Hello everyone.
My name's Chris from exeter, in my final year of my apprenticeship. Work for my dad's company. We do work for the Exeter Chiefs rugby, shopfitting all around the south of england and the usual rewire or 2 :)
Really loving my job, and learning new things all the time. Hoping...
turned up for work on friday morning no sign of gaffer (21 yr old english lad) or apprentice(19 yr old cheeky chappie) site foreman said that site project manager,site manager,my gaffer,apprentice and site joiner went out for a few beers on thursday evening and they couldnt raise the site...
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Ive completed both level 2 and 3 of C&G2330 now ive found myself an apprenticeship at a local factory as a mechanical electrical mainternance apprentice. Now this company has never had an apprentice before. They are currently sending me an offer though the post with details of wages...
Was at the local Trade Point at B&Q this morning and saw De Walt Apprentice safety boots with free De Walt tote for £34.03. Don't know if this on nationwide but worth a look. PS if you do buy them they may try and charge you VAT. Don't pay it as VAT isn't applicable on boots
Ive just been taken on by a company and start as a elecrtitians mate in a couple of weeks. The company mainly do first and second fixes on new build houses. Ive passed my c&g level 2 and level 3 but ive no practical experience. To give me a head start could any one recommend any wiring books or...
I am starting my apprenticeship in a few weeks,
does anyone have any advice on what tools I will need for starting out ?
The work is residential and mainly new builds, Any advice would be great.
cheers :)
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Ive done a search on apprentice rates but cant see anything specific on ages and rates.
Ive looked at the JIB rates and also looked at what people are actually on, it varies from minimum wage to people talking bo_ _ ocks :rolleyes:
I am also aware that it does change dependant on...
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I’m Dave, 23 and living in Sheffield. After realising that university is not for me, I want to embark on a career as an Electrician. I have passed the JTL Initial Assessment and in the past six weeks have written to more than 300 local NIC registered contractors in an attempt to find...
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Does anyone know if there are any recruitment agencies that find employers for apprentices?? If so does anyone know any around the Herts or London Area??
Thanks
Charlie
I'm an apprentice and I'm looking to buy some tools for myself. Where the best place to buy?
Also, toolbag or toolbox? And where from?
Help much appreciated.
hi ,people im an 3rd year apprentice spark, on my 3rd year at college and been doing the trade for about 3 years.my company are sending me out by myself 3 days out of 5, doing repairs on domestic housing,and also doing PIR on the empty houses, work isnt that hard but they always pushing with...
Hi all, like others on this forum I am setting up on my own. When I need an extra pair of hands in the form of a labourer/apprentice, can this be done on an ad hoc basis ie he is effectively self employed, invoices me for services rendered Pays his own NI etc. As long as all my insurances are in...
I am taking my finnaly exam starting at monday-friday after 2,5 year as an apprentice offshore.
I will be taking the test at a test station onshore. Since its not longer possible to take it offshore.
It scars me and I am starting to get cold feet.
I have 5 days to do the test.
The test is...
Hi all just thought I would put my first post on here.I have just started my first year 2330 c + g level 2 day release.Looking forward to all the help and advice I can get Peter
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