Im looking at moving over to Aus......

Wessa · Post by **Wessa** » Mon Dec 04, 2006 8:38 am

Yes, another bloody pom, I just ned to find a job/sponser and im on the next flight. Tho, easier said than done. Im a Construction Health and safety advisor, (currently working for a contractor on the "Underground") but my Qualifications are nor reccognised by Aus, Different laws and all that. So if anyone can find a use for me!..

Stereo · Post by **Stereo** » Mon Dec 04, 2006 9:02 am

You could probably do an equivelant qualification using some sort of long distance university..... You know... for OH&S...

Found some stuff here
http://www.dir.qld.gov.au/workplace/tra ... /index.htm

Thats for queensland.... I am pretty sure its recognised by all the different states... but not completely sure...

Smitty · Post by **Smitty** » Mon Dec 04, 2006 10:15 am

Oz bound?....good for you

and some hints-
OHS TRAINING COURSES AND TRAINING ORGANISATIONS
Who provides OHS training for workplaces?

OHS training is generally available from:

* State/Territory/Commonwealth OHS Authorities
* educational institutions eg TAFEs, universities
* employer bodies and industry associations
* trade unions & their organisations eg. State/Territory Trades & Labour Councils
* private OHS service organisations
* training consultants.

Others who may provide or advise on OHS training are:

* associations of OHS professionals
* technical or scientific organisations
* manufacturers/suppliers.

Training for licensed or certificated operations

Most OHS jurisdictions require that certain `high risk' jobs are only undertaken by suitably trained and `certified' or licensed operators. Scaffolding & rigging, crane and hoist operation, pressure equipment operation are some of these.

Training for these certificates or licences in most jurisdictions (State/Territories/Commonwealth) is provided by a trainer accredited by the OHS Authority; an assessment of the trainees is done by an assessor registered by the OHS Authority. OHS Authorities issue the certificates and licenses which are accepted in all jurisdictions in Australia.

The competencies (skills) required for scaffolding & rigging, crane and hoist operation, and pressure equipment operation are set out in National Occupational Health and Safety Standard for Users and Operators of Industrial Equipment (NOHSC, 1995).

National Guidelines for Occupational Competency Standards for the Operation of Loadshifting Equipment and Other Types of Specified Equipment (NOHSC 1992) sets out OHS competency standards for:

* loadshifting equipment
* specified types of cranes
* pressure equipment
* miscellaneous

Accredited and approved OHS training

Most OHS authorities require some types of OHS training to be 'accredited' or 'approved' by the Authority. This is often training specified in OHS legislation eg. training for workplace OHS representatives; training for users and operators of high risk equipment or plant. Either courses/training packages or trainers may need to be accredited depending on the jurisdiction.

Contact: State/Territory/Commonwealth OHS Authorities for information on:

* training and certification or licensing requirements
* accreditation requirements.

Courses for professional OHS education

The NOHSC Guidance Note for the Development of Tertiary Level Courses for Professional Education in Health and Safety (NOHSC 1994) sets out recommended core learning objectives and areas of study for courses teaching OHS as a profession. This publication may be of assistance to both course developers and those choosing between courses.

For information on tertiary institutions offering OHS programs contact:

* tertiary educational institutions in your State/Territory eg. Universities, TAFEs
*
Safety Institute of Australia
PO Box 93
BOX HILL VIC 3128
Tel: (03) 9890 6304; Fax: (03) 9890 6310
email: fedadmin@sia.org.au
internet http://www.sia.org.au
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the Unis have stuff too........
http://www.latrobe.edu.au/hr/ohs/ohs-training.htm

hth

Burky · Post by **Burky** » Mon Dec 04, 2006 12:35 pm

Great to hear another Pom coming to OZ

Smitty wrote:the Unis have stuff too........
http://www.latrobe.edu.au/hr/ohs/ohs-training.htm

What you didn't post the page off the net on that one also

Smitty · Post by **Smitty** » Mon Dec 04, 2006 12:49 pm

burkys_ninja wrote:Great to hear another Pom coming to OZ

Smitty wrote:the Unis have stuff too........
http://www.latrobe.edu.au/hr/ohs/ohs-training.htm
What you didn't post the page off the net on that one also

oh howzabout 'dis then......

