PowerIce Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 The UFV course is 34 weeks & BCIT's is only 5ish. Has anyone experienced either courses & what would you recommend? I live in Abby, so the Chilliwack trades campus would be closer but distance isn't a factor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SynysterGates Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 I took my first year electrical at UFV chilliwack, then the last 3 at BCIT. BCIT was far superior in my opinion, plus it looks really good on you for graduating from BCIT. Not sure how the plumbing side is though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyzer Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 My Dad's a plumber. I'll be sure to ask him when he gets back. I'll PM you I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PowerIce Posted June 4, 2012 Author Share Posted June 4, 2012 I took my first year electrical at UFV chilliwack, then the last 3 at BCIT. BCIT was far superior in my opinion, plus it looks really good on you for graduating from BCIT. Not sure how the plumbing side is though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyzer Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 I got the answer. Don't go to any "plumbing program" or school. It is a money sucker. What you need to do is find a company to sign you up for an apprenticeship. The plumbing programs barely teach you anything of what's in the actual business. Getting an apprenticeship is your best bet to learn fast. Because what you actually do is get signed up, work under a plumber for a certain number of hours then attend the apprenticeship program (6 weeks a year 3 years, then the 4th is 8 weeks) which grants you your plumbing and heating certificate. That's what he said anyways. Best of luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PowerIce Posted June 4, 2012 Author Share Posted June 4, 2012 I got the answer. Don't go to any "plumbing program" or school. It is a money sucker. What you need to do is find a company to sign you up for an apprenticeship. The plumbing programs barely teach you anything of what's in the actual business. Getting an apprenticeship is your best bet to learn fast. Because what you actually do is get signed up, work under a plumber for a certain number of hours then attend the apprenticeship program (6 weeks a year 3 years, then the 4th is 8 weeks) which grants you your plumbing and heating certificate. That's what he said anyways. Best of luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SynysterGates Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 That is exactly what I did. I went straight to a company and started working. I found that At UFV we didn't have much lab time at all (maybe once per week). At BCIT we were in the lab 2-3 times a week and I found it beneficial for my understanding. Our courses are each 10 weeks long/4 years. Pre-app courses are basically for people who don't feel comfortable going onto a job site right off the bat. As long as you are semi competent with tools and have a good work ethic you should be fine going this route. Then again if you are planning on starting in a union, it is mandatory you take the pre-app course (at least for electrical). I joined the IBEW after my first 2 years, switched to BCIT and am very glad I went that route. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Violator Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 If you choose to not go through bcit your not loosing much just saving alot of money its a good schoolboy not recognized outside of bc.If you want a job go hang out at all the suppliers bring donuts talkto the people that work there and ask who's hiring and ask the technicians and plumbers that come in.with or without the course you might be making just better than minimum wage to start Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Offensive Threat Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 with or without the course you might be making just better than minimum wage to start Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Offensive Threat Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 First year apprentices make minimum wage or only slightly better. Plus they spend more time on cleanup duty than learning anything. Its the price you gotta pay. A friend of mine is first year heavy mechanic and making $14.50 hr and shes earning more than anybody else in her class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nux4lyfe Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 I am also looking into this, I have a friend that runs a plumbing buss and is willing to take me on, but what do I need to do, in terms of paper work? to prove my hrs? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenbean30 Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 First year apprentices make minimum wage or only slightly better. Plus they spend more time on cleanup duty than learning anything. Its the price you gotta pay. A friend of mine is first year heavy mechanic and making $14.50 hr and shes earning more than anybody else in her class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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