mark 'n' joe

We are just starting the TRA and are not sure where to start. Other half is applying as Carpenter and Joiner, he has all of his City and Guild certificates and his apprenticeship details from 22 years ago. Can anyone give us advice on the correct way to get going - please!!!!!

grahampaula

Try looking on the search forum there will be loads on there just type in TRA and it shpild bring a list off info

grahampaula

Sorry about the spelling i'm only 38. lol

grahampaula

Are you doing it yourself or using an agent?.

Sam

sorry can't help as we used an excellent agent!

just wanted to say good luck!

mark 'n' joe

Hi

We are using an agent and he has sent us the forms and some examples. Its just working out what to do first. Its mind blowing. Its just knowing what and how much to put down. Mark is sitting downstairs now, surrounded by loads of papers, college work and certificates. Is there a set way of doing things or just go back and start from the start of his employment?

Joe

mark 'n' joe

Thanks anyway, think we'll need all the help we can get!!!

mark 'n' joe

Hi Grahampaula

What is your occupation? How did you feel when they said yes to your TRA?

Wendy

What I did was looked through a load of job sites and printed off all the job descriptions I could find, then we went through them to see what Hubby could do. Once done we started writing down a list of these things then typed them all out and made it look a bit like an extremely detailed C.V (about 5 pages long)

Then we got a supplier catalogue and listed all the tools he uses for his job (electrician) and wrote a seperate list with all these on.

Got employers to do a reference, we asked the Manager, and both of the shift supervisors to do one each.

Then sent it all in.

Hope that helps

mark 'n' joe

Cheers WendyC

Thats very helpful, thanks.

We've got plenty of trade catalogues about. 2 of the directors at work have already done him references and the managing director has told us to write a reference out and he will sign it!!

Joex

grahampaula

The most important part is how and where the main experience was gained. If Mark has done this job from leaving school start from there, if not start with the first time he was employed with the trade.
It is very time consuming (and often frustrating) but stick with it you'll be surprised how soon you can get the correct result.
You will have to include everything from what tools have been used for what job, health & safety, on the job training, college placements or training courses attended and when, what you duties consist of on a daily basis and references to back it all up.
Once you have done a copy e-mail it to your agent who should then tell you if it is ok or if anything needs altering or adding/deleting or re-wording. It might take several attempts but make sure that you use your agent as often as possible (even if you ring them everyday - that is what you are paying them for).
All the best to you and hope that you complete it successfully soon.

mark 'n' joe

Thanks for all your help. Hope everything works out for you too. Theres steam coming off Marks pen at the moment.

Jx

grahampaula

Hi there i'm an electrician , i got TRA in record time (see time scale) it is a realy good feeling and worth all the effort so when you yhink it's not worth it just keep looking on the coastal watch surfcams and you'll soon get it finished.
good luck.

mark 'n' joe

WOW that was quick. Marks steaming on ahead now. He reckons he could be up all night. Thanks for your help. Where are you hoping to go to?

Jx

grahampaula

We are hoping to go to gold coast erea we have some freinds there and hoping to build a new house . Our freinds keep sending us job papers and house papers so we are quite lucky really.What about you?