THE ONTARIO THE ONTARIO APPRENTICESHIP APPRENTICESHIP

SYSTEMSYSTEM

An OverviewAn Overview

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APPRENTICESHIP: BASIC FACTS

Apprenticeship is a model of training whereby the trade, occupation or skill set is learned directly from a tradesperson.

Approximately 90 percent of apprenticeship training is provided in the workplace by experienced tradespersons. Apprentices earn while they learn.

Ten per cent of the training (theory and application) occurs in school through community colleges or other approved training organizations.

Most apprenticeship training programs are two to five years in duration, depending on the trade/occupation.

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APPRENTICESHIP: BASIC FACTS

In 2007-08, the apprenticeship system served over 75,200 active apprentices and more than 28,000 employers

26,000 new apprentices were registered in 2007/08 There are currently 650,000 certified journeypersons in

Ontario There are over 130 apprenticeable trades and

occupations

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Apprenticeship Trade Sectors

Construction Industrial Motive Power Service

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Construction Sector includes...

Electrician Carpenter Plumber Boilermaker Hoisting Engineer R/AC Mechanic Sheet Metal Worker Brick & Stone

Mason

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Manufacturing/Industrial Sector includes….

General Machinist Mould Maker Tool and Die Maker Industrial Mechanic

Millwright Industrial

Woodworker Industrial

Electrician

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Motive Power Sector includes...

Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic

Auto Service Technician

Auto Body Repairer Marine Mechanic Automotive Electronic

Accessory Technician Truck & Coach

Technician

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Service Sector includes... Horticulturist Hairstylist Cook Baker Arborist Network Cabling

Specialist Early Childhood

Educator

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The Apprenticeship Process Employer/Sponsor and Employee meet minimum

requirements

Contract/Training Agreement registered

Training Standards issued

Apprentice works/trains with Employer and attends theoretical (in – school) training

Completion of terms of Training Agreement/Contract of Apprenticeship.

Exam/Certification/Journeyperson

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The Apprenticeship Process: Registration

Apprentices must find a sponsor or employer to train them before they can be registered as apprentices.

Eligibility Requirements Employer:

• Must have qualified personnel to conduct training• Must have equipment and machinery to deliver training to

ministry approved standards• Must be in compliance with all occupational legislation

Apprentice:• Must be 16 years of age or older• Must have an employer or sponsor willing and capable to

train• Must meet academic entry requirement for the trade

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The Apprenticeship Process: On-the-Job Training

Apprentices are paid by their sponsor or employer while they train on-the-job, and receive Employment Insurance benefits while they attend in-school training (full time only).

The sponsor or employer registers an apprentice through Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities field offices.

A Ministry Training Consultant monitors the progress of the apprentice’s training.

When the apprentice completes both on-the-job and in-school training, s/he may apply to write the Certificate of Qualification examination.

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The Apprenticeship Process: In-School Training

Flexible Delivery of in-school Training Block Release

Apprentice attends one in-school session per year (approximately 8 weeks)

Alternative Forms of Delivery are increasing: Part-time School – some apprentices attend school one day

per week or in the evening throughout the year Distance Delivery – study guides; e-learning through Internet

and CD ROMs and, in future, video teleconferencing College/Employer Partnerships – some colleges deliver

schooling at the employer’s worksite

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The Apprenticeship Process: Certification

When the apprentice completes both on-the-job and in-school training, s/he receives a Certificate of Apprenticeship.

Where an exam exists for the trade, the apprentice must receive a minimum of 70% to receive a Certificate of Qualification.

The Red Seal Program: National Standard agreed to by all provinces

There are 46 Red Seal trades Certified journeypersons can work in any province or

territory.

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The Apprenticeship Process: Costs

Registration Fees - $40.00 paid by apprentice

On-the-Job Training – responsibility of employer to abide by Employment Standards Act (ESA).

Theory/In-school Training – classroom fee of $10.00 per day of training paid by the apprentice; remaining costs (approximately 80 %) paid by the Ministry.

Examination – $40.00 paid by apprentice Certificates and Renewals – $60.00

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How Do I Become an Apprentice?

Determine the area or trade you want as a career. Help is available to help to choose a career path

Find an employer willing to take you on as an apprentice. Job search help is available if you need it

Most Community Colleges offer the in school portion for particular trades. Many also offer pre-apprenticeship programs.

Some companies have joint union-management Board of Directors and funded through union/employer contributions. These centres also serve as Local Apprenticeship Committees that can sign up new apprentices. In these cases the union can guide you through the processes

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How Do I Become an Apprentice?

The Employment Ontario Network:

Ontario Employment Resource Centres provide help with career explorations and how to find a job.

A job developer/employment counsellor can work with you individually to find an employer.

Help you to explore career options Help you with job searching tools and information Provide information about training options Suggest other services that may help you. http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/tcu/jobseekers/resourceCentres.html

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Assistance Programs

The Apprenticeship Scholarship and Employer Signing Bonus:

Supports training for youth who have left school but require upgrading to meet apprenticeship requirements.

A $1,000 scholarship for a young person who completes upgrading and registers as an apprentice;

A $2,000 per apprentice signing bonus for the employer who provides apprenticeship training.