1. The Apprenticeship Program Newfoundland Labrador

2. What is apprenticeship? Apprenticeship is an industry-based program involving an agreement between a person who wants to learn a set of occupational skills, an apprentice, and an employer who needs a skilled worker. Apprenticeship is an industry-based program involving an agreement between a person who wants to learn a set of occupational skills, an apprentice, and an employer who needs a skilled worker. Apprenticeship is a proven training system that combines on-the-job experiential learning with technical training to produce a qualified and certified journeyperson. Apprenticeship is a proven training system that combines on-the-job experiential learning with technical training to produce a qualified and certified journeyperson. Upon completion of the specified training period, the required number of hours work experience, and successfully passing a summative examination, apprentices receive a Certificate of Qualification. Upon completion of the specified training period, the required number of hours work experience, and successfully passing a summative examination, apprentices receive a Certificate of Qualification.

3. What is apprenticeship? On average, approximately 80% of the apprenticeship term is spent in the workplace with the remainder enrolled at a training institution. On average, approximately 80% of the apprenticeship term is spent in the workplace with the remainder enrolled at a training institution. begins when an individual signs a Memorandum of Understanding with an employer, begins when an individual signs a Memorandum of Understanding with an employer, and continues until such time as the apprentice has completed all of the required technical training AND… and continues until such time as the apprentice has completed all of the required technical training AND… has received the required industry experiences necessary to attempt the relevant Interprovincial or Provincial certification examination. has received the required industry experiences necessary to attempt the relevant Interprovincial or Provincial certification examination.

4. Who is an apprentice? An apprentice is someone who is: learning their trade on the job, learning their trade on the job, under the supervision and direction of a certified journeyperson, under the supervision and direction of a certified journeyperson, with periods of technical training at a post- secondary institution, with periods of technical training at a post- secondary institution, OR someone working full time in an apprenticeable trade and registered as an apprentice with the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador. OR someone working full time in an apprenticeable trade and registered as an apprentice with the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador.

5. How do you become an apprentice? First, you must find a supporting employer who is prepared to hire you as an apprentice…. First, you must find a supporting employer who is prepared to hire you as an apprentice…. AND THEN register as an apprentice with the Industrial Training section of the Department of Education. AND THEN register as an apprentice with the Industrial Training section of the Department of Education.

6. Who is a journeyperson? someone who has met the requirements for writing the relevant provincial certification examination… someone who has met the requirements for writing the relevant provincial certification examination… has successfully passed the certification examination… has successfully passed the certification examination… AND has received a Certificate of Qualification for his/her trade. AND has received a Certificate of Qualification for his/her trade.

7. How long is an apprenticeship? Apprenticeship training is a combination of on-the-job, and technical training. Apprenticeship training is a combination of on-the-job, and technical training. Each trade has a specific number of hours which must be completed in order to qualify for a Certificate of Qualification. Each trade has a specific number of hours which must be completed in order to qualify for a Certificate of Qualification. The in each trade is determined by industry and is incorporated into the Plan of Training for the trade. The number of hours required in each trade is determined by industry and is incorporated into the Plan of Training for the trade. Apprenticeships can range from one to five years, depending on the trade, with the average apprenticeship lasting approximately four years. Apprenticeships can range from one to five years, depending on the trade, with the average apprenticeship lasting approximately four years.

8. What’s in an apprenticeship for you? As an apprentice, you receive on-the-job training that offers… you receive on-the-job training that offers… an opportunity to earn a living while learning valuable skills that … an opportunity to earn a living while learning valuable skills that … can lead to a rewarding and challenging career. can lead to a rewarding and challenging career.

9. What apprenticeable trades are offered in Newfoundland Labrador? Please visit the website on 'Designated Trades' to find out what apprenticeable trades are offered in Newfoundland and Labrador. Please visit the website on 'Designated Trades' to find out what apprenticeable trades are offered in Newfoundland and Labrador.'Designated Trades''Designated Trades' http://www.ed.gov.nl.ca/app/occupations/ designatedtrades.htm http://www.ed.gov.nl.ca/app/occupations/ designatedtrades.htm http://www.ed.gov.nl.ca/app/occupations/ designatedtrades.htm http://www.ed.gov.nl.ca/app/occupations/ designatedtrades.htm

10. What are the entrance requirements for apprenticeship? requires indenturing into the occupation by an employer, who agrees to provide the appropriate training and work experiences as outlined in this plan of training. requires indenturing into the occupation by an employer, who agrees to provide the appropriate training and work experiences as outlined in this plan of training. each candidate must have successfully completed a high school program OR equivalent AND in addition may be required to have completed certain academic subjects as specified in particular plans of training. each candidate must have successfully completed a high school program OR equivalent AND in addition may be required to have completed certain academic subjects as specified in particular plans of training.

