I really want to become an electrician and I have extremely good comprehensive skills and also am very good working with my hands and putting things together, but I have dyscalculia which is a learning difficulty that I’ve had all of my life which affects my ability to do basic arithmetic such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
Went through the union apprenticeship from 2002 - 2007. The program has a very structured continuity from one lesson to the next and if you apply yourself to do the best you can, it's no problem with the math at all. They teach you everything you need to know as far as the math itself is concerned. How it can apply in the field is limitless it seems and the apprenticeship just teaches you basics. Albeit "basics" can get fairly complicated but they build up to get there. I barely passed high School by the skin of my teeth including my math classes and at the end of my apprenticeship, I had the top score for academic performance and on the job training work reports. People tend to excel in the subjects they are interested in even though you may not have thought you are interested in some of this math, seeing how it applies to the electrical trade and if you're interested thoroughly in the electrical trade, the math is easy during the learning process because of it.
@@ITZTYLER491 Math and I do not have the best relationship. I studied for my aptitude exam, but I definitely could've went harder studying. Anyway, the day I took my test I ran into a bunch of problems I knew would be legit problems. I just did the best I could, but felt I'd failed. Mentally told myself I'd do better next time. Got my test scores back a few weeks later, made a 7 out of 9. Anything is possible man!
Hey brother. Found your videos when I applied for the Ibew. I passed. Turns out I was #2 on the list. Now I’m working with a contractor. The turn around was really quick. To everyone out there watch this guys videos. He knows what he’s talking about and it helped out a lot. I appreciate everything your doing for us. Much love. 💪🏾
Hey Antonio! Wow, that's incredible! Congratulations! I'm so happy for you and hope that you're enjoying it! Thanks for watching and supporting my channel!
I’m so sad. Almost 30 and I still don’t know my time tables yet here I am at 3am contemplating becoming a electrician. smh, thanks for bringing me back to reality
I'm 34. I just got my GED on September 7th 2023. All I've ever worked in is warehouse. I'm gonna give myself a shot at being an electrician or welding. MATH IS HARD FOR ME. I'd rather try and fail and try again than to never know and hold myself back for another 15 years. Good luck to you. It took me 3 years to get my GED, 2 months to get my CDL and lost it in 1 yr due to a bad decision while dealing with life. Things happen but if you don't try you'll be never know. For me it's been God's saving grace to have a new mindset & outlook on life. I pray you keep fighting for yourself. I dropped out of school in 9th grade. You can do it.
I’m 20 and don’t know my times table math has always been hard for me ever since being bullied in school and was really never comfortable working in class so I never did any work I’m hoping I can be brave enough to try something new all my life it’s felt like it I’m on hard mode I never had a dad to ask questions and learn off of I really hope I can man up
@@ChrisPLoops20 years old as well and can confidently say that I’ve neglected the early stages of my life. I was a failing student throughout a majority of my school years due to a mix of bad teaching and my learning disability in math that went unnoticed. Due to this, Ive had the daily struggles throughout my work setting and just ultimate regret for not even attempting to better myself in any form (Depression). With all the self doubt and pity over the years, I became a shell of myself. However, with this consistent self sabotage ,I finally said enough and applied to my local ibew electrical union which to my surprise, worked out so much better than anticipated. The point I make here is that whatever you’re going through whether it be a cognitive problem or not physically capable, I want you to completely erase whatever it is. I am living proof of the sheer magnitude that discipline can guide you through any obstacle. Become a fucking electrican or whatever is that you want to do, and please for the love of god, drop the self pitty.
I struggled with math in grade school, I was in my 30s when I got into the electrical trade. I knew I struggled to memorize things for school so I decided I wasn't going to put effort into any memorization, I'd focus on understanding the concepts being taught. I figured if I understood the underlying reasonings behind the math I'd be able to do the math. It worked very well I was always in the top portion of the classes and when exams came along I wasn't stressed about it because I'd put in the effort to know what I was doing.
You got it man! You can definitely do this. Like I said in the video, everything just kind of builds off of eachother. If you are a good student and do whatever it talks to learn things along the way then you will be just fine.
I am 22 turning 23 and hating my current career path I have been considering starting as an electrical apprentice for a long time now and finally pulled the trigger and started applying for positions. I would have to say that this channel has been a large part of that. Thank you.
@@Emmanuel_Ramirez717 Hi Javier, I did get my placements in 2 really good companies after applying around but I got contacted by a recruiter on a job in IT and thought what the heck I'll give it a go and iv been loving it ever since!
I've been looking into getting into being an electrician, just turned 18, and this channel has been the most informative channel so far, even more so than Electric U and other popular ones for me since I wanna join the union, I believe I found a hidden gem of a channel that will grow, keep up the good work and thanks for the advice B)
You made my day with this comment! I really appreciate the encouragement. Hearing things like this are what motivate me to keep posting videos. I’m so happy to hear that this channel is benefiting you in your journey to become an electrician ⚡️
If U are living anywhere near Steve in Portland I would jump out of my skin for it. I would relocate my family there in a heartbeat for that kind of income. Best regards
@@notcylus6783 im in England. We are so far behind Portland its not funny. The kind of money this chap is qouting on his channel is staggering. I would relocate my family and learn us electric which are possible similar to UK with a lot of metal skills
I just had my an interview for an apprenticeship. This gentleman is talking with his wife to consider whether or not to take me in. I was so surprised about the interview because I haven't even started school yet, and I thought it would take a semester or so in order to start. But for me, and maybe because I have contacts, it was almost immediately. So excited! And your videos helped a bunch! Thanks man!
I needed these positive words. I have an aptitude test to get in the Union in Michigan in less than 25 days. I’m stressing because I want to be an electrician so bad but I’m horrible at math and basically forgot everything I learned when I got my GED, which was at least 10 years ago. I’m currently using Khan Academy but it’s just making me realize I know even less than I thought lol.
Come on bro if you really want it you’ll do it take time out of your day and learn it take 1-2 hours and learn the math just try equations and you’ll get it bro you got this
I'm an apprentice electrician myself here in the Toronto area after graduating a pre-apprenticeship college program. I had an interview lined up just after school so it was perfect. I was working under a non union company, but unfortunately the people weren't the nicest and I wasn't fast enough for their expectations. Fortunately...I did learn a lot being with the old company and was able to bring my experience into the new. Working under this new company with a boss who's really cool, non union, and it's been nothing but fun for the most part with these guys and they're very understanding. I am happy to have gotten into this trade :)
Hey, from the Toronto area as well. There a a bunch of pre-apprenticeship programs out there. Just curious on where you went or which ones you’d recommend. Thanks in advance
Definitely looking forward to that Uglys book review. I suggest if you enough time, review and teach us subscribers almost every topic in the book, basically an overview on the book. Bet that’ll get a good amount of views. Make a playlist just like the first one you did on how to get into the apprenticeship and just explain the formulas it has and codes. Love the amount of information you give man! This channel is definitely a Gem! Keep it up!
