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Originally posted by Scooter916
Quote: Originally posted by bradders
cant you do this sort of thing at college? become qualified then apply for a job... |
Baradders its not that easy, We tried this with our apprentice, he has to travel to crawley once a month for his block release, We tried to get him in a closer college but there are so few interested in motorcycles its not financialy viable for them to run the courses. One or two do run tech courses that encompass a little bike work but they had no bikes for the students to play with...... A little pointless me thinks, he could learn more from the tinternet if he got off the porn sites.
Personally I would rather employ an eager would be mechanic who can demonstrate his skills without qualifications than someone who has just finnished a course and has a piece of paper.( and think they know it all)
My 2 penneth
[Edited on 21-1-2006 by Scooter916] |
What a state of affairs if crawley college in sussex is the best option for someone from oop norf.
My mate derek (ex norton racer) has been teaching there recently, and some of the courses they run for the, shall we say, more legally-challenged people, have tried his patience a bit !
Dom, I would suggest you spread the word in person at all your local garages and bike shops rather than here.
Try and call in some favours from old friends to get a foot in the door somewhere, as once you have had some experience somewhere (anywhere) the next step is easier.