Aircraft Safety Equipment Worker 4999-15
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Job description
Maintains aircrew rescue and survival equipment and installs aircraft soft furnishings.
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Skill level
This occupation requires you to have completed formal qualifications achieved through study, training or work experience and is referred to as the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). You need to have attained AQF Certificate III or higher qualification. Registration or licensing may be required. For further information on the Australian Qualifications Framework see the AQF website.
See: www.aqf.edu.au/
Note: The AQF does not provide information or advice on skills assessment.
For information on skills assessment, see the relevant skills assessing authority below.
Skilled occupation information
Points awarded for General Skilled Migration purposes are shown in the table below.
The table also shows if this occupation is on the Skilled Occupation List (SOL), part of the Employer Nomination Scheme and on the Migration Occupations in Demand List (MODL).
| Points | SOL | ENSOL | MODL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | No | Yes | No |
Skills assessment authority
Before you can migrate to Australia as a skilled migrant you must have your skills assessed by the relevant national assessment authority. The assessment authority for your occupation is:
Trades Recognition Australia (TRA)
You must apply to TRA for assessment of your qualifications and work experience to establish whether you are capable of undertaking the full range of tasks expected of a tradesperson in Australia.
TRA’s uniform assessment criteria requires you to demonstrate skills, knowledge and experience equivalent to an Australian apprenticed-trained tradesperson.
You must be capable of performing your work in a safe and acceptable manner and demonstrate that you have adequate theoretical knowledge for the occupation.
If you are seeking to have your skills assessed as a supervisor you must first satisfy the assessment requirements for your trade and have been working as a supervisor for three or more years after becoming fully qualified in your trade.
Trades Recognition Australia
PO Box 9879
Canberra ACT 2601
Australia
Telephone: 61 2 6121 7456
Fax: 61 2 6121 7768
Email: traenquiries@dewr.gov.au
Website: www.workplace.gov.au/workplace/Programmes/TRA
Upon arrival in Australia, you may also need to obtain national recognition of your skills. The occupation that will be shown on the Australian qualifications is that occupation that best fits your training and experience and may not necessarily match the occupation title you migrated under. Please note the Australian qualification may not provide authority to work as tradesperson. It may be necessary to obtain a licence.
Licensing or registration requirements
In many occupations you must be registered with or obtain a license from a local authority in the state or territory where you wish to practise your occupation. Select from the following state links to find out details of the local authority in your state.
New South Wales
Licensing is compulsory.
Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA)
Postal Address:
GPO Box 2005
Canberra ACT 2601
Telephone: 131 757 or 61 2 6217 1660
Fax: 61 2 6217 1401
Email: ame.licensing@casa.gov.au
Website: http://www.casa.gov.au
Victoria
There is no legal requirement for licensing or registration for this occupation in Victoria.
Queensland
Licensing is compulsory.
Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA)
Postal Address:
GPO Box 2005
Canberra ACT 2601
Telephone: 131 757 or 61 2 6217 1660
Fax: 61 2 6217 1401
Email: info@casa.au
Website: http://www.casa.gov.au/
South Australia
Licensing is compulsory.
Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA)
Postal Address:
GPO Box 2005
Canberra ACT 2601
Telephone: 131 757 or 61 2 6217 1660
Fax: 61 2 6217 1401
Email: ame.licensing@casa.gov.au
Website: http://www.casa.gov.au
Western Australia
Licensing is compulsory.
Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA)
GPO Box 2005
Canberra ACT 2601
Telephone: 131 757 or 61 2 6217 1660
Fax: 61 2 6217 1401
Email: ame.licensing@casa.gov.au
Website: http://www.casa.gov.au
Tasmania
There is no legal requirement for licensing or registration for this occupation in Tasmania.
Northern Territory
Licensing is compulsory.
Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA)
GPO Box 2005
Canberra ACT 2601
Telephone: 131 757 or 61 2 6217 1660
Fax: 61 2 6217 1401
Email: ame.licensing@casa.gov.au
Website: http://www.casa.gov.au
Australian Capital Territory
Licensing is compulsory.
Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA)
Postal Address:
GPO Box 2005
Canberra ACT 2601
Telephone: 131 757 or 61 2 6217 1660
Fax: 61 2 6217 1401
Email: ame.licensing@casa.gov.au
Website: http://www.casa.gov.au
Additional training
You may require additional training in Australia before you can get your skills recognised, licensed or registered. For more information contact the relevant state or territory licensing or registration body listed above. You can also check with the Overseas Qualifications Unit in your state or territory.
See: Overseas Qualifications Unit
Industry association memberships
You may benefit from becoming a member of a relevant industry association for your occupation. This could help you with your employment prospects, networking, contact with industry and professional development and may provide you with important information and support.
New South Wales
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Victoria
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Queensland
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South Australia
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Western Australia
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Tasmania
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Northern Territory
Engineers Australia, Northern Division
Survey House
14 Shepherd Street
Darwin NT 0800
Postal Address:
GPO Box 417
Darwin NT 0801
Telephone: 61 8 8981 4137
Fax: 61 8 8981 3449
Email: nt@engineersaustralia.org.au
Website:http://www.engineersaustralia.org.au
Australian Capital Territory
Not listed at this time