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So I’m a first year about 4 months in as an EBA union apprentice working on data Centers. The experience isn’t the greatest but the money is amazing. I’m enjoying it but I can’t help but think about all the things I’m not learning. Looking at other posts and asking other people I’ve come to the conclusion to not quit the EBA work but that leads me to the question: how do I get better electrical experience? I haven’t even touched my pliers yet and I don’t know if I’m overreacting but I feel as if I won’t even know how to install a downlight or a gpo by the time my apprenticeship finishes. So how can I gain more knowledge and experience into making myself a better electrician?

Hey guys coming up to 6 years with my employer but I’m keen to leave
One of my mates who is a roof plumber is getting his long service leave after 7 and half years in the industry but has been with multiple employers. I always thought you needed to be with the same employer for 7 years to qualify but apparently there is something called leave plus where your employer puts a percentage of your wage in very week so if you move workplaces you actually take you long service leave with you.
I wanna know is everyone doing this or is it only for union sites or employers who want to sign up ??

Just got a notice that I’ve progressed to the Zinfra digital assessment for electrical apprenticeship. It’s 30 minutes long. Any ideas on what’s included? I did the CitiPower one last year and it was much longer. So given the time difference in the assessment, I’m wondering what the Zinfra one is like. (I am decent at maths but found the CitiPower one hard. Didn’t progress!)

Any thoughts/tips welcome!

What are the standards for cable tray?

I‘ve asked my sparkies and no one seems to really know.

I‘ve seen TPS cable tied to cable tray less than 2ms from the ground without mechanical protection.

To me the cable is just exposed? Shouldn’t it be in conduit if it’s likely to be disturbed (AKA less than 2m in height).

Does the cable tray itself provide mechanical protection?

Cheers,

Just made the choice to leave hospitality after 25 years. Ex head chef, business owner, educator. What's some advice you wish you knew at the start or any advice for anyone else who's made the late change?

Cheers

NSW, 15 years experience $58 an hour currently running projects from initial client walkthrough to quoting stage and completion of whole project.

Boss does not need to attend site or speak to clients I do absolutely all the handling of it. All workers in our company have NO tools there is no extra training whatsoever. Small company and I feel like I’m taking so much stress home about these projects and the workers I’m supplied do not care about anything at all and apparently I can’t be paid any more. Only 2 of us with a license and 5 apprentices. 4 vans on the road.

What is the best change of direction to take here?
Is the money and lifestyle in construction a lot better and rewarding?

Hey how’s it going, im 19m first year electrical appentice and debating weather the trade is for me or not. I love the job and want to finish my Apprentiship more than anything but lately Ive been making some pretty bad mistakes and weighing up my options.

I don’t think I’m a bad electrician, my boss has told me that I can do stuff that not many first years can do and I grasp the theory of it very well but make constant stupid annoying little mistakes that add up. Things like not counting somethkng correctly, losing tools, missing a turn when driving and I don’t know why, I never make these mistakes with anything else but at work.

The reason for the post and want to get some honest opinions is that Ive had 2 bad incidents . A few months ago some conduit fell off the roof as we were in a rush and I forgot to tie it down and luckily we weren’t going fast or in crowded traffic. And the second one was I missed connecting a power point under a sink and there was live exposed wire rhat luckily a plumber found and no one touched it.

Although simple mistakes, you just can’t afford to do them in this industry and not only have I become dangerous, i feel like im ruining my bosses reputation, business and becoming a completly untrustworthy employee. The problem is that I try at work, I have a good boss and tradesman and if these mistakes dont stop, I don’t see how it’s going to work out for me.

Thank you

Hi. Apprentice here. As title. Would tool would u use to cut 10mm 3p circular. I only have a crosscut plier. It took me a while. I think I need a proper tool.
TIA

Hey all, I'm a first year mature aged apprentice just in a bit of a split decision on whether i should make the jump from tier one dry fire (with eba wages, allowances and rdos) to another employer where i get more exposure to proper electrical work.

All the benefits of eba im grateful but I'm worried once im licensed I'll just only be experienced in cable pulling and ewp spotting and wont find proper employment. I understand im just a first year but i also dont want to lose the opportunity to learn resi, commercial and different niches within the trade.

Am I just overthinking this and moving crazy if i leave eba wages and I'll still gain the chance to learn more and staying in dry fire wont affect my future employability?

Ive got a Ramms Custom Canvas bag that I'm thinking of selling. There's not much near me on marketplace so wouldnt even know the rough price. Think it was like $470 new.

Could anyone recommend an online RTO or uni that has a good electrical Engineering program. Just looking to upskill, move eventually towards off the tools.

Hey everyone,

I'm currently doing my apprenticeship cert 3 and I would like to continue my studies. Is there a way to do the cert 4 as I'm finishing up my current apprenticeship?(NSW)

Cheers,

Hello
Can someone please dm a pdf for the new 3008:2025 cable selection
Work wont cover my cost as im at a private electrical college
I dont have 320 dollars spare atm
Thank you

G'day colleagues. About to start Cert II electrotech and rounding all the required tooling.

On the list is a scientific calculator (Casio recommended). Can someone tell me if it has to be a graphing calculator, or just a regular scientific?

Cheers.

That time of year again. What did you gross for the 25/26FY?

Post some more details if you want.

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Especially sole traders or business owners would be good to see xx turnover, profit xx, paid wage of xx.

This isn't about bragging it's sharing to push for higher wages.

Please be honest for accurate figures.

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Hi. Apprentice here. Just wondering. With isolator for industrial machine. Does it have to switch off the neutral as well? I have only done isolator for air con and inverter. I know air con both active and neutral and inverter only active.

TIA.

Does anyone have a beacon lighting trade account with a referral link. I believe it offers 20% discount using the code. I have just applied to become an electrician so I can't get a trade account yet and I don't have an abn yet.