Same. Always loved math in school and have become very fond of the tradie lifestyle. Also just can't stand nine-to-five wageslavery any longer - it's soul-crushing.
Hi mate... I do appreciate if you want to make video being apprentice electrician for overseas how is the visa the step and etc... I am in Australia though but I found difficulties how obtain electrical license because international student not doing apprenticeship... how to replace our apprenticeship...
Hey thanks for the awesome video. I'm a non-Australian born person, and wanted to add it doesn't matter where you were born, but what matters is if you have a Permanent Residency or an Australia Citizenship to pretty much be eligible to follow the path you recommend. There are a couple of other pathways still that I don't remember from the top of my head, that aren't as common but are indeed available.
I’ve been watching your videos all year, you’ve helped give me the confidence to go the Nth Melb Holmsglen pre apprenticeship open day where 2 of the lectures told me “please sign up, we need electricians like you” wish me luck I get in for Oct intake! Thank you so much 😊
My father retrained as an electrician in his 40s. Trying to encourage my husband into a mature electrical apprenticeship too, because he wants to get a decent trade skill. His father is an electrician too.
started off a pre apprenticeship as a 29 yr old this week and really hoping to find that employer over the next few months to start off next year on the right track
Hey mate, I'm going through a similar experience in studying for something I have lost interest for. How's the electrical career going for you if you still are with it?
@@bsn6e4 start sparky school in February 2025 and fkn keen for it!! Not even upset that I threw architecture in…. I’m actually happy that I decided to “just do it” and went for architecture rather then talk about it for the rest of my life as if I never did then I wouldn’t of know that I’d only pull out anyway an find what I really like 🤪🤪 if that makes sense, funny how life works! I’m no stranger to swapping and changing anyway, friends and family know it all too well, adhd so if my dopamine isn’t feeling it early on then it’s a no go, I’m 27 and have already been through like 10 jobs 😅😅
@@bsn6e4 architecture 7 years of studies + internships, licenses and what else I don’t already know about $50k + in student loans, another $20k at least, on cardboard and materials building projects And then the gamble if I’ll even get a job or not…. Vs electric school, already a crazy demand in the trade, 4 years of school, be a paid apprentice after the first 6 months of training, in the end be on the same wage as a architect if not more with side jobs ect…. ^ honestly comparing both paths like that, electrical was a no brainer when looked at like that! Architecture sounds fancy but very overrated in the end so I worked out 🤷♂️
@@braydenc3001 That's the way mate, I'm 18 just trying to get my shit sorted on careers and all. I'm deffo thinking about going down the route of a sparky seeing that employers just want ya to have the pre app course and the rest is supplied by them when ya work. Seems very good indeed and suitable for me. But fuck man sounds like you got it rough with the architecture you got going on best of luck to you ma bro !!
@@bsn6e4 ahhh 18 man don’t stress, sure you’ve heard that a million times though I can’t talk, remember when I was 18 and I was on a race to get my life together haha, 9 years later and have only really just figured out what I want to do in life, plenty of time bud, now I’m the one saying it 🤪😂 If I could go back, I wouldn’t tell myself to relax as I know dam well I wouldn’t have, but just have fun, learn and understand who you are more and what you want to become, travel, invest in yourself, the hustle is great but make sure your focusing it in the right direction and not just at the first career path that pops up for the sake of “doing something in life” - right now this is the most freedom you’ll ever have in life, before kids, before any mortgages, before any real responsibilities, use and abuse it man, soak it up Architecture was rough actually and a total head F, glad that’s behind me actually, was a child hood dream of mine too, wouldn’t believe it…. I’ve done all sorts since leaving school man, several labour jobs like everyone does, I’ve been to TAFE once before and studied graphic design, finished with a diploma thinking that was it but that one didn’t work out either, now I’m currently a fkn disability support worker hahah I’ve flipped swapped and changed up in all directions Don’t stress yourself out too much man, you’ve just finished school, you’ve just finished spending 15 years in the school system how the fuck are you suppose to graduate year 12 and actually know what you want to do? You haven’t experienced the world yet, thats what I could never work out why everyone’s made to feel rushed… Meet people, try jobs, do a few courses, learn multiple skills, there are people out there 50+ that are still working dead end jobs that haven’t gotten their shit together so don’t worry 😂 Hope that helps!
