A Plumber needing help....
Nov 21st 2005, 11:52 pm
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A Plumber needing help....
Hi all
I have been watching the site for a while now and trawling through old threads to gather info and have just sent my TRA App to my agent for approval before forwarding.
Me and the family have decided upon the Perth area being right for us and what I really would like to know is the definitive answer on exactly how easy/hard it is to start working as a "General Plumber", my actual work in the UK is Central heating, bathrooms, general plumbing and swimming pool heaters and pipework with 20 years experience.
Does the TRA App actually help me in giving me a head start or do I need to retrain to gain qualifications/licenses.
Are there any plumbers who post here who can provide some info on expected earnings and job openings as opinion seems split on how much demand there is for Plumbers.
Thats all for now as its late....thanks for any help
Mog
I have been watching the site for a while now and trawling through old threads to gather info and have just sent my TRA App to my agent for approval before forwarding.
Me and the family have decided upon the Perth area being right for us and what I really would like to know is the definitive answer on exactly how easy/hard it is to start working as a "General Plumber", my actual work in the UK is Central heating, bathrooms, general plumbing and swimming pool heaters and pipework with 20 years experience.
Does the TRA App actually help me in giving me a head start or do I need to retrain to gain qualifications/licenses.
Are there any plumbers who post here who can provide some info on expected earnings and job openings as opinion seems split on how much demand there is for Plumbers.
Thats all for now as its late....thanks for any help
Mog
Nov 22nd 2005, 12:00 am
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Re: A Plumber needing help....
Originally Posted by Mog
Hi all
I have been watching the site for a while now and trawling through old threads to gather info and have just sent my TRA App to my agent for approval before forwarding.
Me and the family have decided upon the Perth area being right for us and what I really would like to know is the definitive answer on exactly how easy/hard it is to start working as a "General Plumber", my actual work in the UK is Central heating, bathrooms, general plumbing and swimming pool heaters and pipework with 20 years experience.
Does the TRA App actually help me in giving me a head start or do I need to retrain to gain qualifications/licenses.
Are there any plumbers who post here who can provide some info on expected earnings and job openings as opinion seems split on how much demand there is for Plumbers.
Thats all for now as its late....thanks for any help
Mog
I have been watching the site for a while now and trawling through old threads to gather info and have just sent my TRA App to my agent for approval before forwarding.
Me and the family have decided upon the Perth area being right for us and what I really would like to know is the definitive answer on exactly how easy/hard it is to start working as a "General Plumber", my actual work in the UK is Central heating, bathrooms, general plumbing and swimming pool heaters and pipework with 20 years experience.
Does the TRA App actually help me in giving me a head start or do I need to retrain to gain qualifications/licenses.
Are there any plumbers who post here who can provide some info on expected earnings and job openings as opinion seems split on how much demand there is for Plumbers.
Thats all for now as its late....thanks for any help
Mog
Not too sure about Perth, I'm in Melbourne and have to do a two day practical exam to get registered.
Then further exams to get a licence.
You'll also need this book
Nov 26th 2005, 5:33 pm
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Re: A Plumber needing help....
Originally Posted by fraser
Not too sure about Perth, I'm in Melbourne and have to do a two day practical exam to get registered.
Then further exams to get a licence.
You'll also need this book
Then further exams to get a licence.
You'll also need this book
ta
Nov 26th 2005, 8:56 pm
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Re: A Plumber needing help....
Originally Posted by Mog
Thanks for the link, are you now working as a plumber, what are the wages like and how long did it take to get your licence if you don't mind me asking.
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Nov 26th 2005, 9:18 pm
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Re: A Plumber needing help....
Originally Posted by fraser
I haven't done them yet, I sent of for then four weeks ago and have heard nothing.
youd better win tomorrow mate!!!!!
Nov 26th 2005, 9:32 pm
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Originally Posted by Rooksie
youd better win tomorrow mate!!!!!
Nov 26th 2005, 9:42 pm
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Originally Posted by fraser
Tell me about it a 3am start here, I think the whole world will be watching, most wanting to see a Moan u win for GB.
i know mate thats what im worried about
they wil go ahead of us if they bloody win 
Nov 26th 2005, 9:44 pm
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Originally Posted by Rooksie
i know mate thats what im worried about they wil go ahead of us if they bloody win
they wil go ahead of us if they bloody win We also like to upset the mancs, on their big occasion twice denying them the championship at our ground, it promises to be an interesting game.
