Table of Contents for Trades TIP SHEETS CODE T - 1 T - 2 TITLE Apprenticeship Ofice in Ontario Apprenticeship Terminology T - 3 Apprenticeship Training 101 T - 4 T - 5 T - 6 T - 7 T - 8 T - 9 T - 10 T - 11 Skilled Trades Websites What is the Red Seal Program? How do I Become an Apprentice? Job Proiles: Table of Contents Internationall Trained Trades People Finding a Job as an Apprentice List of Apprenticeship Trades Trades Certiicate of Qualiication Navigate this document in several ways: use bookmarks use page icons use the scroll bars use buttons: the Table of Contents has buttons to each chapter (mouse over heading and click), and the bottom right of each page has a button that will get you back to the Table of Contents
T-1 ONTARIO Apprenticeship Offices Source: www.apprenticetrades.ca St. Catharines Area Office 301 St. Paul St., 9th Floor St. Catharines, Ontario L2R 7R4 Telephone: (905) 704-2991 or 1-800-263-4475 Fax: (905) 704-2985 Barrie Regional Office Ontario Government Building 34 Simcoe Street Barrie, Ontario L4N 6T4 Telephone: (705) 737-1431 or 1-800-560-3821 Fax: (705) 737-5684 London Area Office 217 York Street Suite 201 London, Ontario N6A 5P9 Telephone: (519) 675-7788 or 1-800-265-1050 Fax: (519) 675-7795 Sarnia Area Office 1319 Exmouth Street Suite 101, 1st Floor Sarnia, Ontario N7S 3Y1 Telephone: (519) 542-7705 or 1-800-363-8453 Fax: (519) 542-3391 Waterloo Area Office 285 Weber Street North Waterloo, Ontario N2J 3H8 Telephone: (519) 571-6009 or 1-800-265-6180 Fax: (519) 571-6047 Windsor Area Office 1427 Ouellette Avenue 2nd Floor Windsor, Ontario N8X 1K1 Telephone: (519) 973-1441 or 1-800-663-5609 Kingston Area Office 1055 Princess Street Suite 404 Kingston, Ontario K7L 5T3 Telephone: (613) 545-4338 or 1-877-220-2721 Fax: (613) 545-1204 Pembroke Area Office 169 Lake Street Pembroke, Ontario K8A 5L8 Telephone: (613) 735-3911 or 1-800-807-0227 Fax: (613) 735-6452 Peterborough Area Office Ontario Government Building 306 George Street North Peterborough, Ontario K9J 3H2 Telephone: (705) 745-1918 or 1-877-433-6555 Fax: (705) 745-1926 Belleville Area Office 1 Bridge Street East 3rd Floor Canada Trust Building Belleville, Ontario K8N 5N9 Telephone: (613) 968-5558 or 1-800-953-6885 Fax: (613) 968-2364 Sault Ste. Marie District Office 70 Foster Drive 1st and 2nd Floors Roberta Bondar Place Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario P6A 6V9 Telephone: (705) 945-6815 or 1-800-236-8817 Fax: (705) 945-6818 DECEMBER 2012 1
RESUME SAMPLE Chatham Area Office 1023 Richmond Street P.O. Box 220 Chatham, Ontario N7M 5K3 Telephone: (519) 354-2766 or 1-800-214-8284 Fax: (519) 354-3094 Ottawa District Office 1355 Bank Street Suite 703 Ottawa, Ontario K1H 8K7 Telephone: (613) 731-7100 or 1-877-221-1220 Fax: (613) 731-4160 Brockville Area Office Ontario Government Building P.O. Box 1511 Oxford Street Brockville, Ontario K6V 5Y6 Telephone: (613) 342-5481 or 1-877-417-9333 Fax: (613) 342-9299 Note: Closed Tuesdays and Thursdays Cornwall Area Office 55 Water Street West Suite L50 Cornwall, Ontario K6J 1A1 Telephone: (613) 938-9702 or 1-877-668-6604 Fax: (613) 938-6627 North Bay Area Office Northgate Plaza 1500 Fisher Street 2nd Floor North Bay, Ontario P1B 2H3 Telephone: (705) 495-8515 or 1-800-236-0744 Fax: (705) 495-8517 Sudbury Area Office 450 Notre Dame Avenue Sudbury, Ontario P3C 5K8 Telephone: (705) 564-3030 or 1-800-603-5999 Fax: (705) 564-3033 Timmins Area Office 1270 Hwy 101 East Ontario Government Building P.O. Bag 3095, C WING South Porcupine, Ontario P0N 1H0 Telephone: (705) 235-1950 or 1-877-275-5139 Fax: (705) 235-1955 Thunder Bay Regional Office 28 Cumberland Street North 3rd Floor Thunder Bay, Ontario P7A 4K9 Telephone: (807) 345-8888 or 1-800-439-5493 Fax: (807) 768-2536 Kenora Area Office 810 Robertson Street Suite 105 Kenora, Ontario P9N 4J5 Telephone: (807) 468-2879 or 1-800-734-9572 Fax: (807) 468-2881 APPRENTICESHIP OFFICES IN ONTARIO 2
