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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.