Learning the trades

[cgmojoco]

>>>> I am always interested in how informed customers judge a "pro".

I always look at the things not seen. If someone takes the same care on work not seen that is the line of demarcation for a pro. Many will say that is a waste but for me that identifies the mentality. I know the person that cares about things not seen has the responsibility and maturity that I am looking for.

Excellent advice!

 

[sancho57]

Since I now know your in SD. You might want to checkout some of the Jr Colleges.

They have Construction Programs. Orange Coast College in Costa Mesa has a complete building program with a cert at the end.

They are very extensive classes, almost like a trade school taught by people who were in the trades.

For Example their electrical course is 20 hrs a week for a semester (6mos).

The have framing wood ad metal, 2 different classes, roof framing, plumbing rough and finish, cabinet making, concrete ad masonary. Project manaement, blue print reading

These classes are all hands on. They have a sate of the art classroom area for theory and about a 5 acre area for building.

Thats is just one of the colleges. So check around in your area.