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Upper Class!!
Congratulations to the graduating 4th years. Recently, these upper classmen (and women) in our IEC program were asked to share some advice with those just starting:
b.markworth: I would tell all the 1 and 2 year students to really study the code especially grounding and bonding. Show up to work with a good willing attitude and try to learn something new every day. Always try to make it to the labs if possible.
d.fisher: I know that it is hard at times but just stick with it. It will be worth it in the end and it is nice to be able to say I DID IT. The things that I think everyone should study hard and try to get as much help as you can on is grounding and bonding also any of the code. Asking questions is good dont hold back because you might not get lost and behind if you dont ask.
r.barbour: As far as schooling goes, time management is key. try to spread out your school time throughout the week. Don't just hold off until the day of the deadline and just try to rush through it. Not only will you get frustrated, you'll not learn any of the material very well. There's a lot of material to cover and it's best to understand it piece by piece from the beginning. Otherwise, your confusion will compound upon itself. Don't be afraid to ask questions. The help is always out there if you need it. I've worked with several guys who have said they knew how to do something, when they really didn't. Then, they just try to do the job on their own, w/o guidance and they screw something up. It's better to admit upfront that you need help.
ericbrink: I would say do everything your teacher asks and always go a little further in studying it only betters your situation the more you know.
Michael Wunderlich: I have a coment to make if I could. load calcs , box fill , and services this would come in very important.
b.morgensen: I would tell them to pay close attention to their journeyman when learning something new and to ask a lot of questions. I would also say to keep track of all of your books and assignments throughout your apprenticeship, they come in handy when it comes time to refresh your memory.
c.harwood: What I found that helped me the most is, the journeyman you are working with. You are working with a journeyman everyday, so take advantage of that tool, ask as many questions has you can, dont think you look stupid for asking a question, you will look really stupid if you screw something up when a simple question would have solved the problem.
Take the time to do the readings, because if you dont you will wish you did, I know everyone has already said to study the code, but I think that is the most important, you will use knowledge that you learn from the code every single day on the job.
b.cook: I would say don't be affraid to ask questions. If you are working around someone that is really knowledgeble pick thier brain it can only help. Study grounding and bonding that is the most misunderstood section in the whole code book.
c.stice: I would tell everyone to learn as much as possible while your at work as well as in school. I'm not a book worm like some people so I use work to learn a lot of the things I need to know. If you aren't sure about something, ask the question! The only dumb question is the one not asked. Learn the code book because it will save your (butt) some day!
d.peterson: I wouild try to get with a foreman that is willing to teach you. The more you try to learn in the field the better off you will be . If you have a transformer to hook up tell your foreman you would like to hook it up.
d.thacker: I would say listen to your journeyman. and anytime you get an opportunity to do something that you haven't done or been around, do it.
t.poyner: I would say that taking pride in your work is one of the most important things. If you have that I think everything follows as far as learning what you need to do to do your best work. Study the layout of the codebook so that you don't have to memorize everything.
NikkiDivers: The best words of wisdom that I can provide for 1st and 2nd students is to get really familiar with how the code book is laid out. This semester I realized that I need to spend more time in the code book and figure out how to navigate smoothly through the sections. I waste a lot of time flipping back and forth. Also get to know the Uglys as well...and make sure you know where to find the table in the code book that are in the Ugly's. I feel lost when I am trying to find a table in the code book but I know exactly where to find it in the Ugly's.
b.small: Ask your journeyman as many questions as possible. Make sure you understand what he's trying to teach you. Don't give up either, it is worth the headaches and frustrations. Get to know your codebook and how to look stuff up. Tabs help out a lot
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