Little advice...
11-01-2004, 10:06 PM
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Hey, I was wondering if anyone on here could give me some input. I tried working at an audio shop for a while, installing and doing some sales. I enjoyed parts of it, but found that the pace that I work at is better suited to a hobby rather than working under the gun. I have an interest in audio, and how it works, and have been considering taking the Electronics Repair course at BCIT out here in Vancouver. Anyone know what kind of possibilities that could open up, as far as repairing electronics, or other avenues? I know that after you complete the common core program, you can specialize in avionics (repair and maintenance of airplane radios and gear). I know what most shops around here charge for their time, and if you have the knowledge and the skills I imagine you could have a decent career. Any thoughts from people in the industry? Thanks.....
11-01-2004, 10:46 PM
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defenitey the course at bcit is what could possibly lead you to a variety or careers. after going to school i was informed about a job at a distrbutor, working in the service dept. i dont really fix anything, but it was an area of work that has led me to a vast amount of networking. i think that i speak to more managers accross canada than most sales reps(westec im sure has me beat in this field). car audio is not the only area you can go into but it is a possiblity, sony of canada is just under port man bridge, panasonics is here too, nintendo of canada is in richmond, there are so many places that you could end up woring in with that certification from bcit. maybe you can get into some other area. not even known to us. but im sure that car audio wise, you could more easily find a job with some certification under your belt.
good luck
good luck
11-02-2004, 02:30 PM
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^ The flip side is I hear from more than one independent electronics repair guy that it's getting harder and harder out there.
Electronics are becoming too disposable. Fewer people fix stuff that breaks.
My advice would be to take the Mechanical Engineering Technology course and if you want to know about electronics then take it at night. UCFV out in the valley has an evening course that is once or twice a week for a few months to get one started out.
Electronics are becoming too disposable. Fewer people fix stuff that breaks.
My advice would be to take the Mechanical Engineering Technology course and if you want to know about electronics then take it at night. UCFV out in the valley has an evening course that is once or twice a week for a few months to get one started out.
11-02-2004, 07:32 PM
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get a degree in avionics, a buddy of mine took a 2 course in avionics electrical, and is making 30$ an hour in campbell river repairing helicopters
11-03-2004, 09:27 PM
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Originally posted by MR2NR:
Healthcare is where it's at these days... maybe you can turn a wheelchair into a high performance street racing machine, with NOS.
Healthcare is where it's at these days... maybe you can turn a wheelchair into a high performance street racing machine, with NOS.
11-04-2004, 10:00 PM
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you do get faster working under the gun... But hey you have to do whatever makes you happy..
When work stops being fun its time to change...
BTW if you quit what are you still doin in the Black Void [img]tongue.gif[/img]
When work stops being fun its time to change...
BTW if you quit what are you still doin in the Black Void [img]tongue.gif[/img]
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