Looking for Apprenticeship.

[JG23-302]

Hi All,
I am in Year 10 this year and at the end of the year i would like to start an apprenticeship as a truck mechanic, allthough im willing to settle for a car mechanic, I am looking for something that is based in the Northern suburbs of Melbourne. Feel frre to PM if you have any details you wish to forward me.

Thanks Addison.

[Green X]

Do diesel mechanics mate (Plant/ mobile plant) allot better money and better opportunity's more so if you are willing to work away.

A mate of mine is a Fitter and is working as a Truck Mechanic ATM for a bit of a change and is on $27p/h and that's in the metro aria, You would be hard pressed to pull that as a light duty Mechanic, also has a few bonuses Like Cost price an Auto parts, access to the Workshop, discounted tools, Another mate of mine is a Plant mechanic for West Trac CAT and is on over 100K a year.


Caterpillar and mobs like that normally have there applications and Interview's for January starts around September-October, so keep a eye out in the paper and on the Net.

Cheers.

[V3RSAC3]

dont do normal mechanics ... go for desiel mechanics, WAY more money!

if you're good at maths and science, and dont mind living in ural australia, then finish yr.12 and go onto do desiel mechanics with Cavpower, you will make a KILLING ... 150K+ a year

[falzoony]

Yeah contact CAT and become a diesel mechanic. I understand that they are always looking.

[XR Martin]

I dont think the extra you make as a diesel mechanic makes up for the absolute filth your going to be covered in for the rest of your time working as one.

[VeloXR6]

Originally Posted by XR6 Martin

I dont think the extra you make as a diesel mechanic makes up for the absolute filth your going to be covered in for the rest of your time working as one.

lol .... yeah - the other guys forgot to mention that... but diesel fitters do have better opportunities for the future .....

[JG23-302]

Thanks all that have contributed so far, i was looking towards the diesel mechanic side, i saw on the freeway cat were looking for mechanics, only problem is its to far to travel as i dnt have a licence yet, i need something i can get to on my own. So i need something in the Northern suburbs, so if you know any wrokshops hiring or not plz let me know.
Thanks Addison.

[XCSEDAN]

its a good idea to start when your 16... cause when your 18... YOU CAN AFFORD A CAR!!!! YEY!!!!
unlike most people! (myself included, i have no idea how im going to pay for stuff for my car)

[Van D]

Originally Posted by XCSEDAN

its a good idea to start when your 16... cause when your 18... YOU CAN AFFORD A CAR!!!! YEY!!!!
unlike most people! (myself included, i have no idea how im going to pay for stuff for my car)

A job? :P

[ThoR_]

normal mechanics suck *** dude

[V3RSAC3]

Originally Posted by VeloXR6

lol .... yeah - the other guys forgot to mention that... but diesel fitters do have better opportunities for the future .....

i did work experience as one a few months ago ... and it really wasn't that bad .. i mean it was dirty yeah, but not as bad as people portray it to be!

and it certainly does open up more oppertunities, from engine's to clutches, gears, u name it, they are all different fields

[boss 300]

became a linesman for power company good money.

[klawsterfobik]

Seems your only in Year 10, look at doing Mechanics as a VET subject while doing Yr 11 and 12, it will be looked on a lot more favorably.

If you really don't want to do VCE, then a pre-apprenticeship course is the way to go at your local TAFE, again this will be looked at favorably.

[boss-290]

Do your VCE. Do a VET course. You'll be cream of the crop once you are finished school and looking for an appreticeship.

[Green X]

Originally Posted by JG23-302

Thanks all that have contributed so far, i was looking towards the diesel mechanic side, i saw on the freeway cat were looking for mechanics, only problem is its to far to travel as i dnt have a licence yet, i need something i can get to on my own. So i need something in the Northern suburbs, so if you know any wrokshops hiring or not plz let me know.
Thanks Addison.

Is Public transport a option in the arvo/ being dropped off by the folks in the morning or vise versa, As CAT is a good one to do, good training, good pay and good working conditions with plenty of work, I have never heard bad things about there apprenticeships either.

Cheers.

[ADSXR8]

Originally Posted by JG23-302

Hi All,
I am in Year 10 this year and at the end of the year i would like to start an apprenticeship as a truck mechanic, allthough im willing to settle for a car mechanic, I am looking for something that is based in the Northern suburbs of Melbourne. Feel frre to PM if you have any details you wish to forward me.

Thanks Addison.

Get in contact with the Victoria Group Training Association. Group Training is the bgest employer of trainees and apprentices in Australia. They will put you in contact with people in the know in Victoria

[ADSXR8]

here you go

http://www.gtaltd.com.au/#

[ADSXR8]

and BTW, this should go into The Bar