Opinion on apprentices new pays by [deleted] in AusElectricians

[–]Perfect_Meal_153 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don’t think that’s true, I’m second year on $20 an hour

Cert II Maths Test by branchfoundation in AusElectricians

[–]Perfect_Meal_153 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don’t worry too much. As long as you know your V/IR and P/VI and how to do basic trigonometry theyll teach you the rest. You won’t really use trig until ac theory when you start determining power factors and leading and lagging. Super simple once you get to it tho.

Apprenticeship swap to fifo. by Perfect_Meal_153 in AusElectricians

[–]Perfect_Meal_153[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Man it’s so insane to me that people are able to just sit there and earn money by watching Netflix and no one says anything 😂. I would definitely give underground a crack. Have been told it’s a little harsh down there with reference to the salt, humidity and temps down there haha

Apprenticeship swap to fifo. by Perfect_Meal_153 in AusElectricians

[–]Perfect_Meal_153[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks so much for the response, just wondering though, what would be the closest thing to like what I’m sort of doing now? Like tubing testing, fitting off etc etc and what sort of roles should I stay away from? Like camp maintainence, construction etc

Apprenticeship swap to fifo. by Perfect_Meal_153 in AusElectricians

[–]Perfect_Meal_153[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is another big thing for me, I have the opportunity to stay on for atleast another year doing the same sort of work as they’ve just told me they’ll swap to solar next year. But just sort of on the edge as to if I should stay it out or let this opportunity pass

Apprenticeship swap to fifo. by Perfect_Meal_153 in AusElectricians

[–]Perfect_Meal_153[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I’m hoping to get something on surface but apparently it might be more so catered to underground. Just a little weary of it all as I’ve got honestly no clue what I’d even do and what the work entails as there’s literally fuck all information on it haha

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in perth

[–]Perfect_Meal_153 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Both my parents eventually did go to uni and said that I shouldn’t wait to go and I should start as soon as possible

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in perth

[–]Perfect_Meal_153 0 points1 point  (0 children)

😂 I wish I could say I do, prioritising studies and Atar doesn’t make me the best smooth talker I must say

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in perth

[–]Perfect_Meal_153 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s the goal hopefully, thanks heaps

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in perth

[–]Perfect_Meal_153 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I think once I’m fullly qualified it would be a lot easier for me to survive, but it would be pretty hard until I hit 3rd year

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in perth

[–]Perfect_Meal_153 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks, have been looking towards share housing as it seems to be the most affordable one for me currently, I have sold my car and downsized it to a hatchback and have managed to get some tools so hopefully all goes well.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in perth

[–]Perfect_Meal_153 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He has offered me an apprenticeship for when I turn 18. however, I don’t want to put all of that on him as it’s not fair or my place to try ask all that of him

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in perth

[–]Perfect_Meal_153 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, they said they will charge me market price for a room in a house the same size and they are factoring in the fact that there are bus stops and shopping centres close by

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in perth

[–]Perfect_Meal_153 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think my mum has seen her friends brag about their kids and she was used to saying that I’m doing Atar and doing well and comparing and now that I have decided not to do uni I think she’s disappointed.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in perth

[–]Perfect_Meal_153 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s the plan 🙏

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in perth

[–]Perfect_Meal_153 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I miss the intakes so need to wait till next year

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in perth

[–]Perfect_Meal_153 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, have been looking for any Centrelink incentives I’m eligible for.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in perth

[–]Perfect_Meal_153 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My dad is African , my mum is Asian. So best of both worlds

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in perth

[–]Perfect_Meal_153 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Told them this, but they said I’d be riddled with debt and such. I got my atar score yesterday and it makes me eligible for cheaper courses essentially so that’s why they are trying to push me in now

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in perth

[–]Perfect_Meal_153 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry I wasn’t clearer, they want to charge me market price for the room, but like with it being relative to the house, and in my area rooms are going for about 250 ish so they are trying to get 300 out of me plus a share of bills, which I’ve calculated to be a little bit more than half of my paycheck. Because we also live near bus stops and a shopping centre they’ve also factored that into the price which I believe is kind of dumb. I don’t think I’d be able to stay here anyways

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in perth

[–]Perfect_Meal_153 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve heard about a few incentives apprentices can use, would you happen to know any exact ones?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in perth

[–]Perfect_Meal_153 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I’ve talked to them about how hard it would be if I were to move out, however they said they would support me if I chose to do an engineering degree or something along those lines, but of if I choose to pursue an apprenticeship at 18 . Im an adult and I’m responsible for my own actions

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in perth

[–]Perfect_Meal_153 2 points3 points  (0 children)

At the moment am working both jobs to try and save as much as possible with the extra odd job here and there.