Accredited OHS Training Providers ... accredited by the Victorian WorkCover Authority to deliver Health and Safety Representative training in Victoria. ...
http://www.det.vic.gov.au/hrweb/ohs/oth ... .print.htm

or
OH&S Training for the Construction Industry - Victorian WorkCover ...
OH&S Training for the Construction Industry. at -

http://www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/wps/wcm/ ... &p=popular

there... saved ya heaps of reading

but Wessa..? he's got a lot

cheers

aardvark · Post by **aardvark** » Mon Dec 04, 2006 12:53 pm

Just rob a bank and get sent over as a convict....

BladeBoy · Post by **BladeBoy** » Mon Dec 04, 2006 1:08 pm

Pabs · Post by **Pabs** » Mon Dec 04, 2006 1:14 pm

Don't move,it's bloody horrible here,I love England so sunny and peaceful and clean with good football sides and cricket teams so so exciting.
But if you do come over,please don't complain about Australia:evil:

Rossi · Post by **Rossi** » Mon Dec 04, 2006 1:27 pm

Pabs wrote:Don't move,it's bloody horrible here,
But if you do come over,please don't complain about Australia:evil:

Not much to complain about

Now where's the irony icon ??

Low pay, full of bloody immigrants, Taxi drivers that don't speak english. Freeze ya nuts off in the morning, sweat ya bollo**s off in the afternoon.
A trade system based on City & Guilds but don't want to accept them as the same

But sadly I love it here

zzzak · Post by **zzzak** » Mon Dec 04, 2006 2:20 pm

Surely you're not sick of chavs and other scrotes nicking your stuff all the time so you have to tie your bike down with a chain that could hold the QE2 to a wharf are you?

Or is it the lovely summer weather where if you sleep in you'll miss it?

And it couldn't be illegal immigrants getting put up in quality hotels paid for by your taxes while pensioners freeze to death in winter?

Nah,it couldn't be any of those things could it?

Seriously though if I were you I'd be out of there as fast as my legs could carry me because if you think that things can't get worse I would have some serious news for you except that there is no discussion of politics on this forum.

You could always get a holiday visa and overstay and please tidy up your sig or you'll not be allowed in the country at all.

photomike666 · Post by **photomike666** » Mon Dec 04, 2006 7:30 pm

Another expat here who wouldn't go back even if he didn't owe...

I mean it's great here, it sunshines all night...

erm...

Seriously, I love it out here - I've got a great bunch of mates thanks largely to KSRC, and I can drink beer whilst cooking breakfast on the bbq wearing something akin to a vest and flipflops (singlet and thongs or something) and that's considered normal. I bet there won't be drive through Off Licences in England any time soon - and roads overthere anywhere near as good the black spur are probably covered in snow and sheep - not a good combination in anybodys books.

Did I mention I like it here?

hoffy · Post by **hoffy** » Mon Dec 04, 2006 7:39 pm

KSRC Putty Road Safety Officer.

Dont laugh, its a fucin hard job.

Burky · Post by **Burky** » Mon Dec 04, 2006 7:45 pm

Hoffy wrote:KSRC Putty Road Safety Officer.

Dont laugh, its a fucin hard job.

Does it need one

, or is it when you are around

Strika · Post by **Strika** » Mon Dec 04, 2006 7:50 pm

zzzak wrote:Surely you're not sick of chavs and other scrotes nicking your stuff all the time so you have to tie your bike down with a chain that could hold the QE2 to a wharf are you?

Or is it the lovely summer weather where if you sleep in you'll miss it?

And it couldn't be illegal immigrants getting put up in quality hotels paid for by your taxes while pensioners freeze to death in winter?

Nah,it couldn't be any of those things could it?

Seriously though if I were you I'd be out of there as fast as my legs could carry me because if you think that things can't get worse I would have some serious news for you except that there is no discussion of politics on this forum.

You could always get a holiday visa and overstay and please tidy up your sig or you'll not be allowed in the country at all.

Yeah yeah yeah.....all that's great! But I lurve the Sig Pic!!!!!

BladeBoy · Post by **BladeBoy** » Mon Dec 04, 2006 8:01 pm

hoffy wrote:KSRC Putty Road Safety Officer.

Dont laugh, its a fucin hard job.

You will have to supply your own fire extinguisher