THE ONTARIO APPRENTICESHIP SYSTEM

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THE ONTARIO APPRENTICESHIP SYSTEM

• An 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 apprentices 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 employers 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/resour
  ceCentres.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.