Starting my first year electrical apprenticeship next month here in Melbourne…so nervous but excited! If you have any tips for us newbies, that would be great ☺️
Listen attentively and do what the A-Grade tells ya, if you're confused don't be afraid to ask questions and always be doing something. When you first start out you'll mostly just be observing and helping out the A-Grade by passing tools, carrying material, cleaning up, etc. You can also check out my other videos (shameless plug lol) Good luck mate and at the end of the day try and enjoy what you do!
Hi mate, thanks for the information. I'm completing my cert2 pre apprenticeship. My question is where is it better to do am apprenticeship on a commercial site or residential/ domestic?
Nice, good luck with the pre-app! To begin with it doesn't really matter, as long as you're continuously learning and improving your skills go with whatever employer will take you on. Commercial is overall better but there's also other considerations like whether the company is construction or service focused
Hello there, i am a student now going to year 10 and am 15 years old, and really want to become an electrician. I am situated in Perth and want to know how to get into a pre-apprenticeship, and if I need to know any employer etc who can hook me up for a pre-apprenticeship. Thanks.
I recommend you copy the action list for students I put in the description of this video and paste it into a task app on your phone so you can tick everything off one by one until you land that electrical apprenticeship! You don't need an employer to do your pre-apprenticeship so enrol as soon as you can (you can do the course while you're still at school) Good luck mate
Very informative video👍🏻 Thank you for making such a good video. My husband is a train driver in NSW and is looking for a career change by becoming an electrician. I hope he succeeds in his role🙏🏻😊
Hi Corey! Awesome insights. In South Africa we call the Electrician Trade the Golden ticket to Australia. What are your thoughts on that and can you make a video of how to come over?
After a quick google search I found this website that gives useful information on the process pathwaytoaus.com/blog/how-to-work-as-an-electrician-in-australia/ but yeah I'll look further into it and make a video sometime in the future
Hey Corey I'm from Melbourne as well I had a couple of questions if possible id really appreciate it. Firstly do you feel your work drains you and impacts the other areas of your life?
Hey mate, I did my cert 2 after high school about 7 years ago but decided to go a different route. Now I’m interested in getting into the trade, but don’t remember much from the course, should I go back and do the pre apprenticeship course again?
Nah mate, you learn mostly on the job. I'd be focusing on finding an employer to take you on as an apprentice and picking up some second hand electrical textbooks to rejog your memory
Hi,corey.I am a Chinese citizen naturally,and i am 19 years old now. And i really want to be an electrician in Australia but i don't have any experience about this career. What should i do? What course should i apply for?and get employed in Australia eventually.
Cheers, appreciate it! My boss at the time was abusive so I jumped ship (might make a video on my experiences later down the track). The process was fairly straightforward, I had an interview with my current company and got the job right after. Handed in my two weeks (first boss was not happy) and started my new job after the Christmas break. MEGT (my apprentice network provider) transferred all my documents to the new company and my time was also brought over so I didn't have to start my apprenticeship from scratch
feels like with a recession looming it would be slim pickings to find an apprenticeship and give up my currently rather stable job... anyone in the industry with insight?
Hey mate, how many weeks of Tafe do you need to do each year? I just landed a sparky apprenticeship through my company, was a leading hand changing to apprentice, ill be on $35ph but during tafe I will be on adult apprentice wages, just trying to find out how many weeks of tafe per year there is
Greeting. I graduated from 4 years in Serbia as an electrical computer technician. I did not work in the profession because I was studying something else. What are my chances with work and immigration? Thanks in advance !
Hey brother. I’m an electrician in the US my wife moved here from Australia but we are in the process of moving to Australia. Would I have to restart that process again if the experience I have?
Well there is alot less women in trades that’s for sure but who cares about what others think it’s your life and only you can live it plus the people who make fun of you aren’t even worth your time
In year 10 this year, already have a white card, got it last year and I’m tryna see what I can do to drop out at the end of the year to get a sparky apprenticeship
Hai, corey, saya dari indonesia , saya tukang listrik sudah pengalaman 10 tahun, dalam istalasi listrik rumah, gedung dan etc, bisakan mempromosikan saya bisa bekerja bersama anda, trimakasih
You can go for it straight away! All you need to do is an REC business course (which can be done online), register for an ABN, pay for public liability insurance and lastly apply through Energy Safe VIC or whatever the regulator is in your state
@@coreybruhn Thanks so much man I’m Gold Coast and I’m super interested in doing the cert II What’s you’re opinion on Electric vehicles ? I think that sparkies will have a closer nature to EV mechanic soon
There's an EV charger course you can do which I haven't yet. They seem pretty straight forward to install, you just need to run in a new circuit for them. Good luck with the cert 2!
