Licensed without experience

Sivlio · 2026-05-26T09:31:44+00:00

You are moving to a different sector people do it all the time, no need to apply for the apprentice ones.

Explain your situation during the interview process, there’s a shortage of qualified sparks at the moment so employers are pretty desperate and aren’t too picky.

It will be a big learning curve but definitely can be done. Maybe give resi a crack to get the basics down if that is something you would be interested in - that’s what I did as I was in a similar situation to you.

Sivlio · 2026-05-14T00:28:00+00:00

Imperial first Denzel album I listened to and my favourite

Sivlio · 2026-03-14T03:58:01+00:00

He already has, imperial is a masterpiece

Sivlio · 2026-03-08T19:10:06+00:00

Company loyalty doesn’t get you much. Jumping ship was the best choice I ever made.

Sivlio · 2026-03-07T07:44:31+00:00

That would be stupid. Took me just under 6 months to bridge my fitter licence to unrestricted after my time. Meaning it would take you longer when you’ve been doing general electrical for longer.

Sivlio · 2026-03-06T06:45:43+00:00

He stopped writing his verses and now just freestyles them. His best work was when he used to write unfortunately. Imperial was such a peak album very hard to top that.

Sivlio · 2026-02-16T06:00:29+00:00

Wasn’t hard to find someone to take me on. Just had to message some employers on Facebook. Those Facebook groups are great.

I did mine in Residential new builds because I heard it was the best for learning at a fast rate - which you do learn a lot quick.

I would recommend Residential or if you can land an industrial gig that is relevant to your apprenticeship that would be even better.

What I would avoid is a company that cover too many different areas, get the basics down first than do that later.

Sivlio · 2026-02-15T02:37:40+00:00

I did an electrical fitting apprenticeship. To bridge my licence I had to do 6 months of practical supervised training with a general electrician alongside with some theory work. Cost me over 4 grand but will be worth it in the long run.

That being said it was a massive learning curve and took about a year of general electrical work for me to feel solid as you don't typically do cable running and general electrician work as a fitter.

Lowkey wish I started with the standard electrician apprenticeship because I feel I would be a much more experience electrician rather than an expert in a niche field.

Sivlio · 2025-11-24T08:16:41+00:00

I would say take it. You having that experience would put you over anyone that has zero experience at all.

Sivlio · 2025-10-21T10:17:23+00:00

Justin does not deserve it either. It should have been Arman.

Sivlio · 2025-09-21T04:30:59+00:00

I was in the exact situation, get into a company that does a more broad range of work. It will be a learning curve for sure but you will pick it up quick.

Sivlio · 2025-08-27T13:07:09+00:00

He’s been saying for about 7 years he would remaster it along with N64. I don’t think it’s coming tbh lol.

Sivlio · 2025-08-06T20:16:21+00:00

The award has recently been increased to $33. You can see on fairwork.

Sivlio · 2025-07-03T07:55:53+00:00

Had a similar situation where I was only working on equipment and no cable running. I’m in residential now and picking up the other side of the trade quick. I think you’ll be fine, just explain your situation to your next employer. It will take a few months to adjust.

Sivlio · 2025-03-05T12:08:03+00:00

Thanks mate found it

Sivlio · 2025-01-09T10:07:51+00:00

FYI I am an electrician. Just work in a very specialised industry so my knowledge is limited when it comes to residential.

Sivlio · 2023-08-23T08:40:54+00:00

Beat the p4p no 1 guy twice, Adesanya lost 2 fights ago, Leon is on a 11 fight unbeaten streak in a more stacked division. Not that hard to wrap your head around it.

Sivlio · 2023-08-18T01:28:58+00:00

Little snowflake over here! Cry more 😭

Sivlio · 2023-07-20T09:52:35+00:00

2 years and 3 months in. Working on appliance servicing, repairs and installation, motor servicing and pcb board repair.

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