MY PLAN: pipe fitter trade Name: ashton

My Plan A: I enjoy building and making things, the outdoors and reading
Consider: I want a slower more relaxed lifestyle that is comfortable, and I can
❏ What do you enjoy? do what I want but not necessarily luxurious
❏ What sort of lifestyle do you I am good at building and sciences (high school course)
want?
❏ What are you good at?

Career Info that I have
discovered…
Consider:
❏ Upsides/downsides of job
❏ Job duties/ responsibilities
❏ Salary range
❏ Future outlook
❏ Lifestyle factors
❏ Advancement opportunities
May be exposed to various weather, has both indoor and outdoor
work, often required to work at heights, work may be conducted in
cramped and awkward places
Use blueprints to build the systems and maintain existing systems
and prepare cost estimates for clients
Median income at 79,253 annual salary
Many job openings mainly from retiring workers
May start own business, advance to supervisor positions

Three employability skills I 1. quick learner

possess that will support my
plan:

Consider: 2.patient
❏ Soft and hard Skills required
for position
❏ Personal attributes
3.creative

Education needed to pursue my A four-year apprentice ship program to get ticket will work in order to
plan: get ticket

Consider:
❏ Courses/training/ certificates
needed
❏ Post-secondary
requirements
MY BACKUP PLAN: carpenter
My Plan B:
Consider:
❏ What do you enjoy?
❏ What sort of lifestyle do you
want?
❏ What are you good at?
Name: ashton
I enjoy building and making things, the outdoors and reading
I want a slower more relaxed lifestyle that is comfortable, and I can
do what I want but not necessarily luxurious
I am good at building and sciences (high school course)

Career Info that I have

discovered… May be exposed to various weather, has both indoor and outdoor
work, may be limited dur to weather, often noisy and dirty
Consider: Median income at 57,354 annual salary
❏ Upsides/downsides of job Many job openings mainly from retiring workers
❏ Job duties/responsibilities May start own business, advance to supervisor
❏ Salary range
❏ Future outlook
❏ Lifestyle factors
❏ Advancement opportunities

Three employability skills I 1.patient

possess that will support my
plan:

Consider: 2.carful
❏ Soft and hard skills required
for position
❏ Personal attributes
3.creative

Education needed to pursue my Secondary school required, may get trades ticket with four year
plan: coarse

Consider:
❏ Courses/training/certificates
needed
❏ Post-secondary
requirements

Post-Secondary Option
 Plan A - Schools/Training
Name of bcit Non available in lower mainland
School:

Name of Pipefitter apprenticeship/ticket

Degree or type
of training you
will receive
Example:
Bachelor of
Science

Length of the 4 years

program
Example: 4
years

Price of Tuition 938

for the first year

Approx. Cost of 200

books/supplies
for the first year

Cost to live in 24.17 per night

Residence 300 damage deposit
8 per month
60 per month for parking

Application Fee 9
to apply to
program

Application Ongoing throughout the year

deadline
Example:
February 13th,
2020

Academic English 11 or English language

Requirements proficiency
for program Algebra11 or trades math 11
(pre-requisites) Physics 11 or science and technology
11

Other possible
occupations
with this type of
degree
 Post-Secondary Option
Plan B - Schools/Training
Name of bcit Second Choice School
School:

Name of Carpenter apprenticeship/ ticket Non available in lower mainland

Degree or type
of training you
will receive
Example:
Bachelor of
Science

Length of the
program
Example: 4
years

Price of Tuition 938

for the first year

Approx. Cost of To be determined

books/supplies
for the first year

Cost to live in 24.17 per night

Residence 300 damage deposit
8 per month
60 per month for parking

Application Fee 9
to apply to
program

Application Ongoing throughout the year

deadline
Example:
February 13th,
2020

Academic English 10
Requirements Any math 10
for program Science 10
(pre-requisites)

Other possible Forman/supervisor/business owner

occupations
with this type of
degree
 Travel Option
Itinerary and Budget

In Word, create a table and ensure you have included ALL of the following
information for your travel itinerary.

Where:
● List where you plan to travel (be specific and list exactly which countries and cities)
When:
● What time of year/season?
● For how long (in each location)
How:
● Modes of transportation (research the cost and timing
Accommodations
● List where you will be staying for each location and how many nights. Include a link
● Indicate the cost per night
Budgeting Costs:
● Anticipate food costs
● Costs for activities etc.
● Phone plan (extra charges?)
● Travel insurance
● What will you need to buy before you go?
● What will you buy while you are travelling?

Where: I will travel to Canada for two weeks

3 days in B.C. (1 day in Tofino, 2 days in Whistler)
3 days in Alberta (2 days in Banff, 1 day in Edmonton)
4 days in Ontario (3 days in Toronto, 1 day in Ottawa)
3 days in Quebec (2 days in Montreal and 1 day in Quebec
City)
2 days in Newfoundland and Labrador (2 days in St. John)

When: Tofino - May 10th

Whistler - May 11 - May 13th
Banff - May 14th - May 16th
Edmonton - May 17th
Toronto - May 18th
Ottawa - May 19th
Montreal - May 20th - May 21st
Quebec City - May 22nd
Newfoundland & Labrador - May 23rd and 24th

How: Rental Car in BC - $30/day x 3 days = $90 + GST (if not

rental, calculate mileage and gas)
Train to Alberta = $200/one way ticket
Flight from Edmonton to Toronto = $800.00 one-way ticket
Rental Car from Toronto to the east coast = $40/day x 6 days
 = 240 + GST (if not rental, calculate mileage and gas)
Flight from St. John to Vancouver = $1400 one-way ticket

Accommodations: Tofino - Wyckenwish Inn $400/night. 5 Star Hotel. Link:

Include price, links and www.wyckenwishinn.ca
reviews for EACH of your ETC….
accommodations.

Budget: (food/activities etc.).

Be specific for each location
and include links for special
activities (i.e.: museums,
sporting events, concerts
etc.).
 Work-Life Option
Living Costs and Savings Goal

Income Monthly: Yearly:

Hourly Wage/salary

Parents

Total Income

Expenses:

Rent
● List where you plan to live (either a
link or a detailed description)

Medical Insurance

Utilities

Food/Grocery

Car Insurance

Gas for Car

Car Repairs

Compass cost

Cell Phone/Internet

Clothing

Entertainment / Going out

Personal sundries

Recreation / Gym membership

Other
-parking fees
-gifts
-house supplies
-specialist fees
-eye care/prescriptions
-hair cuts
-move in costs (furniture, truck rental)

Savings
-try and save 10%

Total Expenses
Total Income MINUS Total Expenses

Write a reflection on whether your job will support your lifestyle.

● What sacrifices will you have to make?
● How will your priorities change?
● How much money do you plan to save per year? What will you use your savings
for in five years? Ten years? What are your savings goals?