swedge
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just saw this in the local job center, its for working with kwik fit
the job title is fast fist apprentice
the pay is £5665 a year, how is that for an apprentice wage?
the apprenticeship (SP?) is for 2 years
this is what it says:
Must have a minimum 2 GCSE's at Grade D or above and a basic knowledge or interest in motor vehicles. this is a two year training programme leading to a nationally recognised qualification NVQ level 2 and a vehicle fitting fitting level 2 and a certificate in vehicle fitting and key skills. training covers a wide range of mechanical skills including tyres, exhausts, welding, lubrication, batteries, charging systems, wheel alignment, braking systems and suspension.
what do you guys think about this? is this a good start to get into the motor trade?
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DragonV
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Minimum for wage for a apprentice is £80 and most places only give that much aswell
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Brett
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You know what NVQ stands for? Not Very Qualified 
2 years at shit pay for a level 2 NVQ? jesus I'd just do a proper job earning proper money, then do training on the side at weekends/evening.
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swedge
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so is £5665 good/bad/normal?
i also have a 2nd job at the weekends where i get about 100-150
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Dave A
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tbh, the stuff you would learn working in a kwik fit place is not much use in a 'real' garage.
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swedge
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quote:
Originally posted by Dave A
tbh, the stuff you would learn working in a kwik fit place is not much use in a 'real' garage.
lol yeah but its better than me having no job at all
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nova_gteuk
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its a good star,if you want to get into mechanics yes.
but i done a 3 year appreticeship.and can safely say i regret it.
theres no money in mechanics really.
since finishing my apprenticeship in fords, ive worked in call centres since 
im 25 soon and thinking of going to uni now though
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DragonV
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Good money for a apprentice tbh, i only get £80 a week.
[Edited on 18-03-2008 by DragonV]
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swedge
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yeah but im not bothered about trying to make millions, i just want a decent job with decent wage that i like doing
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Brett
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Originally posted by swedge
lol yeah but its better than me having no job at all
Technically that's not true. You could earn more by not working.
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nova_gteuk
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quote:
Originally posted by swedge
yeah but im not bothered about trying to make millions, i just want a decent job with decent wage that i like doing
Being cold and dirty for crap wages isnt,what its all cracked up to be imo.
And wait till you have to start buying your own tools,they aint fuckin cheap either,my set cost me over 3k.
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swedge
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Originally posted by nova_gteuk
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Originally posted by swedge
yeah but im not bothered about trying to make millions, i just want a decent job with decent wage that i like doing
Being cold and dirty for crap wages isnt,what its all cracked up to be imo.
And wait till you have to start buying your own tools,they aint fuckin cheap either,my set cost me over 3k.
i might like being cold and dirty lol, nah everyone has to start somewhere though dont they
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swedge
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plus its better than going to college and getting naff all money
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Simon_16v
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The apprenticeships iv been looking at pay a minimum of £8000 and then £1550 for completing first year. It then goes up to £11000 and to £17000 on the third year. Then when fully qualified its around £23000 
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Brett
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It sounds like you've already convinced yourself anyway tbh.
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Simon_16v
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But my apprenticeship would be a railway engineer anyway, but the pay is good and im already at college
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Colin
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quote:
Originally posted by loafofbrett
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Originally posted by swedge
lol yeah but its better than me having no job at all
Technically that's not true. You could earn more by not working.
Brew only pays £80 a fortnight
Im an apprentice (senior apprentice  ) I only get £330 a month, but get other allowances which bump that up, travel, scran ££, free supplied accomodation. Your never going to get paid much as a trainee. Id say go for it, its a job which is more than you have atm......sitting in your underclangers watching jeremy kyle gets boring after a while!!
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swedge
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Originally posted by loafofbrett
It sounds like you've already convinced yourself anyway tbh.
ive not sent away the application yet just getting some ideas on the job, i take it its just tyre fitting exhaust fitting n shit
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nova_gteuk
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If i was you id do an apprenticeship as a diesel fitter.
First cymru the bus company is looking for apprentices all the time
And they pay more than quick fit
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Brett
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Originally posted by Colin
Brew only pays £80 a fortnight
Brew? It's £90 a fortnight and if you think bigger about it, you're also automatically entitled to all your council tax and rent paid for because you're on JSA. I make that a lot more than £80 a week. You couldn't even support yourself on that.
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Colin
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You might aswell apply for it, you might not even get picked. Just send off as many applications as possible.
Dont knock off college, I went to work straight from school, regretted not getting some qualifications so went back when I was 24, 1 year on im now an apprentice Tiffy
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swedge
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yeah but im looking for a job more local, if i wanted a job with first id have to move to edinburgh probably as i live in a small town
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bigdan
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may aswell go for it
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swedge
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yeah think i will, like colin says i might not even get it but its better than sitting doing fuck all which i hate doing.
worked since i left school at 15 and now im 21
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Colin
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Originally posted by loafofbrett
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Originally posted by Colin
Brew only pays £80 a fortnight
Brew? It's £90 a fortnight and if you think bigger about it, you're also automatically entitled to all your council tax and rent paid for because you're on JSA. I make that a lot more than £80 a week. You couldn't even support yourself on that.
Rock & Roll if yer on the Dole!
I thought it was £80, must have went up
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