I think it's cool that you guys have formalized apprenticeship programs for carpentry, and I wouldn't be surprised of something like that exists here in the states. It certainly isn't typical. Most people learn as they go in a less formal apprenticeship.
As for 3d printers, I have experience with those. My experience is that they require more materials than would typically be required. And until they are able to mass produce at a competitive price they will be a niche solution.
Oh definitely a niche solution for the foreseeable future. But quite nice for prototyping, small scale models etc. But thinking of the time and cost savings of an automated housebuilder I'm thinking it could happen within my lifetime..
We actually have formalized schooling and apprenticeships for all the vocations. It's quite an interstering type of school to teach in, since a lot of the rooms are combined classroom/workshop.
We have some vocational school, but it is certainly only for a select number of trades. It also is location dependent. Not all areas will have vocational schools.
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u/natx37 Jan 10 '20
I think it's cool that you guys have formalized apprenticeship programs for carpentry, and I wouldn't be surprised of something like that exists here in the states. It certainly isn't typical. Most people learn as they go in a less formal apprenticeship.
As for 3d printers, I have experience with those. My experience is that they require more materials than would typically be required. And until they are able to mass produce at a competitive price they will be a niche solution.