Skilled Trades, Skilled Trades, Apprenticeship and theApprenticeship and the

Ontario YouthOntario YouthApprenticeship ProgramApprenticeship Program

((OYAPOYAP))

Post Secondary Post Secondary DestinationsDestinations

Work University College ?

The 4The 4thth Post Secondary Post Secondary Destination …Destination …

often not thought of or clearly often not thought of or clearly understood:understood:

Apprenticeship

What is Apprenticeship?What is Apprenticeship?

A Three way partnership and agreement among:An individual wanting to learn a skilled

trades or occupationAn employer who needs skilled employeesThe government who handles trade

standards, regulations, exams, certification, registration and monitors the on-the-job training

Apprentices are workers, so you: “EARN while you LEARN!”

Apprenticeship Apprenticeship only applies to only applies to

skilled trades or skilled trades or skilled occupationsskilled occupations

Trades in Trades in OntarioOntario

Approximately 130 apprenticeable trades in Ontario

Trades are divided into 4 sectors: Construction, Motive Power, Industrial, and Service

There are approximately 48,000 active apprentices in Ontario today

TIME-BASED MODELTIME-BASED MODELGoverned by the Trades Qualification and

Apprenticeship Act (TQAA) Applies to all Construction Trades Trade Specific Regulations exist for most trades

Overview: Contract of Apprenticeship Employer Age 16 Minimum Grade 10 Wages

Construction TradesConstruction TradesEx. Of TQAA Compulsory (construction)

Trades: Electrician (2 branches) Plumber Refrigeration & air conditioning mechanic Sheet metal worker Steamfitter

Ex. Of TQAA Voluntary (construction) Trades: Painter Drywaller General Carpenter Brick and stone mason

COMPETENCY-BASED MODELCOMPETENCY-BASED MODEL Governed by the Apprenticeship and Certification

Act (ACA) since January 2000 Applies to all Industrial, Service and Motive Power Trades Policy and Guidelines for specific trades, or groups of trades

are under development

Overview: Training Agreement Sponsor Age 16 Completion of academic standards as prescribed in the

Industry Committee Guidelines (under development) Grade 12 OSSD, if no standard prescribed

Only 3 ACA trades do not require OSSD:

Auto Body Repairer, Branch 2 310Q: Restricted trade, grade 10 minimum, approx. 4800 hours with 2 level of in-school training; must be a registered apprentice or licensed journeyperson to be working in this trade

Assistant Cook 415B: Non restricted (voluntary) trade grade 10 minimum, approx. 2000 hours (1 – 1 ½ years) with 1 level of in-school training 360 hours (see fact sheet)

Forklift mechanic 282C: Non restricted (voluntary) trade, grade 10 minimum

To pursue journeyperson status for ALL other ACA

trades, OSSD required; includes hairstylist, cook,

early childhood educator, tool and die maker

Be reminded Be reminded that … that …

Students may work in non restricted trades such as Cook, Farm Equipment Mechanic, Landscaper-Greenskeeper, Early Childhood Education, and Small Engine Mechanic without pursuing apprenticeship. Legislation for these trades do not make apprenticeship / licensing mandatory to be working in these areas.

Restricted trades such as Hairstylist and Automotive Service Technician do require a student to be registered as an apprentice or to be a licensed journeyperson to perform the majority of tasks inherent in these trades

What is Apprenticeship?What is Apprenticeship?

A way of learning a skilled trade from a professional tradesperson, also called a journeyperson

80 – 90% of training occurs on the job where the apprentice learns by watching, practicing and performing tasks under the supervision of a certified journeyperson

10 – 20% is theoretical, in-school or classroom training usually taught by a college or other approved training institute

What is On-the-Job What is On-the-Job Training?Training?

Learning by doingHands onTrained by an experienced

journeypersonTraining in up-to-date new

technologiesMastering skills to

industry performance standards

What is In-School What is In-School Training?Training?

Registered apprentices take time away from their work to attend school, usually a community college;

This training is usually done in 3 eight week blocks of time

Here the apprentice learns the theory (math, science and communication skills) to support their work

In-school delivery can also happen through night school, day release or through the internet

NEW! Apprentices pay $400 classroom fees per level starting August 2002 …

How long does it take to train as an apprentice?How long does it take to train as an apprentice?

ExamplesExamplesIndustrial Millwright

Electrician

Brick and Stone Mason

HAIRSTYLISTHAIRSTYLIST

8,000 hours

8 weeks in-school

7,200 - 9,000 hours

3 -- 10 week in-school sessions

5,600 hours

3 -- 8 week in-school sessions

3,500 TO 5,500 hourstwo 8 week in-school sessions for the apprenticeship program or 1,500 hrs at a private hairdressing school followed by a 2,000 hour apprenticeship

Installs, repairs and maintains all machinery and equipment in plants

Plans and installs electrical panel boards, switches…

Constructs, erects, installs and repairs walls, fireplaces...

cuts, shampoos, styles, colours, facials, manicures and pedicures ...

WOMEN APPRENTICES ?WOMEN APPRENTICES ?

Women will account for two-thirds of the growth in the labour force over the next ten years.

Women are capable of doing every type of job.

Women are an untapped talent pool when it comes to skilled positions.

Completing an Completing an Apprenticeship...Apprenticeship...

WRITE a certification exam (70% minimum)

RECEIVE both:

1. Certificate of Apprenticeship

2. Certificate of Qualification

After you complete the on-the-job training (hours plus all sign offs on the Training Standard) plus

in-school training...

Apprenticeship

Certificate to:

Kathy Frappier

The apprentice is

now a journeyperson

!

When Can Students When Can Students StartStart

Apprenticeship Apprenticeship Training?Training?

The OYAP program allows high school students the opportunity to train in an apprenticeable occupation while enrolled in school

Students earn credits towards OSSD while hours worked on the job are applied to journeyperson certification

Apprenticeable Trades Apprenticeable Trades Available in OYAPAvailable in OYAP

Manufacturing TechnologyPrecision Metal Cutting Trades

Mould Maker Tool and Die Maker General Machinist

Transportation TechnologyAutomotive Service TechnicianAuto Body Repairer

Food Services TechnologyCook/Chef

Horticulture TechnologyHorticulturistNursery-Greenhouse Worker Landscaper-Greenskeeper

Cosmetology Technology Hairstylist

How Does OYAP How Does OYAP Work?Work?

If successful, employer hires student and pays wages for placement hours in grade 12, half day all year or full day one semester (earn 4 cooperative education credits)

Formal registration as an apprentice can occur anytime during the program

Grade 11 and 12 placement hours are accredited towards apprenticeship agreement

Upon graduation, full-time employment secured Attend college at night or day release to fulfill in-

school portion of apprenticeship training

Something new …Something new … Starting August 2002, registered

apprentices will have to pay classroom fees, $400 per 240 hour apprenticeship in-school curriculum; remainder of costs still covered by Ministry of Training

Classroom fees are not applied to OYAP students while still in high school

Students / apprentices can challenge exemption exam and if successful advance to next level and thus save classroom fees

Access the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities web site on

apprenticeship

http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/training/apprenticeship/appren.html