25th July 2013, 07:04 PM
Hi Tool,
Well done on getting a job. I started as a trainee on a large scale urban dig back in 2001 and I'm still digging. The first day was a bit scary and overwhelming. Just make sure you turn up at the right place and on time. Hopefully, you will be put with a more experienced person who will show you the ropes.
As for kit, the only essential thing to take is a 4 inch pointed trowel. WHS was the best make but I've heard people say they aren't as good as they used to be. I also have a line level, string, 6 inch nails, rubber, 4H/6H pencils, black (never blue!) ball point pen, a permanent marker pen and a scale ruler. These things should be available to you from your employer though. Your employer should also provide you with the PPE required but you might prefer to get your own safety boots.
Good luck.
Well done on getting a job. I started as a trainee on a large scale urban dig back in 2001 and I'm still digging. The first day was a bit scary and overwhelming. Just make sure you turn up at the right place and on time. Hopefully, you will be put with a more experienced person who will show you the ropes.
As for kit, the only essential thing to take is a 4 inch pointed trowel. WHS was the best make but I've heard people say they aren't as good as they used to be. I also have a line level, string, 6 inch nails, rubber, 4H/6H pencils, black (never blue!) ball point pen, a permanent marker pen and a scale ruler. These things should be available to you from your employer though. Your employer should also provide you with the PPE required but you might prefer to get your own safety boots.
Good luck.