How much time needed for the license? In my place I think 1.5 years for the training and maybe a few years for apprentice and then an exam to get the license.

How much time needed for the license? In my place I think 1.5 years for the training and maybe a few years for apprentice and then an exam to get the license. Also if Union gives you work a large amount goes to them. So a lot of people don't go through them.