Schools should have an aptitude test/ interest checklist to help define the appropriate trade(s) for students to select. I have had students come through who will clearly never make it in my trade. The most important thing is a level of required basic knowledge. I teach a math component and I have students who cannot do basic math, never mind the Algebra required as a minimum. Also being able to tell colors apart ( I teach electrical) is vital.
I also have students who come in with know it all attitudes, treating the classes like they are a joke. The… >>>