What Are Apprenticeships_Ontario Apprenticeships

An overview of the Ontario Trades Apprenticeship Program

1. THE ONTARIO THE ONTARIO
APPRENTICESHIP SYSTEMAPPRENTICESHIP SYSTEM
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
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In 2007-08, the apprenticeship system served over 75,200 active
apprentices and more than 28,000 employers
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26,000 new apprentices were registered in 2007/08
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There are currently 650,000 certified journeypersons in Ontario
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There are over 130 apprenticeable trades and occupations

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Apprenticeship Trade Sectors

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Construction
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Industrial
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Motive Power
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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….
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General Machinist
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Mould Maker
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Tool and Die Maker
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Industrial Mechanic
Millwright

Industrial
Woodworker

Industrial Electrician

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Motive Power Sector
includes...
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Heavy Duty Equipment
Mechanic
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Auto Service
Technician
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Auto Body Repairer
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Marine Mechanic

Automotive Electronic
Accessory Technician

Truck & Coach
Technician

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Service Sector includes...
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Horticulturist
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Hairstylist
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Cook
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Baker

Arborist

Network Cabling
Specialist

Early Childhood
Educator

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The Apprenticeship Process
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Employer/Sponsor and Employee meet minimum requirements
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Contract/Training Agreement registered
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Training Standards issued
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Apprentice works/trains with Employer and attends theoretical
(in – school) training
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Completion of terms of Training Agreement/Contract of
Apprenticeship.
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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
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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
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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).
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The sponsor or employer registers an apprentice through
Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities field offices.
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A Ministry Training Consultant monitors the progress of the
apprentice’s training.
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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
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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.
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Where an exam exists for the trade, the apprentice must
receive a minimum of 70% to receive a Certificate of
Qualification.
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The Red Seal Program: National Standard agreed to by all
provinces
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There are 46 Red Seal trades
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Certified journeypersons can work in any province or
territory.

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The Apprenticeship Process: Costs
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Registration Fees - $40.00 paid by apprentice
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On-the-Job Training – responsibility of employer to abide by
Employment Standards Act (ESA).
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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.
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Examination – $40.00 paid by apprentice
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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:
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Ontario Employment Resource Centres provide help with career
explorations and how to find a job.
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A job developer/employment counsellor can work with you
individually to find an employer.
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Help you to explore career options
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Help you with job searching tools and information
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Provide information about training options
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Suggest other services that may help you.
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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.