielbourke1989 Posted October 24, 2014 Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 Hi Daniel, Sorry to jump in the middle of your chat, I am bring assessed by future skills international here in the uk. On arrival in perth I will need to take my OTSR if successful !!! to energy safety and then enrol on the gap training course as you mentioned. How difficult is it to actually get employment with a company to allow you to complete your e profile ( evidence ) ? Any info would be greatly appreciated. Regards Matt Hi Matt, yeah that's right, sounds like you know the process, once you enrol for the college you will need an employer, I was really really fortunate, I found an advert on gumtree, a guy was looking for an overseas electricians looking to go through the training as he has dealt with people like us in the past (he finds us better to use than young apprentices) but I have had a few offers. I wouldn't stress about it while your in the UK (easier said than done because I was) because I was applying left, right and centre from the UK sending emails and letters to companies and didn't hear anything back. They will not speak to you unless you are in Perth, with a workers licence, White card (like the UK CSCS card, about $50, online 1 day course from home) transport and basic hand tools. I hope you find this information useful, good luck with your assessment, I remember having mine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielbourke1989 Posted October 24, 2014 Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 That's similar to my husband too. He has also had his own firm in the past, some of the old companies he has worked for have also closed down. Did they give you the chance to submit additional info or did you have to pay again? They did give me the chance yeah, I never had to pay for anything twice, in terms of submitting evidence (apart from postal fees) but in terms of giving Vetassess evidence I never paid them twice, they even extended my application to help me so that has helpful from them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alanlisa Posted October 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 That sounds promising at least. I just need to make sure we check and double check everything! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielbourke1989 Posted October 24, 2014 Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 I would if I was you, I've heard some people have been unlucky with supplying evidence, but if your husband has had his own firm i'm sure you can find enough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alanlisa Posted October 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 Fingers crossed! :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielbourke1989 Posted October 24, 2014 Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 Yeah good luck with it, to both you and your husband, it's an amazing place here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alanlisa Posted October 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 Thanks we might need it! Ha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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