THE ONTARIO APPRENTICESHIP SYSTEM An Overview APPRENTICESHIP BASIC

THE ONTARIO APPRENTICESHIP SYSTEM An Overview

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. 5/25/2021 MINISTRY OF TRAINING, COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES 2

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 5/25/2021 MINISTRY OF TRAINING, COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES 3

Apprenticeship Trade Sectors n Construction n 5/25/2021 Industrial Motive Power Service MINISTRY OF TRAINING, COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES 4

Construction Sector includes. . . n n n n 5/25/2021 Electrician Carpenter Plumber Boilermaker Hoisting Engineer R/AC Mechanic Sheet Metal Worker Brick & Stone Mason MINISTRY OF TRAINING, COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES 5

Manufacturing/Industrial Sector includes…. n n n 5/25/2021 General Machinist Mould Maker Tool and Die Maker Industrial Mechanic Millwright Industrial Woodworker Industrial Electrician MINISTRY OF TRAINING, COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES 6

Motive Power Sector includes. . . n n n 5/25/2021 Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic Auto Service Technician Auto Body Repairer Marine Mechanic Automotive Electronic Accessory Technician Truck & Coach Technician MINISTRY OF TRAINING, COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES 7

Service Sector includes. . . n n n n 5/25/2021 Horticulturist Hairstylist Cook Baker Arborist Network Cabling Specialist Early Childhood Educator MINISTRY OF TRAINING, COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES 8

The Apprenticeship Process n Employer/Sponsor and Employee meet minimum requirements n Contract/Training Agreement registered n Training Standards issued n Apprentice works/trains with Employer and attends theoretical (in – school) training n Completion of terms of Training Agreement/Contract of Apprenticeship. n Exam/Certification/Journeyperson 5/25/2021 MINISTRY OF TRAINING, COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES 9

The Apprenticeship Process: Registration Apprentices must find a sponsor or employer to train them before they can be registered as apprentices. Eligibility Requirements n Employer: • • • n 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 5/25/2021 MINISTRY OF TRAINING, COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES 10

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. 5/25/2021 MINISTRY OF TRAINING, COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES 11

The Apprenticeship Process: In-School Training Flexible Delivery of in-school Training § Block Release Ø § Apprentice attends one in-school session per year (approximately 8 weeks) Alternative Forms of Delivery are increasing: Ø Ø 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 Ø College/Employer Partnerships – some colleges deliver schooling at the employer’s worksite 5/25/2021 MINISTRY OF TRAINING, COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES 12

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. 5/25/2021 MINISTRY OF TRAINING, COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES 13

The Apprenticeship Process: Costs n Registration Fees - $40. 00 paid by apprentice n On-the-Job Training – responsibility of employer to abide by Employment Standards Act (ESA). n 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. n Examination – $40. 00 paid by apprentice Certificates and Renewals – $60. 00 n 5/25/2021 MINISTRY OF TRAINING, COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES 14

How Do I Become an Apprentice? n n 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 5/25/2021 MINISTRY OF TRAINING, COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES 15

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. n A job developer/employment counsellor can work with you individually to find an employer. n n 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. n http: //www. edu. gov. on. ca/eng/tcu/jobseekers/resource. Centres. html n n n 5/25/2021 MINISTRY OF TRAINING, COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES 16

Assistance Programs The Apprenticeship Scholarship and Employer Signing Bonus: n n n 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. 5/25/2021 MINISTRY OF TRAINING, COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES 17