Electrical Apprenticeship???

[beknluke]

Oh for goodness sake - I feel like I've now walked into a room full of 2yo!! (And my sincerest apologies to those 2yo kids who are above this kind of behaviour!!)
Now PLZ ppl, enough of this rubbish. If you have things to say to each other, either PM, email, call, or get together for a good ol fist fight (and plz invite me!! :twisted: :lol: ) Just keep it out of my thread.
Does anyone have any other ELECTRICAL based advice?

 

[Nome]

It's all in the name of APS Bex :lol: . Some other forums have a verbal bashing area, one of them from memory was called HELL, we need one here :twisted:

Good luck with it all, Bex, hope it works out.

 

[stiffler]

Hi Bex,
I am an sparky. There are some places that will take on adult and female apprentices as apart of their equal opp program. Lot's of goverments will do this. However it can be a very hard game and a majority of tradesman will want you to be able to do everything a male can do. Carry heavy things, get dirty, low sick leave days etc. I saw a few females go through at the same time as me (both sparky and fitters) and they weren't liked much by the tradesmen. But maybe they weren't prepared for what was needed of them.
My advice is to get some work experience with a contractor for about 2 weeks minimum. Then you will see that it is not such a glamourous trade.
Their are better trades than a sparky to look at. A refrigeration mechanic is well worth looking at. Better money and better work.
There is a saying, "you never see any old or bald electricans". Thats because if the juice dosn't get them they move out of the trade into other areas.
Iv'e had many 240 volt boots and there is no way you get thrown across the room. 1000+ v DC might do it but.

 

[womas4me]

He he, i dont work those hours clown. Far too little time off. I was stating info only, which is what bex was after. I also havnt big noted my knowledge, i just put your lack of knowledge down. As for wages, those stated would be award, which doesnt cover all avenues. But you already knew that didn't you.

If anyone is being small minded Luke it's you son. Not all people have or want jobs in the civil sector, and bex should have info outside of the tiny square you obviously feel comfortable occupying. She has stated already that she doesnt know what area of the electrical trade she would aim for, so why not provide info from differing sectors.

 

[OuZo]

I'd like to nominate myself as the APS Bitch Slapper for all those in need. Or just when I'm in a bad mood...either way :lol:

 

[BROWNS]

Hey Zoe i think i'm in need of a good bitch slap,it's been a while :wink: :lol: and i'm sure i've earnt a few :lol:

 

[Stevo]

I'll put you on as an apprentice Butcher darl.

 

[OuZo]

Bring it on Browneye :lol:

 

[BROWNS]

OK Zoeye i'll be there soon with bells on :lol:

 

[dobermanmick]

love it keep it going guys !

 

[imported_Mark]

I'll put you on as an apprentice Butcher darl...stop it Stevo ...your making me jealous! LOL

 

[trader]

Long hours at Bunnings or Safeway, here we come....
So there's the latest - anyone else w/ info?

I can tell you I love working at Bunnings... :wink: and the team discount is pretty good specially for buying products for building enclosures etc etc

Earlier in your posts when you spoke about how you do not like your current boss etc, I thought, "gee Bex would make a great Bunnings 'check out chick'..."

 

[Robbo]

try going to cvgt opposite holden in sunbury
i hire my plumbing apprentice from there and they could tell you all you need to know
i thnk they also take names so if someone rings them looking for an aprentice they already have a pool of names they can ring for interveiws
hope this helps and who knows if you grt into domestic work i might see you around sites in sunbury

 

[moosenoose]

I'd seriously consider working in a mine as Womas recommended Bex, it's really you :lol: :lol: ...not.

 

[beknluke]

Long hours at Bunnings or Safeway, here we come....
So there's the latest - anyone else w/ info?

I can tell you I love working at Bunnings... :wink: and the team discount is pretty good specially for buying products for building enclosures etc etc

Earlier in your posts when you spoke about how you do not like your current boss etc, I thought, "gee Bex would make a great Bunnings 'check out chick'..."

lol - do you work @ Bunnings Judy?? Luke worked there for 6yrs and I worked there for 2!! That's where he and I met

 

[africancichlidau]

RE: Re: Electrical Apprenticeship???

i will have a chat with ya and tell you everything i know

Bex, make sure you have plenty of time as it will take Souly at least thirty seconds to do that

 

[westhamsc]

RE: Re: Electrical Apprenticeship???

bexs also look at going down to your local L&H or middys(they have a pink building) and ask if any sparkys are looking. thats how my mate got his and he is now a third year apprentice.

and i'll ask dad if he knows anyone in the bizz that are looking and i'll give ya a ring when he finds out.

 

[beknluke]

RE: Re: Electrical Apprenticeship???

Thanx guys

 

[trader]

lol - do you work @ Bunnings Judy?? Luke worked there for 6yrs and I worked there for 2!! That's where he and I met

aaww, how romantic...:wink: Yes I have been at Bunnings over 3 yrs now...I am at the service desk. When they hired me I was the 1st 'meeter/greeter' they had at the store..they wanted me there because of my 'accent'. Funny eh? :wink: R U still at Bunnings? If so which one?