Thanks Angel! That’s a great suggestion and it would make a fantastic playlist! My goal is to get upload 50 videos this year so I’ll add this idea to my list and see what I can do ⚡️
Another solid video man. I am someone who is very mathematically challenged lol. I have been slowly teaching myself math in preparation for my aptitude test and with time running out I am starting to stress a bit. I have told you before that I am in healthcare management. I work 65-70 hours a week so finding time between work, wife and kid to do math is different. Hoping for the best! Thanks again for your incredibly useful content
70 hours of work plus family time is definitely no easy task and we commend you for your dedication. Definitely consider using our service if you ever want hyper focused tutoring which would cut your study time in half. The difficult part of studying is not having any clear road map on what exactly you should be studying in the first place. This causes people to try and study everything which as you may know is not a very efficient strategy. We make sure to guide you effectively on what you personally need to learn and since we provide our tutoring service online it can really fit into anyone's schedule. Hope this helps and maybe we will chat with you soon. Good luck with everything! - bit.ly/UpstryveWebsite
Thank you so much for your videos! My son is graduating high school in May and looking into the Electrician Apprenticeship Program here in Kansas City Mo. He struggles in Math and this helps give him some confidence!
Can you please clarify a few things: 1) The areas of algebra that should be studied you mentioned were fractions, factors, decimals, etc. on Khan academy every area covers so many other topics. For example: there are lessons for x and + fractions but there’s also ordering and comparing fractions. Should that be part of the “fractions” we study? 2) In your own experience once in the apprenticeship, did you have to travel often and far for job assignments? And how often?
I'm 18 and am going to college right now to get my associates of applied science in C&RW, I have talked to countless students and many instructors but your videos have been the most helpful and useful advice for my future and I can't thank you enough. Because of your videos I know have a true understanding of how I'm going to get started and just how the whole process works. I also work retail so when you talk about how you worked retail too I can relate to the feeling of just wanting to get a job like an electrician and get away from getting yelled at by random people all day. Thank you for your videos you actually are the only person to inform me of how the whole process works!
I have to say thank you for making these videos. I am scheduled to take my aptitude test on Feb 12th for ibew 48. These videos really help explain a lot and are helping me prepare
I've been practicing my math skills using Khan academy while I wait to enter the apprenticeship. It's great to know there is a specific company that helps the trades with training!
Thanks for your comment! We are excited to spread the word and let trades people know that there is a place for them to go when they need help. 1 on 1 online tutoring is extremely helpful especially when dealing with such challenging topics. Good luck on your journey and if you ever need a personalized learning experience you know where to go now :) bit.ly/UpstryveWebsite
Congratulations to you, Meghan, on your journey. Khan Academy is an excellent resource for study. I've recommended that site to many others in the past.
Right on Meghan! Both Khan Academy and Upstryve are excellent resources. I know you’ve commented on my videos before and I appreciate you watching them! I’m trying to remember if you mentioned this, but where are you at in your application process right now?
@@MadElectrician thanks Steve! I really appreciate the time for your response. I am in the waiting process of moving from cohort 2 to cohort 1 (the only thing missing from my application are test scores which I can submit until the testing center opens). Applicants in cohort 1 will be registered in the JATC Area 2 apprenticeship. When the list is depleted and those individuals are hired by employers, the program starts to pull from cohort 2.
Thanks for watching! Math can be a real struggle for a lot of people. I would highly recommend using Khan Academy too of you're going to be taking an aptitude test. Lot's of great resources on UA-cam too. Cheers! ⚡️
Math is my weak point. I understand basic math such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. But algebra, ratios and those advanced forms of math...
If you suck at math, this is probably why, in school, most of our courses we took aren't math driven. Also, in college or university, most of our courses are not math specific. Use tech to your advantage now to get good. The internet, apps and videos will help out huge. Anyone can get good now. I'm 47, taking applied math and i haven't been in school in a long time. Im not worried, I'm going to be an Electrician or Nurse (probably Electrician though). Im using my phone to my advantage. it's going to work. I have no doubt. One day, im going to wake up and be retirement age, I'm not going to be lazy and regret my choices. I still love my job in healthcare but I'm not getting paid what I'm worth. Im earning this all the way. Keep the faith, work hard and you'll get there!
I’m in 12th grade in my second year of going to a technical school to be an electrician and I’m learning how to do voltage drop ambient temperature conduit fill and much more
Use to live in Vancouver Washington working at Portland Oregon at the post office. Moved back to Las Vegas and will be going to trade school in a couple months. ain’t nothin like cold fresh mornings w a hot coffee.
@Mad Electrician I really want to become an electrician and I have extremely good comprehensive skills and also am very good working with my hands and putting things together, but I have dyscalculia which is a learning difficulty that I’ve had all of my life which affects my ability to do basic arithmetic such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
always interesting topic thank you. I agree most of this video. in my humble opinion, no you don't need to be but you will be able to make your progress faster if you are good at math. here is something mad electrician would agree. you don't really need to be someone special to be in this job. some special quality can help your career but this is trade work, not software programming or engineering. just keep your work and experience more.
Yesss I agreee 💯 pleas continue to do these videos it really helps a ton bro! It keeps us motivated and encouraged to pursue this goal we have of getting into a trade! I know for myself I have benefited greatly and look forward to new videos you post about! Keep up the good work brother and hope you and your fam Continue to be safe and healthy!
Hey Deonte! Comments like this are so encouraging and motivating, so thank you! I’m really happy to hear that these videos are beneficial for you and other people watching them. That’s why I make them. I always wished that a channel like this existed when I was going through the application process, so I’m really glad that I can be this channel for other people now. Thanks again! Wishing the good health and safety for your family too! ⚡️
What about mechanical inclination to begin? My lack of experience with tools is embarrassing but I want to learn without being laughed off the jobsite.
That’s a great question. I felt the same way too when I applied. I had some experience with a few power tools but knew pretty much nothing compared to all of the other apprentices I started out with. I would just say to not be too worried about being embarrassed or not knowing anything. You’ll learn. There is a reason why apprenticeships last 4-5 years. It takes time to but if I can do it then you definitely can too. The nice thing is that when you first start out you’re really not expected to know anything.
Im going through trade school right now for electrician, and I'm in math and throry 😫 I come home more exhausted than when I was working as a mover lol
I was in a college electrical engineering program but struggled as I got into the more advanced topics dealing with differential equations and complex multi variable calculus topics. I ended up dropping out as a result of difficulties with my junior year courses on math as well as family related issues trying to deal with my mother's diagnoses with terminal cancer. I'm at a point in my life where I'm trying to get back into that career path but don't have the money to afford a college program and felt that enter a trade by doing an apprenticeship would be a much more economical way of achieving my desire to work with electronics. Do the later years of the apprenticeship program touch on similar topics of advanced multi variable calculus and differential equations? If so it would be good to know early so I can try and find the right tutoring and support to help me get through the topics I failed in before. I'm hoping that one day working in this trade could help me finance a return to college in order to complete my degree as an electrical engineer, but who knows,I might enjoy the more hands on trade based work and just make my new goal becoming a master electrician. Would appreciate your input! I take my aptitude test and do my interview in about 3 months and your videos have helped motivate me immensely. Hoping to start getting some on the job experience as a construction wireman while I wait to see if I can get into my local unions program! Your video on whether I need prior experience in construction really helped seal my decision to continue down this path. Thanks so much!
