Hi all

I was hoping some one could help me, Myself & my familly are leaving England in June for the Sunshine Coast, Im a time served Plumber & Heating engineer, I no that I have to be registerd & licenced to work, but how do I go about doing this do I have to do any courses & if so where do I go.

Many thanks in advanced see you all soon

Dean & familly

 

Hiya
You are required to get licences ,starting with a provisinol which will allow you to work for a company but not alone. Have a read of this site - http://www.dip.qld.gov.au/plumbing/plumbers-licensing.html as it explains what you need to do and who to contact. Be warned it can be costly and can take time so be prepared to maybe take an unskilled job in the meantime whilst you get everything sorted.
Good Luck
Cal x

 

Hi Cal

Thanks for your advice much appreciated.

Dean

 

Dean,

I am a fellow plumber like yourself just arrived on the Gold Coast. Stitched up rings a bell, we cannot even change a ball valve without a license or have to work with a fully licensed plumber. Try finding one that wants to take us on in this current climate!! Let me know if you want some info without going around the houses on web sites. I have the necssary telephone numbers after being to my local TAFE (College) last week. Safe journey if not already left. Chris Goodwin

 

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Hey Chris

Thanks for the reply, We are settling in the Sunshine coast but a few phone numbers or web sites would come in handy thanks. I hope you get sorted out ok. Please Pm me with any numbers or web sites.
All the best
Dean

 

Hi Dean,

There are only 2 numbers you really need to worry about:
Dept Of Mines & Energy (Gas) Tel: 38980375
Plumbers & Drainers: Tel: 32354149
Then just look up on google TAFE colleges for your area. The fee for the plumbing course is $5000 dollars. Takes approx 9 months part time. There is also a small fee for your provisional licenses.
I hope it all works out for you guys.
Chris

 

Chris

Thanks for the info, I will check that out as soon as we get to Oz.
All the best
Dean & Family