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namaste all.:D

we are new and are in the final process of immigrating to calgary. OH is an electrican and has a job waiting, I work with children with special needs here in blighty and will be looking to do something simular in Calgary. Reaching out to anyone for top tips!

stinky is also wondering if anyone has any informaton on requiring an 'on site guide for electricians' (Canadian equivalent)

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I guys well done We're in the same position but going to Vancouver. I picked a code book from one of the collages in vancouver last year only took a week to arrive it's the size of our yellow pages though. it's called Electrical codes simplifed for commercial & industrial by ps knight go to www.psknight.com. though i must admit i haven't really looked at it since ( I'd better get on with it ) It looks just the same as our 16th edition as regs go your OH will have to get what they call a red seal licence this i'm told can only be done after working 9000man Hrs. When do you think you'll finally get the nod to move? We've just completed our medicals ( what a rip off ) £600 for 4 of us for what they done we could've went to Boots LOL. Still going out on the 9th April for a research trip trying to find the right neighbourhood and school for my kids. House goes on the maket end of Feb let me know how you get on regards chaz

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cheers chaz
have there regs books but they are a real pain in the ass , so this will be a great help as have taken the exam and did not pass boooo , but the score was not to bad all things taken into account was given wrong books to study . if you are selling your house and are itching to go have been told to drop your selling price by a fair sum to get the sale as uk house market is a bit wobbley
we have to do the medical and yes we think the same thing .
good luck to you and your family the kids will love it ..
if you have any more top tips for the electrical exam please pass it on
cheers jason jo :

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Hi J

How come you got to do the exam i assume your still in the Uk ( what location ) when it comes to exams I'm as thick as mud what chance have i got!!::thumbdown: :eek: yes the house prices don't look good but the area where we live hopefully should hold it's asking price I forgot to mention that along with the code book i brought the Electrician's self-Assessment tool it's a load of past exams + answers If you'd like a copy I'll try and burn one for you just let me know. one last thing did you guys do the application yourself or did you use a immigration consultant? regards chaz

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hello chaz
we have gone through an imergration company it is a bit expensive and the service is shit etc
did my exam in calgary 07 last min thing only to find out had been studying in wrong books so the company got it both barrels from me after a 4 hr exam.
i live in worthing sx , and yeeeeesssss please may i have a copy of that disk i can not at this moment give you my address as this site will not let it happen , but maybe you could send me a private message so we can sort out contact info.
oh yes we are still here but if someone in canada gets there finger out we may be there in late march

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Hi
Welcome to BE

If you don't mind me asking who is OH going to start working for in Calgary?

The company I work for has about 20 Brits, 3 Germans & 1 Swiss on the books now and a PLMO for 50 in total.

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hi journeyman,
It's Stinky (jason) the company is custom electric

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Hi Jason I think it's just pot luck on what immigration company you use We used Tricontinental Global services they have done a good job for us There fees was £2500 . Anyway I'll try and burn a copy of this cd my number is 07971843435 talk soon regards chaz

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Hi Smelly 'n' Stinky


:):p:lol:

You smell too then? :blink::p

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hi smelly!
well the OH is definately smelly!

Was wondering if you know of any netball teams in calgary?, am a little rusty and would enjoy playing for a local team when we finally make it to Calgary.

We also love to ski and cant wait to experience the rocky mountains!!! Bring it on!!:thumbsup:

Stinky :)

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Hi Stinky

I am not sure if this site will be of any help to you, but it might be worth investigating further.

http://albertanetball.com/

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Check out the offensive ads on this page care of google, probably an idea to change your handle.:o

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I Jason just tried to copy that cd but it looks as if is copy righted I'm unable to burn a copy . But I've spoken to a mate of mine he works for micosoft so I'm of to see him tomorrow ( wednesday ) he might have the software to burn it I'll keep you posted regards chaz

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cheers chaz

If no joy, would you be kind enough to send me the cd, as bro has many ways of unlocking discs. I'll send it back to you.
Many thanks
jason