For an Electrician (General) Emigrating to Australia
Welcome to our guide on the Australian skills assessment process for an Electrician (General). Before we examine the skills required to be recognised as an Electrician (General) it may be helpful to explain that the skills assessment is the first step of the emigration process. The skills Assessment of an Electrician (General) determines their eligibility to emigrate and the visa options available. Ultimately, it will affect their employment opportunities once they are in Australia.
While we appreciate that each case is unique, we always strive to secure the best possible outcome from the Skills Assessing Authorities in Australia. Experience has proven that efforts and expertise in this area are often the keys to a successful case.
Ensuring Electrician (General)s Are In High Demand
Every skilled migrant wants to know they will be able to secure a job quickly and easily when they are in Australia. The Australian emigration system ensures that they can.
Each year, State Governments and the two territorial Governments report to the federal government on their local demand for Electrician (General)s and if they need to bring in Electrician (General)s from overseas to fill any potential shortage skills gaps. This report states the number of overseas an Electrician (General)s required in the coming year to fill the skills gap within each region.
The Skills in demand are then broken down into priority lists. These lists range from those skills in high demand across the country to those skills with only limited demand within rural areas.
Curently, Electrician (General)s are on the MLTSSL list. Being on this list means an Electrician (General) may qualify for one of the following visa streams:
- 186, 189 (PT), 190, 407, 485 (GW),491 (F), 491 (S/T), TSS (M), 494
To read more about the shortage skills list, you can visit the government website here: MLTSSL
Skills and Experience Required To Be an Electrician (General)
Before a person can be accepted in Australia as Electrician (General), their qualification, skills and experience must be independently verified via a rigorous accreditation. The process ensures all skilled migrants can do their jobs to the required Australian standards.
1. Defining the job title an Electrician (General):
The profession “an Electrician (General)” can mean something slightly different in Australia to what is referred to overseas. In “official emigration terms”, this profession is aligned within the occupation category “Electrician (General)” and is uniquely identified by the code 341111. This may seem weird to some people, but it is a registry system that has been in place since 2006.
2. Key Requirements for an Electrician (General):
For an Electrician (General) to be deemed experienced down under, here are the essential skills, tasks, duties and responsibilities they must be familiar with:
General Duties:
Communication and collaboration
Quality control and inspections
Production processes and machinery
Human resources
Operating procedures and processes
Construction
Business operations and financial activities
Digital technologies and electronics
Science and mathematics
Work activities preparation
Core Specialist Responsibilities:
Plan
design or coordinate construction activities
Determining and configuring equipment and components
Study or review blueprints
Design
make or install electrical systems and equipment
Fabricate
assemble or install components
Procure materials
supplies
or stock
Manage and handle resources and materials
Inspect items for damage or defects
Communicate with others to coordinate work
Undertake project planning
Undertake or provide professional skill and knowledge development
Repair equipment and electronics
Measure or calculate dimensions
distance
volume or capacity
Inspect
test or maintain equipment or systems
Specific Tasks Associated with the Role:
Order materials
supplies
or equipment
Maintain electronic equipment
Repair electrical equipment
Repair electrical circuits or wiring
Communicate with co-workers to coordinate installations or repairs
Measure materials or objects for installation or assembly
Assemble electrical components
subsystems or systems
Update knowledge or skills
Select tools
equipment
or technologies for use in operations or projects
Plan layout of construction
installation or repairs
Connect electrical components or equipment
Review blueprints or specifications to determine work requirements
Install electrical components
equipment or systems
Inspect electrical or electronic systems for defects
Fabricate parts or components
Test electrical equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning
Lay out work according to specifications
Cut materials according to specifications or needs
3. The Australian eligibility criteria for an Electrician (General):
Currently Electrician (General)’s are listed on the . This reflects the demand for the profession within Australia.
4. Emigration options:
As the profession is currently listed on the , there are places available. However, demand is high, and Australia will stop inviting further applicants to emigrate once all the places are filled.
Navigating the Medical Board of Australia Skills Assessment Process
For Electrician (General)s, the skills assessing body is “Medical Board of Australia” they are often referred to as the MedBA. To visit their site, follow the link: https://www.ahpra.gov.au
It is important to note that the primary purpose of the Medical Board of Australia is to make a profit and protect their current members from migrants entering Australia, taking their members’ jobs, and driving down standards or wages.
Therefore, the MedBA will often look to delay, frustrate and reject cases, preventing accreditations wherever possible, with those aims in mind.
The result of a candidate’s skills assessment is often a key factor in their success. It is vital that we secure the highest possible skills accreditation.
Find out more
Emigration law is one of the most complex areas of legislation and is continuously being adapted. By definition, emigrating to Australia is a legal process where the individual must prove their case. It is not down to the government to assist in that process. In fact, in legal terms, it is the government against whom we must win our case.
To discover more, complete our assessment form for your complimentary guide and one of our friendly experts will assess your eligibility to live and work in Australia.
