Attachment C

1

Defence Force – completed fitter/mechanic apprenticeship

Holder of a current interstate electrical mechanics licence
and
Certificate of proficiency for electrical fitter

NIL – issue Queensland electrical fitter mechanic

2

Army ECN 418 applying for fitter

Refer to PLO to check for certificate III in Engineering Tradesperson Electrical / Electronics MEM30498/MEM30405 or equivalent

Refer to PLO to check for completion statement from SRTO that applicant is competent in the relevant trade work (Applicant to liaise with Training Manager, Scientific Management Associates in Wodonga Victoria in relation to issuing a completion statement)

3

Army ECN 125 applying for mechanic

Refer to PLO to check for certificate III in Electrical – Systems Electrician UTE31199/UEE30807 or equivalent

Refer to PLO to check for completion statement from SRTO that applicant is competent in the relevant trade work (Applicant to liaise with Training Manager, Scientific Management Associates in Wodonga Victoria in relation to issuing a completion statement)

4

Army ECN 418 applying for fitter/mechanic

Refer to PLO
Must first obtain Queensland Fitter licence, and then under a 12 month training permit obtain electrical mechanic competencies.

Refer to PLO to check for completion statement from Queensland SRTO that applicant is competent in the relevant trade work. Some gap training may be required. On-the-job training must be undertaken under the employ of a licensed Queensland electrical contractor.

5

Navy applying for fitter or fitter/mechanic

Refer to PLO to check for certificate III in Engineering Tradesperson (Electrical) or equivalent

Refer to PLO to check for completion statement from Queensland SRTO that applicant is competent in the relevant trade work. Some gap training may be required. On-the-job training must be undertaken under the employ of a licensed Queensland electrical contractor.

6

Navy with fitter licence applying to train up to mechanic

Refer to PLO to check for certificate III in Engineering Tradesperson Electrical / Electronics MEM30498/MEM30405 or equivalent

Refer to PLO to check for completion statement from Queensland SRTO that applicant is competent in the relevant trade work. Some gap training may be required. On-the-job training must be undertaken under the employ of a licensed Queensland electrical contractor.

7

RAAF applicant

Refer to PLO

Refer to PLO

8

Defence Force – completed fitter/ mechanic apprenticeship

Certificate of proficiency for electrical fitter/mechanic

Direct to home state for mechanic licence, then can apply under mutual recognition (Army applicants can also liaise with Training Manager, Scientific Management Associates (non-Queensland Government link) in Wodonga Victoria who will assess and issue completion statement)
Fitter added to QLD issued mechanic licence

9

Defence force - adult trainee

Tradesman's certificate in the relevant trade work issued Trades Recognition Australia (non-Queensland Government link)

Completion statement from SRTO that applicant is competent in the relevant trade work
(Army applicants can also liaise with Training Manager, Scientific Management Associates in Wodonga Victoria who will assess and issue completion statement)
(Permit will be required for on the job training delivered as part of training plan)

10

Electrical mechanic licence holder seeking additional endorsement as electrical fitter

Holder of a current electrical mechanic licence

Completion statement from SRTO that  applicant is competent in the trade work of electrical fitter
(No permit required as a mechanic can perform the work of an electrical fitter)
However, a permit may be issued to allow the applicant time to acquire a completion statement from the SRTO so the application does not go into withdrawn status

11

Expired interstate or New Zealand electrical licence

Mutual recognition from a current interstate or New Zealand licence, or an appropriate qualification (evidence and consultation with a Queensland SRTO will be required)

Current interstate or New Zealand licence in the issuing jurisdiction ¹, or a Queensland SRTO issued completion statement

12

Interstate electrical mechanic seeking additional endorsement as electrical fitter

Holder of a current interstate electrical mechanic licence; AND
Relevant qualification (refer to PLO for acceptance)

No examination requirements
Mutually recognise mechanic licence and add fitter class

13

(A)
Electrical fitter licence holder seeking mechanic endorsement

Holder of a current electrical fitter licence

Completion statement from SRTO that applicant is competent in the trade work of electrical mechanic. SRTO to issue Certificate III UTE31199/UEE30807 or equivalent
(Permit will be required for on the job training delivered as part of training plan)

14

(B)
Electrical fitter licence holder seeking mechanic endorsement

Tradesman's certificate in the classification of electrical fitter
Refer to PLO

Completion statement from SRTO that applicant is competent in the trade work of electrical mechanic. SRTO to issue Certificate III UTE31199/UEE30807 or equivalent
(Permit will be required for on the job training delivered as part of training plan)

15

(A)
Overseas applicant who has been classified as an electrical mechanic

Australian Recognised Tradesman's Certificate issued by TRA in the trade work area of electrical mechanic

Completion statement from SRTO that applicant is competent in AS/NZS 3000 Wiring Rules and installation testing guidelines, or successful completion of Electrical Installation Testing and Inspection Course 39093 QLD or QEE010
(Permit will be required for on the job training delivered as part of training plan)

16

(B)
Overseas applicant who has been assessed as an electrical mechanic

Certificate or other document issued by a relevant assessing authority stating that the holder’s skills are suitable for the occupation of an electrical mechanic

