Top tips for apprentices

[Chris1]

I am 90% sure i have found myself an employer. I just want to pick everyones brains to find out the top tips of the trade for apprentices to learn.

Cheers


Chris

 

[Yooj]

1. Ask questions (obviously work related), and if you do not understand the answer, say so, don't just nod as if you understand the answer
2. Love the trade, read lots outside of work, On-Site-Guide, BS7671 etc, etc...
3. No-one likes a cocky apprentice...a sure fire way not to be kept on.
4. When you have nothing to do, find something to do...ask for something to do.
5. If you have been given something to do, and you do not quite understand how to do it, say so, rather than doing it and screwing it up.
6. If you do make a mistake, always, always put it right, even if you have to be supervised while putting it right....Mistakes are the only way to learn...Though in this game mistakes can cost lives.
7. Be diligent, punctual and enthusiastic.
8. Always clean up your work area after you have finished
9. Beware of colleagues who are always on a downer about everything...this will have a very negative impact upon your own outlook and you will soon be a moaner
10. When you get more confident, do not be afraid to ask for more responsibility.

Yooj

 

[Risteard]

Our company policy is one phone per site any unauthorised use of phones during working hours results in disciplinary action.

Seems a wee bit extreme although I can see why their use should be restricted.

Sometimes you're quicker doing everything yourself than waiting for others to get off the phone!

 

[mogga]

Nothing worse looking ,sounding than an apprentice stoating around on his phone cursing (He doesnt realise he swears so much) specialy when the store manager is coming towards you looking to ask a question and its even worse when on a PFS forecourt he whips his phone out coz tom dick n harry called Other thing about them is saftey I heard of a site where a guy wandered while on the phone and was in the rear sweep of a 360 digger digger swung round and clipped his head no need for first aid An ex apprentice got off a bus n crossed the road while on the phone texting n got dragged along the road stripped the skin from his back ECT ECT ECT

 

[Risteard]

There might be a safety issue, but then surely it is for people to act responsibly.

I really can't stand mobile phones but I think banning them is excessive.

 

[pennywise]

some sites it's a more security risk camera phones etc, my m8 works up at the police head quarters in london they are only allowed walky talkys at work.

 

[Chris1]

Thanks for all the advice guys i will take it onboard. The phone one esspecially. I will keep you updated on how it's going and ask you questions aswell if i get stuck.Cheers