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Old 02-04-2008, 10:15 AM
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what sort of q's wud i need to get into this, i have a good basic understanding of cars, like erm brakes, suspension, exhausts engine parts iv done most of that, but need qs to get into the job what sort wud i need?
Old 02-04-2008, 10:30 AM
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Hopefully nothing involving spelling and grammar ?
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quick typing mate, its a forum here not a job interveiw - suck me dick
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Originally Posted by dickie999
quick typing mate, its a forum here not a job interveiw - suck me dick
politness is another sign they will be looking for

customer relations etc
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Originally Posted by dickie999
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Your dad would only get jealous you'd found someone else

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nvq level 2, ideally level 3. so get into this see your local careers office and get an apprenticeship.
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Originally Posted by SNP
Your dad would only get jealous you'd found someone else
Lmfao
Old 02-04-2008, 06:41 PM
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Originally Posted by James
nvq level 2, ideally level 3. so get into this see your local careers office and get an apprenticeship.

Or level 1 at kwik fit
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Originally Posted by RWD Pete
Or level 1 at kwik fit
Or no understanding of anything that attaches to any type of internal combustion engine would be an advantage
Old 02-04-2008, 06:50 PM
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LOL @ mrjenrst


Get your qualifications young man
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NVQ - level 2

Good attitude and ability to spell usually required!

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pmsl at sum off the replies
but to awnser ur question you will need nvq's (level 3 ideally)
i just applied for mine after school but you will prob need good grades from school and a background or understanding of it hope that helps
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I'm doing my training at college atm, Get yourself the Hillers Fundaments of motor vehicle technology it covers all vehicle systems and very detailed too.

Try you local college see if they do any courses.

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be a plumber motor trade is shit!
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bollox u go into a garage with a half decent gaffer tell him your looking for a job in motor mechanics u have a good understanding of basic mechanicals your a quick learner know how to boil a kettel how to work a brush lol just reel off loadsa speel an your in. u usualy find your average garage is looking for a bit of experience rather than qs. its mainly if u show your keen they will take u on for a couple ov weeks trial basis. keep tryin mate if u wana do it u will. thanks tony
ps as stated in a previous post the motor trade is shit now.....

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Originally Posted by dickie999
quick typing mate, its a forum here not a job interveiw - suck me dick
That's going in my signature. Absolutely love it. My brother can't spell his own name without help, he's a panel beater and he's doing good for himself.
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Originally Posted by dickie999
quick typing mate, its a forum here not a job interveiw - suck me dick

You won't be saying that for too much longer when you fall off the wall utside the Job Center! Cretin
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Originally Posted by dickie999
quick typing mate, its a forum here not a job interveiw - suck me dick
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