Originally Posted by Stevie_1970

Hi there, people

Don't mean to sound like... anything... but I've been reading thru the posts in this thread, and it seams like there is whole lot of confusion as to the understanding of rules and practices here in Canada in regards to the practices of Electricians here. I personally started in the Electrical Construction trade back in 1986 and have been practicing in this field since then. I worked as an "apprentice" for 13 years before I took First Year schooling (92% average) and never finished off to become "certified" due to financial/family (got married and started having kids so couldn't afford to go back to finish schooling) matters, however, due to my extensive experience, companies hired me on in senior roles non-the-less. It turns out that I have even made a name for myself with the Electrical Inspectors here in Vancouver. It appears to me that if one knows what they are doing, and demonstrates the ability to "do the work correctly/safely", they are a prospective asset to any company. There is a nice demand for people out here in BC for those that know how to "do the job" correctly/by code - and most of that code is just plain common sense. Any of the formulea and calculations needed to work here should have been learned in high/middle school... that's what I found, anyways. The way I learned is by working with journyman and learning their tricks/knowledge.

Like I stated before, by no means am I inferring that I am "all that" or a "master electrician", but I do know quite a bit of info being a 21 year veteran in the trade. I would be happy to offer any advice/knowledge that I have to anyone that has any questions about how we do things here in BC.

I enjoyed reading this forum this morning, and that's why I signed up here today and posted this.

Cheers, y'all...eh? (had to throw that in there)

Steve

Originally Posted by grthespark

Hi Steve,

I have just filed to the AAit to sit the Red Seal for Calgary as part of the process for LMO etc.. I have a job offer no problems but must take the Red Seal.

I agree with you totally, I have years of experience & H/S experience here in the UK. It was reassuring to hear from you that experience does count, & mostly common sense.

Whilst here in the Uk the regs can be a minefield thats for sure. But like you, I'm not afraid or embarrassed to ask a question in order to get it right. Surely its better to seek advice if unsure on a particular area. After all, noone as ever been prosecuted for being over cautious!

Originally Posted by grthespark

Hi Steve,

I have just filed to the AAit to sit the Red Seal for Calgary as part of the process for LMO etc.. I have a job offer no problems but must take the Red Seal.

I agree with you totally, I have years of experience & H/S experience here in the UK. It was reassuring to hear from you that experience does count, & mostly common sense.

Whilst here in the Uk the regs can be a minefield thats for sure. But like you, I'm not afraid or embarrassed to ask a question in order to get it right. Surely its better to seek advice if unsure on a particular area. After all, noone as ever been prosecuted for being over cautious!

Originally Posted by grthespark

Hi Steve,

I have just filed to the AAit to sit the Red Seal for Calgary as part of the process for LMO etc.. I have a job offer no problems but must take the Red Seal.

I agree with you totally, I have years of experience & H/S experience here in the UK. It was reassuring to hear from you that experience does count, & mostly common sense.

Whilst here in the Uk the regs can be a minefield thats for sure. But like you, I'm not afraid or embarrassed to ask a question in order to get it right. Surely its better to seek advice if unsure on a particular area. After all, noone as ever been prosecuted for being over cautious!

Originally Posted by grthespark

Hi Steve,

I have just filed to the AAit to sit the Red Seal for Calgary as part of the process for LMO etc.. I have a job offer no problems but must take the Red Seal.

I agree with you totally, I have years of experience & H/S experience here in the UK. It was reassuring to hear from you that experience does count, & mostly common sense.

Whilst here in the Uk the regs can be a minefield thats for sure. But like you, I'm not afraid or embarrassed to ask a question in order to get it right. Surely its better to seek advice if unsure on a particular area. After all, noone as ever been prosecuted for being over cautious!

Originally Posted by Souvenir

OK. You can join the gang. Hammer drill? Why?

Originally Posted by Stevie_1970

forgot to mention a saying I heard from the first journeyman I ever asked a question of... he told me once I had asked, " Steve... there are no stupid questions... only stupid people who don't ask questions...."