@@coreybruhn thanks for the quick reply man Yeah I saw, they look very straight forward.. I have a feeling sparkies will be in higher demand in the next following years
I am electrician from India and recently completed electro technology electrician certification 111 for the migration process to Australia. Is there any chance there to work as a electricial apprentice.
It is part of migration process if we apply from out side Australian. I was assessed by vetassess and completed practical test. Then I got positive outcome with certificate 111 electro technology electrician certificate. I would like to know can I work as an apprentice in Australia if I have electro technology 111 electrician certificate.
@@marcussmithwick6326 Hi Marcus. I have been shortlisted and am going to have an interview with solar next week. btw did you sign the papers and start cert 3 course in tafe?
Spent 3 years studying a degree I don’t want to use and I am now 23 looking at options for being a tradie. thanks for the great advice mate!
Dam. We're in the same boat
@@neveroddnoreven1553 same boat and i'm final year. I'm24
@@TheMASDrummer What did you study?
@@neveroddnoreven1553 biomedical science.
Same. Always loved math in school and have become very fond of the tradie lifestyle. Also just can't stand nine-to-five wageslavery any longer - it's soul-crushing.
Forgot to mention that this video is intended for people who were born in Australia, the process is a lot different for international viewers
Could you please make vedio about how can overseas become an electrician in Australia
Hello, pl make one video for international students who want to be a certified electrition and settle in Australia,...
Thank you :)
Hi mate... I do appreciate if you want to make video being apprentice electrician for overseas how is the visa the step and etc... I am in Australia though but I found difficulties how obtain electrical license because international student not doing apprenticeship... how to replace our apprenticeship...
Hey thanks for the awesome video. I'm a non-Australian born person, and wanted to add it doesn't matter where you were born, but what matters is if you have a Permanent Residency or an Australia Citizenship to pretty much be eligible to follow the path you recommend. There are a couple of other pathways still that I don't remember from the top of my head, that aren't as common but are indeed available.
I’ve been watching your videos all year, you’ve helped give me the confidence to go the Nth Melb Holmsglen pre apprenticeship open day where 2 of the lectures told me “please sign up, we need electricians like you” wish me luck I get in for Oct intake! Thank you so much 😊
Honestly I'm thinking of following you. What made you choose Holmsglen over the alternatives? (What alternatives did you consider?)
My father retrained as an electrician in his 40s. Trying to encourage my husband into a mature electrical apprenticeship too, because he wants to get a decent trade skill. His father is an electrician too.
started off a pre apprenticeship as a 29 yr old this week and really hoping to find that employer over the next few months to start off next year on the right track
am i too old?
No i’m 34 and about to switch to electrician
Have you started yet and how is it going?
How did it go
I'm 26 n thinking the same
I’ve literally just pulled out of architecture school as seriously looking at going through TAFE for a electrical career - what a turn around 😅
Hey mate, I'm going through a similar experience in studying for something I have lost interest for. How's the electrical career going for you if you still are with it?
@@bsn6e4 start sparky school in February 2025 and fkn keen for it!! Not even upset that I threw architecture in…. I’m actually happy that I decided to “just do it” and went for architecture rather then talk about it for the rest of my life as if I never did then I wouldn’t of know that I’d only pull out anyway an find what I really like 🤪🤪 if that makes sense, funny how life works!
I’m no stranger to swapping and changing anyway, friends and family know it all too well, adhd so if my dopamine isn’t feeling it early on then it’s a no go, I’m 27 and have already been through like 10 jobs 😅😅
@@bsn6e4 architecture
7 years of studies + internships, licenses and what else I don’t already know about
$50k + in student loans, another $20k at least, on cardboard and materials building projects
And then the gamble if I’ll even get a job or not….
Vs electric school, already a crazy demand in the trade, 4 years of school, be a paid apprentice after the first 6 months of training, in the end be on the same wage as a architect if not more with side jobs ect….
