Basic Tools for an Apprentice

What Tools does a first year Apprentice Need?

The right tools for the job is essential for every Apprentice, but money can be tight when you are on a training wage, so what tools should you pick up?

For Australian residents, after three months of your Apprenticeship you should receive an $800 voucher from the Commonwealth Government under the "Tools for Your Trade" initiative. (www.toolsforyourtrade.com.au)

So working with around $800 to play with what are the essential tools that you should make sure that you have?

Electrical

Tool Belt (~$100)
Tool Box (~$100)
Drill Set (~$50)
Cordless Drill (~$200-400)
Pliers Set (~$60)
Screw Driver Set (~$60)
Hacksaw (~$30)
Torch (~$20)
Tape Measure (~$30)
Cable Cutters (~$50)
Conduit Cutters (~$50)
Side Cutters (~$50)
Plaster Saw (~$20)
Knife (~$15)

Carpentry

Tool Belt (~$100)
Tool Box (~$100)
Drill Set (~$50)
Cordless Drill (~$200-400)
Bench Plane
Tin Snips
Holesaw - 3 piece
Hacksaw (~$30)
Backsaw
Handsaw
Jobsaw
Coping Saw
Long Measuring Tape ($30)
Level (small and large)
Hardwood Bevel
Marking Guage
Chalk Line Set
Plumb Bob
Ripping Bar
Rubber Mallet
Screw Driver Set (~$60)
Multi-grips
Chisel Set
Chisel Sharpening Set
Stud Finder
Combination Pliers (~$60)

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