Paul H - best of luck if you do decide to go out on your own . No time like present.
I'm sure you'll stay posting here to let us know some of your daily encounters.
regards
T-P
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Paul H - best of luck if you do decide to go out on your own . No time like present.
I'm sure you'll stay posting here to let us know some of your daily encounters.
regards
T-P
Do Sheila bites require painfull rabie shots?
Im sure Australia is very nice, I dont believe everything I see on TV, but croc hunter was one of my favorite shows. May Steve Irwin RIP.
I have actually always been quite fond of australis cultures and have alweays wanted to to go there to visit, of course i have been saying that for 10 years now and have not done it yet.
I would suppose someday when and if the opportunity arises for the occasion I certainlly would consider it.
Regards A-Z
That has to be real good for the compressor and the remainder of the system. water moisture contamination. Can you build a tent of some sort? to keep water entering the system while servicing?
Rain doesnt bother me either but the refrigerant system does not share the same feelings or optimism.
I suppose with service practices like that, you can expect plenty of service work, continally going back to clean up the system and replace the compressors.:D
Regards A-Z
has any of you considered upstaking and moving to NZ. No kangaroos that kick you in the n#ts, no snakes, the odd woman that bites you in the wallet, weathers temperate. Most employees get vans, mobile phones, subsidised medical, and subsidised retirement schemes, and we talk english with localised odd bits.
Plus we are screeming out for half decent techo's. Money is good for local living costs, houses etc,,
magoo
Hi A-Z
if you are half interested, I can put you in touch with a Transport Refrig Co.
On a cold day, temps are + 10 C ', on a hot day it could be + 27 and high humidity. Like break into a sweat combing your hair.
Life is preety cool here, as one associate US guy said, NZ is the best kept secret. Don't tell everybody.
Camping and beaches, BBQ's, and generaly having a blast in the norm.. See you down here soon.
Upper New York State has to be nut freezingly cold on a bad day. Stay in bed stuff. Today, here now it is +27 'C and hot. Good BBQ weather and the A1GP races start in Taupo in 40 minutes so must go.
be in touch magoo
Yes new york is cold this time of year and i also live on the great lakes, have alot of lake effect snow here. it would be nothing to have a couple foot of snow to fall in couple hours.
I do prefer the warm weather over the the cold weather.
I wouldnt mind examining the opportunity in regard to bringing my skills in Transport Climate control systems to NZ.;)
check out www.seek.co.nz at least this will give you an insight as to what is available. If that does not give details, talk back and I will get direct contact on your private connection through RE.
I should start a job spotter thing, take care. You are in good company.
magoo
I checked out the link, it would seem that new zeland is short handed on diesel techs, my former skilled trade. I did not see any postings for transport refrigeration skilled help in sales or service. Maybe you new zealand and or australia are ok in that specific field of expertize.
Regards A-Z
Magoo
If NZ is so good how come there are so many Kiwis in Aust, they reckon there are more in Sydney then in Auckland.:D
AZ
I think there is a shortage in all fields of refrigeration. A lot of companies don't bother advertising. Maybe others on this forum could give you more info on transport fridge.
Paul
hi A-Z ,,, congrats on your 'promotion' to friend of RE - well deserved.
Only prob is now I wonder .... what does that ,make the rest of us punters???? enemies or foes of RE ? YUK YUK YUK :D:D
FYI ---- TK business down NZ way is 2 privately held dealerships (independently owned companies, not by TK Corp) Willie Hart runs TKNZ in Auckland ( North Isl)
while Mike HANNING owns TK SI NZ down Christchurch way - pretty place ! :) :)
With a few exceptions globally, TK does not own dealerships directly, preferring instead to work through independent Sales&Service Dealers ( like auto industry to large degree).
CTC tend to be factory direct.
2 different strategies to market - I dont say one is necessarily better than other. :) :cool:
best regards
T-P
JJ,Quote:
Hi,
I actually enjoy fixing things, crawking on top of cold rooms, sitting in the pouring rain changing a compressor anything really hands on, but if you've got some more information i'd still be interested to know whats involved.
j.j.:rolleyes:
Its pretty much a sales/Technical role. A fair bit of HeatLoads and Qouting and a bit of Technical assistence. on the road
If your interested take a look at Seek.com.au
Job Reference: 11524021
dsp:)
T-P,
Thanks budy, RE is a great community to be a part of, and I to hope to stay along time.
I only assumed TKNZ was corp operated, we actually have several dealerships here that are corporate owned and controlled in the states, all the rest are private owned.
I did stop in at TKNZ wedsite and they look professional people there. I like there website as well as it seems they share some good risk management info and basic trouble shooting tips in there.
Regards A-Z
Not to get off subject but last night Sat down to watch discovery channel again, but only to tune into a documentary called Killer Ants.
There happen to be a documentray on the Jumper jack ant and the bulldog ant, once again "Native of Australia". Nasty little buggers.
A-Z
A-Z try Transcold. OK there's a lot of Kiwis living in Australia, its just over the ditch so to speak. A couple of hours in a plane away.
Ive been working out of town, so sorry I've not been in contact.
magoo
Magoo, thanks but, CTC is not my gig buddy. I will continue to wait for the TK opportunties.
When you gentlemen talk about the Kiwis, is this in reference to the flightless nocturnal bird?
Talk to you later,
Regards A-Z
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When you gentlemen talk about the Kiwis, is this in reference to the flightless nocturnal bird?
