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660rSkinGraph
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Hey, Im 17 and im looking for a Bike mechanics Apprenticeship.
looking to change my type of work as it just got shut down were i was currently employed.
I do have a Quad myself (obviously) but just wondering if anyone could help me out if they know anyone and that would be appreciated alot!
Cheers, Chris!
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660rSkinGraph
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still Looking for an Apprenticeship, Hoping anyone knows somewere that is offering one at anytime.
would be appreciated alot.
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Skin graph, you are not alone out there.
Have you tried any of those semi govt. things like skills australia or apprentice australia? I think centre link can point you that way. These organisations take you on as a apprentice and hire you out as short term labour hire to companies that need a short term solution.
They take care of the paperwork that frightens many employers from commiting themselves for 3 or 4 years and generally have enough clients to get you thru.
Alternatively, any apprenticeship is a good long term thing. Possibly another trade?
Good luck with it. You will find something.
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660rSkinGraph
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Im ment to be trying to get the "youth Allowence" through centre link, but they make you jump through hoops just to get it.
iv tried the apprenticentre, they have nuthing at all. there wa sone Bike mechanics apprenticeship here in perth but was at a husqvana store and u have to have your licence to even apply.
iv sent my resume to like 4 differnt emplyers for apprenticeships in different trades, unfortunetly no luck.
I need one soon or i have to sell my bike   
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i take it your looking for a job in perth???
i know it not bike mechanics
but try some of the mining companys for mechanical apprenticeships
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If you want to get into the motorbike mechanic side of things. go to a bike shop and ask if you can work there just doing T.A. work then after a bit of time ask if you can do a trade with them. if they dont want to take you on as a appentice then start looking around other bike shops for then you would have been working in a bike shop for a bit of time and thats one foot in the door..
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123boath
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get into diesel mechanics mate if your looking for any trade mechanical. im a 3rd year diesel mechanic and theres a big shortage of diesel mechanics, and because your in WA already its even better cause theres shitloads of mines over there and there the highest paying mines in australia. and u get to play the big twucks  haha.
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Good luck with it mate
There was a mob called CCI Chamber of Commerce and Industry I think.
They used to set up apprenticeships worth a try |
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| Posted: Wed Dec 02, 2009 9:11 am Post subject: jobs |
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Everyone is right mate their are opportunities but the bike mechanics one may be a little bit limited, especially in Perth. You could always try the likes of the main recruitingfirms such as Skilled and th like to see what they have to offer. As for jumping through hoops and paperwork get used to it as it is a part of life.
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660rSkinGraph
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| Posted: Thu Dec 03, 2009 3:32 pm Post subject: Re: jobs |
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| SX Quad wrote: | Everyone is right mate their are opportunities but the bike mechanics one may be a little bit limited, especially in Perth. You could always try the likes of the main recruitingfirms such as Skilled and th like to see what they have to offer. As for jumping through hoops and paperwork get used to it as it is a part of life.
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id rather not do that to get a measly $200 a fort night though.
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Matt12
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No offence 660 but beggers can"t be choosers in this climate. Apply for as many things as you can. Even if they are slightly left field of what you really want. At some stage the experience will get you on the track that you really want to be on. Do they still do those pre apprentice courses through TAFE? Might be a leg up on someone else who hasn't done anything when it comes down to it.
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| look through the paper everyday in later december -january that is when most places hire their new apprentices so they start at the tafe's new year aswell. |
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660rSkinGraph
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| Matt12 wrote: | No offence 660 but beggers can"t be choosers in this climate. Apply for as many things as you can. Even if they are slightly left field of what you really want. At some stage the experience will get you on the track that you really want to be on. Do they still do those pre apprentice courses through TAFE? Might be a leg up on someone else who hasn't done anything when it comes down to it.
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well im not a begger in the first place, iv looked at the courses and there something like $500 i think for a pre-apprenticeship, wich is money i dont have.
l | 123boath wrote: | | ook through the paper everyday in later december -january that is when most places hire their new apprentices so they start at the tafe's new year aswell. |
i looked at some of the mines but they normally do there selections in about oct - nov. and they normally get hundreds of applications so you would have wanted experience under the belt!!
thanks for the help guys appreciate it!!