T - 2 Apprenticeship Terminology APPRENTICESHIP: An apprenticeship combines on-the-job training with classroom instruction. The student or apprentice enters into an agreement with the employer and the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (MTCU). The apprentice is required to complete a certain number of on-the-job training hours along with a certain number of in-class hours. The apprenticeship may range from 2 to 5 years, depending on the trade. BLOCK-RELEASE PROGRAM: A full-time training program offered by a college of applied arts and technology to apprentices on leave from their jobs. The duration of in-school training is approximately 8 to 12 weeks. The apprentice may qualify for Employment Insurance during this time period. CERTIFICATE OF APPRENTICESHIP: A certificate issued by the Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities to an apprentice who has successfully completed the training program. CERTIFICATE OF QUALIFICATION: A certificate granted after the apprentice has passed the trade exam. In a compulsory trade, this certificate is required in order to practice the trade as a journeyperson. DAY-RELEASE PROGRAM: A day release program provides apprentices with part-time (one or two days a week) in-school training. This training can be provided through a community college or other approved training institution. Apprentices who attend are on leave from their jobs. FOREPERSON: A supervisory tradesperson who is paid a higher wage to perform a leadership role. GOLD SEAL: This is a National Certification Program recognizing excellence in construction management. Individuals are judged on their education and experience and must pass a Gold Seal examination in one of three categories: Estimator, Superintendent, or Project Manager. To apply for Gold Seal Certification, one must first complete an application form. Visit www.goldsealcertification.com for more information. JOURNEYPERSON: A tradesperson who has completed an apprenticeship program and mastered specific skills, or who has successfully passed the Certificate of Qualification examination. LOCAL BOARDS INDUSTRIAL TRAINING COMMITTEE: An independent committee which evaluates the training needs of a community or industry and advises government on current or predicted future shortages of skilled labour. The committee is composed of representatives from industry, education, labour, community based groups and government. NON-UNION SHOP / OPEN SHOP : Non-unionized/open shop companies and their workers negotiate wages, hours and conditions of work and training on an individual basis. Many non-unionized workers complete formal apprenticeship training programs, similar to ones taken by union employees. Even so, hourly wage rates in the nonunion sector are often lower than union rates for the same tasks. DECEMBER 2012 1
APPRENTICESHIP TERMINOLOGY T - 2 RED SEAL PROGRAM: A program created to provide greater mobility across Canada for skilled workers. Apprentices who have completed their training and certified journeypersons are able to obtain a Red Seal endorsement on their Certificate of Qualification. This is done by successfully passing an Inter-provincial Standards Examination. The Red Seal allows qualified tradespeople to practice the trade in any province or territory in Canada without having to write further examinations. TRADE UNION: In some occupations, workers may have to belong to a trade union. It is a source of information about educational opportunities and new technologies. The union will also negotiate with employers to set the wages and benefits that workers receive. UNION SHOP / CLOSED SHOP : A company that requires their employees to be members of a trade union, or they must agree to join a trade union within a specific timeframe after being hired. APPRENTICESHIP ACTS AND REGULATIONS THE APPRENTICESHIP AND CERTIFICATION ACT (ACA): This is one of the two acts that govern apprenticeship programs in Ontario. The Apprenticeship and Certification Act (ACA) was implemented in 2000 and covers the trades in the Motive Power, Industrial and Service sectors. The ACA is based on skill and ability rather than putting in a set number of hours on the job. If the apprentice can demonstrate the mastering of a certain skill set, as defined by the program, he or she can advance. THE TRADES QUALIFICATION AND APPRENTICESHIP ACT (TQAA): This is one of the two acts that govern apprenticeship programs in Ontario. The Trades Qualification and Apprenticeship Act (TQAA) covers Construction sector trades. The TQAA is based on hours on the job. COMPULSORY TRADE: Under the TQAA which applies to construction trades, only registered apprentices or licensed (certified) journeypersons may practice in a Compulsory Trade. Examples of Compulsory Trades under the TQAA include: Construction Maintenance Electrician, Hoisting Engineer, Plumber, Refrigeration and Air- Conditioning Mechanic, Sheet