Jacob I seriously doubt you will need differential and multi variable calculus for an electrician the uglys book highlighted tells you the level of math needed namely ratios, percentages and basic algebra manipulating variables solving very simple linear equations. If you are keen on electrical engineering then advanced math you talked about single variable and multi variable calculus will be very important Kjan academy is very good there is a classic book on engineering math that was used in many engineering degrees in the UK was the book by Ken Stroud Engineering Mathematics which take you through all the topics in a fast and simple way it’s more like a workbook giving you basic examples and then questions to solve in my view the fastest way to learn a lot of math quickly. There were two editions of this book a vol 1 and 2 both around a thousand pages but trust me it’s the best book to work from. There was also a more basic foundational book. If you had all 3 books my advice it would take you through your engineering course no problem. Ken past away some years ago and since then dexter booth added to the book. Great textbook my friends who were aeronautical, mechanical and materials scientists used this book as did I an economist.
@@mathman0101 Thanks for the advice. Really appreciate it. I guess my ideal hope would be to spend the time becoming a journeyman and putting a good number of years with the union and use the money I was making to help me go back to school and finish my degree in electrical engineering. I was in the wrong headspace in the past which really handicapped my ability to succeed and I just need to find an economical way to finance school and working a trade while getting my education part time seems like a great choice. My biggest dream would be to get a position working as an electrician in some sort of high tech manufacturing with the intent of transition to a more engineering related role doing things like designing PCB and programming PLC's after getting my degree. Your advice just gives me more confidence that now that I'm in a place to really move forward with my career dreams that I can succeed in those topics I've failed at before. @Mad Electrician all your videos have really helped me navigate and feel well prepared for whatever might come my way in my journey to apprenticeship. I would love to see a video maybe talking about Construction Wireman programs if you know anything about them as it's something I'm hoping to pursue to start getting some experience on actual job sites. My local has a CW program that you can just call in for work opportunities but it's very sparse on what that sort of work would entail compared to what apprentices do so hearing what you might know would be great!
You seem like you’d fit more on the Industrial/Control side of electrical. Not so much commercial construction and maintenance. That’s just my opinion based off your comment. I think you’ll enjoy hands on work it really is fun sometimes too.
This is one year later but I highly doubt electricians even take calculus at all. If you want to be an engineer apply yourself. I’ll be struggling with you until we make it man. Whatever your goal is now, I hope you’re making it man.
Hey Denver! Like I mentioned in the video, the level of math that you’ll be doing as a first term apprentice is very basic. You’re constantly building off of concepts that you’ve already learned, so it’s just important to make sure that you’re taking time to learn and understand the concepts before moving on. There is a decent amount of math in first term (if it’s the same as it is there as it is here) but it’s not overly difficult.
Ok 3 mins into the video and the answer is yes 😂 you mentioned fractions and you got the answer hahahaha I wished that I could've had a better approach to math during high school ... tdahd sucks when you don't have any help or pill
I basically have to relearn math starting all the way from fifth grade to senior year of high school. I’m 25 and I’ve literally forgotten everything, or I was never taught it. By the way I’ve already started my course, and I’m struggling at the moment. Hopefully I can learn 8 years worth of math in 2 years. Otherwise, I wasted 13k.
@@FollowJesus777-KING I got certified and found an awesome tutor that helped me achieve my goal. One failed relationship and a move later, I’m working as an electrician. Sorry for the late reply!
I currently just started at a trade school and today was my first day we started with fractions today and let me tell you I am struggling!!!! I am 27 now I forgot everything I learned in school and I can’t even tell you how many times I contemplated walking out of the class and just quitting. But I’m going to stick it out because I’m willing to put in the work and learn because this is what I want as a career!
I'm 30, been a steel carpenter for about 13 years and I'm barely making 20...younger kids in my company that barely know my trade are making up to 30, I used to love this and bust ass everyday but I see me going nowhere in this trade plus it's hard on my body...I'm burnt out and lost motivation, quitting here soon to peruse the trade of an electrician...of course after I learn math. DONT GO THROUGH CARPENTER WORK YOU'LL HATE YOUR LIFE.
I just went to turn in documents for sound apprenticeship and am just waiting to see if ill be getting an interview. Hopefully they do call me and hopefully I understand it because I don't feel like I'm that good at math or remembering things
Hey Bennett! Electrician U is a fantastic channel. I can only dream of having a channel as big as Dustin’s some day. 🤞🏼 I haven’t seen that one yet but I’ll check it out! I recommend people to check out his videos all the time, so I don’t mind at all! ⚡️
Hey, I've just applied for the JATC Electrician apprentice program and about to go take the aptitude test and then interview. I don't have any experience in the electrician field but I'm really passionate and really want to become an electrician, do you think its possible to get in the union JATC electrician apprenticeship?
Of course, allot of people come in with no experience or not good at math. Just have to pass a basic algebra test and reading comp. The classes walk you through step by step and allot of stuff you do in the field you can use a calculator and pipe bending apps. I'm not the best at math and I've been in the ibew for almost 10 years. Passed the apprenticeship just fine
For all the numeral gymnastics that everyone learns in school, much of the real world doesn't use anything beyond arithmetic and basic algebra. But then not everyone trains to be an engineer or speculator either.
If I don’t get the apprenticeship how long do I wait for the next one and would u think that going to a like 6month school for electrical would be good if I don’t get the job
IF you whant to sucess in your electrician school, you know to need basic electrician math. IF you whant to develop furter after basic electrician to become engenier, then yes you need more deeper math knowledge. But in real life for an electrician you dont realy need math. You whil never count math om your daily jobb. And today there are apps and programs that calculate all THE thing for you. And when you work you lern thumb rules and standards that Applies to everything you do. So IF you whant to work with comurcial electronics, production with housing and so on you dont realy need math. But you need to know basic stuff and you need to know how your using your equipment like multimeter and so on, and you need to have a srructured mind and high safety awerness.
I feel like pulling my hair out reading this f**king textbox! I am almost done my First year studies but now I'm reading about things that just feel so far beyond my comprehension ability. Time Constants? VARS/Reactive power and apparent power? Power factor? Wtf is an RL circuit? Bro, I'm so lost 😭
You will need math but it isn’t that bad man it really depends on how bad at math you feel you are. I’d say give it a shot it’s a rewarding career. I’m a 3rd year Canadian electrical apprentice.
Hey Cortez! I agree with Josh. It really isn’t too bad. Like I explained in the video, things so get to a point where they get complex, but everything is building off of eachother. So as long as you are doing your homework and trying your best to learn things before you get to the next class then you will be golden. I know a lot of people who really struggle with math who have made it through the apprenticeship. If you want to do this, don’t let that scare you from doing it. You got this ⚡️
@@MadElectrician thanks man i really appreciate that , means alot . need your opinion on this one , ok so i choose electrician as a random career , that is because i saw a friend doing electrician and i thought it would be fun BUT im worried what if it dosent work out for me , out of your experience can you tell me what you had to sacrifice and do to be an a successful electrician , were they any bad days ? trial error ? .
@@joshlavecchia9888 thanks man , congrats on being 3rd year electrical apprentice , im looking forward into this career , theres just some things holding me back from doing it , i wanted to do mechanic but people been telling electrician makes alot of money and really isn’t a tough of a job? , correct me if im wrong but i wanna give it a shot , hopefully it goes out well for me and not choose the wrong career , i really didn’t know what trade to go with so i picked anything and thats was being an electrician . thanks for the advice , reply back wen you can brother
@@Maxrizzz i’m kinda in the same boat as you bro. i was taking hvac classes but so far i don’t think it’s for me and lately i’ve been lookin into electrician but i also suck ass at math . I’m just tryna find a trade that isn’t to complicated yk
Yes! The aptitude test was the only exam that we weren’t allowed to use a calculator on. All other exams throughout the apprenticeship allow a calculator.
