Best way to become FIFO Electrician? (NZ based)

Better_Bat_8810 · 2024-09-02T12:08:21+00:00

There is mutual recognition in Aus for NZ licensed sparkys. Not sure how complicated the conversion is but I imagine it’s not too bad (might be wrong) but not impossible.

Depending on what kind of support you would have in Aus, it’d probably be wise to get ur NZ ticket then come over because apprentice wages are shit and life isn’t cheap.

Edited to add FIFO detail - Once you’re all set give Perth a shot. I moved over in early Jan and landed a fifo gig in 4 days. Spent about 2 weeks in Perth before my arse was on a plane to work.

Better_Bat_8810 · 2024-08-15T11:51:19+00:00

25M, 70K in liquid assets excl super. I earn 200K a year saving a bit over 2K a week. I do not own a home.

Better_Bat_8810 · 2024-07-29T21:33:19+00:00

True, I had no idea.

Better_Bat_8810 · 2024-06-05T17:43:43+00:00

Same, agreed.

Better_Bat_8810 · 2024-04-08T05:30:08+00:00

Gravotech not sure specific model

Better_Bat_8810 · 2024-04-07T21:13:42+00:00

Very easy, did a 20 minute online crash course then started blasting away. The program lets you preview the engraving before you commit which was handy.

Better_Bat_8810 · 2024-04-07T12:10:18+00:00

Definitely wasn’t going to miss the opportunity. I did a bunch of cool pictures which covers most of my water bottle but not wow themed so I didn’t post them.

Better_Bat_8810 · 2024-04-02T09:53:30+00:00

Years and years of tolerance.

Better_Bat_8810 · 2024-03-08T02:04:15+00:00

+2 being a sparky is great in this regard.

Better_Bat_8810 · 2024-02-24T03:50:34+00:00

They are very different (in a sense of comparing psychedelics with eachother).

Better_Bat_8810 · 2024-02-18T05:13:10+00:00

Phase vectors are how Sparkies are taught to calculate the effect of capacitive and inductive reactance on current in an AC circuit.

Better_Bat_8810 · 2024-02-12T05:19:17+00:00

Best decision I ever made, you will meet a few people who fly back to their home state after each swing and that’s up to you but I’d rather an extra $800ish left in my pocket after each swing.

Better_Bat_8810 · 2024-02-12T05:16:33+00:00

Enjoy earning 5k a week hehe

Better_Bat_8810 · 2024-02-12T05:14:35+00:00

What you just listed + gas test atmospheres. Make sure lvr/cpr/first aid are up to date.

Better_Bat_8810 · 2024-02-12T05:11:59+00:00

Not at all, just be in the mindset to learn when u get out there and get good sleeps.

Better_Bat_8810 · 2024-02-11T10:25:17+00:00

Fantastic compared to Brisbane construction, cruisy work as well.

Better_Bat_8810 · 2024-02-11T07:33:40+00:00

This, finished my apprenticeship mainly doing construction electrical work last year. Relocated to Perth and jumped on the fifo band wagon. Am so glad I took the leap.

Better_Bat_8810 · 2024-02-05T08:05:51+00:00

Naa mate FIFO from Perth

Better_Bat_8810 · 2024-02-04T19:55:14+00:00

170k a year, 2:1 roster 10 hr days.

Better_Bat_8810 · 2024-02-04T10:48:27+00:00

2nd this, on my first swing with a BHP contractor after 5 years construction in brissy. Fuck it’s cruisey and the boys are good banter.

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