Metal Worker, and Steamfitter. RESTRICTED TRADES: For certain trades regulated under the ACA, only registered apprentices or licensed (certified) journeypersons may practice in that trade. Examples of restricted trades under the ACA include: Automotive Service Technician, Auto Body Repairer, Truck & Coach Technician, Hairstylist. VOLUNTARY TRADE: A voluntary trade is a skilled trade that does not require a Certificate of Qualification. Under both legislations (the TQAA and the ACA), a person can legally work in the trade without being registered or licensed. Examples include: Tool & Die Maker, Mould Maker, General Machinist, Cook, Baker, Horticulturist. APPRENTICESHIP TERMINOLOGY 2
Apprenticeship Training 101 Sources: www.apprenticestrades.ca www.edu.gov.on.ca T - 3 WHAT IS APPRENTICESHIP? Apprenticeship is hands-on training for people who enjoy learning by doing. Apprentices are paid while gaining work experience, and their wages increase with their level of skills. 90% of apprenticeship training is provided in the workplace by an employer, and the remaining training is usually in a classroom, delivered by a college or another approved training institution. HOW DO I BECOME AN APPRENTICE? HOW DO I FIND AN EMPLOYER? To become an apprentice, you must find an employer who is willing to train. Such jobs are rarely advertised, and, instead, employers often rely on word of mouth to attract applicants. People who want to become apprentices usually apply directly to an employer, union, or local apprenticing committee. Approach it in the same way as if you were looking for a job, with a resume targeted to the apprenticeship/employer you want. WHEN AM I NO LONGER CONSIDERED AN APPRENTICE? An apprenticeship program has been completed once the apprentice has attended all in-school technical training sessions, worked the prescribed number of hours on-the-job and passed all required exams. The provincial/territorial government then issues Certification of Qualification (for mandatory trades) that identifies the holder as certified in the trade. WHICH OCCUPATIONS ARE APPRENTICEABLE? Please see our tip sheet Certificate of Qualification for a list of mandatory and voluntary apprenticeship. HOW LONG IS AN APPRENTICESHIP? The length of time required to complete an apprenticeship varies by trade and province/territory. It can range between two and five years with both on-the-job (hours worked) and in-school technical training requirements. WHAT IS PRE-APPRENTICESHIP? Pre-apprenticeship programs vary by trade and province/territory, but are generally meant to provide some basic knowledge of the trade prior to working on the job. For example, The Centre for Skills Development & Training offers three pre-apprenticeship programs: Electrical, Construction, Machine & Millwright. DECEMBER 2012 1
APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING 101 T - 3 WHAT PRE-REQUISITES ARE NEEDED TO GET INTO APPRENTICESHIP? Entrance requirements vary by trade and province/territory. Research the trade you want and also check the website www.edu.gov.on.ca. WHERE CAN I GET MORE INFORMATION OR ASSISTANCE? Contact your local apprenticeship office (see our list of apprenticeship offices throughout Ontario) or check the website: http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/training/apprenticeship/skills/officelocations.html or call 1-888- JOBGROW. CHECK OUT THESE POPULAR WEBSITES FOR MORE INFORMATION: www.careersintrades.ca www.edu.gov.on.ca www.apprenticesearch.com www.skillsontario.com www.tradesway.com www.madewiththetrades.com www.apprenticetrades.ca www.skillswork.com www.skilledtrades.ca APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING 101 2
T - 4 Skilled Trades Websites INFORMATION ON SKILLED TRADES Apprenticeship Information Careers in Trades Canadian Apprenticeship Forum Made with the Trades Red Seal Program Skills Canada Skilled Trades Trade Up News www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/training/apprenticeship/appren.html www.careersintrades.ca www.caf-fca.org www.madewiththetrades.com www.red-seal.ca www.skillscanada.com http://skilledtrades.ca www.tradeup.ca INFORMATION ON SKILLED TRADES ONTARIO SPECIFIC Skills Canada - Ontario www.skillsontario.com HELP GETTING AN APPRENTICESHIP Apprenticesearch.com www.apprenticesearch.com FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Apprenticeship Incentive Grant Loans for Tools Program www.servicecanada.gc.ca/en/goc/apprenticeship.shtml www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/training/apprenticeship/loantool.html SAFETY WHMIS www.hc-sc.gc.ca/ewh-semt/occup-travail/whmis-simdut/index-eng.php Workplace Safety & Insurance Board www.wsib.on.ca/wsib/wsibsite.nsf/public/homepage TRAINING Apprenticeships UC411 Training Programs Youth Apprenticeship Program www.uc411.com/apprenticeship.asp#ontario www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/document/nr/06.01/bg0117.html www.oyap.com DECEMBER 2012 1
