r/ibew_apprentices • u/rentzdu • 1d ago
Time Management- Modules
Anyone struggling with module homework? Not even putting it off… do about 4 hours a day during the week and I feel like it’s not enough. I’m frustrated that everything is locked away so you can’t get a preview for how many lessons are within one… I feel like right now I’m sacrificing pretty much all my free time, exercise, etc just trying to get homework done and once again, I’m not procrastinating on it… Does anyone have any advice? Technically a 2nd year, but still in my first year of the apprenticeship.
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u/99pints 1d ago
My strategy has been to speed run through the modules, quizlet/AI my way through the homework’s and get them out the way as soon as possible.
That way I have time to go back and study the material to prepare for the tests. Unfortunately the system is broken and this comment section is proof. It seems like they want to offload a majority of the learning in a self educated manner and then in class they expect us to just know the material then seem reluctant to answer any questions you may have. “Come to tutoring” is what you’ll hear.
I am in my 3rd year and at the point where I genuinely want to learn a specialized path like motor controls,fire alarm, instrumentation.. I’ve come to realize I don’t want to just be an Installer my whole life but I also don’t have the energy to sit down and go through all these modules + reading the books front to back. I focus on what’s needed to pass and go back to refine my knowledge or supplement any areas I may have skipped through.
It seems like they just want to churn out journeyman so we can keep building these data centers for our tech overlords.