I’m 33 and want to start in the electrical trade need a career and stable income. Don’t want to be involved with flooring anymore. Will having basic knowledge help me get into the apprentice program faster?
Hey just a question here so after completing the apprenticeship with the Ibew I would like to move to a different state would they switch me over to that state of my choosing?
Hey Jonathan! That’s definitely something that they can do. You also don’t even need to be a journeyman to transfer to another local, they can transfer you as an apprentice too. As long as there is an IBEW local in the area/ state that you’re moving to.
@@MadElectrician thank you so much for replying Brotha! Will be applying now that was pretty much the only thing stopping me also wanted to say thank you for uploading all these informative videos. You’re doing a huge service for all of us future electricians
I am 47 and interested in getting into a apprenticeship-I was not the best in Math and barely passed Algebra with I believe C- or D + in 1993-Should I even bother trying or am I better off with a different trade? much thanks
If it's something you really want to do, go for it! In my apprenticeship class, a retired guy from the Air Force that was 48 when he started back in 2002. He made it through graduation as part of the 13 guys that "topped- out" out of 33 that had started in the first year. Doug ended up taking a maintenance job with a municipality that maintained the light rail system throughout the city that he had help construct when working on it as a contractor out of the local. I wouldn't let that bother you too much but just know that even though they may not ride you like the 18-year-old with a bunch of backbreaking "go for" work, you'll still have to pay your dues as an initiate into the trade and it is a very physically demanding job. If you're good with that I wouldn't worry about the other stuff. Godspeed bro!
Sir Im dheyn i am from Philippines and i love to become an industrial electrician but i am not good at math i am 15 yrs old turning 16 this april, do industrial electrician need to be good at math?
Thanks for watching! You definitely want to have a good basic understanding of math. Pretty much just basic arithmetic. Really just for the reasons that I specified in the video. You definitely don't need to be amazing at it though.
Ive already completed my 2 year Electrical Engineering Technician course. I recently passed the IBEW aptitude test and have been put on a waitlist to begin an apprenticeship. I wouldnt say im amazing at math but im guessing im good enough atleast since i passed the aptitude test and completed the schooling, right? Would you say the most technical and challenging part is the schooling? Im a very confident and professional person and i feel like ill do better on the job site learning hands on then when i was in school. I thought the schooling was tough. Im really excited to get on the job site.
I’m quite nervous about starting my apprenticeship as an electrician, I’m not bad at maths but nothing special, do I need to be more advanced to become an electrician or will I learn during my apprentice!
Hey, great question! As long as you're good enough to pass your aptitude test then you should be golden. Everything else that you need to learn you will learn during your apprenticeship 👍🏼
Hey man will we are on the topic of education I have a question I’m currently in area 1 jatc (Portland non union) it’s no secret the education we get here is a joke how bad is this going to hurt me if I want to switch over to the local 48
Sorry to hear the education in your area is not great. We know how frustrating this can be when trying to accomplish any goal especially one of this difficulty. We would suggest considering our 1 on 1 online tutoring. We have expert trade professionals that can guide you in the right direction no matter what path you choose to go down. Our tutors have years of experience which means they can effectively teach you what you need to know without wasting any of your time. We hope this helps - bit.ly/UpstryveWebsite
Hey Anthony! That’s a great question. I don’t personally know of any that are specifically geared towards the aptitude test, but if you watch my Taking the Aptitude Test video I talk about an app called Khan Academy. In that app there are some specific subjects that you can learn and those are basically the same types of questions that you’ll have in your aptitude test. I know there are practice tests that you can take online. I personally have never taken any so I’m not sure exactly what to recommend for those though.
hey in between surprise expenses and everything else I haven't been able to afford that class but have used all my other resources on here and khan academy. I already struggled with math but am getting better studying on my own but they just gave us math lvl 1 (the whole section) to do online quizzes on by Monday and I'm lost. they gave us no warning and by thr time I got the info as thr hall closed so I can't ask questions and have to report to my first job Monday and won't have time to ask questions. any advice on this long story/question
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I really want to become an electrician and I have extremely good comprehensive skills and also am very good working with my hands and putting things together, but I have dyscalculia which is a learning difficulty that I’ve had all of my life which affects my ability to do basic arithmetic such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
@@bikelifespida4012 I feel for you I have dyslexic to, but I have trouble with reading and writing instead of math.
Hey brother; is the learning books on upstryve compatible for Australian Electrician Apprentices? Or is it specific to America?
Believe in yourself. Actual meaningful things are created through struggle.
Great encouragement 👍🏼
Definitely agree myself.
I’m struggling in my first year schooling right now and thank you
@@Kai-ln7sn I start my Apprenticeship in May, got the job though. Go into the field for the first time tomorrow.
Went through the union apprenticeship from 2002 - 2007. The program has a very structured continuity from one lesson to the next and if you apply yourself to do the best you can, it's no problem with the math at all. They teach you everything you need to know as far as the math itself is concerned. How it can apply in the field is limitless it seems and the apprenticeship just teaches you basics. Albeit "basics" can get fairly complicated but they build up to get there. I barely passed high School by the skin of my teeth including my math classes and at the end of my apprenticeship, I had the top score for academic performance and on the job training work reports. People tend to excel in the subjects they are interested in even though you may not have thought you are interested in some of this math, seeing how it applies to the electrical trade and if you're interested thoroughly in the electrical trade, the math is easy during the learning process because of it.
Thanks bro this helped 💪🏻
@@noonfig4258 No problem. Thanks for the feedback!
@@jaredkilgore7194 That is mad encouraging! Just got a job in the electrical field, start the school portion in May.
Bless you bro for inspiring me I take my aptitude test in upcoming April
@@ITZTYLER491 Math and I do not have the best relationship. I studied for my aptitude exam, but I definitely could've went harder studying. Anyway, the day I took my test I ran into a bunch of problems I knew would be legit problems. I just did the best I could, but felt I'd failed. Mentally told myself I'd do better next time. Got my test scores back a few weeks later, made a 7 out of 9. Anything is possible man!
Hey brother. Found your videos when I applied for the Ibew. I passed. Turns out I was #2 on the list. Now I’m working with a contractor. The turn around was really quick. To everyone out there watch this guys videos. He knows what he’s talking about and it helped out a lot. I appreciate everything your doing for us. Much love. 💪🏾
Hey Antonio!
Wow, that's incredible! Congratulations! I'm so happy for you and hope that you're enjoying it!
Thanks for watching and supporting my channel!
What a great story! Thanks for sharing!
Hey man, how’s it going these days with being an electrician? You should almost be near your Masters I’m assuming
I’m so sad. Almost 30 and I still don’t know my time tables yet here I am at 3am contemplating becoming a electrician. smh, thanks for bringing me back to reality
You can learn
Did u still persue being an electrician?
I'm 34. I just got my GED on September 7th 2023. All I've ever worked in is warehouse. I'm gonna give myself a shot at being an electrician or welding. MATH IS HARD FOR ME. I'd rather try and fail and try again than to never know and hold myself back for another 15 years. Good luck to you. It took me 3 years to get my GED, 2 months to get my CDL and lost it in 1 yr due to a bad decision while dealing with life. Things happen but if you don't try you'll be never know. For me it's been God's saving grace to have a new mindset & outlook on life. I pray you keep fighting for yourself. I dropped out of school in 9th grade. You can do it.
