Hi from Australia

[leesparks]

Hi,

How is it in the UK ?
Emigrated to Australia 2 years ago, after working as a sparks in the uk for 25 years
Mainly installing solar pv systems over here, are any bieng installed in the uk.

Lee

 

[Spudnik]

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Welcome to electriciansforums.net leesparks. Thanks for introducing yourself.

 

[acat]

Hi and welcome pleased you joined us


Chris

 

[Hawk81]

hello and welcome

 

[Marty48]

You lucky devil.
Think most of us here wish we werent.
Can I ask if SWA cable is used over there??

 

[Phil]

welcome to the forum

 

[Notsosmart]

G'day Lee,

Welcome aboard.

Did you have to get a license before you could work out there? (There has been much debate on this forum as to the pro's and con's of adopting a similar system here)

 

[Guest123]

Welcome along.

You do realise you will now be bombarded with questions from members asking how you went about getting started in Oz.

 

[Sintra]

Hi & welcome.

 

[leesparks]

You lucky devil.
Think most of us here wish we werent.
Can I ask if SWA cable is used over there??

You can get it,never seen it used.
They use orange circ cable here (like swa without the armouring its orange and circular)
The twin and earth(tps) has sleeving on the earth
Singles are called Building wire

Have a look
http://storage.baselocation.com/ole...2009-1092f313-0d63-4f89-bfcf-0a2336b67b5d.pdf

 

[leesparks]

G'day Lee,

Welcome aboard.

Did you have to get a license before you could work out there? (There has been much debate on this forum as to the pro's and con's of adopting a similar system here)

Each state has its own licence system (workers registration)http://www.ocba.sa.gov.au/assets/files/ewr_infosheet_07web.pdf

You cannot work without one.You can work as a TA under supervision untill you get your licence.
You cannot do work for yourself unless you do it for no payment.or have a electrical contractors licence.
You can transfer it to different states (more money to pay)

It has changed slightly for the trades recognition side of getting your qualifications assesed.

I was offered a job a couple of days after arriving (full pay) Then when't to Taffe(tech) to do the wiring rules course,

took about 2 months for my licence

For the contractors licence you have to do- A small business course -Test and inspection Course -police clearance certificate and have $8000 in net assets.

 

[kung]

Hello and welcome also.

 

[nick182]

Welcome along.

You do realise you will now be bombarded with questions from members asking how you went about getting started in Oz.

i have just started a thread on that a few moments ago.... if anyone cares to read

http://www.electriciansforums.net/n...s/55689-mining-australia-info.html#post511159

hope that works..

ps its not just about mining in aus either..

 

[nick182]

hey lee and welcome..

do they have any electricians forums over there in aus by any chance?
also, in regards to AS/NZ3000 where can i get a copy online?

cheers mate.. hope ur enjoyin the weather.. ur not missin out on much here..

PV solar took off quite well but has started to fail miserably because of the government messin about with the tariffs.. loads are people are going out of work now because of it.. i dunno much about it but theres a few here that do..


anyways mate, crack open a tooheys and fire up the barbie. The Western Bulldogs take on Greater Western Sydney today.. im a cats fan but CMON THE DOGGIES!!!!!!!!!! im in the lead w the footy tippin lol i better win this game..

 

[MarkieSparkie]

G'day Lee, Welcome to the forum. Your input on Aus' electrical regulations and certification will be in demand. Crack a cold, gassy, tinnie quick, before the avalanche of questions mate, whilst I drink a pint of warm, smooth, flat, real ale and ponder who has the best beer.

 

[nick182]

warm.....smooth....and flat? *shudders* YuCK! lol

 

[pattest]

Gday mate, whats the situation with test and tag in Aus ? Is it widely adopted ?

 

[leesparks]

Gday mate, whats the situation with test and tag in Aus ? Is it widely adopted ?

All the large construction site have test and tag and RCD tests every 3 months ,normally done buy the electrical contractor on site.
All workplaces have to have it done also.
You see a few test and tag companys driving around the city.
These are the rules for SA
www.safework.sa.gov.au/uploaded_files/ElectricalBooklet.pdf

 

[leesparks]

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I can email a copy of the regs

hey lee and welcome..

do they have any electricians forums over there in aus by any chance?
also, in regards to AS/NZ3000 where can i get a copy online?

cheers mate.. hope ur enjoyin the weather.. ur not missin out on much here..

PV solar took off quite well but has started to fail miserably because of the government messin about with the tariffs.. loads are people are going out of work now because of it.. i dunno much about it but theres a few here that do..


anyways mate, crack open a tooheys and fire up the barbie. The Western Bulldogs take on Greater Western Sydney today.. im a cats fan but CMON THE DOGGIES!!!!!!!!!! im in the lead w the footy tippin lol i better win this game..

 

[CRAGS]

Hi and welcome