Nov 26th 2005, 9:49 pm
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Originally Posted by fraser
We do have a good home record this season, just the one defeat to walrus heads team.
We also like to upset the mancs, on their big occasion twice denying them the championship at our ground, it promises to be an interesting game.
We also like to upset the mancs, on their big occasion twice denying them the championship at our ground, it promises to be an interesting game.
well i shall be cheering you on mate and so will jed - the poor love hasnt been able to watch any footie in the pub at all today so is now watching match of the say - bless
only 2 weeks until we go to newcastle
Nov 26th 2005, 9:51 pm
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Re: A Plumber needing help....
Originally Posted by Rooksie
well i shall be cheering you on mate and so will jed - the poor love hasnt been able to watch any footie in the pub at all today so is now watching match of the say - bless
only 2 weeks until we go to newcastle
only 2 weeks until we go to newcastle
We have foxtel, and let me tell you the only time I watch it is when the football is on what a pile of shit.
Nov 26th 2005, 10:31 pm
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Originally Posted by fraser
I haven't seen any either as ther was no lunchtime kick off
We have foxtel, and let me tell you the only time I watch it is when the football is on what a pile of shit.
We have foxtel, and let me tell you the only time I watch it is when the football is on what a pile of shit.
he is watching liverpool highlights - oh please
Nov 29th 2005, 10:25 pm
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Re: A Plumber needing help....
Originally Posted by Mog
Hi all
I have been watching the site for a while now and trawling through old threads to gather info and have just sent my TRA App to my agent for approval before forwarding.
Me and the family have decided upon the Perth area being right for us and what I really would like to know is the definitive answer on exactly how easy/hard it is to start working as a "General Plumber", my actual work in the UK is Central heating, bathrooms, general plumbing and swimming pool heaters and pipework with 20 years experience.
Does the TRA App actually help me in giving me a head start or do I need to retrain to gain qualifications/licenses.
Are there any plumbers who post here who can provide some info on expected earnings and job openings as opinion seems split on how much demand there is for Plumbers.
Thats all for now as its late....thanks for any help
Mog
I have been watching the site for a while now and trawling through old threads to gather info and have just sent my TRA App to my agent for approval before forwarding.
Me and the family have decided upon the Perth area being right for us and what I really would like to know is the definitive answer on exactly how easy/hard it is to start working as a "General Plumber", my actual work in the UK is Central heating, bathrooms, general plumbing and swimming pool heaters and pipework with 20 years experience.
Does the TRA App actually help me in giving me a head start or do I need to retrain to gain qualifications/licenses.
Are there any plumbers who post here who can provide some info on expected earnings and job openings as opinion seems split on how much demand there is for Plumbers.
Thats all for now as its late....thanks for any help
Mog
You will need to have at least one days assessment to gain a 'Tradesmans Licence'. Not sure how long to get 'Plumbers Licence' , or whether you have to attend TAFE. I'm planning on returning next year hopefully to get Plumbers Licence and do gas course. Be good to know fellow plumbers heading to Perth. Email me at [email protected] if you want to know anything else!
Cheers,
Dan
Nov 29th 2005, 10:28 pm
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Re: A Plumber needing help....
Originally Posted by Dan the Plumber
Hi Mog,
You will need to have at least one days assessment to gain a 'Tradesmans Licence'. Not sure how long to get 'Plumbers Licence' , or whether you have to attend TAFE. I'm planning on returning next year hopefully to get Plumbers Licence and do gas course. Be good to know fellow plumbers heading to Perth. Email me at [email protected] if you want to know anything else!
Cheers,
Dan
You will need to have at least one days assessment to gain a 'Tradesmans Licence'. Not sure how long to get 'Plumbers Licence' , or whether you have to attend TAFE. I'm planning on returning next year hopefully to get Plumbers Licence and do gas course. Be good to know fellow plumbers heading to Perth. Email me at [email protected] if you want to know anything else!
Cheers,
Dan
You should pm it to him
Dec 2nd 2005, 8:31 pm
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Re: A Plumber needing help....
Originally Posted by fraser
I'd remove your email addy, unless you fancy a box full of spam.
You should pm it to him
You should pm it to him
Dan