I’m 20 and don’t know my times table math has always been hard for me ever since being bullied in school and was really never comfortable working in class so I never did any work I’m hoping I can be brave enough to try something new all my life it’s felt like it I’m on hard mode I never had a dad to ask questions and learn off of I really hope I can man up
@@ChrisPLoops20 years old as well and can confidently say that I’ve neglected the early stages of my life. I was a failing student throughout a majority of my school years due to a mix of bad teaching and my learning disability in math that went unnoticed. Due to this, Ive had the daily struggles throughout my work setting and just ultimate regret for not even attempting to better myself in any form (Depression). With all the self doubt and pity over the years, I became a shell of myself. However, with this consistent self sabotage ,I finally said enough and applied to my local ibew electrical union which to my surprise, worked out so much better than anticipated. The point I make here is that whatever you’re going through whether it be a cognitive problem or not physically capable, I want you to completely erase whatever it is. I am living proof of the sheer magnitude that discipline can guide you through any obstacle. Become a fucking electrican or whatever is that you want to do, and please for the love of god, drop the self pitty.
“Are you willing” most important takeaway that can be applied to anything in life
I struggled with math in grade school, I was in my 30s when I got into the electrical trade. I knew I struggled to memorize things for school so I decided I wasn't going to put effort into any memorization, I'd focus on understanding the concepts being taught. I figured if I understood the underlying reasonings behind the math I'd be able to do the math. It worked very well I was always in the top portion of the classes and when exams came along I wasn't stressed about it because I'd put in the effort to know what I was doing.
This is what worries me since ive never been the best in math, so i start to overthink if id even be good for the job
You got it man! You can definitely do this. Like I said in the video, everything just kind of builds off of eachother. If you are a good student and do whatever it talks to learn things along the way then you will be just fine.
@userpersii we’re opposite I’m dull in math
I am 22 turning 23 and hating my current career path I have been considering starting as an electrical apprentice for a long time now and finally pulled the trigger and started applying for positions. I would have to say that this channel has been a large part of that. Thank you.
How has it been bro? Did you get hired? If so how has being an electrical apprentice been going?
@@Emmanuel_Ramirez717 Hi Javier, I did get my placements in 2 really good companies after applying around but I got contacted by a recruiter on a job in IT and thought what the heck I'll give it a go and iv been loving it ever since!
@@marknoble530 wait so you do IT now?
@@Kylewraps Yeh I'm in IT now.
I've been looking into getting into being an electrician, just turned 18, and this channel has been the most informative channel so far, even more so than Electric U and other popular ones for me since I wanna join the union, I believe I found a hidden gem of a channel that will grow, keep up the good work and thanks for the advice B)
You made my day with this comment!
I really appreciate the encouragement. Hearing things like this are what motivate me to keep posting videos. I’m so happy to hear that this channel is benefiting you in your journey to become an electrician ⚡️
If U are living anywhere near Steve in Portland I would jump out of my skin for it. I would relocate my family there in a heartbeat for that kind of income. Best regards
@@carlmarquardt994 there are unions in every city and state i believe and the pay rates are likely all the same no matter where you are
@@notcylus6783 im in England. We are so far behind Portland its not funny. The kind of money this chap is qouting on his channel is staggering.
I would relocate my family and learn us electric which are possible similar to UK with a lot of metal skills
Did you become an electrician
I just had my an interview for an apprenticeship. This gentleman is talking with his wife to consider whether or not to take me in. I was so surprised about the interview because I haven't even started school yet, and I thought it would take a semester or so in order to start. But for me, and maybe because I have contacts, it was almost immediately. So excited! And your videos helped a bunch! Thanks man!
I needed these positive words. I have an aptitude test to get in the Union in Michigan in less than 25 days. I’m stressing because I want to be an electrician so bad but I’m horrible at math and basically forgot everything I learned when I got my GED, which was at least 10 years ago. I’m currently using Khan Academy but it’s just making me realize I know even less than I thought lol.
Come on bro if you really want it you’ll do it take time out of your day and learn it take 1-2 hours and learn the math just try equations and you’ll get it bro you got this
Congrats on getting sponsored! Glad to see your channel's growing!
Thanks bro!
Good to hear from you! We’ll have to go crabbing again one of these days!
I'm an apprentice electrician myself here in the Toronto area after graduating a pre-apprenticeship college program. I had an interview lined up just after school so it was perfect. I was working under a non union company, but unfortunately the people weren't the nicest and I wasn't fast enough for their expectations. Fortunately...I did learn a lot being with the old company and was able to bring my experience into the new. Working under this new company with a boss who's really cool, non union, and it's been nothing but fun for the most part with these guys and they're very understanding. I am happy to have gotten into this trade :)
Hey, from the Toronto area as well. There a a bunch of pre-apprenticeship programs out there. Just curious on where you went or which ones you’d recommend.
Thanks in advance
really appreciate your content! it's helped give me confidence to actually pursue being an electrician :)
Hey Kelley!
That’s the goal! I’m so happy to hear that 🥳
If you have any questions along the way then feel free to reach out at any time ⚡️
Have you pursued it ?
That is so attractive
W women
Thanks for the encouragement and keying me into upstryve! Love!
Definitely looking forward to that Uglys book review. I suggest if you enough time, review and teach us subscribers almost every topic in the book, basically an overview on the book. Bet that’ll get a good amount of views. Make a playlist just like the first one you did on how to get into the apprenticeship and just explain the formulas it has and codes. Love the amount of information you give man! This channel is definitely a Gem! Keep it up!
Thanks Angel!
That’s a great suggestion and it would make a fantastic playlist! My goal is to get upload 50 videos this year so I’ll add this idea to my list and see what I can do ⚡️
Another solid video man. I am someone who is very mathematically challenged lol. I have been slowly teaching myself math in preparation for my aptitude test and with time running out I am starting to stress a bit. I have told you before that I am in healthcare management. I work 65-70 hours a week so finding time between work, wife and kid to do math is different. Hoping for the best! Thanks again for your incredibly useful content
Hi i recommend ibew prep,its really helpful with simulation tests.
70 hours of work plus family time is definitely no easy task and we commend you for your dedication. Definitely consider using our service if you ever want hyper focused tutoring which would cut your study time in half. The difficult part of studying is not having any clear road map on what exactly you should be studying in the first place. This causes people to try and study everything which as you may know is not a very efficient strategy. We make sure to guide you effectively on what you personally need to learn and since we provide our tutoring service online it can really fit into anyone's schedule. Hope this helps and maybe we will chat with you soon. Good luck with everything! - bit.ly/UpstryveWebsite
Thank you so much for your videos! My son is graduating high school in May and looking into the Electrician Apprenticeship Program here in Kansas City Mo. He struggles in Math and this helps give him some confidence!
Can you please clarify a few things:
1) The areas of algebra that should be studied you mentioned were fractions, factors, decimals, etc. on Khan academy every area covers so many other topics. For example: there are lessons for x and + fractions but there’s also ordering and comparing fractions. Should that be part of the “fractions” we study?
2) In your own experience once in the apprenticeship, did you have to travel often and far for job assignments? And how often?
Quality video as always Stephen! Thanks for letting us be a part of it. Keep up the great work.
