Im from California O.C area. i been a apprentice for 5 yrs and am looking into getting my license. i just cant find if theirs any studying programs/schools i can attend . or the first steps i should take to taking the test. anybody have any advice for me. i would gladly appreciate.
Okay, if your a non-union apprentice then you can just go to your programs director. The apprenticeship programs have test prep. classes that you can sign up for. Are you in WECA or ABC?
Soo. I took a course SCITECH for general Electrical. i got my trainee card. got hired to be a apprentice in a small family company crew of 3. been working with the for 5 yrs past 2 years ive been working solo in company vehicle. im not in WECA or ABC. thats why im kinda in a lost position.
Gotcha... You are technically not an apprentice, you are still a trainee if your are not in one of the federally approved programs listed by the state (Which you probably are not).
Check into WECA... They have some good stuff that you can sign up for as a trainee. They will likely be your best bet at actual "Learning" vs. prepping to just pass the test.
All the other stuff, it will prep you to pass, you don't want that, you want actual knowledge, retention and the ability to apply what you have learned.
Gotcha... You are technically not an apprentice, you are still a trainee if your are not in one of the federally approved programs listed by the state (Which you probably are not).
Check into WECA... They have some good stuff that you can sign up for as a trainee. They will likely be your best bet at actual "Learning" vs. prepping to just pass the test.
All the other stuff, it will prep you to pass, you don't want that, you want actual knowledge, retention and the ability to apply what you have learned.
Cruising Cali, I was also an ET and not an apprentice but before they will allow you to test or receive your card you will need to prove 720 hours of classroom credits. Thru WECA, ABC, or an approved trade school.
Cruising Cali, I was also an ET and not an apprentice but before they will allow you to test or receive your card you will need to prove 720 hours of classroom credits. Thru WECA, ABC, or an approved trade school.
I just did this so know the deal a bit, but here is the link to the form, provide and overwhelm them with everything you can as to not hold up your application. After all the checks are cleared you will get an email from PSI to schedule your test date. Switched and I will be there waiting for you to buy us a beer.
For a journeyman with mostly commercial experience it seems like it's around 27-32 on average in San Diego. Some companies pay a little more, some a little less. I wouldn't mind going to the union whenever I move again.
Same up here in OC as in San Diego, $27-$35 open shops. I would also think LA would pay more for an experienced guys. Tradesman international has been trying to offer me lots of PW work all summer.
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