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fhervrylesestoso

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Hi!


Just curious about my future as PLC programmer. I currently work now in a rolling mill here in the Philippines. I graduated with Instrumentation Technology as my course. Just want to know if there is a possibility for me to work abroad?

Thank you very much!!!
 
every country is different.
If you work as 'A programmer' in Australia -You probably can

But If you attempt to replace rewire or wire anything greater than 50 Vac
you are up for big legal trouble and huge fines.
 
The electrical tradesman (Electrician) as with Gas Fitting (Plumbing) are both regulated and licensed in Australia
Any work carried out with out the required training and associated license is illeagal.
the training consists of a 4 year 'hands on' apprenticeship and schooling for both Trades.

Our houshold Voltage is 240Vac Phase to Neutral

Voltages Above 50Vac and 110Vdc are LV (Low Voltage) require a licensed person

Above 1000V - MV - HV - these are outside the range of a standard Electrician's training

Access to Voltages Below LV, reffered to ELV (Extra Low voltage) is permissable to All.

Most Electrical control panels are both LV and ELV.
They are not electrically segregated - so access is restricted to
Licensed Electricians only.
 
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iant said:
The electrical tradesman (Electrician) as with Gas Fitting (Plumbing) are both regulated and licensed in Australia
Any work carried out with out the required training and associated license is illeagal.
the training consists of a 4 year 'hands on' apprenticeship and schooling for both Trades.

Our houshold Voltage is 240Vac Phase to Neutral

Voltages Above 50Vac and 110Vdc are LV (Low Voltage) require a licensed person

Above 1000V - MV - HV - these are outside the range of a standard Electrician's training

Access to Voltages Below LV, reffered to ELV (Extra Low voltage) is permissable to All.

Most Electrical control panels are both LV and ELV.
They are not electrically segregated - so access is restricted to
Licensed Electricians only.
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I think that this is the same for the UK Also, Where I work you still need to be Low voltage trained to go inside even the 50V Panels.
 
In UK it is more relaxed.... look at all the electrical gear on sale in B&Q for any idiot to wire into their house... who dont care about new part P
 
almost the same as UK but you need to pass an exam here - fairly straight forward
99% of UK electricians pass every time
 
cjd1965 said:
In UK it is more relaxed.... look at all the electrical gear on sale in B&Q for any idiot to wire into their house... who dont care about new part P
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That is true but I think we are supposed to get qualified electrician to check our work when we change a Socket or a Light switch, I wonder how may people do that.


iant said:
almost the same as UK but you need to pass an exam here - fairly straight forward
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iant said:
99% of UK electricians pass every time
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Hmm there is hope for me yet :whistle:
 
Over here thet can only be done by an 'S' permit
Lisence to change one for one.
There is a short course and a test
Mainly to ensure correct Isolation procedure
and the compulsory CPR training
 
If you are qualiified then they will find a way to get you in and usually it's a simple change in title.

In Canada I hold a journeyman's License in both Electrical and Instrumentation and have been working with PLC's and HMI's for over 20 yrs. I was imported into the US when my company built 2 new plants in South Carolina and they brought me down on an L1B visa, (Tradesman company Tranfer) as a "PLC Programmer". We were later bought out by a US company and my title is now, "Electrical Technical Specialist".

I do not do any electrical installations though, although there has never been a problem with me helping out once in awhile during plant outages.
 
NOt so easy in Australia- 5 singaporian 'Electricians' came to Aus and had to do 5 years training
 
I've heard in Australia you have to work supervised for some time before being allowed to work alone. To work as a controls engineer in the UK it's handy to have a 17th edition qualification as well as college training certificates. But you don't have to work supervised as far as I'm aware.
 
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I came from an institution here in the Philippines that offer trainings for PLC and SCADAs and other technical courses..

After I read all these replies, I think I have to prepare myself for those licensure exams. :)

Thank you very much!
 

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