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Originally Posted by sevewone
From what I have read/heard it is just to thin out the heard to see who REALLY wants to be a Electrician. I have hundreds of hours under my belt witnessing what electricians actually do and it is definitely the direction I want to go. It has also been a decision of mine for the past year but have just started applying for positions the last month.
Any insight or word of any good companies hiring would be greatly appreciated. I am in the Okanagan but am willing to relocate anywhere in BC, Alberta or Sask.  |
I can't speak for the industry or everybody who has experience as an electrician but a friend of mine recently took the course at BCIT.
Part of the reason was because he was laid off at his company and had no other direction to go so he wanted to start fresh. The purpose of the program at BCIT (from what I understand) was to provide those with no experience a basic foundation of skills and knowledge to get you going. From that point, you're on your own and if anything, it was a course to help weed out individuals whether or not they were fit for the industry and work.
Like yourself, he had a difficult time looking for work but judging from your experience, it seems like you have a heck of a lot more knowledge and work experience than he does. He tried applying to the oil fields in Alberta and was dry out of luck. He ended up landing a job to gain experience locally with an electrical company based out of Richmond. The pay isn't that great but he's happy, earning the experience and is enjoying it.
Good luck!