Regards A-Z[/QUOTE]
hmmmm A-Z , " include me OUT " of this debate :D :D
You should know there's a lot of (mosly friendly) rivalry between the Aussies and Kiwis ( yes slang for NZ-landers).
Dont know if they are flightless exactly but have often seen many of both species " legless" :D :D ;) on w/ends.
And they used tosay the Irish can drink .... dunno 'bout that anymore, these guys in Antipodes drink " stubbies" of beer for breakfast, lunch, anytime really.... YUK YUK :)
regards
T-P
hi chaps i am new to the forum so go easy on me . regarding australia i am currently going through the visa process to emmigrate , what i would like to know is whats all the australian licences about , i am currently applying through vetassess [ now that they have taken over the TRA assessing body ] i hold city and guilds 6127 level 2 in refrigeration and city and guilds 2078 refrigerant handling , apparently once i have taken the vetassess skills assessment i will be issued with a provisional licence so i can work on the tools under supervision , within this time i have to take a restricted wiring test and the oz version of the refrigerant handling . please can somebody confirm this or is there other tests i have to take , i have heard so many different accounts of this situation that its beginning to question my sanity , come on chaps give us a clue . ps regarding my time served i was never an apprentice i came through as a assistant and picked it up [ probably like a lot of us on here ] . regards , karl .
Hi,
I have all the answers you'll need.
Unfortunately for me and you level 2 is not sufficent as it needs to be equivelent to the aus level 3.
I passed TRA as a mechanical engineer (previous trade) but went with the intention of working in aircon, no one will employ you without the licences as a engineer, you'll be able to work as a mate but it'll be paying around 16K a yr.
I worked as a mature apprentice when i arrived with the intention of going to college to get the licences, i was quoted by Logan TAFE around $5000 each yr (2yr course) and block release t do this. also the company i worked for wanted me to get my own vac pump,reclaim and so on.
I'm going to do the level 3 now so i can go back - plenty of work for the licenced.
It's the restricted electrical you need along with a refrigerant licence.
* if they bring pathway D back as some people expect then you'll pass if you have over 8 yr's in the trade, but they might not. (Pathway D is the experianced route which was removed in around september)
see www.britishexpats.com for more insight.
Any questions feel free to ask, i've been through it only 4 months ago.
Chris
Sorry Karl, have you passed your skills assesment before pathway D was removed and are you on stage two skills assesment?
Chris
Does, the same certs or similiar certs apply to the Transport Temperature Control engineers/techs?
I would assume that he refrigeration handling licence would apply.
But because refrigerant handling licence is or was introduced as a global treaty of, many nations, I wouldnt think it would matter where you got it, as long as it was per the treaty standards.
A-Z
hi, my first post so take it easy on me. I've completed my nvq level 2 via an apprenticeship and done the electrical (british) cousre and have the certs. I've been in the trade 7yrs i know i will have to do the skill tests here in the uk and get the liecnse's when i get to oz.
I am expericed in vrv's/vrf's, splits, water chillers, co2 tanks, gylcol systems, commerical ref, demestic refs.
so i'm wondering were does this leave me with getting a job over there
regards adam
Australia does not recoganise our safe handling refrigerants licence.
Chris
Take from the migration new's, this will be interesting for people relying on experiance to migrate.
GOOD NEWS FOR TRADESPERSONS, Announcement on TRA Pathway in early 2008...
According to a recent news release from Trades Recognition Australia (TRA), an announcement will be made on TRA PATHWAY D early in the New Year. This may well be the good news that trades people have been waiting to hear.
The removal of Pathway D has had a big effect on trade applicants relying predominantly on work experience.
The latest TRA Bulletin, summer 2007 stated; “On 4th September TRA removed Pathway D from the Uniformed Assessment Criteria (UAC) until further notice.
Stay tuned for a further announcement about the future of Pathway D early in the New Year.”
Hi Karl
PM me your email address as i'm unable to Pm you to give you my phone number.
It is a pain but worth it........
Chris
cheers chris email janehitch****209@btinternet.com
Click on my name, then Private messages, most forums won't let you put your email directly on the posts
Chris
Just been looking at the Vetassess website, it looks like they have relaxed the rules now, i'll have to research some more.
The Pathway is irrelevant now as that was for the TRA
I'll post as soon as i have the answers
Just a note; One of my mates working in Melbourne has told me that he's got to have a limited plumber's licence as wel las the eletrical & safe handling. As far as I know it's only in Victoria State that it's a requirement though.
I'm applying to VetAsses too at the moment, having finally been told categorically that even though I hold an HNC & am moving on a spouse visa, without the TRA I will not be allowed to work in Oz.
Oh well, there goes another wad of cash.
Guys, you may find THIS useful?
I went to one of these last year in Australia house, london. Not much good, but it was a nice night out.
Gd to get information on removals, exchange companies and so on, found it was more aimed at people who work for rail companies, mining and that sort of stuff.
Similar to the last one I went to then. However, the intersting thing I found was how many of these seemingly non-refrigeration co's were looking for A/C tech's. I had no idea of the set-up when I went, so had no CV's or anything, but I was still offered inteviews with a number of places - Queensland Roads Dept (I forget the proper name) for e.g.
One chap was the head of H.R. for a group of 3 companies. He had a list of required trades about 5 sheets of A4 long - althogh they were mainly railways, there were chiller & refrigeration techs, as well as porject engineers on the list. They also wanted sparkies - 200 grade A sparks for one project due to start last April in southern Queensland. His comment 'Where the hell am I going to find 200 grade A Electricians!?'. :D
The opportunities are there, you just need to dig in a bit. ;)