What are tradespeople in Australia expected to be capable of?
You must demonstrate that you are capable of doing the same range of work at the same level of skill as a tradesperson trained in Australia. The work of a tradesperson includes: • reading work instructions and technical drawings common to the trade; • planning independently the method and order of doing a job; • using measuring instruments correctly; • marking out, laying out and setting up trade work; • selecting appropriate materials, tools, machines and equipment; • making appropriate settings on tools, machines and equipment; • performing trade work independently; and • checking and/or testing work against established standards. You must also demonstrate that you have sufficient theoretical or underpinning knowledge of the trade.
