A national licensing system for electricians, carpenters, plumbers and other tradespeople will replace state-based accreditation after federal and state governments reached a historic agreement to combat skills shortages.

Under the biggest restructure of trades accreditation since federation, companies employing apprentices will receive a national licence, replacing the eight state and territory-based qualifications.

http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/common/story_page/...9257%255E601,00.html

This message has been edited. Last edited by: Alan Collett,

Hi Allan,have you heard anymore onthis licence thing?
Just wondered when it will kick in.
Cheers Lorri

I raised this at a seminar I attended 10 days ago when two representatives of TRA were in attendance - I believe it will be another 12 months before there is a national system of licensing ... State politics and all that I'm afraid ...

Best regards.