OTSR and completion statement from SRTO that applicant is competent in AS/NZS 3000 Wiring Rules, testing and AS/NZS 3760 and has successfully completed all gap training identified in the OTSR and has achieved a certificate III qualification for electrical mechanic as per Attachment B

(A)
Overseas applicant who has been classified as an electrical fitter

Australian Recognised Tradesman’s Certificate issued by TRA in the trade work area of electrical fitter

Completion statement from SRTO that applicant is competent in AS/NZS 3000 Wiring Rules, testing and AS/NZS 3760
(Permit will be required for on the job training delivered as part of training plan)

(B)
Overseas applicant who has been assessed as an electrical fitter

Certificate or other document issued by a relevant assessing authority stating that the holder’s skills are suitable for the occupation of an electrical fitter

OTSR and completion statement from SRTO that applicant is competent in AS/NZS 3000 Wiring Rules, testing and AS/NZS 3760 and has successfully completed all gap training identified in the OTSR and has achieved a certificate III qualification for electrical fitter as per Attachment B
(Please note that an EWTP is issued based on the OTSR assessment – The EWTP will be required for the on-the-job training delivered as part of the training plan)

19

(A)
Overseas applicant who was an electrical cable jointer

Classification letter issued by TRA for the purposes of migration as electrical cable jointer

Apprenticeship leading to qualification is required (recognition of prior skills and experience may be awarded).

20

Overseas applicant who was an electrical linesperson

Classification letter issued by TRA for the purposes of migration as electrical linesperson

Apprenticeship leading to qualification is required (recognition of prior skills and experience may be awarded).

(A)
Overseas applicant who has been classified as an electrical cable jointer

Classification letter issued by TRA for the purposes of migration as electrical cable jointer

Apprenticeship leading to qualification is required (recognition of prior skills and experience may be awarded).

(B)
Overseas applicant who has been assessed as an electrical cable jointer

Certificate or other document issued by a relevant assessing authority stating that the holder’s skills are suitable for the occupation of an electrical cable jointer

OTSR and completion statement from SRTO that applicant is competent in AS/NZS 3000 Wiring Rules, testing and AS/NZS 3760 and has successfully completed all gap training identified in the OTSR and has achieved a certificate III qualification for electrical cable jointer as per Attachment B
(Please note that an EWTP is issued based on the OTSR assessment – The EWTP will be required for the on-the-job training delivered as part of the training plan)

(A)
Overseas applicant who has been classified as an electrical linesperson

Classification letter issued by TRA for the purposes of migration as electrical linesperson

Apprenticeship leading to qualification is required (recognition of prior skills and experience may be awarded).

(B)
Overseas applicant who has been assessed as an electrical linesperson

Certificate or other document issued by a relevant assessing authority stating that the holder’s skills are suitable for the occupation of an electrical linesperson

OTSR and completion statement from SRTO that applicant is competent in AS/NZS 3000 Wiring Rules, testing and AS/NZS 3760 and has successfully completed all gap training identified in the OTSR and has achieved a certificate III qualification for electrical linesperson as per Attachment B

25

Electrical jointer applicant

Tradesman's certificate in the in the classification of electrical jointer
(The person may also qualify under transitional provisions – refer to Attachment F)

Completion statement from SRTO that applicant is competent in the work of electrical jointer
(Permit will be required if on the job training is delivered as part of training plan)

26

Completed apprenticeship more than five years prior but no licence ever issued

Qualification, statement of attainment or certificate proving completion of apprenticeship in the relevant trade work area

Completion statement from SRTO dated within two years that applicant is competent in the relevant trade work
Please note that Capstone Tests NUE505A will be required with UTE31199.  Other qualifications can be challenge or competency tested 

27

Completed apprenticeship less than five years prior, but never applied for licence

Qualification, statement of attainment or certificate proving completion of apprenticeship in the relevant trade work area

Completion statement from SRTO that applicant is competent in the relevant trade work (dated within five years)
(Permit may be required if on the job training is delivered as part of training plan)

28

Served an apprenticeship under the Vocational Education, Training and Employment Act 2000 more than five years prior – but have not completed course of instruction

Completion of apprenticeship certificate or equivalent documentation proving the applicant served an apprenticeship under the Vocational Education, Training and Employment Act 2000 more than five years prior

Completion statement from SRTO that applicant is competent in the relevant trade work (dated within five years)
(Permit will be required for on the job training delivered as part of training plan to determine on the job competence)

29

Queensland licence expired less than one year ago

Evidence the person previously held an electrical licence issued in Queensland of the same class

Evidence of current skills maintenance as listed in Attachment G (two year currency), current competence in CPR and if an electrical linesperson also current competence in rescue from a pole-top or transmission tower
Please note that if renewing a licence that expired less than 12 months ago, the new expiry date will be the same as if the licence had been renewed on time

30

Queensland licence expired more than one year ago

Evidence the person previously held an electrical licence issued in Queensland of the same class

Evidence of current skills maintenance  as listed in Attachment G (two year currency), current competence in CPR and if an electrical linesperson also current competence in rescue from a pole-top or transmission tower
Please note that if renewing a licence that expired more than 12 months ago, the new expiry date will be five years from the renewal date