^ honestly comparing both paths like that, electrical was a no brainer when looked at like that! Architecture sounds fancy but very overrated in the end so I worked out 🤷♂️
@@braydenc3001 That's the way mate, I'm 18 just trying to get my shit sorted on careers and all. I'm deffo thinking about going down the route of a sparky seeing that employers just want ya to have the pre app course and the rest is supplied by them when ya work. Seems very good indeed and suitable for me. But fuck man sounds like you got it rough with the architecture you got going on best of luck to you ma bro !!
@@bsn6e4 ahhh 18 man don’t stress, sure you’ve heard that a million times though I can’t talk, remember when I was 18 and I was on a race to get my life together haha, 9 years later and have only really just figured out what I want to do in life, plenty of time bud, now I’m the one saying it 🤪😂
If I could go back, I wouldn’t tell myself to relax as I know dam well I wouldn’t have, but just have fun, learn and understand who you are more and what you want to become, travel, invest in yourself, the hustle is great but make sure your focusing it in the right direction and not just at the first career path that pops up for the sake of “doing something in life” - right now this is the most freedom you’ll ever have in life, before kids, before any mortgages, before any real responsibilities, use and abuse it man, soak it up
Architecture was rough actually and a total head F, glad that’s behind me actually, was a child hood dream of mine too, wouldn’t believe it….
I’ve done all sorts since leaving school man, several labour jobs like everyone does, I’ve been to TAFE once before and studied graphic design, finished with a diploma thinking that was it but that one didn’t work out either, now I’m currently a fkn disability support worker hahah I’ve flipped swapped and changed up in all directions
Don’t stress yourself out too much man, you’ve just finished school, you’ve just finished spending 15 years in the school system how the fuck are you suppose to graduate year 12 and actually know what you want to do? You haven’t experienced the world yet, thats what I could never work out why everyone’s made to feel rushed…
Meet people, try jobs, do a few courses, learn multiple skills, there are people out there 50+ that are still working dead end jobs that haven’t gotten their shit together so don’t worry 😂
Hope that helps!
I'm doing an Electrical VET course right now, this video has helped alot thanks man 👍
Starting my first year electrical apprenticeship next month here in Melbourne…so nervous but excited! If you have any tips for us newbies, that would be great ☺️
Listen attentively and do what the A-Grade tells ya, if you're confused don't be afraid to ask questions and always be doing something. When you first start out you'll mostly just be observing and helping out the A-Grade by passing tools, carrying material, cleaning up, etc.
You can also check out my other videos (shameless plug lol)
Good luck mate and at the end of the day try and enjoy what you do!
@@coreybruhn0:10
@@coreybruhnis fully license electrician can install spit system ? Thank you.
Do you think its possible for 40-50 year olds with many years experience in another field to try for an apprenticeship?
100%
I called up TAFE and they told me I don't need to do a pre-apprenticeship. I would just need to get taken on as an apprentice and then do my cert 3
Did. They tell you how much is it? And do you have to look for your employer by yourself?
What state are you in ?
Thanks for the information mate , straight to the point and you on point , keep it up!
I recently got a placement in a cert II electrotechnology course at tafe. Thanks for this video, it was helpful.
Nice video mate, also love the king gizzard in the background
I'm from Melbourne Australia done my pre app. But find out the Employer is very difficult. So, all I'm just wasted my times studying it.😊
100% gonna do that cert II
How'd it go boss?
Hi mate, thanks for the information. I'm completing my cert2 pre apprenticeship.
My question is where is it better to do am apprenticeship on a commercial site or residential/ domestic?
Nice, good luck with the pre-app!
To begin with it doesn't really matter, as long as you're continuously learning and improving your skills go with whatever employer will take you on.
Commercial is overall better but there's also other considerations like whether the company is construction or service focused
I was interested in starting an apprenticeship but I heard sparky’s have to be good at maths and I suck at maths
Mate I just use a calculator, you don't have to be a math wizard in order to become a sparky
fyi you don't need a pre-apprenticeship but it does look better on your resume
Hello there, i am a student now going to year 10 and am 15 years old, and really want to become an electrician. I am situated in Perth and want to know how to get into a pre-apprenticeship, and if I need to know any employer etc who can hook me up for a pre-apprenticeship. Thanks.
