what i need to get on new build only??

[andrew95]

hello I have recently left college with a Level 3 Electrotechnical Technology diploma at grade PASS. I have about 5months experience on site working as an apprentice but I really want to work on new build properties only due to my fear of asbestos. any advice on me getting onto new build and will I need to enhance my electrical qualifications or will a level 3 do it?? thanks!!

 

[Morgan keith]

Mate, have a teaspoon of cement and harden up!

 

[andrew95]

I have been put on site (pre1980) building structures without any masks or respirator with my last employer. Seriously how do I get on New build?? Could I get on with a level 3?

 

[happydundee]

I think you should look for a change of career. Wait till you start breathing in the fine dust from MDF being cut all over site by circular saws.

 

[andrew95]

I appreciate your advice but still my question is how do I get on new build and could I get on with a level 3 diploma. Thanks

 

[Plonker 3]

Just apply to companies that only carry out new build works.

 

[andrew95]

I'm finding it hard to find companies that only do new build. Do you know of any?? Cheers

 

[Plonker 3]

No most companies like their employees are flexible in what type of work they carry out. You need to mention this in any application you fill out.

 

[ayjay]

hi andrew,newbuild is the easyest work to do its crap imo-have u got a cscs card?
find newbuild sites check who is doing the work and phone them or go onsite find the forman/forwoman and ask
thats what we used to do(not n/build tho) if they say no go back the next day and keep going back
if u get aspestosis you wont die till ur about 50 then its an agonizing death my mates brother circumed to it a few years back ive breathed it when i was an apprentice(palace court hotelbmth)

 

[Paul.M]

Get yourself on an asbestos awareness course, then you can work where ever you need to knowing your safe.

 

[ferg]

due to my fear of asbestos.

As above.

An asbestos awareness course will help put this fear back into perspective and enable you to work safely on the few occasions you come across it.

 

[ipf]

God help me....I'm frightened to death of spiders.....honest:willy_nilly:

 

[ian.settle1]

Is the op real or just taking the ****?

 

[fuel]

I think you should look for a change of career. Wait till you start breathing in the fine dust from MDF being cut all over site by circular saws.

MDF is said to be the "new Asbestos"

 

[Knobhead]

He's work shy.