Recent content by Mark1985

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    Instrument technician

    Hi guys, I’m a qualified spark having worked on a few industrial projects I’m keen to getting into instrumentation. Has anyone done this? Are there any courses that people recommend? Cheers Mark
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    Pet hates

    Health and safety people on big sites..getting yellow carded and sent home early when common sense should prevail..
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    Just got into college

    You won't need a drill at college, maybe just take sidecutters and a terminal driver..also take a pad of paper, coloured pens and a copy of the on-site guide would be useful
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    Combi Drill and Tools for commercial work?

    Tools your going to need: hacksaw file setsquare hammer grips( water pump pliers) small magnetic level tape measure screwdrivers side cutters or croppers pencils and marker pens this should get you going. As for drills have a look around for a decent 18v combi drill..makita,dewalt etc spend...
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    the most important tools for starting off!

    This is a good list if doing commercial/industrial, maybe add a small magnetic level and a file
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    Steel Adaptaflex Cutter

    use a hacksaw and cut at 45' angle across 3 rings on adaptorflex, untwist. perfect cut everytime,no need to use snips.
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    XsTraining Feedback / XS Training Reviews

    Finally completed my nvq with xs training. Can highly recommend them, Jaime, my assesser was quick to reply to any questions and provided feedback to assist me completing my nvq. Now to apply for my gold card..
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    Finland google data centre!!!!!

    I think the contractors phoenix m&e, and jpng agency were after blokes for it. A couple of blokes from the site im on were out there for awhile working direct for the firm.. the moneys not great, the jobs in the middle of nowhere and the digs are an hour or 2 from the job also in the middle of...
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    Advice on career ?

    This is good advice, pretty much what i done..i started college when i was 26.few years later nearly finished my NVQ and fully qualified. When you get a job on site be prepared to work hard, be polite, show interest and other sparks will be more willing to help you..Good luck!
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    Options for a level 2 qualified electrician

    You can do the ECS health and safety test, and apply for an ECS card you'll be graded as a labourer until you complete your nvq. Having a card means you'll be able to get on site. Get some basic tools and ppe( steel toe capped boots etc).Apply to the local agencies and companies direct as...
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    Options for a level 2 qualified electrician

    You can do the ECS health and safety test, and apply for an ECS card you'll be graded as a labourer until you complete your nvq. Having a card means you'll be able to get on site. Get some basic tools and ppe( steel toe capped boots etc).Apply to the local agencies and companies direct as...
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    places on london to buy hand tools

    toolstation, fairly cheap. have search online to find one near to you
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    new zealander looking for work

    Try and get work direct with a company you'll be better off. Agencies will lie to you and charge you to get your wages, don't believe anything they say. If they tell you 2months work expect 2 weeks work.
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    Cordless sds- Milwaukee 18v or Bosch 36v

    Ive seen the milwaukee 18v with two 4amp batteries for £349..good price. Then i can upgrade my combi aswell. Its getting more expensive by the minute:willy_nilly:
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    Cordless sds- Milwaukee 18v or Bosch 36v

    I've already got a 110v bosch sds, does the job. Not bad for small sites but large sites its a nightmare trying to find power and having miles of trailing leads. Maybe i'll just stick with the 110v tho, for the price of a a cordless i'd have to watch it like a hawk on site otherwise it'll go...

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