baldbutts

Took the practical exam for my electrical licence Monday,found out today I've passed,so now I can be a bone fide spark here(Bird on the phone kept me waiting for 5 minutes-thought my heart was gonna explode)providing, of course,I part with $250 for it,on top of the $140 for the exams-bargain.It's taken 12 weeks from first applying,where I had to be assessed with a board meeting,despite the TRA being paid to do this for my migration application.Thank God for the generosity of Centrelink.
Suppose now I should start looking for work.But being South of the River,there's nothing down here.
Yeah,Right !!.Already been offered a start on Garden Island off Rockingham,but not sure if I'd feel safe with all the seamen around.So anyone put off living down here shouldn't be-plenty of construction work for anyone with a trade..I'm not knocking the North,in fact I'm still indecisive whether to go back up for a bit,but you can only live in one place at a time.
Any one want advice on the Licensing stuff let me know-I'll do me best,but must admit I did get some help from one or 2 others,including Neil,Loulou's hubby-thanks mate.
Right on the P*** tonight-nothings changed then.

BB-Hi Ho,Hi Ho it's off to work I go (discount for cash of course-and I can't do every other Wednesday-signing on then)

tinaj

Let me be the first to congratulate you.

I bet you can't wait to start work - look out the locals Baldbutts is on the loose- with electricity!!

Seriously how are you finding it out there? Have you managed to settle in a bit or does it still feel like you are on holiday?

paula m

And i will be the second. I will ring you later well done! I did get the text but I am not good with those things so dont really know haw to reply.
Paula

yvsie

well done baldie!!!!!!

we're arriving in perth 7th october..look forward to meeting up for a bevvie or three!

abergas

well done BB
got your text, no more loose ends now, if you know what I mean!!! good luck finding work, see you next week if your free

yve

Gareth W

Bit of cash in hand alright ?

lynnj

Well done Baldbutts, i guess the holidays over then!! Is there now an increased risk of power cuts SOR!!

Lynn

footie chick

Well done Balbutts no excuse not to work now.

footie chick

Jacqui

I've just had a sparky do some work for me, I would have waited if I'd known!! With all the new houses going up around here, you'll never be short of work.

cresta57

Well done Mark,
Don't forget if you need a hand with those mattresses give us a shout

SteveBannister

All the answers would be a start!

Steve.

les

I'm in North Queensland , after the initial bullshit wait I got an electrical trainees certificate, yep thats right I had to work for 6 months as an Electrical trainee yep 5 years primary education, 5 years secondary education, a 5 year apprenticeship and17 years experience and I had to do 6 months as a trainee.
so i flew to perth took their exam passed and then changed it to a Qld licence
funny thing though Aussie sparks are slow and rough they are working to less than the 14th edition back home and they have the bare faced cheek to test english migrants it should be us testing them!

BUT I'M NOT PISSED OFF, sod em I'm here now

good luck finding work and watch out they will try to underpay you because you havn't got Australian experience!

bussie

well done good luck in finding a new job

ive pm'ed you for some advice

you could always post a sparkies guide on how to get a A grade licence in PERTH i know alot of sparkies would be gratefull

bussie

bussie

please please please

i need your wise info on electrical exams in Perth

Graham & Kath

Hiya there same goes for me too any info greatly received!!!

P.S. Bussie not far from you 15 min down road in sunny Gillingham!!


Graham