I'm 18 and am going to college right now to get my associates of applied science in C&RW, I have talked to countless students and many instructors but your videos have been the most helpful and useful advice for my future and I can't thank you enough. Because of your videos I know have a true understanding of how I'm going to get started and just how the whole process works. I also work retail so when you talk about how you worked retail too I can relate to the feeling of just wanting to get a job like an electrician and get away from getting yelled at by random people all day. Thank you for your videos you actually are the only person to inform me of how the whole process works!
I have to say thank you for making these videos. I am scheduled to take my aptitude test on Feb 12th for ibew 48. These videos really help explain a lot and are helping me prepare
Hey Nick!
It’s my pleasure bro! I’m really happy to hear that these are helping! ⚡️
How’d it go
@@peter10195 I passed the test, didn’t interview like I had hoped to! So I’m working at reinterviewing
@@nickmanji Best of luck!
any advice for someone fresh out the womb?(I don’t know squat, going to take a 1 year worth of courses soon hopefully)
@@nickmanji was the aptitude test hard
I've been practicing my math skills using Khan academy while I wait to enter the apprenticeship. It's great to know there is a specific company that helps the trades with training!
Thanks for your comment! We are excited to spread the word and let trades people know that there is a place for them to go when they need help. 1 on 1 online tutoring is extremely helpful especially when dealing with such challenging topics. Good luck on your journey and if you ever need a personalized learning experience you know where to go now :) bit.ly/UpstryveWebsite
Congratulations to you, Meghan, on your journey. Khan Academy is an excellent resource for study. I've recommended that site to many others in the past.
Right on Meghan!
Both Khan Academy and Upstryve are excellent resources. I know you’ve commented on my videos before and I appreciate you watching them! I’m trying to remember if you mentioned this, but where are you at in your application process right now?
@@MadElectrician thanks Steve! I really appreciate the time for your response. I am in the waiting process of moving from cohort 2 to cohort 1 (the only thing missing from my application are test scores which I can submit until the testing center opens). Applicants in cohort 1 will be registered in the JATC Area 2 apprenticeship. When the list is depleted and those individuals are hired by employers, the program starts to pull from cohort 2.
Meghan, hope it went well , what courses helped you the most when prepping for tests?
I suck at math 😑...I'm glad I stayed tuned in. I'm going to use UA-cam and math for dummies book to help me.
Thanks for watching! Math can be a real struggle for a lot of people. I would highly recommend using Khan Academy too of you're going to be taking an aptitude test. Lot's of great resources on UA-cam too.
Cheers! ⚡️
Super insightful as always! Also - the new mic makes the audio sound waaaay better. Good call!
Thanks Christian!
It was a much needed upgrade and I’m glad I finally started using it ⚡️
Love your openings ☕️
This video helped me believe in myself ngl thank you!!!!
Thank you for the words of encouragement i was doubting myself since I suck at math
Thanks for the confidence booster!
You’re very welcome! ⚡️
Thanks for this video!!!
Thanks for watching! ⚡️
Math is my weak point. I understand basic math such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. But algebra, ratios and those advanced forms of math...
If you suck at math, this is probably why, in school, most of our courses we took aren't math driven. Also, in college or university, most of our courses are not math specific. Use tech to your advantage now to get good. The internet, apps and videos will help out huge. Anyone can get good now. I'm 47, taking applied math and i haven't been in school in a long time. Im not worried, I'm going to be an Electrician or Nurse (probably Electrician though). Im using my phone to my advantage. it's going to work. I have no doubt. One day, im going to wake up and be retirement age, I'm not going to be lazy and regret my choices. I still love my job in healthcare but I'm not getting paid what I'm worth. Im earning this all the way. Keep the faith, work hard and you'll get there!
I’m in 12th grade in my second year of going to a technical school to be an electrician and I’m learning how to do voltage drop ambient temperature conduit fill and much more
Use to live in Vancouver Washington working at Portland Oregon at the post office. Moved back to Las Vegas and will be going to trade school in a couple months. ain’t nothin like cold fresh mornings w a hot coffee.
@Mad Electrician I really want to become an electrician and I have extremely good comprehensive skills and also am very good working with my hands and putting things together, but I have dyscalculia which is a learning difficulty that I’ve had all of my life which affects my ability to do basic arithmetic such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
Thanks for the encouraging video
always interesting topic thank you.
I agree most of this video. in my humble opinion, no you don't need to be but you will be able to make your progress faster if you are good at math. here is something mad electrician would agree. you don't really need to be someone special to be in this job. some special quality can help your career but this is trade work, not software programming or engineering. just keep your work and experience more.
Thank you for this video 🙂
Yesss I agreee 💯 pleas continue to do these videos it really helps a ton bro! It keeps us motivated and encouraged to pursue this goal we have of getting into a trade! I know for myself I have benefited greatly and look forward to new videos you post about! Keep up the good work brother and hope you and your fam Continue to be safe and healthy!
Hey Deonte!
Comments like this are so encouraging and motivating, so thank you! I’m really happy to hear that these videos are beneficial for you and other people watching them. That’s why I make them. I always wished that a channel like this existed when I was going through the application process, so I’m really glad that I can be this channel for other people now.
Thanks again!
Wishing the good health and safety for your family too! ⚡️
What about mechanical inclination to begin? My lack of experience with tools is embarrassing but I want to learn without being laughed off the jobsite.
That’s a great question. I felt the same way too when I applied. I had some experience with a few power tools but knew pretty much nothing compared to all of the other apprentices I started out with. I would just say to not be too worried about being embarrassed or not knowing anything. You’ll learn. There is a reason why apprenticeships last 4-5 years. It takes time to but if I can do it then you definitely can too. The nice thing is that when you first start out you’re really not expected to know anything.
I like how you grind the beans first- its supposed to make a big diff with flabour .. i needa get my own grinder lol
Bro, you don’t grind your beans before you make coffee? This will change your life, my friend 😂
@@MadElectrician hahaha maybe thats the missing step to inproving my coffee, lately been tasting not too great 😂
You had me literally laughing out loud 😂😂😂
@@MadElectrician LOLLLL
Ill report back the day i get the grinder aha
very informative, appreciate the content.
Thanks Frank!
Glad you’re enjoying it ⚡️
Im going through trade school right now for electrician, and I'm in math and throry 😫 I come home more exhausted than when I was working as a mover lol
So glad I found this channel.
just applied for the apprenticeship program today
I was in a college electrical engineering program but struggled as I got into the more advanced topics dealing with differential equations and complex multi variable calculus topics. I ended up dropping out as a result of difficulties with my junior year courses on math as well as family related issues trying to deal with my mother's diagnoses with terminal cancer. I'm at a point in my life where I'm trying to get back into that career path but don't have the money to afford a college program and felt that enter a trade by doing an apprenticeship would be a much more economical way of achieving my desire to work with electronics. Do the later years of the apprenticeship program touch on similar topics of advanced multi variable calculus and differential equations? If so it would be good to know early so I can try and find the right tutoring and support to help me get through the topics I failed in before. I'm hoping that one day working in this trade could help me finance a return to college in order to complete my degree as an electrical engineer, but who knows,I might enjoy the more hands on trade based work and just make my new goal becoming a master electrician. Would appreciate your input!
I take my aptitude test and do my interview in about 3 months and your videos have helped motivate me immensely. Hoping to start getting some on the job experience as a construction wireman while I wait to see if I can get into my local unions program! Your video on whether I need prior experience in construction really helped seal my decision to continue down this path. Thanks so much!
