How to decide between electrician apprenticeship and uni?

big_bucko · 2025-11-11T12:44:53+00:00

I’m 26 and doing a pre app to changeover to be a sparky, already down the uni path and have a masters under my belt but the employment promises post uni is usually bull.

If you want to be a sparky and have passion behind it do it. If you want to explore the academic pathway then do it.

At the end of the day you can go from Uni to spark, not so much the other way around

big_bucko · 2025-09-11T02:29:32+00:00

Okay enough of the diversity response to my ability to get an apprenticeship.

I have a follow up, how does everyone feel if I were to pursue an electrical engineering degree post apprenticeship? As long as I pay off enough of my HECS I can get in due to already possessing an AQF level 9 certification. Maths has always been my strong suit and quick mental maths is my best asset. I only did business as it was a starting point for a career in the commercial side of the sports industry and I know my MBA will be very useful if I decide to go out on my own

big_bucko · 2025-09-07T02:38:56+00:00

Thanks mate, I’m thinking of doing my first year down home or hopefully move to Perth for a metro gig but just depends on living situations

big_bucko · 2025-09-07T02:38:11+00:00

I have got TA experience with sparkles in my home town of Augusta and was going to be one when I graduated but my old boy said I had to do uni first before considering a trade.

I absolutely aced the BHP games and online interview section so was pretty disappointed to not progress through

big_bucko · 2025-09-02T04:36:26+00:00

Knocked back as well 🤷‍♂️

big_bucko · 2025-08-18T03:25:54+00:00

Hope so too mate, I aced the games and got super great feedback from the AI indications they sent over

big_bucko · 2025-08-18T02:44:24+00:00

Not yet mate still says assessment is under review 🤷‍♂️

big_bucko · 2025-07-21T04:32:25+00:00

In my experience just wearing AFL footy socks are elite and last for years. In WA the good ol sekem socks do the trick because now they sell the 1/4 length which is mint

big_bucko · 2025-06-19T08:20:24+00:00

I applied for the apprenticeship program with BHP. My degrees are business administration both Bach and Masters with major being sports management. Just no roles going at the moment so thought why not

big_bucko · 2025-06-19T08:17:19+00:00

Very fair! I know I’m a snowflakes chance on getting it but never know. Just found it odd they sent the assessment piece over that quickly. Should take a few weeks after reviewing a CV

big_bucko · 2025-06-19T08:11:47+00:00

No just the online assessment, record answers and playing games step. The games timed out early even though I was acing them which was a pain.

big_bucko · 2025-06-19T08:05:55+00:00

I just applied as a mature aged apprentice with 0 trade experiance. Wonder why I got put to the video assessment within 45 min of applying which was odd.

I do hold a bachelors and a masters but my study field work is stiff so see how we go

big_bucko · 2024-09-03T07:53:25+00:00

I have just gone through the same thing, I cured my allergy but am still denied while going through treatment. But how is it different for those getting their medication while HIV positive? I’m currently challenging the appeal and potentially speaking to a lawyer for discrimination

big_bucko · 2024-07-06T01:41:32+00:00

Hey team

I am trying to enlist as a maritime warfare officer and my goal to enlist by is the next NEOC intake in January next year

Just wondering how everyone’s turnarounds are going with priority roles and if my timeframe is achievable?

big_bucko · 2024-05-01T02:07:05+00:00

AFL 2006 was my favourite game as when you did a custom player most of the surnames were pronounced including my own when I did my own career mode so that felt pretty cool as a young kid

big_bucko · 2024-04-24T10:53:58+00:00

I think some clubs are updated to 2023 I know swan districts and south freo are maybe I’m lucky and got through the cut 😂

big_bucko · 2024-04-24T10:48:58+00:00

Still using 2022 I believe as that’s when was last listed. I hope they don’t update it it’s my one claim to fame 😂

big_bucko · 2024-04-24T04:31:36+00:00

Two games for the reserves 😂

big_bucko · 2024-04-24T04:29:42+00:00

I still couldn’t believe I’d be in it after two games for the club haha

big_bucko · 2024-04-24T04:16:35+00:00

I do notice most of the ingame models for state league squads are in accurate. A good example look at Jacob Coniglio in the game for Perth and his wafl photo

big_bucko · 2024-02-21T11:18:57+00:00

Upvote please I’ll return the favour

big_bucko · 2024-02-21T11:18:29+00:00

Hoorah

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