If you have just signed up for the apprenticeship, be aware of the 'Tools for your trade' Program...
http://www.toolsforyourtrade.com.au/Default.asp?page=1
Quote:
What is the Initiative intended to achieve?
The Tools For Your Trade Initiative will help to alleviate the financial burden on eligible Australian Apprentices, in the first year of their Australian Apprenticeship, by providing tool kits worth up to $800 including GST.
The Tools For Your Trade Initiative is an additional incentive targeted to Australian Apprentices. Tools received under the Tools for Your Trade Initiative are not to affect or displace any tool allowance received as part of an award, or any private arrangement between the employer and the Australian Apprentice for the provision of tools.
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I'm in a similar boat, having just signed up for a Mature age apprenticeship in light aircraft maintence.. (same sort of thing, more regs & rules, and everything is in AF :P)
The repco stuff is well priced, as is some of the other brands they sell. Just STAY AWAY from 'AllTrade'..
I've just purchased a full "Powerbuilt' kit from repco, along with a few other bits & peices from around the place and can do most jobs... ( I'm waiting for the $800 voucher from TFYT to purchase a lot of the specialist gear.. )
Also give these guys a look.. :
http://www.transquip.com.au/
I've ordered one lot from them already (Kingcrome Rachet Screwdriver & Fuller AF Spanner Set) and their service was good, and the prices were much better than anything I could buy locally...
The Repco 'long' series spanners are also good when working on cars.. even better on tight bolts.. :-)
Hope you enjoy the new job... I know I am.. ;-)