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09-08-2011, 01:44 PM
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Originally Posted by see.lai  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.  | 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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09-08-2011, 03:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Matlock 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. |
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? 
Sorry for all these questions !
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09-08-2011, 03:51 PM
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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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09-09-2011, 04:25 AM
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#854 | | 14 dolla balla aint got nothing on me!
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Originally Posted by Kushy ^me either  i think my set is 1F? no class for 5 hours suck | ahh i'm in set 1J | |
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09-09-2011, 06:50 AM
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09-09-2011, 01:53 PM
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Originally Posted by see.lai 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?
Sorry for all these questions ! | 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.
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09-09-2011, 05:42 PM
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#857 | | 14 dolla balla aint got nothing on me!
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anyone in mechancial? specifically in design option?
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09-11-2011, 02:07 PM
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#858 | | I am Hook'd on RS
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Originally Posted by jjson anyone in mechancial? specifically in design option? | im in 1st year
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09-12-2011, 01:03 PM
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Anyone here? Im at SE14 library  Posted via RS Mobile | |
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09-12-2011, 04:41 PM
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#860 | | 14 dolla balla aint got nothing on me!
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Nope, but that girl in your avatar is so damn cute. ID?
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09-12-2011, 05:23 PM
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#861 | | Diagonally parked in a parallel universe
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on the lookout for someone to take me in as a "helper"
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09-12-2011, 05:30 PM
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#862 | | Need my Daily Fix of RS
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Originally Posted by Fappin 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?
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09-13-2011, 03:04 PM
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#863 | | What hasn't Killed me, has made me more tolerant of RS!
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anybody here!!
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09-13-2011, 03:27 PM
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#864 | | Diagonally parked in a parallel universe
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Has anyone written the Comm 0015 test? If so how was it ? Posted via RS Mobile | |
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09-14-2011, 06:43 PM
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#865 | | 14 dolla balla aint got nothing on me!
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Originally Posted by aikenluu918 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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09-16-2011, 06:07 AM
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#866 | | RS controls my life!
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at the ehpod...
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09-16-2011, 01:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Cillu Nope, but that girl in your avatar is so damn cute. ID? | her name is Bubble  jk her name is Bella Lam lol Quote:
Originally Posted by sunny_j Has anyone written the Comm 0015 test? If so how was it ? Posted via RS Mobile | i took it. was easy lol just do those online test things and you'll be fine
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09-16-2011, 07:47 PM
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#868 | | Rs has made me the man i am today!
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anyone been to the gym?
is it busy there??
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09-17-2011, 01:11 PM
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#869 | | 14 dolla balla aint got nothing on me!
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Originally Posted by Doubl3_H anyone been to the gym?
is it busy there?? | Gym is pretty small, so for its size its pretty busy.
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09-17-2011, 11:30 PM
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#870 | | I contribute to threads in the offtopic forum
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yah gym is pretty cramped and too busy for my liking.
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09-17-2011, 11:53 PM
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I used to go at 6 in the morning, it's comparatively quiet. People start rolling in around 7.
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09-19-2011, 10:18 PM
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#872 | | WOAH! i think Vtec just kicked in!
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fuuuu the ehpod is always so dead at this time
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09-20-2011, 07:33 PM
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#873 | | Diagonally parked in a parallel universe
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i did my math pre-entry test and scored 38/48, not bad considering i didn't study at all. pretty basic  | |
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09-20-2011, 09:14 PM
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#874 | | NEWBIE ACCOUNT!
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Didn't make it into the Power Engineering program this year. Guess i have to wait till next Sept  | |
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09-20-2011, 09:19 PM
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#875 | | Rs has made me the man i am today!
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Im there M-W 630-945. Classes in SW1.
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