Skilled Trades, Apprenticeship and the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP)

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Skilled Trades, Apprenticeship and theOntario
YouthApprenticeship Program (OYAP)
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Post Secondary Destinations

• Work
• University
• College
• ?

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The 4th Post Secondary Destination often not
thought of or clearly understood

• Apprenticeship

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What is Apprenticeship?
Apprentices are workers, so you EARN while you
LEARN!

• A Three way partnership and agreement among
• An individual wanting to learn a skilled trades
  or occupation
• An employer who needs skilled employees
• The government who handles trade standards,
  regulations, exams, certification, registration
  and monitors the on-the-job training

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Apprenticeship only applies to skilled trades or
skilled occupations
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Trades in Ontario

• Approximately 130 apprenticeable trades in
  Ontario
• Trades are divided into 4 sectors
  Construction, Motive Power, Industrial, and
  Service
• There are approximately 48,000 active apprentices
  in Ontario today

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TIME-BASED MODEL

• Governed by the Trades Qualification and
  Apprenticeship Act (TQAA)
• Applies to all Construction Trades
• Trade Specific Regulations exist for most trades
• Overview
• Contract of Apprenticeship
• Employer
• Age 16
• Minimum Grade 10
• Wages

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Construction Trades

• Ex. Of TQAA Compulsory (construction) Trades
• Electrician (2 branches)
• Plumber
• Refrigeration air conditioning mechanic
• Sheet metal worker
• Steamfitter
• Ex. Of TQAA Voluntary (construction) Trades
• Painter
• Drywaller
• General Carpenter
• Brick and stone mason

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COMPETENCY-BASED MODEL

• Governed by the Apprenticeship and Certification
  Act (ACA) since January 2000
• Applies to all Industrial, Service and Motive
  Power Trades
• Policy and Guidelines for specific trades, or
  groups of trades are under development
• Overview
• Training Agreement
• Sponsor
• Age 16
• Completion of academic standards as prescribed in
  the Industry Committee Guidelines (under
  development)
• Grade 12 OSSD, if no standard prescribed

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Only 3 ACA trades do not require OSSD
Auto Body Repairer, Branch 2 310Q Restricted
trade, grade 10 minimum, approx. 4800 hours with
2 level of in-school training must be a
registered apprentice or licensed journeyperson
to be working in this trade Assistant Cook 415B
Non restricted (voluntary) trade grade 10
minimum, approx. 2000 hours (1 1 ½ years) with
1 level of in-school training 360 hours (see
fact sheet) Forklift mechanic 282C Non
restricted (voluntary) trade, grade 10 minimum
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To pursue journeyperson status for ALL other ACA
trades, OSSD required includes hairstylist,
cook, early childhood educator, tool and die
maker
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Be reminded that

• Students may work in non restricted trades such
  as Cook, Farm Equipment Mechanic,
  Landscaper-Greenskeeper, Early Childhood
  Education, and Small Engine Mechanic without
  pursuing apprenticeship. Legislation for these
  trades do not make apprenticeship / licensing
  mandatory to be working in these areas.
• Restricted trades such as Hairstylist and
  Automotive Service Technician do require a
  student to be registered as an apprentice or to
  be a licensed journeyperson to perform the
  majority of tasks inherent in these trades

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What is Apprenticeship?

• A way of learning a skilled trade from a
  professional tradesperson, also called a
  journeyperson
• 80 90 of training occurs on the job where the
  apprentice learns by watching, practicing and
  performing tasks under the supervision of a
  certified journeyperson
• 10 20 is theoretical, in-school or classroom
  training usually taught by a college or other
  approved training institute

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What is On-the-Job Training?

• Learning by doing
• Hands on
• Trained by an experienced journeyperson
• Training in up-to-date new technologies
• Mastering skills to industry performance
  standards

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What is In-School Training?

• Registered apprentices take time away from their
  work to attend school, usually a community
  college
• This training is usually done in 3 eight week
  blocks of time
• Here the apprentice learns the theory (math,
  science and communication skills) to support
  their work
• In-school delivery can also happen through night
  school, day release or through the internet
• NEW! Apprentices pay 400 classroom fees per
  level starting August 2002

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How long does it take to train as an apprentice?
Examples
Industrial Millwright Electrician Brick
and Stone Mason HAIRSTYLIST

• Installs, repairs and maintains all machinery and
  equipment in plants
• Plans and installs electrical panel boards,
  switches
• Constructs, erects, installs and repairs walls,
  fireplaces...
• cuts, shampoos, styles, colours, facials,
  manicures and pedicures ...

8,000 hours 8 weeks in-school 7,200 - 9,000
hours 3 -- 10 week in-school sessions 5,600
hours 3 -- 8 week in-school sessions 3,500 TO
5,500 hours two 8 week in-school sessions for the
apprenticeship program or 1,500 hrs at a private
hairdressing school followed by a 2,000 hour
apprenticeship
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WOMEN APPRENTICES ?

• Women will account for two-thirds of the growth
  in the labour force over the next ten years.
• Women are capable of doing every type of job.
• Women are an untapped talent pool when it comes
  to skilled positions.

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Completing an Apprenticeship...
WRITE a certification exam (70 minimum)
RECEIVE both 1. Certificate of
Apprenticeship 2. Certificate of Qualification
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The apprentice is now a journeyperson!
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When Can Students StartApprenticeship Training?

• The OYAP program allows high school students the
  opportunity to train in an apprenticeable
  occupation while enrolled in school
• Students earn credits towards OSSD while hours
  worked on the job are applied to journeyperson
  certification

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Apprenticeable Trades Available in OYAP
Manufacturing Technology Precision Metal Cutting
Trades Mould Maker Tool and Die Maker
General Machinist
Transportation Technology Automotive Service
Technician Auto Body Repairer
Food Services Technology Cook/Chef
Horticulture Technology Horticulturist Nursery-G
reenhouse Worker Landscaper-Greenskeeper Cosmetol
ogy Technology Hairstylist
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How Does OYAP Work?

• If successful, employer hires student and pays
  wages for placement hours in grade 12, half day
  all year or full day one semester (earn 4
  cooperative education credits)
• Formal registration as an apprentice can occur
  anytime during the program
• Grade 11 and 12 placement hours are accredited
  towards apprenticeship agreement
• Upon graduation, full-time employment secured
• Attend college at night or day release to fulfill
  in-school portion of apprenticeship training

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Something new

• Starting August 2002, registered apprentices will
  have to pay classroom fees, 400 per 240 hour
  apprenticeship in-school curriculum remainder of
  costs still covered by Ministry of Training
• Classroom fees are not applied to OYAP students
  while still in high school
• Students / apprentices can challenge exemption
  exam and if successful advance to next level and
  thus save classroom fees

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Access the Ministry of Training, Colleges and
Universities web site on apprenticeship http//ww
w.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/training/apprenticeship/appren
.html