SKILLED TRADES& UNIONS WEBSITES T - 4 UNION TRADES RELATED WEBSITES Automotive Canadian Auto Workers (CAW) National Automotive Trades Association www.caw.ca www.natacanada.ca Construction Council of Ontario Construction Associations Canada Masonry Centre Carpenters District Council of Ontario Interior Systems Contractors Association www.coca.on.ca www.canadamasonrycentre.com www.carpentersdc.com www.isca.ca Electrical Electricity Sector Council International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers www.brightfutures.ca www.ibew353.org Heating/Air Conditioning International Association of Heat & Frost Insulators United Association Local 787 www.insulators.org www.ualocal787.org Mechanical Mechanical Contractors Association Ontario (MCAO) www.mcao.org Millwrights Millwrights Regional Council of Ontario (MRCO) www.millwrightsontario.com Plumbing United Association of Plumbers & Pipe Fitters www.ua.org Skilled Trades - General Power Workers Union www.pwu.ca Tool & Die Canadian Die Casters Association Canadian Tooling & Machining Association www.diecasters.ca www.ctma.com Welding Canadian Welding Association www.cwa-acs.org SKILLED TRAIDES AND UNIONS WEBSITES 2
T - 5 WHAT IS THE Red Seal Program Source: www.red-seal.ca The Red Seal Program is an inter-provincial program in Canada that helps skilled workers to work anywhere in Canada by providing certification that is recognized by all of the provinces and territories. After passing the Inter-provincial Standards examination, certified journeypersons and apprentices who have completed the Certificate of Qualification will have the Red Seal of approval attached to their Certificate of Qualification. HOW CAN I OBTAIN THE RED SEAL CERTIFICATION? First, you must complete a Certificate of Qualification and then you can apply to write an Inter-provincial Standards Exam If you pass the exam, you will receive a distinctive "Red Seal" which is placed on your Certificate of Qualification You can also obtain a Red Seal if you graduated from a recognized provincial/territorial training program or you are a recognized Journeyperson in your province/territory. You must also pass the Interprovincial Standards Exam for your particular trade The exam is administered at your local apprenticeship office Currently there are 49 trades included in the Red Seal Program in Canada. Training and certification details for all 300 apprenticeable programs available across Canada are presented in The Ellis Chart in a format that lets users compare information from different provinces and territories. WHICH TRADES ARE RED SEAL TRADES? Agricultural Equipment Technician Appliance Service Technician Automotive Painter Automotive Service Technician Baker Boilermaker Bricklayer Cabinetmaker Carpenter Construction Craft Worker Construction Electrician Cook Electric Motor System Electronics Technician Technician (Consumer Products) DECEMBER 2012 1
RED SEAL PROGRAM T - 5 Floorcovering Installer Glazier Hairstylist Heavy Duty Equipment Technician Industrial Electrician Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) Instrumentation and Control Technician Ironworker (Generalist) Ironworker (Reinforcing) Ironworker (Structural/Ornamental) Lather (Interior Systems Mechanic) Machinist Metal Fabricator (Fitter) Mobile Crane Operator Motor Vehicle Body Repairer (Metal and Paint) Motorcycle Mechanic Painter and Decorator Parts person Plumber Power line Technician Recreation Vehicle Service Technician Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic Roofer Sheet Metal Worker Sprinkler System Installer Steamfitter/Pipefitter Tile setter Tool and Die Maker Transport Trailer Technician Truck and Transport Mechanic Welder Note: the red seal itself is not mandatory except where indicated by the provinces/territories. WHERE CAN I GET MORE INFORMATION OR ASSISTANCE? The Red Seal Program The Ellis Chart Certificate of Qualification Information Ontario Apprenticeship Office Locations www.red-seal.ca/ www.tableauellis.ca www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/training/apprenticeship/appren.html www.findhelp.ca/mtcu/appoff.html RED SEAL PROGRAM 2
