Becoming a tech

Michi

Member

• Mar 6, 2006

• #1

Other than taking the required class, are there any other requirements for becoming a tech? I am really interested, but I was just wondering how much of a time committment it would be? Isn't there a requirement for performing so many installs per year?
My 4 little one keep me busy, but I've always been a 'safety nut' and it really would be nice to have credentials to back me up when I'm offering my friends "helpful suggestions"
Thanks, Michi

 

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thepeach80

Senior Community Member

• Mar 6, 2006

• #2

I think you have to check 10 seats a year after being certified and then retake the written test every few years?

 

Michi

Member

• Mar 6, 2006

• #3

Thanks!
I could definitely do 10! They have Safe Kids car seat checks all the time around here, and I could volunteer at a few of them, but I just couldn't do it all the time.
My DH has been traveling a lot, so I won't be able to make the Spring classes, but I'm hoping maybe for Summer/Fall.

 

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Unregistered

Guest

• Mar 6, 2006

• #4

Sounds like you will be able to do it. I can only work one or two checks a year. I actually just worked at a health and wellness fair with SafeKids and took my kids, ages 6 and 3. My DH is also a tech and was there too. It wasn't a check but its still staying involved in cps stuff.

The first year I was a tech I did very little. I spent 3 months on bedrest then had a newborn with health problems so I think I only did one check and he was 3 months old by then. I took the class while pg with him.

Good luck in the class, the hardest part is finding someone to watch the kids for 4 days for the class. I got lucky and my DH took the time off.

 

Michi

Member

• Mar 6, 2006

• #5

Unregistered said:

the hardest part is finding someone to watch the kids for 4 days for the class. I got lucky and my DH took the time off.

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That is exactly my problem! Since he's been travelling, it just hasn't been possible. Hopefuly his travel schedule will slow down by Summer, and he can take vacation. (Plus, then school will be out and he's get 'quality time' with all 4!!! )

 

scatterbunny

New member

• Mar 6, 2006

• #6

I start the 4-day class tomorrow. My dh is taking vacation time so we don't lose any money (aside from the class fee and gas...it's 2 hours away, one-way). I count my blessings that we are in a position that this works out.

Good luck to you, and I hope you find a way to get certified.

 

rachel3612

Senior Community Member

• Mar 6, 2006

• #7

Thats what I did too, DH took the time off of work. Luckily for him we only had one kid at the time and she was just turning 2.

Have fun at your class!!!!

 

Michi

Member

• Mar 6, 2006

• #8

Good luck in YOUR class Scatterbunny! Good for you!

 

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thepeach80

Senior Community Member

• Mar 6, 2006

• #9

My class starts the 28th and I'm still looking for daycare! I don't want dh to take off all week (and he doesn't either, he's still kind of new in this position) so we're finding friends and family! I have Tues afternoon taken care of, maybe all day Wed, mornings might be able to be done w/ SIL, and if need be DH can take off a little time (go in really early and do the afternoons when SIL goes to work) or there's supposedly a good drop in daycare here that I could use (as my last option).

 

skaterbabs

Well-known member

• Mar 6, 2006

• #10

Good luck finding childcare! I lucked out in that my class letout only an hour after my sons got home from school, so MIL watched DD for me and got the boys off the bus.

 

skipspin

New member

• Mar 6, 2006

• #11

I'd watch your kids if you were closer! (I suppose sending them to FL isn't an option? LOL) I am taking my class the 20-24th, and DD is staying with her "boy" friend from Sun night- Tuesday night, I'm not sure where Wednesday, then with her Aunt Thrs. She might be able to stay with her aunt Wed too, just don't know for sure yet.

That's great we are all getting certified!
Joy
DD 8-21-03

 

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LuvBug

New member

• Mar 6, 2006

• #12

My class doesnt start until april 26&27 then may 3&4. Mom will watch DS and is actually supportive of it(I thought shed think I was even crazier than I am lol!) but she said if I want to to do it. Hopefully it will be in a good driving range, but its free! So thats a plus!