We use this site all the time to check out prospective employees, you would be amazed how many sparkys are not registered or have no PL
yet are happy to try and BS their way thru an interview.
http://www.ewr.govt.nz/pls/web/DBSSITEN.Main

Other side of the coin Craig,
I've tried to access my own info on that site and have drawn a blank.
Considering that I have 3 Practicing Licences, it doesn't even recognise me.
Now is that value for money?.
The RSM (Radio Spectrum Management) that administrates us radio hams uses the same SMART technology for it's database.
Typical government site, all show and no Punch.

Why in the world would someone have 3 PL's thats nearly 300 pacific peso's every year???

OldAppy, I think it's best to renew PLs every year whether its used or not. Its also better to get your employer to pay the 100 Pacific Pesos if you can.

If only i could find an employer that was willing to pay for my PL, i would be truly happy.
Thankfully i only have 1 practicing license to shell out for.

Mine does, which is Siemens Energy Services, previously the powerboards like United Networks used to pay the 90 or 100 Pacific Peso's.
It's part of the OHS regime that all operational staff has appropiate warrants to carry out electrical work.
On top of that we have other warrants to access Vectors substations and work on their overhead and underground equipment.
Then we have also Transpower warrants to work in their substations.
Only thing we have to pay ourself is your drivers license which is basically a tax.

Craig, if someone else did pay, then you could be TrulyOldAppy!

Or even Truly'AppyOldAppy!!

Alan, [formerly known as Gladys].

ps. By 'pacific peso' I takes it you is referring to the highly esteemed $NZ, currently worth 6 Matabele Gumbo Beads in real money.

Maybe its because i work for a tight wad, he cringes every time i mention to him he should be paying for my PL, he reckons i am overpaid as a sparky (absolutely not true).

I can only imagine the grimace if he had 3 to pay for HAHAHAHAHAHA.

My argument is he always wants me to sign COC's when he's no around. - I do if i have done the work and not any of his Appys.

Alan i am always a "truly happy appy" any day above the ground is a great day.

The "pacific peso" cames from my younger brother who lives in London and splashes his cash around whenever he comes home for a visit, grates as you can imagine. :0
BTW i had no idea our dollar was down so low against the "Matabele Gumbo Bead"

Cheers CW

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OldAppy, your boss sounds like a typical tight a*se business owner. Next time he whines about renewing your PL, you should remind him of all the jobs you've signed off in the last 12 months.

Also OldAppy, your Bro is entitled to splash the Sterling round when he's back here. It's the only compensation they get for spending most of the year in a cold, crowded, sunless rat-race like London.

Rodalco, I think we should start working on getting our employers to pay for driving licenses too !

OK Craig,
I've got 3 Practicing Licences because I was an Electrician and a Line Mechanic before I found ECN.
I have since sat and passed my Inspectors Licence.
No big deal, with going back to Electricity Ashburton, I will have my Practicing licences paid for.
I just want to get out on the tools and not be cooped up in a noisy factory.
Ever had your lunch in a nice quiet part of the district?.
I've missed that, I hope to get that back again.

Mike, there are over 38,000 NZ electrical workers licenced on the EWB Register, which is a legal NZ requirement for any person carrying out electrical work of any description, for pay or reward.

The Register is open to view by the general public and employers on-line or by direct contact, since its purpose is to protect NZ citizens from untrained persons creating possible hazards. Even a trained and fully accredited electrical worker can be prosecuted by the EWB if they carry out such paid work without first being registered.

Sorry, but as it stands, from the viewpoint of a citizen or prospective employer, you do not have any NZ practicing electrical licences, since you are not on the EWB Register.

Alan

Alan,
Yeah I agree mate.
I must get this sorted out.
Can anyone say... cowboy?.

Mike, sad the EWRB have chosen to overlook your credentials, but not surprising in the least.

We are only important when we end up on "Target" or have our names published in the Electron magazine.

Your inspectors tickets negates any need for the electricians ticket, can't comment on the line mechanics.

Yes i have lunch every day in a different part of the city, and have as long as i like.
Absolutely know what you mean

CW

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Yes, get 'em sorted Mike, your posts I've read over the past 2 years show you have an outstanding and wide-ranging expertise.
The EWB site is pathetic BTW, like most sites I visit, full of poorly written and badly presented crap I don't want to know about- and then with no real information available after you have wasted 30 minutes negotiating every nook and stupid corner. Most frustrating!

Alan