T - 6 HOW DO I Become an Apprentice WHAT IS APPRENTICESHIP? Apprentices earn a salary while they learn a skilled trade on the job. They learn by doing the job while supervised by a more experienced worker. They also complete classroom instruction as part of their training. STEPS ON HOW TO BECOME AN APPRENTICE You must find a skilled trade employer who will hire you as an apprentice, agree to participate in the apprenticeship program. Most employers will hire you as a general helper before agreeing to hire you as an apprentice. The employer will contact the local apprenticeship office to arrange a meeting with a Training Consultant who will explain how the program works and register you as an apprentice. Are you currently attending high school? High school students, starting in Grade 10, have an opportunity to begin their apprenticeship while attending high school. Contact your Guidance Counsellor and ask about the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program. Looking for post secondary training? Colleges offer co op diploma apprenticeship programs that allow you to achieve your apprenticeship certificate and a related college diploma at the same time. PRE-APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING PROGRAMS These programs are generally for people who feel they need some education and training before they can begin their work as an apprentice Pre apprenticeship Programs are up to 40 weeks long including the Level 1 apprenticeship in school training, relevant safety training and a minimum 8 week work placement Programs may also include trade readiness, employment preparation and academic upgrading and can lead to an apprenticeship The Centre for Skills Development & Training offers Skilled Trades Training courses, check out www.thecentre.on.ca for more information. EXAMINATIONS Once you have completed the necessary requirements for your trade (anywhere from 2 to 5 years, depending on the trade) you will w the provincial trade When you pass the provincial trade exam, you earn a Certificate of Qualification (C of Q) and are legally able to work as a tradesperson, also known as a journeyperson) in your province. If your trade is a Red Seal Trade, then you can write the Inter provincial (IP) Red Seal Examination. Red Seal certification allows a qualified journeyperson to work in any province or territory (wherever the trade is designated) without writing further tests. Foreign trained skilled trades persons can write the C of Q examination without apprenticing in Canada. For more information and help, visit a local provincial apprenticeship office. DECEMBER 2012 1
T - 6 APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM COSTS $40 fee is required to register as an apprentice; no fee is charged if you are participating in Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP). In class instruction fees are typically $400 for eight weeks of instruction. There will usually be five of these instruction periods required during the apprenticeship, for a total cost of about $2,000. Financial Assistance may be available to assist with these costs. A fee of $100 is required to write the Certificate of Qualification exam. GOVERNMENT INCENTIVES The Loans for Tools Program is sponsored by the Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities and provides loans to new apprentices in order to buy necessary tools and equipment, up to $800. The Apprenticeship Scholarship Fund through the Government of Ontario: is an option if you are under 25 years of age and did not finish school you can receive a $1,000 scholarship if you complete academic upgrading and register as an apprentice. The Apprenticeship Incentive Grant through the Government of Canada is a taxable cash grant of $1,000 per year available to registered apprentices who have successfully completed their first or second year level of an apprenticeship program in one of the Red Seal Trades. Academic Upgrading / Literacy and Basic Skills programs offer people the opportunity to improve their literacy and academic skills in order to meet the minimum academic requirements for a trade. WEBSITES Apprenticesearch.com Canadian Apprenticeship Forum Inter provincial Standards Red Seal Program Loans for Tools Program Made With The Trades Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program Skilled Trades: a Career You Can Build On Skills Canada www.apprenticesearch.com www.caf fca.org/english/faq.asp www.red seal.ca www.edu.gov.on.ca / eng / training/apprenticeship/loantool.html www.madewiththetrades.com www.tcu.gov.on.ca www.oyap.com www.careersintrades.com www.skillsontario.com HOW DO I BECOME AN APPPRENTICE 2
