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Got my pre course material today on usb does anyone know if asa ship a hard copy as well?

Nope - USB is how it comes now... Some people have printed it all out here at the Academy.

Cuong is in Sydney I think, but sounds good to me!

Hey Brisbane based Class of June '10... Yep very keen to meet up beforehand, would it be best to organise through PM or private emails so we don't clog up this forum?

BTW, I've just come back from spending a couple of hours with the guys in the Brissy Tower so I could get a feel for what it's like - and it was awesome... Although they were speaking a different language most of the time, they did explain everything so I could understand what they were on about. I'm now going to try and organise a visit to Archerfield Tower to get a feel for how that operates. So if any of you are doing the Tower course, get in touch with Casey and she'll help you organise it - they are all very welcoming and helpful...

Yep, I'm in Sydney. I'll be down in Melbourne a couple of days before we start so I'd be keen for something then.

Been looking around for some accommodation, most places are within about 30 minutes of the airport which is fine with me. Also very shocked at the rent of some of those places, not used to seeing such nice homes going for so little here in Sydney. On that note, would anyone currently doing the course be able to tell me the amount that gets put into our accounts per week after tax and everything? I know the salary that is stated, but having this bit of info will help sort out budgets. I usually wouldn't have a problem with pay, but with car repayments things might get a little tight.

Cheese

1250 is correct... give or take 46cents

Anyone else but Toboto who is starting in June received the material?

Thanks for clearing up the pay.
I haven't received the reading material yet, but I only received my written offer (online) today.

Yes it is the first part of probation, you get an increase when you get to field training, however that won't be for at least 10 months. :E

Cuong...

MikethePomme stated $1250.46 correctly... but just to clear that up, that is fortnightly.. as you did ask what the weekly income is & don't want you to go out leasing a penthouse ;-).

I live 32kms away from the airport & it takes 30mins just before the peak hour traffic hits... so there is no way I could leave home after 0730am. I get to the academy early (we start at 0900) and squeeze in some more study time.

We all got our Travel $$ & Medical money back within the first 3-4weeks.. got out first pay 3 weeks in.

Just a couple of things to think of when you move down.. ! :-).

Ouch ><
So we have to save up enough $$ to cover living expenses for 3 weeks and rent for 3 weeks as well as bond, before we even head down there! AND we have to pay medicals and travel up front. Hopefully it's a big first pay cheque.

What's the dress code like for classes? Jeans and t-shirt ok?

CD
 

Corporate Dress I believe, any current students care to clarify?

HAHAHA.... Corporate Dress for Day 1-3 (Induction & First Impressions)

Jeans/polo top. Some guys wear Shorts...Tshirts etc. Just no thongs, baseball caps etc. Some people still chose to wear corporate dress daily......

Your first pay day (usually 3 weeks in depending on what date you start) is just the standard $1250. I got my travel Money & Medical money a week later.

Remember also that in Melbourne, realestates ask for your rent a month in advance & a month's bond !!

For you June guys... your first pay packet will be on the 24th June (although ours tends to be in there on Wed arvos.. not Thurs). :-)

My friends who work in offices tell me corporate dress for men is pants, shirt, but leave off the tie. At the academy they let us know we can continue with corporate dress if we like, but as Gemmy (who I would vote the best dressed in our class http://images.ibsrv.net/ibsrv/res/sr...lies/wink2.gif) said, smart casual (jeans and polo) is also fine.

Same with the guys up in Melb Tower, we observed from our visit last week - very relaxed :cool:

reckon trackies would be ok in the melbourne winter? haha i love them :D

and cuong don't worry about money man, i'll make sure we get through to pay easy ;)

hows the accommmodation search coming?

Starting April 19, anyone else?
 

Hi everyone, Im starting en-route April 19, I was a bit slow getting on here to chat, was told to look here by a user on the ASA forum as no newbies are online there.
Im moving to Melbourne with my family next week and have to find a house and arrange transport to work once the rental car goes.
I would like to contact anyone on the April 19 course as there are 12 +4 tower guys Im told.
I hope car pooling can be an option (cost sharing) as I have to get on my feet in Melbourne as Ive been grounded for a while and not working(flying) so funds disapeared real fast in the lead up to the course, as least Ive had time to read the study material!:O

Does anyone know if we need an ASIC prior to getting to course or do you sort that while there?

The ASIC is sorted out after you start.