I recommend you copy the action list for students I put in the description of this video and paste it into a task app on your phone so you can tick everything off one by one until you land that electrical apprenticeship!
You don't need an employer to do your pre-apprenticeship so enrol as soon as you can (you can do the course while you're still at school)
Good luck mate
Can you do a video on best tips for trade school ?
halfway through noticed polygondwanaland playing in the back, It's Free!
Thanks mate for the information 👍🏾
Very informative video👍🏻
Thank you for making such a good video. My husband is a train driver in NSW and is looking for a career change by becoming an electrician. I hope he succeeds in his role🙏🏻😊
Don’t train drivers get paid good money though ?
Hi Corey! Awesome insights. In South Africa we call the Electrician Trade the Golden ticket to Australia. What are your thoughts on that and can you make a video of how to come over?
After a quick google search I found this website that gives useful information on the process pathwaytoaus.com/blog/how-to-work-as-an-electrician-in-australia/ but yeah I'll look further into it and make a video sometime in the future
I'm an electrician, when I did my apprenticeship, literally every one of my electrical lecturers were all saffas 😂
Hey Corey I'm from Melbourne as well I had a couple of questions if possible id really appreciate it. Firstly do you feel your work drains you and impacts the other areas of your life?
This is great stuff! So helpful
Going to complete the cert 2 next year after I finish year 12.
Good luck!
great video man, really helped me out
Hi Corey, were u able to take the 8 months off from your fist company out of the 4 years where u finished your apprenticeship? Thanks!😊
Yep the 8 months transferred over when I moved companies! If you're moving just make sure your old boss signs you off on your e-profiling cards
Hmm. I'm 28. Would a lot of tradies that want apprentices consider that to old?
thank you so much, i am 17 and have been stressed about the process. this has helped so much, i wish that i had found this video sooner
Glad I could help!
Hey mate, I did my cert 2 after high school about 7 years ago but decided to go a different route. Now I’m interested in getting into the trade, but don’t remember much from the course, should I go back and do the pre apprenticeship course again?
Nah mate, you learn mostly on the job. I'd be focusing on finding an employer to take you on as an apprentice and picking up some second hand electrical textbooks to rejog your memory
Hi,corey.I am a Chinese citizen naturally,and i am 19 years old now. And i really want to be an electrician in Australia but i don't have any experience about this career. What should i do? What course should i apply for?and get employed in Australia eventually.
is it possible to do a pre-apprentice here in NZ & find an employer in Aus? Regulations are the same ay?
big ups the crumbling castle
Good day bro, i was planning to change a career to become a linesman overhead distribution. What is the first step do i need to do? Thank you 😊
Thanks, my man!
Loving the videos! What led you to les s your first employer? What was that process like?
Cheers, appreciate it! My boss at the time was abusive so I jumped ship (might make a video on my experiences later down the track). The process was fairly straightforward, I had an interview with my current company and got the job right after. Handed in my two weeks (first boss was not happy) and started my new job after the Christmas break. MEGT (my apprentice network provider) transferred all my documents to the new company and my time was also brought over so I didn't have to start my apprenticeship from scratch
Thanks! Would love to see a video about your story
feels like with a recession looming it would be slim pickings to find an apprenticeship and give up my currently rather stable job... anyone in the industry with insight?
Hey mate, how many weeks of Tafe do you need to do each year? I just landed a sparky apprenticeship through my company, was a leading hand changing to apprentice, ill be on $35ph but during tafe I will be on adult apprentice wages, just trying to find out how many weeks of tafe per year there is
Hey just wanted to ask do u need to drive manual if u want to do electrician or any apprenticeship
You'll want to get your driver's licence asap and manual is definitely preferable as most work vans are manual (at least from my experience)
@@coreybruhn when do you start driving a work van? after you've finished the apprenticeship?
@@yes-vy6bn Depends on the company mate. I got a work van as a 4th year but you might get one earlier if you're a gun sparky
Greeting. I graduated from 4 years in Serbia as an electrical computer technician. I did not work in the profession because I was studying something else. What are my chances with work and immigration? Thanks in advance !
Can I ask, pre apprentice is something you do on your own right? It’s not something your employer signs you up right?