Jacob I seriously doubt you will need differential and multi variable calculus for an electrician the uglys book highlighted tells you the level of math needed namely ratios, percentages and basic algebra manipulating variables solving very simple linear equations.
If you are keen on electrical engineering then advanced math you talked about single variable and multi variable calculus will be very important Kjan academy is very good there is a classic book on engineering math that was used in many engineering degrees in the UK was the book by Ken Stroud Engineering Mathematics which take you through all the topics in a fast and simple way it’s more like a workbook giving you basic examples and then questions to solve in my view the fastest way to learn a lot of math quickly. There were two editions of this book a vol 1 and 2 both around a thousand pages but trust me it’s the best book to work from. There was also a more basic foundational book. If you had all 3 books my advice it would take you through your engineering course no problem. Ken past away some years ago and since then dexter booth added to the book. Great textbook my friends who were aeronautical, mechanical and materials scientists used this book as did I an economist.
@@mathman0101 Thanks for the advice. Really appreciate it. I guess my ideal hope would be to spend the time becoming a journeyman and putting a good number of years with the union and use the money I was making to help me go back to school and finish my degree in electrical engineering. I was in the wrong headspace in the past which really handicapped my ability to succeed and I just need to find an economical way to finance school and working a trade while getting my education part time seems like a great choice. My biggest dream would be to get a position working as an electrician in some sort of high tech manufacturing with the intent of transition to a more engineering related role doing things like designing PCB and programming PLC's after getting my degree. Your advice just gives me more confidence that now that I'm in a place to really move forward with my career dreams that I can succeed in those topics I've failed at before.
@Mad Electrician all your videos have really helped me navigate and feel well prepared for whatever might come my way in my journey to apprenticeship. I would love to see a video maybe talking about Construction Wireman programs if you know anything about them as it's something I'm hoping to pursue to start getting some experience on actual job sites. My local has a CW program that you can just call in for work opportunities but it's very sparse on what that sort of work would entail compared to what apprentices do so hearing what you might know would be great!
You seem like you’d fit more on the Industrial/Control side of electrical. Not so much commercial construction and maintenance. That’s just my opinion based off your comment. I think you’ll enjoy hands on work it really is fun sometimes too.
This is one year later but I highly doubt electricians even take calculus at all. If you want to be an engineer apply yourself. I’ll be struggling with you until we make it man. Whatever your goal is now, I hope you’re making it man.
Thank you! It's been a great time actually. Working through my 2-2 semester now.
I just got signed up as an apprentice. I was wondering, does first term of schooling consist of a lot of math?
Hey Denver!
Like I mentioned in the video, the level of math that you’ll be doing as a first term apprentice is very basic. You’re constantly building off of concepts that you’ve already learned, so it’s just important to make sure that you’re taking time to learn and understand the concepts before moving on. There is a decent amount of math in first term (if it’s the same as it is there as it is here) but it’s not overly difficult.
@@MadElectrician Thanks so much for answer my question. Love your content so much!
Damn thank you! I thought I was a big idiot because I sucked at math lol gives me so much hope...
Great work, thanks
Ok 3 mins into the video and the answer is yes 😂 you mentioned fractions and you got the answer hahahaha I wished that I could've had a better approach to math during high school ... tdahd sucks when you don't have any help or pill
Could you give or show us an example of how that 4th year apprenticeship math looks like?
I basically have to relearn math starting all the way from fifth grade to senior year of high school. I’m 25 and I’ve literally forgotten everything, or I was never taught it. By the way I’ve already started my course, and I’m struggling at the moment. Hopefully I can learn 8 years worth of math in 2 years. Otherwise, I wasted 13k.
Its been a year. Hows it going bro?
I’m 20 and dont know anything math related, doing the same thing before I apply.”
@@FollowJesus777-KING I got certified and found an awesome tutor that helped me achieve my goal. One failed relationship and a move later, I’m working as an electrician. Sorry for the late reply!
I currently just started at a trade school and today was my first day we started with fractions today and let me tell you I am struggling!!!! I am 27 now I forgot everything I learned in school and I can’t even tell you how many times I contemplated walking out of the class and just quitting. But I’m going to stick it out because I’m willing to put in the work and learn because this is what I want as a career!
Hey. Enjoy watching. 25 year member here...
Hey, Dale!
Thanks for watching! It's always great to get comments from fellow brothers ⚡️
You don't need a complex math, you only need
Simple algebra.
Really?
Fantastic video!
Thanks mom 😂
Hey, it might be to late for you to read this but I just wanted to say thank you...
Your really helping me out allot here 🙂
Hey mate just wondering what kinda math methods i need to focus on ? Thank you
Amazingninfo dude... I'm in Canada and looking to become an electrician at 40⚡⚡⚡👍.. Great videos
I'm 30, been a steel carpenter for about 13 years and I'm barely making 20...younger kids in my company that barely know my trade are making up to 30, I used to love this and bust ass everyday but I see me going nowhere in this trade plus it's hard on my body...I'm burnt out and lost motivation, quitting here soon to peruse the trade of an electrician...of course after I learn math. DONT GO THROUGH CARPENTER WORK YOU'LL HATE YOUR LIFE.
I just went to turn in documents for sound apprenticeship and am just waiting to see if ill be getting an interview. Hopefully they do call me and hopefully I understand it because I don't feel like I'm that good at math or remembering things
Great video! Not to take away from your channel, but Electrician U has a really good vid about Uglys.
Hey Bennett!
Electrician U is a fantastic channel. I can only dream of having a channel as big as Dustin’s some day. 🤞🏼
I haven’t seen that one yet but I’ll check it out! I recommend people to check out his videos all the time, so I don’t mind at all! ⚡️
Love the coffee intro 😆
Hey, I've just applied for the JATC Electrician apprentice program and about to go take the aptitude test and then interview. I don't have any experience in the electrician field but I'm really passionate and really want to become an electrician, do you think its possible to get in the union JATC electrician apprenticeship?
Of course, allot of people come in with no experience or not good at math. Just have to pass a basic algebra test and reading comp. The classes walk you through step by step and allot of stuff you do in the field you can use a calculator and pipe bending apps. I'm not the best at math and I've been in the ibew for almost 10 years. Passed the apprenticeship just fine
@@fleshhammer656 thanks man making me feel like I got a chance at this after high school finna just go for it
Update?
For all the numeral gymnastics that everyone learns in school, much of the real world doesn't use anything beyond arithmetic and basic algebra. But then not everyone trains to be an engineer or speculator either.
hi, can you give us a list of formulas that are most used on the field?
thank you
Crazy you drop this video & this is some I’m struggling with right now while in school is the math to be a electrician
Thank you
If I don’t get the apprenticeship how long do I wait for the next one and would u think that going to a like 6month school for electrical would be good if I don’t get the job
What if you need to relearn all this stuff? Like fractions and stuff do you learn that in the school? While your doing the apprenticeship?
IF you whant to sucess in your electrician school, you know to need basic electrician math. IF you whant to develop furter after basic electrician to become engenier, then yes you need more deeper math knowledge. But in real life for an electrician you dont realy need math. You whil never count math om your daily jobb. And today there are apps and programs that calculate all THE thing for you. And when you work you lern thumb rules and standards that Applies to everything you do. So IF you whant to work with comurcial electronics, production with housing and so on you dont realy need math. But you need to know basic stuff and you need to know how your using your equipment like multimeter and so on, and you need to have a srructured mind and high safety awerness.
