plant mechanic apprenticeship

[disco_mitch]

been trying for the last 6months to get in with railcorp as an apprentice plant mechanic and have been screwed around big time anyway cut it short i didnt get the job after they told me i did i knocked back a few others as i thought i had it, so now im in a bad position most places have done there intake and im left with nothing,

anyone know anywhere around newcastle that is putting on apprentice plant/heavy desiel mechanics

im 22 so will be classed as a adult apprentice not sure if this will be a downfall to me, but i dont see why someone wouldent want me, im dedicated to this i have a trade in building but its not what i want to do
i dont drink smoke or any of those bad habits let me know if you know anywhere i should apply at

cheers mitch

[Sprint]

helps if we know your location mate

[disco_mitch]

i live at wangi(lake maqurie aka newcastle), happy to travel i dont care ill do what i have to, i was looking for somewhere that pays well as we have a baby due soon but ill take what i can get and put off buying a house

[tony]

Insted of trying for the plant mech. go for the heavy vehicle, might be a little bit easery to find and do the plant side as an add on to your heavy vehicle course,

But its a bad time to be looking for a job, digger, and your age is against you as well dont matter how commetted you are, as an adult you get payed more money than a first year stright out of school and thats all the employers look at the bottom line

Good luck have you tried Williamstown RAAF base...Tenx are the civel contractors in the workshop out there I think

T

[lokka]

Gday mitch

Whats the go with em saying you got the job then them reniging did you tell them that you had knocked back other offers because you wanted the job with railcorp id be stickin my heels in if i were you as they have now stuffed your chance to start for another 12months tho may be best to look to the west as you may get a start up the valley in a mine ...

[disco_mitch]

Gday mitch

Whats the go with em saying you got the job then them reniging did you tell them that you had knocked back other offers because you wanted the job with railcorp id be stickin my heels in if i were you as they have now stuffed your chance to start for another 12months tho may be best to look to the west as you may andet a start up the valley in a mine ...

some guy from there rang me and told me i had it(apparently he did it to heaps of people), i went to sydney 3 times and than got told i was unseuccessfull, by this stage i had knocked back two other jobs as i thought i had one with railcorp which had better pay which is a big thing with a baby onthe way,
than at the end of december they rang and said your name has come up on the eligability list are you still interested in a position, i was so they sent me for blood tests nd medical had them done before christmas the doctor told me they would have the results in 4 days and railcorp is saying they still havent got them spoke to HR yesterday and now she is saying that when i done the test in one section i didnt score high enough for the trade i want so why did they even ring me back and send me for a medical???? old mate that told me i had the job also told me i scored in excess of 90% in all the testing its so messed up and seems like they have had some majior stuffups and trying to come up with lame excuses to cover it u, i have wasted so much of my time and money to get totaly screwed around
and a medical, takes them ages to ring me i had a medical before

[discomuzz]

You still there?

I joined the Army in 1977 for three years on the 'yeah, you got the job' rubbish from the Army careers centre.

I wanted to be an Electronics Technician and was 'yeah, no dramas' into it and ended up as a storeman because I failed the Morse Code test, which was, at that time, a MANDITORY pass if you wanted to be a electronics technician.

Problem was, NOBODY told me about this little catch, and I was screwed up every conceivable orifice for the next 3 years!

I know how you feel!

But, there is no point in stressing about it!

You will survive and prosper!

My suggestion?

Broaden your horizons.

You are 22?

[discomuzz]

You are now an adult in the eyes of the education system!

You could start a Degree within a month if you want!

On the job front?

As you pointed out, adult apprentices (ie. over 21) are treated differently. Now that you are classed as an adult apprentice, you can attract a substantial subsidy from the Federal government as an incentive for someone to employ YOU!

Good luck!

[Tank]

been trying for the last 6months to get in with railcorp as an apprentice plant mechanic and have been screwed around big time anyway cut it short i didnt get the job after they told me i did i knocked back a few others as i thought i had it, so now im in a bad position most places have done there intake and im left with nothing,

anyone know anywhere around newcastle that is putting on apprentice plant/heavy desiel mechanics

im 22 so will be classed as a adult apprentice not sure if this will be a downfall to me, but i dont see why someone wouldent want me, im dedicated to this i have a trade in building but its not what i want to do
i dont drink smoke or any of those bad habits let me know if you know anywhere i should apply at

cheers mitch

Try a mob like Aust. Group Training in Stacey St. Bankstown, a lot of Companies will only take on apprentices through Groups like this, check your local DSS office there may be a Group Training mob in your area, good luck, Regards Frank.

[lokka]

some guy from there rang me and told me i had it(apparently he did it to heaps of people), i went to sydney 3 times and than got told i was unseuccessfull, by this stage i had knocked back two other jobs as i thought i had one with railcorp which had better pay which is a big thing with a baby onthe way,
than at the end of december they rang and said your name has come up on the eligability list are you still interested in a position, i was so they sent me for blood tests nd medical had them done before christmas the doctor told me they would have the results in 4 days and railcorp is saying they still havent got them spoke to HR yesterday and now she is saying that when i done the test in one section i didnt score high enough for the trade i want so why did they even ring me back and send me for a medical???? old mate that told me i had the job also told me i scored in excess of 90% in all the testing its so messed up and seems like they have had some majior stuffups and trying to come up with lame excuses to cover it u, i have wasted so much of my time and money to get totaly screwed around
and a medical, takes them ages to ring me i had a medical before

Well mate like i said id be digging my heals right in id be speaking to this so called some guy or oldmate and asking him WTF is goin on and if he cant answer you proper take it higher as for HR they are FN useless dont play there he said she said BS if i was you id be contacting the production manager and getting him or her involved as it sounds like they have stuffed you around well and truly and id be looking for reimbersment of any costs involved and as for your application exam id be demanding a copy of the results and a copy of the exam you submitted as for the medical go see the doc you saw and get a copy of the medical from them as they should have sent you a copy as well its your records and its your right to have a copy and to get treated fairly i wouldent back down till i got satisfaction ..