T - 7 APPRENTICESHIP Job Profile A B C D E F G H I Alignment & Brakes Technician Arborist Assistant Cook Autobody & Collision Damage Repairer Automotive Painter Automotive Service Technician Baker Brick and Stone Mason Carpenter (General) Chef Child and Youth Worker Construction Boilermaker Construction & Maintenance Electrician Cook Domestic and Rural Electrician Drywall, Acoustic and Lathing Applicator Early Childhood Educator Electrician (Construction) Facilities Mechanic Facilities Systems Technician Farm Equipment Mechanic General Carpenter General Machinist Glazier and Metal Mechanic Hairstylist Heat and Frost Insulator Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic Heavy Duty Equipment Technician Horticultural Technician Industrial Electrician Industrial Mechanic Millwright Ironworker DECEMBER 2012 1
APPRENTICESHIP JOB PROFILE T - 7 L M N P R S T Landscaper Machinist (General) Machine Tool Builder and Integrator Marine Engine Mechanic Mobile Crane Operator Motorcycle Mechanic Mould Maker Network Cabling Specialist Nursery-Greenhouse Worker Painter and Decorator Partsperson Pattern Maker Plumber Pool and Hot Tub/Spa Service Technician Precision Metal Fabricator Recreational Vehicle Technician Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Mechanic Reinforcing Rodworker Restoration Mason Retail Meat Cutter Roofer Sheet Metal Worker Small Engine Technician Sprinkler and Fire Protection Installer Steamfitter Surface Mount Assembler Terazzo, Tile and Marble Setter Tool & Die Maker Tower Crane Operator Transmission Technician Truck & Coach Technician Truck-Trailer Service Technician W Welder T - 7 JOB PROFILES - TABLE OF CONTENTS 2
T - 8 INTERNATIONALLY-TRAINED TRADESPEOPLE Source: http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/training/foreign.html Internationally- Trained Tradespeople who have enough related work experience to meet Ontario standards and who pass a written examination can receive a Certificate of Qualification. Here is how to do it: STEP 1 Contact a Workplace Support Services office to book an appointment with a training consultant (see back of this page) STEP 2 Bring the following documents with you to your appointment: Your Social Insurance Number card; Letter(s) from current or past employers, written on company letterhead and dated, providing the company name and address, the exact dates of your employment, your job title, and a detailed description of your duties; Letter(s) from the union(s) to which you have belonged (if applicable), with the same information as noted above; Certificates, diplomas, or licenses; Official school transcripts from your training, if available, with course descriptions. If your documents are not in English, they must be translated and signed by an official translator who has seen the originals. For assistance, contact the Association of Interpreters and Translators of Ontario at 1-800-234-5030. Note: If you cannot get a letter, prepare a statutory declaration. A statutory declaration is an official document, in which you declare in writing certain facts to be true. A notary public must notarize it. A statutory declaration for qualifications assessment purposes should state the dates of employment, job title, and job description. You should also provide a detailed list of the subjects covered in each course and the length of each course. If these documents are in a language other than English or French, bring a translation that is signed by a notary public, or a lawyer. (Source: www.settlement.org/path.html ) DECEMBER 2012 1
