Apprenticeship In Nova Scotia. Nova Scotia Department of Labour and Advanced Education February 26, 2014
Apprenticeship In Nova Scotia Nova Scotia Department of Labour and Advanced Education February 26, 2014
Presentation Overview • Apprenticeship Train...
Apprenticeship In Nova Scotia Nova Scotia Department of Labour and Advanced Education February 26, 2014
Presentation Overview • Apprenticeship Training overview • Atlantic and National Cooperation • Employer satisfaction survey - CRA
Apprenticeship Training Today • Apprentice learns and works under the guidance of a supervising journeyperson, usually 1-1 ratio • Individuals can be apprenticed immediately following high school if they find employment
• Most apprentices choose to complete a community college program first • Tradespeople who have not formally trained, but have worked time and a half in their trade, can apply for certification through the Trade Qualifier process • Industry sets the standards for training and certification
Apprenticeship Stats: 2012-13 • 66 designated trades in legislation • 12 of which are compulsory certified in apprenticeship legislation and 8 through other legislation • 5916 active apprentices, of which 2260 received technical training last year (current year = 6076) • 2716 active employers supporting training • 266 trade qualifiers • 976 individuals were successfully certified
• 1576 examinations invigilated, with an overall pass rate of 71% • 2434 renewals of Certificates of Qualification • 3-4% of female apprentices in non-traditional trades
Apprentice Stats
Apprenticeship Technical Training Apprenticeship technical training is offered for the following trades: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Automotive Service Technician (AST) AST (Service Station Mechanic) Boat Builder Boilermaker Bricklayer Carpenter Construction Electrician Cook Gas Fitter Heavy Duty Equipment Technician Industrial Electrician Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) Instrumentation and Control Technician Insulator (Heat and Frost) Ironworker (Generalist) Ironworker (Reinforcing)
• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Ironworker (Structural/Ornamental) Machinist Metal Fabricator (Fitter) Motor Vehicle Body Repairer Oil Heat System Technician Plumber Power Engineer Powerline Technician Refrigeration &Air Conditioning Mechanic Restoration Stone Mason Roofer Sheet Metal Worker Sprinkler System Installer Steamfitter/Pipefitter Truck and Transport Mechanic Welder
Transfer Credit for NSCC Programs The following NSCC programs receive transfer credit toward one or more Apprenticeship trades: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Automotive Collision Repair & Refinish Diploma Automotive Service and Repair Certificate Bricklaying Masonry Certificate of Accomplmnt Building Systems Tech (HVAC&R) Diploma Carpentry Certificate Carpentry Diploma Cooking Certificate Culinary Arts Diploma Diesel Repair - Industrial and Marine Certificate Electrical - Construction & Industrial Certificate Electrical - Construction & Industrial Diploma Electrical Technician (ELTN) Program Electro Mechanical Technician Diploma Electronic Engineering Technology Diploma Gas Technician Certificate Heavy Duty / Truck &Trans Repair Certificate Heavy Duty / Truck &Trans Repair Diploma
• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Heritage Carpentry Diploma Horticulture & Landscape Technology Diploma Industrial Instrumentation Diploma Industrial Mechanical Certificate Machining Diploma Metal Fabrication Diploma Oil Heat Sys Tech Certificate of Accomplmnt Pipe Trades Diploma Plumbing Certificate Power Engineering Technology Diploma Process Op - 4th Class Power Eng Certificate Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Certificate Sheet Metal Certificate of Accomplishment Steamfitting and Pipefitting Certificate Utility Line Work - Construc & Maint Certificate Welding - Certificate of Accomplishment Welding Diploma
Trades for Certification Only Exam Information # of Exam Attempts
# Successful
Blaster (3 certification levels)
160
154
Alarm and Security Technician
87
Mobile Crane Operator
# of Exam Attempts
# Successful
Cabinetmaker
2
2
83
Tool and Die Maker
2
2
65
45
Floorcovering Installer
2
1
Communications Technician
42
26
Concrete Finisher
1
1
Landscape Horticulturist
28
26
Glazier
1
1
Motorcycle Mechanic
21
20
Partsperson
1
1
Painter and Decorator