11. What are the entrance requirements for apprenticeship? Mature students may be registered. A mature student is defined as one who has reached the age of 19 and who can demonstrate the ability and the interest to complete the requirements for certification. Mature students may be registered. A mature student is defined as one who has reached the age of 19 and who can demonstrate the ability and the interest to complete the requirements for certification. Credit towards the apprenticeship program may be awarded to an apprentice for previous work experience and/or training as validated through prior learning assessment. Credit towards the apprenticeship program may be awarded to an apprentice for previous work experience and/or training as validated through prior learning assessment.

12. How can you increase your chances of getting an apprenticeship? In high school, take courses related to the trade you are interested in, In high school, take courses related to the trade you are interested in, complete your Grade 12 education or equivalent, complete your Grade 12 education or equivalent, research the trade of your choice and talk with potential employers, research the trade of your choice and talk with potential employers, take an entry-level training program from a post-secondary institution. take an entry-level training program from a post-secondary institution.

13. What can I expect to be paid as an apprentice or a certified journeyperson? The rate of pay for an apprentice is based on a percentage of the wage rate for a certified journeyperson under the employer’s operation. The rate of pay for an apprentice is based on a percentage of the wage rate for a certified journeyperson under the employer’s operation. For a first-year apprentice, this wage rate is generally 55% of the journeyperson’s wage rate, For a first-year apprentice, this wage rate is generally 55% of the journeyperson’s wage rate, It increases as the apprentice progresses through the apprenticeship period until certification is achieved. It increases as the apprentice progresses through the apprenticeship period until certification is achieved.

14. What can I expect to be paid as an apprentice or a certified journeyperson? For a journeyperson, wage rates vary depending on the type of occupation, place of employment and number of years experience, For a journeyperson, wage rates vary depending on the type of occupation, place of employment and number of years experience, It can range on average anywhere from $30,000 to $70,000 annually. It can range on average anywhere from $30,000 to $70,000 annually. Please refer to the Designated Occupations page for further labour market information, including wage rates, for individual designated occupations. Please refer to the Designated Occupations page for further labour market information, including wage rates, for individual designated occupations.Designated Occupations pageDesignated Occupations page http://www.ed.gov.nl.ca/app/occupations/designatedtr ades.htm http://www.ed.gov.nl.ca/app/occupations/designatedtr ades.htm http://www.ed.gov.nl.ca/app/occupations/designatedtr ades.htm http://www.ed.gov.nl.ca/app/occupations/designatedtr ades.htm

15. How is Apprenticeship Training delivered in Newfoundland and Labrador? Traditionally: an individual spending their first year of training in-school, an individual spending their first year of training in-school, followed by practical time of approximately 1800 hours on-the-job (@ 1year) followed by practical time of approximately 1800 hours on-the-job (@ 1year) supplemented by a 6 to 8-week in-school period each year of the apprenticeship term supplemented by a 6 to 8-week in-school period each year of the apprenticeship term for the majority of occupations, the apprenticeship for the majority of occupations, the apprenticeship term is four years.

16. What are the roles and responsibilities of those involved in the apprenticeship process? to complete all required technical training courses (in-school) to complete all required technical training courses (in-school) to find appropriate employment; to find appropriate employment; to complete all required work experiences & the required hours; to complete all required work experiences & the required hours; to ensure that the work experiences are well documented; to ensure that the work experiences are well documented;

17. What are the roles and responsibilities of those involved in the apprenticeship process? Have an attitude and commitment that fosters the qualities necessary for a successful career as a qualified journeyperson; Have an attitude and commitment that fosters the qualities necessary for a successful career as a qualified journeyperson; to obtain the required hand tools as specified by the board for each period of training of the apprenticeship program; to obtain the required hand tools as specified by the board for each period of training of the apprenticeship program; to provide feedback to training institutions, the Industrial Training Division and employers in an effort to establish a process of continuous quality improvement. to provide feedback to training institutions, the Industrial Training Division and employers in an effort to establish a process of continuous quality improvement.