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also just so some of use know, im only 17
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| 660rSkinGraph wrote: | | Matt12 wrote: | No offence 660 but beggers can"t be choosers in this climate. Apply for as many things as you can. Even if they are slightly left field of what you really want. At some stage the experience will get you on the track that you really want to be on. Do they still do those pre apprentice courses through TAFE? Might be a leg up on someone else who hasn't done anything when it comes down to it.
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well im not a begger in the first place, iv looked at the courses and there something like $500 i think for a pre-apprenticeship, wich is money i dont have.
l | 123boath wrote: | | ook through the paper everyday in later december -january that is when most places hire their new apprentices so they start at the tafe's new year aswell. |
i looked at some of the mines but they normally do there selections in about oct - nov. and they normally get hundreds of applications so you would have wanted experience under the belt!!
thanks for the help guys appreciate it!! |
not a begger? your on here begging for a apprentinceship. with your attitude so far you wont get very far with what ever you do. |
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Skingraph, I've only been working for 35 years or so, but I still remember what it was like for me at 17. 
Truth is, take what you can get at the moment.
Whatever gives you the food, roof and entertainment that you need. If you just focus on what you want, your likely to suffer un-necessary disappointment and hardship.
For what it's worth, at 17 years of age, I'd avoid the mines and camps. That system can eat a novice alive unless someone takes you under their wing.
Despite all the well intentioned bull that's been introduced into the workforce, 2 things still really count.
( A ) It's who you know, not what you know. 
( B ) Attitude is better than aptitude. 
Those two things will find you work. If people know you and like your attitude, they'll give you a fair go. 
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| PSI-346 wrote: | | 660rSkinGraph wrote: | | Matt12 wrote: | No offence 660 but beggers can"t be choosers in this climate. Apply for as many things as you can. Even if they are slightly left field of what you really want. At some stage the experience will get you on the track that you really want to be on. Do they still do those pre apprentice courses through TAFE? Might be a leg up on someone else who hasn't done anything when it comes down to it.
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well im not a begger in the first place, iv looked at the courses and there something like $500 i think for a pre-apprenticeship, wich is money i dont have.
l | 123boath wrote: | | ook through the paper everyday in later december -january that is when most places hire their new apprentices so they start at the tafe's new year aswell. |
i looked at some of the mines but they normally do there selections in about oct - nov. and they normally get hundreds of applications so you would have wanted experience under the belt!!
thanks for the help guys appreciate it!! |
not a begger? your on here begging for a apprentinceship. with your attitude so far you wont get very far with what ever you do. |
i wasnt begging at all!! i was asking if people knew a place that was offering any apprenticeships in bike mechanics. see you think i have attitude because u dont know me at all. but unlike YOU other people have suggested ideas for me to look at different industries to work in. so if you dont have anything useful to say dont say anything at all.
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Matt12
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| A 17 year old guy who knows everything!!! Wow who would have thought they exsisted??? Good luck fella...keep the attitude of knocking back useful advice, you will go far. |
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| Matt12 wrote: | | A 17 year old guy who knows everything!!! Wow who would have thought they exsisted??? Good luck fella...keep the attitude of knocking back useful advice, you will go far. |
Aghaha your funny, i wasnt knocking back advice!! whos advice was i knocking back? i was just knocking back d!ick heads =]]
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i was 16 when i got my apprenticeship as a diesel mechanic, 16 - 18 are the standard age that they hire apprentices. once your 21 u have to get paid adult apprentice wages. look for a apprenticeship in anything mechanical ones ur in you will findit easy to get a job later on in a mechanical job, u just needa get your foot in the door.
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| 123boath wrote: | i was 16 when i got my apprenticeship as a diesel mechanic, 16 - 18 are the standard age that they hire apprentices. once your 21 u have to get paid adult apprentice wages. look for a apprenticeship in anything mechanical ones ur in you will findit easy to get a job later on in a mechanical job, u just needa get your foot in the door.
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yea ill look into something like that, thanks for the helpfull advice!
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