The 'know it all attitude' is quite common amongst alot of students, however-that's the same in most industies. Myself a humble person...
I hope you understand that it's not as easy as just passing the exams?
The logbook has to be filled with entries from each chapters, then you have to show preficiency in each area of aircraft maintenance. Not just two years of any 'work'. Actual signed of logsheets (2-3 yrs) worth.
As for the apprenticeship being any better? im not sure how you have come to a definitive conclusion considering the masses of variables involved.
Anyway..time to move on.
As soon as I get my license im leaving the industry, mainly due to the the whole school ground environment which exists within most hangers. Nothing against individuals, just those that exercise their 'experience' as being a weapon for arrogance and not using it appropriatly, i.e. helping others.
Most Tech's ive worked for have been superb, although there is always the underlying issue of what they really think???
Thanks Steve for your positive input, nice to see you understand my point more than the other so called 'grown' men.