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Re: OT- Scottland has it right

John K Jordan

I wonder how what percentage of carpenters working in the US could pass that test, hand saws and all.

JKJ

Re: OT- Scottland has it right

Guy Bratt

I'm wondering why you believe our trades are falling behind ?

I served a 4 year apprenticeship with on the job work and class room education before I could test for my journeyman's license. To qualify to take the three hour test for master I needed 2 more years working in the trade. Upgrade classes are available a couple times each year to keep us up to date. The electrical industry has state of the art training facilities across the country. In many trades there are skills competitions across regions. I hope you can understand my confusion.

Re: OT- Scottland has it right

Keith Newton

Pardon my sounding like a smart arss, but basic training should include / begin with instruction on which end of a hammer handle to grip.

Re: OT- Scottland has it right

Wayne Kuhn

Guy you are absolutely correct for mechanical, electrical and plumbing esp on commercial work. But walk onto a job with a hammer, nail-bag and circ saw and chances are you will be hired.

Flippers and hgtv have decimated the residential rehab market.

Re: OT- Scottland has it right

Guy Bratt

Wayne I have to admit, your right about that.