PM sent.
I don't think there were any restrictions, but I've never used the conversations thing before.
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There was a restriction, now removed.
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PM sent.
I don't think there were any restrictions, but I've never used the conversations thing before.
PS
There was a restriction, now removed.
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Hi onetap, I was going to give you their phone number so that your mate could discuss it directly with them, but as I couldn't PM you I therefore managed to speak with them and currently they are not taking anyone at the moment as they are already committed to a few newcomers to the game. Please accept my apologies, last time I spoke to one of them a month or so ago, they were both very busy with call outs and couldn't cope with number of call outs, and were like week's behind, winters are the busiest months for them.
so anyone else can help onetap's mate, by all means PM him, now his pm is unrestricted.
so anyone else can help onetap's mate, by all means PM him, now his pm is unrestricted.
So if you do not take them from too close by , how do they get experience ? do they meet you at the bus stop and they have a back pack too ?
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Hi Agile I have come across your post and am enquiring if you would be willing to take on an apprentice who would be willing to do unpaid work to complete their portfolio?
Well I suppose that in theory I could.
But in practise I try not to do much work as I get older.
And I would be very unlikely to encounter the range of tasks which are required for a portfolio even in several years.
There is also another problem that an apprentice even if unpaid, is still an employee and should be covered by an employer's insurance policy and that could add several hundreds of pounds to the premium.
So my conclusion is that a medium sized firm that does a wide range of work would be the best place for anyone to get the work experience, But I would also doubt that many would be prepared to accept the bother unless it was as a part of an employment package. And most people who ask this question are hell bent on becoming self employed and working for themselves. And could become unwelcome local competition for anyone who has taken the trouble to train them.
But in practise I try not to do much work as I get older.
And I would be very unlikely to encounter the range of tasks which are required for a portfolio even in several years.
There is also another problem that an apprentice even if unpaid, is still an employee and should be covered by an employer's insurance policy and that could add several hundreds of pounds to the premium.
So my conclusion is that a medium sized firm that does a wide range of work would be the best place for anyone to get the work experience, But I would also doubt that many would be prepared to accept the bother unless it was as a part of an employment package. And most people who ask this question are hell bent on becoming self employed and working for themselves. And could become unwelcome local competition for anyone who has taken the trouble to train them.
Ok thank you for your time, I totally understand your position, It’s a real shame as I have completed the course and am eager to complete my portfolio and learn from a reputable engineer which is clearly yourself. However I understand your position and accept your response, I’m not considering to work self employed as I want to enhance my experience & practice & equally do not reside in your area, thank you for taking the time to respond. Have a good evening
Dont Hi-Jack old posts start your own and state where you are and someone may be able to help you out
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