Hey brother. I’m an electrician in the US my wife moved here from Australia but we are in the process of moving to Australia. Would I have to restart that process again if the experience I have?
I’m sorry but I’ve got a stupid question. Is being a sparkie hard compared to other trades ?
I've done my pre-apprenticeship, its the second part that is hard.
You'll get there mate 👍
brother can we get the license, right after the cert 3 completion ?
I’m nervous of starting a cert II because I don’t know any other women that want to do this, and I’m afraid of being made fun of by the others :(
Well there is alot less women in trades that’s for sure but who cares about what others think it’s your life and only you can live it plus the people who make fun of you aren’t even worth your time
In year 10 this year, already have a white card, got it last year and I’m tryna see what I can do to drop out at the end of the year to get a sparky apprenticeship
Good luck bro!
Do I have to do cert II If I want to start studying Electrotechnology electrician?
king gizz in the background!!
What are the requirements to study electrotechnology?
Interested in Hvac and electrical studies. How can I apply? I have experience in electrical and Hvac
i do not live in australia but i live in uk
I'm early 20's, is a cert II preapprenticeship necessary or is it moreso recommended before you start your apprenticeship?
Not exactly necessary, but goodluck finding an apprenticeship without it.
Hai, corey, saya dari indonesia , saya tukang listrik sudah pengalaman 10 tahun, dalam istalasi listrik rumah, gedung dan etc, bisakan mempromosikan saya bisa bekerja bersama anda, trimakasih
hi mate, i am 32 and getting a career change, already have a sparky take on apprenticeship, do you have any advice for me?
Hey man I got a question, after your 4 year apprenticeship how long till you can get your contractor licence?
You can go for it straight away! All you need to do is an REC business course (which can be done online), register for an ABN, pay for public liability insurance and lastly apply through Energy Safe VIC or whatever the regulator is in your state
@@coreybruhn Thanks so much man
I’m Gold Coast and I’m super interested in doing the cert II
What’s you’re opinion on
Electric vehicles ? I think that sparkies will have a closer nature to EV mechanic soon
There's an EV charger course you can do which I haven't yet. They seem pretty straight forward to install, you just need to run in a new circuit for them.
Good luck with the cert 2!
@@coreybruhn thanks for the quick reply man
Yeah I saw, they look very straight forward.. I have a feeling sparkies will be in higher demand in the next following years
Hi Corey how can someone get into the union in Melbourne?
Usually connections, that's how a mate of mine got in. Are you looking to start an apprenticeship?
Why do an apprenticeship when you can learn just by watching youtube videos?
How longs the cert 2 course
10 weeks full-time, different if you're doing it through school though
what territory in au are you working ?
Melbourne VIC mate
@@coreybruhn I'm planning to be sparkie thank you
Iam a 4th year electrician apprentice. Is there a pathway for foreigners to work in Australia? Thank you!
New subscriber here!!
do i need a white card?
Yeah, you will.
I am electrician from India and recently completed electro technology electrician certification 111 for the migration process to Australia.
Is there any chance there to work as a electricial apprentice.
Hi Shibu , how did you do lvl 3 from outside Australia can you let me know as well . Fellow malayalee , alvin
It is part of migration process if we apply from out side Australian.
I was assessed by vetassess and completed practical test. Then I got positive outcome with certificate 111 electro technology electrician certificate.
I would like to know can I work as an apprentice in Australia if I have electro technology 111 electrician certificate.
@shibu can I have you email id please , to get further details
love the king gizz in the back haha
i need to pay off the cheese
You need a PR or citizenship first…
Good point, I'm not sure what the process is for people who have migrated over to Australia
u can always take 2 years of electrical course but it cost like 9k-14k?
What course is done in 2 years ..?
Just started my apprenticeship after searching for a year, had to do solar which is fucking hard but it's the only option but man is it slave labour.
Residential? How long have you been an apprentice for mate?
@@coreybruhn literally a week. Haven't even signed my apprentice papers yet.
@@marcussmithwick6326 Hi Marcus. I have been shortlisted and am going to have an interview with solar next week. btw did you sign the papers and start cert 3 course in tafe?
@@steavene I've signed the papers but tafe haven't gotten back to me yet since I signed up just before Christmas.
Considering doing the same for solar to get my foot into the door as a 27 year old,
How have you guys been doing with it so far?