If you got through algebra 1 in high school you can definitely get through the math electrician use
I feel like pulling my hair out reading this f**king textbox! I am almost done my First year studies but now I'm reading about things that just feel so far beyond my comprehension ability. Time Constants? VARS/Reactive power and apparent power? Power factor? Wtf is an RL circuit? Bro, I'm so lost 😭
hey i wanna be an electrician , but im scared because im very bad at math lol thats the only thing holding me back lol , any advice?
You will need math but it isn’t that bad man it really depends on how bad at math you feel you are. I’d say give it a shot it’s a rewarding career. I’m a 3rd year Canadian electrical apprentice.
Hey Cortez!
I agree with Josh. It really isn’t too bad. Like I explained in the video, things so get to a point where they get complex, but everything is building off of eachother. So as long as you are doing your homework and trying your best to learn things before you get to the next class then you will be golden. I know a lot of people who really struggle with math who have made it through the apprenticeship. If you want to do this, don’t let that scare you from doing it. You got this ⚡️
@@MadElectrician thanks man i really appreciate that , means alot . need your opinion on this one , ok so i choose electrician as a random career , that is because i saw a friend doing electrician and i thought it would be fun BUT im worried what if it dosent work out for me , out of your experience can you tell me what you had to sacrifice and do to be an a successful electrician , were they any bad days ? trial error ? .
@@joshlavecchia9888 thanks man , congrats on being 3rd year electrical apprentice , im looking forward into this career , theres just some things holding me back from doing it , i wanted to do mechanic but people been telling electrician makes alot of money and really isn’t a tough of a job? , correct me if im wrong but i wanna give it a shot , hopefully it goes out well for me and not choose the wrong career , i really didn’t know what trade to go with so i picked anything and thats was being an electrician . thanks for the advice , reply back wen you can brother
@@Maxrizzz i’m kinda in the same boat as you bro. i was taking hvac classes but so far i don’t think it’s for me and lately i’ve been lookin into electrician but i also suck ass at math . I’m just tryna find a trade that isn’t to complicated yk
Started crying mid video once i heard fractions im so cooked bruh 😭🙏
*makes coffee*
*plugs sponsor*
"Nope."
*video ends*
You’re not wrong ☕️
Do you get a basic calculator doring the exams ?
Yes! The aptitude test was the only exam that we weren’t allowed to use a calculator on. All other exams throughout the apprenticeship allow a calculator.
Is this a school the employer does or we do outside of work? Like student loans and all that
Am praying u make a in-depth video of the ugly book
I’m 33 and want to start in the electrical trade need a career and stable income. Don’t want to be involved with flooring anymore. Will having basic knowledge help me get into the apprentice program faster?
Is it hard to get an apprenticeship at my local union straight out of high school with no experience?
Hey just a question here so after completing the apprenticeship with the Ibew I would like to move to a different state would they switch me over to that state of my choosing?
Hey Jonathan!
That’s definitely something that they can do. You also don’t even need to be a journeyman to transfer to another local, they can transfer you as an apprentice too. As long as there is an IBEW local in the area/ state that you’re moving to.
@@MadElectrician thank you so much for replying Brotha! Will be applying now that was pretty much the only thing stopping me also wanted to say thank you for uploading all these informative videos. You’re doing a huge service for all of us future electricians
Super nervous about the math.
I am 47 and interested in getting into a apprenticeship-I was not the best in Math and barely passed Algebra with I believe C- or D + in 1993-Should I even bother trying or am I better off with a different trade?
much thanks
If it's something you really want to do, go for it! In my apprenticeship class, a retired guy from the Air Force that was 48 when he started back in 2002. He made it through graduation as part of the 13 guys that "topped- out" out of 33 that had started in the first year. Doug ended up taking a maintenance job with a municipality that maintained the light rail system throughout the city that he had help construct when working on it as a contractor out of the local. I wouldn't let that bother you too much but just know that even though they may not ride you like the 18-year-old with a bunch of backbreaking "go for" work, you'll still have to pay your dues as an initiate into the trade and it is a very physically demanding job. If you're good with that I wouldn't worry about the other stuff. Godspeed bro!
@@jaredkilgore7194 Thank You so much,very confidence boosting!God Bless
@@jaredkilgore7194 And I welcome the physical part- I workout regularly Thanks
@@savedbyhismercyandlove No problem and thanks! Hopefully things work out the way you want. Take care
I graduated high school 2 years ago and I have finally decided what I want my career to be, you’re videos have helped me a lot, thank you so much !
Sir Im dheyn i am from Philippines and i love to become an industrial electrician but i am not good at math i am 15 yrs old turning 16 this april, do industrial electrician need to be good at math?
Thanks for watching!
You definitely want to have a good basic understanding of math. Pretty much just basic arithmetic. Really just for the reasons that I specified in the video. You definitely don't need to be amazing at it though.
Ive already completed my 2 year Electrical Engineering Technician course. I recently passed the IBEW aptitude test and have been put on a waitlist to begin an apprenticeship. I wouldnt say im amazing at math but im guessing im good enough atleast since i passed the aptitude test and completed the schooling, right? Would you say the most technical and challenging part is the schooling? Im a very confident and professional person and i feel like ill do better on the job site learning hands on then when i was in school. I thought the schooling was tough. Im really excited to get on the job site.
I suck at algebra
I really want to say that i would give the effort, but after 13 years of school, i know that i can never stay focused no mater how hard i try
I’m quite nervous about starting my apprenticeship as an electrician, I’m not bad at maths but nothing special, do I need to be more advanced to become an electrician or will I learn during my apprentice!
Hey, great question! As long as you're good enough to pass your aptitude test then you should be golden. Everything else that you need to learn you will learn during your apprenticeship 👍🏼
Hey man will we are on the topic of education I have a question I’m currently in area 1 jatc (Portland non union) it’s no secret the education we get here is a joke how bad is this going to hurt me if I want to switch over to the local 48
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Good info man! Any idea if there’s apps where you can do math problems that you’ll see in aptitude test?
Hey Anthony!
That’s a great question. I don’t personally know of any that are specifically geared towards the aptitude test, but if you watch my Taking the Aptitude Test video I talk about an app called Khan Academy. In that app there are some specific subjects that you can learn and those are basically the same types of questions that you’ll have in your aptitude test.
I know there are practice tests that you can take online. I personally have never taken any so I’m not sure exactly what to recommend for those though.
What kind of math do you learn in electrician school?
hey in between surprise expenses and everything else I haven't been able to afford that class but have used all my other resources on here and khan academy. I already struggled with math but am getting better studying on my own but they just gave us math lvl 1 (the whole section) to do online quizzes on by Monday and I'm lost. they gave us no warning and by thr time I got the info as thr hall closed so I can't ask questions and have to report to my first job Monday and won't have time to ask questions. any advice on this long story/question
Don't know about you but when I went to school if you struggled with math they just left you behind. I never did catch up...
I heard that I’m not allowed to use a calculator for the aptitude test. Is that true?
As long as it’s not calculus I’m feeling confident 😊😂
No calculus! ⚡️🤘🏼⚡️
Where can one study for mechanical comprehension?
I'm about to graduate soon and I want to be a electrician any tips? I'm kinda nervous and not sure how to get my foot in the door if yk what I mean
Also I have college level reading skills and I'm great at math
hey i have a interesting question. idk if you know what the difference is but ima ask anyway. what’s the difference between union and non union?