12
6
Tilesetter
1
1
Marine Service Technician
8
7
Construction Craft Worker
0
0
Hairstylist
7
7
Lather
0
0
Baker
6
5
Locksmith
0
0
Agricultural Equipment Technician
4
2
Mobile Crane Operator (Hydraulic)
0
0
Appliance Service Technician
4
2
Recreation Vehicle Service Technician
0
0
Automotive Glass Technician
4
2
Rig Technician
0
0
Transport Trailer Technician
3
2
Tower Crane Operator
0
0
Electric Motor System Technician
3
1
Heavy Equipment Operator
Automotive Painter
2
2
Trade
Trade
No exam available
*Period from 2008-10-29 to 2013-10-29
Top Ten Trades by Participation Trade
Number of Apprentices
Construction Electrician
1229
Carpenter
685
Automotive Service Technician
552
Steamfitter/Pipefitter
530
Plumber
431
Cook
304
Industrial Electrician
253
Truck and Transport Mechanic
250
Power Engineer As of 2013/10/29 Mobile Crane Operator
177
Total
4560
149
Trades With Ratios Other Than 1:1 Trade
Ratio
Automotive Glass Technician
1 journeyperson to every 2 apprentices
Blaster
1 journeyperson to every 2 apprentices
Boat Builder
1 journeyperson to every 4 apprentices
Floorcovering Installer
1 journeyperson to every 2 apprentices
Landscape Horticulturist
1 journeyperson to every 2 apprentices
Metal Fabricator (Fitter)
1 journeyperson to every 3 apprentices, at least 1 of the apprentices must be in the final year of his or her term of apprenticeship.
Painter and Decorator
1 apprentice for the 1st journeyperson and thereafter such further apprentices [at] the rate of 1 apprentice to 3 journeypersons
Sheet Metal Worker
1 apprentice for the 1st journeyperson and thereafter such further apprentices at the ratio of 1 apprentice to 3 journeypersons
Youth and Equity Initiatives • WORKIT Youth Apprenticeship • Building Futures for Youth (BFY) • Test Drive-Career Exploration in the Automotive Trades
• Skills Canada-Nova Scotia • Techsploration • Skilled Trades Education courses • Joint Registration Agreements with First Nations • First Nations Initiatives
Atlantic and National Cooperation Harmonization Initiatives
Atlantic Harmonization Elements: – Common trade name – Common number of required hours for apprentices and for trade qualifiers – Common curriculum standards and sequencing
– Common bilingual digital log book – Same completion requirements for all harmonized trades across Atlantic provinces – Creation of Atlantic Trade Advisory Committees
Atlantic Harmonization Action Plan Achieve as many harmonized elements as possible 4 trades in two years, 10 trades in four years 60%+ of active apprentices are in top 10 trades Cook, Instrumentation and Control Technician, Bricklayer in year one Less than 1000 apprentices in total Construction Electrician in year 2 Largest trade in the region, nearly 4000 apprentices Additional six to be selected based on demand, mobility, registration, shortages, alignment with CCDA project, etc.
Atlantic Harmonization Next Steps
• Complete contract negotiations with Employment and Social Development Canada – √ • Staff the Harmonization Secretariat
• Assess IT needs • Engage Industry and trainers • Select second set of 6 trades • Work the plan!
CCDA Harmonization Action Plan • Target 10 Red Seal trades within the next two years
• Phase 1 will target three proposed Red Seal trades research began in early Fall 2013 • Phase 2 will target seven additional Red Seal trades beginning in late Fall 2013 Phase 1
Carpenter Mobile Crane Operator Mobile Crane Operator (Hydraulic)
Phase 2
Welder Tower Crane Operator Metal Fabricator (Fitter) Heavy Duty Equipment Technician Ironworker (Generalist) Ironworker(Structural/ Ornamental) Ironworker (Reinforcing)
CCDA Harmonization Elements • Proposed elements in 7 trades – Name and trade definitions – Usage of current NOA – Hours (technical and on-the-job) – Technical training sequencing
* Note: Crane Operator, representing 3 trades will have different harmonization elements
Impact on SOA • Minister’s Panel/Reference Group indicated support for Atlantic and Interprovincial initiatives in its report • On-going harmonization initiatives will impact the selection and implementation of Trade Advisory Committees Phase 1
Carpenter Mobile Crane Operator Mobile Crane Operator (Hydraulic) Cook ICT Bricklayer Construction Electrician
Phase 2
Welder Tower Crane Operator Metal Fabricator (Fitter) Heavy Duty Equipment Technician Ironworker (Generalist) Ironworker(Structural/ Ornamental) Ironworker (Reinforcing)
