RAP

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RAP
Registered Apprenticeship Program Parent/Student
Meeting Feb 20, 2008 630 pm Ross Shep Archives
room
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Overview

• What is RAP?
• What is a TRADE?
• How long is an APPRENTICESHIP?
• How is my year made up?
• How much do I get paid?
• How many credits do I earn in RAP?
• How do I graduate?
• Why apply to RAP?
• Timelines
• Selection criteria
• More about trades by type of certification by
  number of years by category

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What is RAP?

• An alternative way to complete your high school
  diploma requirements(same academic requirements)
• An acronym for Registered Apprenticeship Program
• You complete a major portion of your 1st year
  apprenticeship hours earn credits towards a
  high school diploma

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What is an APPRENTICESHIP?
It is a way to earn a career in a TRADE It is
post-secondary education e.g. University Degree
College Diploma Apprenticeship Journeyman
ticket
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Cool Part !
You pay to get an education at university. You
pay to get an education at college. You receive
payment to get an education through
apprenticeship.
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What is a TRADE?

• A career where you work with your hands
• For more information go to
• www.tradesecrets.gov.ab.ca
• or
• www.careersconstruction.org

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How long is an APPRENTICESHIP?
The length of an apprenticeship is determined by
the trade Most trades are 3 or 4 years, a few
are only 1 or 2 e.g. Welding 3
years Electrician 4 years
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What does an apprenticeship look like?
Each year of an apprenticeship involves
WORK SCHOOL 10
months 8 weeks
Paid Collect EI
Pay for
schooling NOTE All trades are slightly
different
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How much do I get paid?
If you have graduated high school and are
pursuing an apprenticeship on your own 1st year
generally 55-60 of a journeymans wage 2nd year
generally 65-70 of a journeymans wage 3rd year
generally 75-80 of a journeymans wage 4th year
generally 85-90 of a journeymans wage
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How much do I get paid?
If you participate in RAP There has to be
something in it for the employer to take a chance
on a 15, 16, or 17 year old. 1st year you are
guaranteed minimum wage 2nd year generally 65-70
of a journeymans wage 3rd year generally 75-80
of a journeymans wage 4th year generally 85-90
of a journeymans wage
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How many credits do I earn in RAP?
Every 125 hours one 5 credit course 9 courses
available 45 credits available Career
Internship, RAP 15, RAP 25a, RAP 25b, RAP 25c,
RAP 35a, RAP 35b, RAP 35c, RAP 35d Expect to
earn 30-35 credits July-January
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How do I graduate?
Grade 10
Grade 12
Grade 11
summer
summer
1
2
1
2
1
2
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How do I graduate?
Grade 10
Grade 12
Grade 11
summer
summer
1
2
1
2
1
2

• See a presentation, decide you are interested
• Attend the Parent Meeting, bring a parent
• Submit completed application by Friday March 28,
  2008
• Be successful in an interview
• If accepted complete Workplace Safety course

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How do I graduate?
Grade 11
Grade 10
Grade 12
summer
summer
1
2
1
2
1
2
Apprenticeship
Career Internship

• Get an interview at an employer in your trade
• Work for 125 hours (unpaid)
• Work hard, work smart, show maturity, demonstrate
  initiative
• Evaluate if this is what you want to do

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How do I graduate?
Grade 11
Grade 10
Grade 12
summer
summer
1
2
1
2
1
2
Apprenticeship
Career Internship

• If the employer likes you and you like the job
  
• Apprenticeship papers School contract are
  signed
• You work from that day through January
  2009(barring any unforeseen work interruptions)
• Weekly contact with Mr. Bezubiak

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How do I graduate?
Grade 11
Grade 10
Grade 12
summer
summer
1
2
1
2
1
2
Apprenticeship
Career Internship

• February 2009 you return to school full-time to
  attend Semester 2 classes

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How do I graduate?
Grade 11
Grade 10
Grade 12
summer
summer
1
2
1
2
1
2
Apprenticeship
Career Internship

• You may return to work for the summer following
  Grade 12
• You may earn more credits if you havent already
  earned all 9 courses
• You may attend summer school if necessary

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Sample Three-Year Program
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Why apply to RAP?

• Students who want to get a one-year head start on
  a career in a trade
• Students who learn well through on-the-job
  training and want a career where they work with
  their hands
• Students who plan to earn a college diploma or
  university degree a ticket in a related trade is
  a recipe for success
• Students who want a way to pay for a
  post-secondary education (and have a back-up
  career too!)

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Timelines
Feb 20 Attend parent student info session March
28 Submit completed application form to general
office or Off-Campus office April Be
successful in a RAP interview April - July If
accepted, complete a MANDATORY Safety course
offered here, at Ross Sheppard High School July
Complete Career Internship (125hr WrkEx) Aug -
Jan Work full-time Accumulate apprenticeship
hours credits February Return to school for
semester 2
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Selection criteria

• Be on track to graduate only students who will
  graduate qualify for this program.
• Demonstrate good attendance in all other school
  courses.
• Demonstrate good behaviour in all other school
  courses.
• Demonstrate good attitude in all other school
  courses.
• Demonstrate good work ethic in all other school
  courses.
• Bring your parent to the parent information
  session. Wednesday, February 20
• drivers license is an asset
• Submit a properly completed application by the
  deadline

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Who is responsible to find the job placement?

