Skilled Trades

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Skilled Trades Apprenticeship
Ministry of Training, Colleges Universities
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Skilled Trades Apprenticeship Overview

• What is a skilled trade?
• What is apprenticeship?
• Who can become an apprentice?
• How to become an apprentice?
• How long does it take?
• Certification Process

• Types of Trades
• Trade Sectors
• Legislation governing the trades
• Benefits of Apprenticeship
• Costs
• Contact Information

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What is a skilled trade?

• An occupation that requires a specific skill or
  set of skills.
• Skilled workers are involved in almost every
  aspect of Ontario's economy and they are in high
  demand in Ontario's rapidly changing workforce.
• Over 150 occupations and careers in the trades
  exist in 4 major sectors

• CONSTRUCTION
• SERVICE

• INDUSTRIAL
• MOTIVE POWER

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What Is Apprenticeship?

• Apprenticeship is a hands-on training program for
  people who want to work in a skilled trade and
  who enjoy learning by doing.
• 90 of training is hands-on and on the job
  training in the workplace under the direction of
  a certified journeyperson (where required).
• 10 of program is in-school learning concepts and
  theory and putting these to use in a practical
  way.

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Who can be an apprentice?

• Anyone wanting to work in a skilled trade who is
  16 years of age or older can register as an
  apprentice.
• For most trades, a high school diploma or the
  equivalent is required.
• Grade 10 is required for most construction
  related trades while Grade 12 is the prerequisite
  for other trades.

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Application Process

• A person who wants to become an apprentice must
  first find an employer willing to train them.
• Agencies such as Job Connect help people find
  employers.
• Then you must contact the Ministry of Training
  and make an appointment to get registered.
• A Training Consultant from the Ministry will
  assess your potential as an apprentice as well as
  the suitability of the employer and the
  workplace.
• A contract will then be signed by all parties.

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How long does it take to become certified in a
trade?

• The duration of an apprenticeship varies by
  trade.
• On average it takes between 2 and 5 years.

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Certification Process
LICENSED JOURNEYPERSON
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Apprenticeship Trades

• Compulsory Trades
• These trades require a person to be certified in
  the trade or be a registered apprentice with the
  Ministry of Training in the province of Ontario.
• Voluntary Trades
• These trades do NOT require a person to be
  certified or registered as an apprentice with the
  Ministry of Training in the province of Ontario.

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Trade Sectors

• There are 4 major trade sectors
• Construction
• Industrial
• Motive Power
• Service

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Construction Trades

• Electrician
• General Carpenter
• Hoisting Engineer
• Plumber
• Steamfitter
• Refrigeration A/C Mechanic
• Brick and Stone Mason

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Industrial Trades

• Tool and Die Maker
• General Machinist
• Industrial Mechanic Millwright
• Industrial Electrician
• Fitter Welder
• Facilities Maintenance Technician

Industrial Mechanic Millwright
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Motive Power Trades

• Automotive Service Technician
• Truck Coach Technician
• Farm Equipment Mechanic
• Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic
• Auto Body Repairer
• Motorcycle Mechanic

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Service Trades

• Cook/Chef
• Baker
• Hairstylist
• Arborist
• Horticulturist
• Early Childhood Educator

Baker
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What legislation governs apprenticeship?

• Apprentice trades are regulated by either
• The Apprenticeship Certification Act
  (ACA)
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• The Trades Qualification and Apprenticeship Act
  (TQAA)

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ACA Legislation

• The ACA governs trades in the Industrial, Motive
  Power and Service Trades
• This type of training involves the assessment of
  skills in a specific trade.

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TQAA

• The TQAA governs trades in the Construction
  sector.
• This type of training is time-based which means
  that a specific number of hours is required by
  legislation in order for the training to be
  complete.

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Benefits of Apprenticeship
Certification
Benefits of Apprenticeship
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Benefits to Employers
Tax credit
Train to your needs standards
Benefits of Apprenticeship
Profitability
Sustain talent in your business industry
High quality worker means High quality product
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Apprenticeship Costs

• Registration 40
• In-School Training approx. 400 per level
• Certification Exam 100
• Renewal Fees 60
• Renewal fees apply to compulsory trades only.

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For more information on Apprenticeship, contact

• Ministry of Training, Colleges Universities
• Ottawa Apprenticeship Office
• [phone] or toll free 1-877-221-1220
• www.edu.gov.on.ca
• Ministry of Finance
• For tax credit information www.gov.on.ca/fin