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OT: Appr Plumber looking for Mtns based work 16-Dec-2008 At 8:24:37 PM Breezy
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Hi Stu
I too worked in an office for two years after breaking my leg.

I got my start because i was working for a builder as a labourer and his plumber offered it to me.
Best advice i can give is to get in contact with an australian apprenticeships centre

www.newapprenticeships.gov.au

While the wage is crap you can generally get a bit more than a first year straight out of school also the government offer a wge top up if you are over 30 of $150 a week first year, $100 a week second year (taxed). Also depending on the wage you get, partners income, any children etc you can also qualify for austudy. You also get rebates etc like $100 rebate on car rego (private use car).
Like you said there is a light at the end of the tunnel. I am just finding the 20+ hrs a week travel too much and with a partner and child cant really afford to live in sydney, dont really want to either :) Thats why i am looking to get work closer to home.

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