• Ultimately it is the students responsibility to
  find the job placement(as per the curriculum
  guide set by Alberta Learning)
• The RAP Coordinator, working in conjunction with
  CAREERS, will do his/her best to find an employer
  that will interview the student

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More about trades by type of certification

• Optional Certification
• Just as the name implies certification is
  optional
• Generally having your trade ticket opens up more
  doors (i.e. management)

• Compulsory Certification
• People working in these trades must be a
  registered apprentice or a certified journeyman
• As an apprentice you must be supervised by a
  certified journeyman

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More about trades by number of years 1 2
Year Programs

• 1 Year Programs
• Medium Boom Truck Operator (Crane Hoisting
  Equipment Operator)
• Wellhead Boom Truck Operator (Crane Hoisting
  Equipment Operator)
• Truck-Trailer Mechanic(Heavy Equipment)
• Metal Building Systems Erector (Ironworker)
• Warehouse Technician

• 2 Year Programs
• Heavy Boom Truck Operator (Crane Hoisting
  Equipment Operator)
• Tower Crane (Crane Hoisting Equipment
  Operator)
• Auto Glass Technician (Glazier)
• Hairstylist
• Water Well Driller

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More about trades by number of years 3 Year
Programs

• Truck and Transport Mechanic
• Ironworker
• Lather-Interior Systems Mechanic
• Painter and Decorator
• Parts Technician
• Recreation Vehicle Service Technician
• Circular Sawfiler
• Structural Steel and Plate Fitter
• Tilesetter
• Transport Refrigeration Technician
• Welder

• Appliance Service Technician
• Refinishing (Auto Body Tech)
• Baker
• Boilermaker
• Bricklayer
• Concrete Finisher
• Cook
• Mobile Crane (Crane Hoisting Equip. Operator)
• Elevator Constructor
• Floorcovering Installer
• Gasfitter
• Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic (Off Road)

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More about trades by number of years 4 Year
Programs

• Locksmith
• Machinist
• Millwright
• Motorcycle Mechanic
• Outdoor Power Equipment Tech(Marine, Power,
  Recreational and Turf Equip.)
• Plumber
• Power Lineman
• Power System Electrician
• Refrig. Air Conditioning Mech.
• Roofer
• Sawfiler
• Sheet Metal Worker
• Sprinkler Systems Installer
• Steamfitter-Pipefitter

• Agricultural Equipment Tech (R)
• Collision and Refinishing (Auto Body)
• Auto Service Technician
• Cabinetmaker
• Carpenter
• Construction Craft (Comm. Electrician)
• Network Craft (Communication Electrician)
• Electrical Motor Systems Tech
• Electrician
• Electronic Tech
• Glazier
• Heavy Equipment Tech
• Instrument Technician
• Insulator
• Landscape Gardener

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More about trades by category

• There are many trades that share similar skills
• e.g. Welding Boilermaker Pipefitter
• Keep an open mind when researching which trade
  you wish to pursue

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Interested in one trade, Research another

• Electrician
• Communication Technician
• Power Lineman

• Auto Service Tech
• Heavy Equipment Tech
• Recreational Vehicle Tech
• Auto Body Tech

• Welder
• Machinist
• Ironworker
• Sheet Metal Worker

• Plumber
• Gasfitter
• Steamfitter
• Boilermaker

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Research by Interests

• Building Trades
• Bricklayer
• Cabinetmaker
• Carpenter
• Floorcovering Installer
• Painter and Decorator
• Roofer
• Tilesetter

• Service Trades
• Baker
• Cook
• Hairstylist
• Locksmith
• Refrigeration and A/C Mechanic

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What are MY responsibilities?

• Submit a properly completed application
  form(dont expect an interview if the
  application is incomplete)
• Make your best effort to attend all classes
  on-time for this entire school year That
  means staying healthy, not skipping making
  appointments outside of school hours
• Attend EVERY Class for the Safety Course
• Find a work placement
• Attend work EVERY day on-time work hard and
  smart(Get at least eight hours of rest every
  night, eat healthfully)
• Contact your employer if you will be absent or
  late
• DO NOT have your parents contact your employer
• Get a drivers license if your trade will
  probably require it

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What can I expect?

• To be treated as an adult to be expected to
  work and act as an adult
• To be the low man on the totem pole and
  consequently do the tasks that require the least
  amount of skill
• To work harder (physically) than you have ever
  worked
• To be physically exhausted at the end of a day
• To be working for every minute that you are
  getting paid you dont get to take a break when
  you have done the task you have been assigned
• To be responsible for your own learning i.e.
  ask questions, show initiative, learn from
  watching

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Summary

• What is RAP?
• What is a TRADE?
• How long is an APPRENTICESHIP?
• How is my year made up?
• How much do I get paid?
• How many credits do I earn in RAP?
• How do I graduate?
• Why apply to RAP?
• Timelines
• Selection criteria
• More about trades by type of certification by
  number of years by category

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Questions?
Follow up See me in my office phys ed or
off-campus 2nd floor Book a one-on-one Call my
cell 902-2471