Hi guys

I've had heaps of enquiries about P & G in OZ

One thing I will say - If you get the chance or can make the move - JUST DO IT.

I've had an up hill battle with the PGDB regarding lots of matters. My main concern with them is the fact that I have earned (long and hard) qualifications and recognitions - and they do not give them to me. This is my right and basically my life.

They are on a high horse - with my direction and no organisation or reality regarding plumbers.

I hope you all realise the CEO of the PGDB has recently been suspended for fraud. And a couple of years ago, the whole board was FIRED.

The organisation is a shambles.

I can go on and on and on. Don't get me started.

Anyway,
I'm in Perth. To get a Gasfitting licence, you do a 2 week "gas installation" course.
Followed by a 1 - 2 week "gas servicing" course. (if you choose)

It costs about $1500. And the fees are capped per year. So best to do it all in the same year.
I'm reg Gas fitter in NZ and CORGI reg in UK. But it dosen't mean squat - so forget it. Unless you are Craftman Gas in NZ.
But i do reccomend doing the whole course, as it is very informative and useful....... remember regs are different and penalties are high for not being 100% correct in your work.

The courses are brilliant and great tutors.

The gas authority is very strict.

You come out of the course (small exam - very easy_ fully qualified.
you are the only one who can sign off work - not your boss.

You are the licence holder.

I charge $100/hr for gas work. Private jobs
I'm NOT kidding

But this does not qualify for craftman gas in NZ!

Linkback: http://www.plumbers.co.nz/forum/plumbing-gas-fitting-and-drainlaying-apprentice-support/3/aussie-plumbing-and-gas/341/

gidday chris

ozzie sounds pretty good. I had a friend who was mechanic for a Ford Dealership here in palmie went to ozzie to work for ford in perth.Gave it up and now does gas fitting. He said something bout a 2 week course. To me it sounded too good to be true. Cant wait to go too.

cheers lua

hows those chook n chips