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Originally Posted by J.Bell
I also did not take any electrical courses prior to getting my apprenticeship and worked out well for me. Our company is one of the bigger comnpanies around so we hire and fire guys all the time. From my personal experiences dealing with apprentices that go the pre-app route its seems like a huge waste of money, course can cost between 6-10 grand and from what I've seen you don't gain much.... Sure it counts as your first year, but unless you've already had your hands in the electrical trade you don't gain much because you have no experience with the things that are taught in school. The majority of the guys we've got from pre-app, seem to think they know everything already, yet have no on job experience, which already puts them at a disadvantage because they "already know" everything and don't want to learn proper techniques. My advise would be find a company that hires no experience guys and give it a shot. Its not for everyone, but if you can hack it, its a great career. As far as physical labour goes, it all depends what type of electrician you are, woodframe residential and service are typically easier on the body, but when you get into commercial and industrial it tends to be more physically demanding. Hope that helps you a bit and good luck.
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This mans response is perfect. I really dislike dealing with the people that have come through the pre-app courses. Ive dealt with alot of pre-apps over the years and they don't have the on the job experience needed at all, as well as general construction site experience.
Not to mention alot seem to have the thought that since they have done some schooling they don't have to do the menial work like we all have had to at some point.
I work in a mainly commercial side of things and it can be quite physical. Wood frame is not at all physical but I think is essential for every electrician to at least spend a year doing. I know it helped me alot, and was a great learning experience.
Try to get on as a green guy. I did and its been great since. I know our company is screaming for guys so I imagine alot of other companies are as well.
Get your foot in the door somewhere and work your ass off and youll go far and have a enjoyable job. Where else can you do the most schooling, have a dangerous and physical job and get paid the least?!
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