[RE-wrenches] Apprentice interview

[Glenn Burt]

Unions adopting the term notwithstanding, Merriam-Webster defines it as such:

 

Full Definition of APPRENTICE

1

a :  one bound by indenture to serve another for a prescribed period with a view to learning an art or trade 

b :  one who is learning by practical experience under skilled workers a trade, art, or calling 

2

:  an inexperienced person :  novice <http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/novice>  <an apprentice in cooking> 

— ap·pren·tice·ship \-tə(sh)-ˌship, -təs-ˌship\ noun 

 

Clearly it would apply to someone who fits the descriptions being discussed.

 

From: RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-bounces at lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Chris Mason
Sent: Friday, April 17, 2015 8:23 AM
To: dana at solarwork.com; RE-wrenches
Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Apprentice interview

 

I'm not sure how the term is used in America, but generally "apprentice" does not mean cheap labour. An apprentice program should be an education path to a qualification with state recognized standards, such as Electrician or Plumber. if you just want inexpensive labour, that's not an apprentice, that's a helper, labourer, intern. As someone who started life as an electrical apprentice, I object to seeing apprenticeships shortchanging the applicants.

 

On Thu, Apr 16, 2015 at 7:27 PM, Dana <dana at solarwork.com> wrote:

I interview & definitely check references including: look at a tape measure and tell me what those little marks are between 0 & 1”, & I look in their truck or car. 

If it’s clean they may take care of your vehicle then same and if it’s a mess that’s what you can expect them to do to your truck. 

Are they smokers? Is that OK in your truck?

Can they work without checking their cell phone every time it goes Ding or rings?

Do they have their own tools and do they know how to operate tools like your hydraulic draw punch or wire tugger without F%$ing it up or hurting themselves?

 

Does anyone do a background check on new hires?

 

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From: RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-bounces at lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Ray Walters
Sent: Thursday, April 16, 2015 4:50 PM
To: RE-wrenches
Subject: [RE-wrenches] Apprentice

 

Hi Folks;

I am considering hiring an apprentice, and I wanted to know if any else has tried this, and what advice and experience everyone had to offer.
Also what would be the best way to advertise: Craig's List?  

Wanted passionate techy soul to share warm fires and cold brews with, watch beautiful sunsets over off grid arrays in remote locations, sometimes carry leaky hazardous materials.....
mmmm.  Obviously I need some help.

Thanks in Advance,

-- 
R.Ray Walters
CTO, Solarray, Inc
Nabcep Certified PV Installer, 
Licensed Master Electrician
Solar Design Engineer
303 505-8760 <tel:303%20505-8760> 


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Chris Mason

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