Title: Skilled Trades, Apprenticeship and the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP)
1Skilled Trades, Apprenticeship and theOntario
YouthApprenticeship Program (OYAP)
2Post Secondary Destinations
- Work
- University
- College
- ?
3The 4th Post Secondary Destination often not
thought of or clearly understood
4What 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
5Apprenticeship only applies to skilled trades or
skilled occupations
6Trades 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
7TIME-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
8Construction 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
9COMPETENCY-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
10Only 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
11To pursue journeyperson status for ALL other ACA
trades, OSSD required includes hairstylist,
cook, early childhood educator, tool and die
maker
12Be 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
13What 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
14What 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
15What 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
16How 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
17WOMEN 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.
18Completing an Apprenticeship...
WRITE a certification exam (70 minimum)
RECEIVE both 1. Certificate of
Apprenticeship 2. Certificate of Qualification
19The apprentice is now a journeyperson!
20When 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
21Apprenticeable 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
22How 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
23Something 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
24Access the Ministry of Training, Colleges and
Universities web site on apprenticeship http//ww
w.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/training/apprenticeship/appren
.html