Defence Electrician

Emigrate to Australia as a Defence Sector Electrician Skills Assessment

The journey to working in Australia as a Defence Sector Electrician starts with skills assessment, a mandatory process ensuring your qualifications and experience meet Australian standards. This assessment, conducted by TRA (Trades Recognition Australia) or an approved RTO (Registered Training Organization), evaluates your technical expertise, hands‑on experience, and ability to work under the AS/NZS 3000 Electrical Wiring Rules.

Without a successful skills assessment, securing a work visa or a trade license as a Defence Sector Electrician in Australia is impossible. At Electrician Australia, we streamline this process, guiding you through document preparation, competency assessments, and practical evaluations so you can obtain your provisional Australian Electrical License with confidence.

Securing a Positive Australian Skills Assessment as a UK Defence experienced Electrician grants you an OTSR (Offshore Technical Skills Record). This OTSR awards you Certificate 3 in Electrotechnology in Australia – effectively converting your UK Qualifications to the Australian equivalent.

Every Defence Sector Electrician, regardless of age, experience or additional UK qualifications initially starts in Australia on a Provisional Electrical License. During your first 6 to 7 months in Australia you are required to undertake GAP Training which consists of keeping a record of achievement and passing the Australian Context. Think of this process as equivalent to passing the UK 18th Edition Wiring Regulations, in an Australian Context.

Your GAP Training can only be done in Australia and Electrician Australia will arrange your GAP Training via a local TAFE college, and in conjunction with your employer.

After passing your GAP Training you will be eligible to apply for an A Grade Independent Electrical License in the Defence Sector.

Transitioning to Australia as a Defence Sector Electrician requires careful planning, ensuring compliance with security clearance requirements, licensing, and visa pathways. Since Permanent Residency (PR) is a minimum requirement for working in defence‑related roles, following the correct steps is super important for a successful move:

• Complete Skills Assessment with Electrician Australia
• Apply for Permanent Residency (PR) – Free Visa Processing
• Secure Employment in Australia’s Defence Sector
• Apply for a Provisional Electrical License
• Relocate to Australia & Begin Work
• Complete GAP Training & Obtain Full A-Grade Electrical License
• Increase Earnings & Advance Your Career in Defence

For UK Defence Sector Electricians looking to work in Australia, securing the correct visa is essential—not just for employment but also for meeting security clearance requirements. Unlike other electrician roles, working in Australia’s defence sector requires a minimum of Permanent Residency (PR) to be eligible for the necessary clearances to work on military bases and defence‑related projects.

While many UK electricians under 35 may consider Australia’s Three‑Year Working Holiday Visa (WHV), this is not an option for Defence Sector Electricians due to security clearance restrictions. The WHV does not grant the Permanent Residency (PR) status required for clearance to work on Australian defence projects, making it unsuitable for those looking to enter this field.

To work in Australia’s defence sector, securing Permanent Residency (PR) as early as possible is key. The best visa options for UK Defence Sector Electricians include:

• Subclass 189 (Skilled Independent Visa) – A permanent residency visa for highly skilled electricians with strong qualifications and work experience. This visa does not require employer or state sponsorship, making it a preferred option for those who meet the points‑based requirements.
• Subclass 190 (State Nominated Visa) – A PR visa requiring nomination by an Australian state…