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Originally Posted by see.lai (Post 7571569)

Err, I'm not quite sure on what pre-app is. I applied for the Electrical Foundation program and I'm not sure if I have met the requirements. So, I'm going to take the BCIT Trades Pre-Entry test, if that's what you're talking about. Yeah, I'm a bit confused as well; it's a bit stressful. Haha.

Do you mean, that I should be applying to different electrical companies after first year, when I'm about to start on my apprenticeship or something? I honestly have no clue about this stuff. The councilors didn't really help much as well. I was thinking of going to BCIT today to ask for more help from them.

I have no experience with this stuff. :okay:

Electrical Foundation = Pre-apprenticeship

You could just bypass the Electrical Foundation program all together by simply working at an electrical company as a "worker" or "helper", then get them to sign you up for apprenticeship with the ITA + send in your hours. Once you are officially an apprentice then you can take your 1st year in school and save on your time and money at BCIT without taking pre-app

Foundation or "pre-app" will teach you a bunch of skill trades that you could easily just learn on the job and get paid for it.

When I first started I worked for a very small company. Smaller companies can give you more opportunities to work on various tasks = learn more.

When I first started in 2005 as a "helper", I think I made $12/hour with a small company that paid well without benefits.

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Originally Posted by Matlock (Post 7571683)

So, you're saying that I don't necessarily have to take the Electrical Foundation program, but only if I am able to find an "Electrical" related job. That would save me a lot of time haha. I'm guessing you recently just graduated from the program? How's it like finding a job? :o
Sorry for all these questions !

i want to transfer out of financial management....can i still transfer into mechanics?

edit: where can i find a counsellor?

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Originally Posted by Kushy (Post 7571497)

^me either :( i think my set is 1F? no class for 5 hours suck

ahh i'm in set 1J :(

^:fuuuuu:
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Originally Posted by see.lai (Post 7571815)

That's right. You can always look up ITA's website. http://www.itabc.ca/Page614.aspx

I recently finished my level 4, passed my IP exam, and got signed off by my employer, which would make me a journeyman electrician. However, I have yet to receive my card with my name on it. I started working in 2005 and finished with over 9000 hours. (You only need 6000 hours to finish)

I'm not sure how it is finding a job, because I have only worked for two companies in my entire career. The first job I found was lucky because my dad is also an electrician. The second job, where I currently work at I found craigslist... Which is not particularity the best place to look.

What you probably want to do is find yourself an employer who is willing to hire someone as yourself without any experience. Just prove to them that you are a hard worker, on time, and dependable.

You may also want to get yourself some basic hand tools, which would show them how serious you are. (Linesman pliers, side cutter pliers, wire strippers, screwdrivers, electrician pouch/belt, maybe a hammer) I know tools can be expensive when you are first starting out, but they will pay for themselves in the long run. You could also check out any electrical wholesaler to see if they sell a starter kit for apprentices. I think Greenlee (tool brand) makes a box set.

Good luck! I don't mind answering any questions at all.

anyone in mechancial? specifically in design option?

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Originally Posted by jjson (Post 7573167)

anyone in mechancial? specifically in design option?

im in 1st year

Anyone here? Im at SE14 library :alone:
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Nope, but that girl in your avatar is so damn cute. ID?

on the lookout for someone to take me in as a "helper"

unfortunately, no luck ..:okay:

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Originally Posted by Fappin (Post 7571489)

What set are you in, just started FMGT at BCIT too. No friends in my program :(

im in 1D chilling schedule. werent you in my marketing or OB class last year at langara?

Has anyone written the Comm 0015 test? If so how was it ?
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Originally Posted by aikenluu918 (Post 7576028)

im in 1D chilling schedule. werent you in my marketing or OB class last year at langara?

Yeah, although I never knew who you were. Decided to make the switch too eh?

Anyone know if you can refund used textbooks at the bookstore? They didn't mention anything about used books in the policy. Got my course exemption approved yay

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Originally Posted by Cillu (Post 7575981)

Nope, but that girl in your avatar is so damn cute. ID?

her name is Bubble :megusta: jk her name is Bella Lam lol

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Originally Posted by sunny_j (Post 7576906)

Has anyone written the Comm 0015 test? If so how was it ?
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i took it. was easy lol just do those online test things and you'll be fine

anyone been to the gym?

is it busy there??

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Originally Posted by Doubl3_H (Post 7580324)

anyone been to the gym?

is it busy there??

Gym is pretty small, so for its size its pretty busy.

yah gym is pretty cramped and too busy for my liking.

I used to go at 6 in the morning, it's comparatively quiet. People start rolling in around 7.

fuuuu the ehpod is always so dead at this time

i did my math pre-entry test and scored 38/48, not bad considering i didn't study at all. pretty basic :fuckyea:

Didn't make it into the Power Engineering program this year. Guess i have to wait till next Sept :cry:

Im there M-W 630-945. Classes in SW1.