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Default Adam's apprentices

On 05/12/2019 22:16, Terry Casey wrote:
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When they start with use they cannot use a screwdriver. Things were
different 10 years ago, they get worse every year in most cases. Every
so often you get a good one.


Why doesn't your boss give potential apprentices a simple test
to find out if they have even the slightest knowledge of the
subject they wish to be paid to learn about?

For example:

1. What is the UK mains voltage? (Accept both 240 & 230,
though the latter answer might indicate a better knowledge of
the subject.)


You mean saying 230V and being wrong is better than the correct answer.


2. What are the colours of the wires in a 3-core mains lead?


Old one. new one or a Chinese one?