The color coding for lesson 12 shows this lesson to be a third year lesson, yet it doesn't show up in the syllabus, what gives?? Well....the workbook is not due to be updated until the 2011 code comes out, but the information on calculating fault currents is covered in both grounding and electrical safety too. I think, reading between the lines, that the curriculum coordinating committee decided to take this out of the curriculum due to that duplication, but didn't think that warranted a re-printing of the book just to get rid of the color coding. Just go with the syllabus on this one. Thanks for bringing up the questions ahead of time though, it isn't always this simple to fix when we do find an issue and it helps to have some lead time to come up with a workaround.

We finished a pretty strong week with 2B. 3A on the way. There may be a problem with the syllabus regarding the lesson in code and practices on calculating short circuit currents. We will get it done during the week if it turns out to be a problem but I don't remember that it is on that test so I think it might be that the lesson is color coded for apprentice use (golden) but might really need to be purple (journeyman). Remember 3A and 3B that you will have Saturday classes. This first week will be First Aid refresher.

Fraternally,
Greg M

Preparedness-
You have an incredible opportunity in this apprenticeship, grab it and go with all your might. Giving it your all means going to work every day looking for ways to be better at what you do, and it means showing up for related training prepared for the task at hand. If scheduled for a hands on evaluation that means reviewing the information on your task ahead of time. Ahead of time with enough time to frame good questions about what you need to know in time to get an answer and practice skills. It means showing up dressed appropriately and rested. In short it means caring enough to show you care.

Privileged is not a strong enough word to describe your situation, name another job in this economy available to a high school graduate that has the earning potential that this apprenticeship affords. It won't be here forever if you don't protect it by being effective and productive every day.