INTERNATIONALLY-TRAINED TRADESPEOPLE T - 8 STEP 3 The training consultant will look at your documents and tell you whether you have the necessary skills and experience to write the Certificate of Qualification examination. If the consultant determines that your experience and training is the same in Ontario, you will be given a Letter of Permission, which is a temporary license, if you are in a compulsory trade. The Letter of Permission, which is valid for 90 days, allows you to work until you write the exam. If you do not have the necessary skills and experience to write the examination, you will be advised to enter an apprenticeship training program. You will need to find an employer who will agree to enter into an apprenticeship agreement with you, or you may decide to take a tradesperson course that includes on-the-job training, which still involves an apprenticeship agreement. The training consultant does not help you to find these employers STEP 4 Pass the written examination. Note that the passing mark is 70 per cent Contact an immigrant-serving organization in your area to assist you BEFORE you visit the apprenticeship office. Proving that you have the necessary experience in your trade is not easy to do. There are agencies that can help you to ensure that you are fully prepared for a meeting with a training consultant. Contact an immigrant-serving organization in your area to assist you BEFORE you visit the apprenticeship office. Proving that you have the necessary experience in your trade is not easy to do. There are agencies that can help you to ensure that you are fully prepared for a meeting with a training consultant. WORKPLACE SUPPORT SERVICES OFFICES Contact one of these offices located closest to you. A training consultant will assess your international experience and training and determine whether you are ready to write the Certificate of Qualification examination or whether you need to enter an apprenticeship training program. Barrie (705) 737-1431 Owen Sound (519) 376-5790 Belleville (613) 968-5558 Pembroke (613) 735-3911 Brantford (519) 756-5197 Peterborough (705) 745-1918 Brockville (613) 342-5481 Pickering (905) 837-7721 Chatham (519) 354-2766 Sarnia (519) 542-7705 Cornwall (613) 938-9702 Sault Ste. Marie (705) 945-6815 Hamilton (905) 521-7764 St. Catharines (905) 704-2991 Kenora (807) 468-2879 Sudbury (705) 564-3030 Kingston (613) 545-4338 Timmins (705) 235-1950 London (519) 675-7788 Thunder Bay (807) 345-8888 Mississauga (905) 279-7333 Toronto (416) 326-5800 North Bay (705) 495-8515 Waterloo (519) 571-6009 Ottawa (613) 731-7100 Windsor (519) 973-1441 T - 8 INTERNATIONALLY TRAINED TRADES PEOPLE 2
T - 9 Finding a Job as an Apprentice Becoming an apprentice means finding a paid job. Apprenticeship is a full-time job where the employer agrees to train you while you work. You will also be given time to attend classes at a local college, depending on the trade you choose. Finding a job as an apprentice is like looking for any job- the strategies, tools and techniques are the same, if not very similar. As an apprentice, you will need to prove to the potential employer that you are worth the effort in having to train you on the job. Employers sometimes find apprenticeship risky because apprentices quit, have little work experience, or expect too much in the first year. Show the employer that you are committed to a successful career as a tradesperson. JOB SEARCH STRATEGIES Contact companies directly; look in the yellow pages for companies in your trade and call them! Keep a résumé with you at all times; you will be able to hand it to someone as you network Let everyone you know that you are looking for a job as an apprentice; most jobs, especially in the trades, are not advertised! When you see an employer, be sure to look good! You don t have to wear a suit or tie, but be sure to make a positive impression with the employer Employers, especially when hiring for a junior position, want someone who is: reliable, punctual, hardworking, and eager to learn. Show the employer you are all of these things! Start your job search early in the morning; Go to a job site just before they are starting to work Be willing to start in a very junior position; you may have to start off in general labour before starting your apprenticeship to prove your commitment DECEMBER 2012 1
FINDING A JOB AS AN APPRENTICESHIP T - 9 INTERVIEW STRATEGIES Show you are willing to start in a junior position Discuss all of the experience, skills and talents you have, as they relate to the job; never tell an employer you don t have any experience! Learn all about apprenticeship and how the program works for your trade- it will show an employer you are serious Tell the employer you are serious about this career and it is not just a temporary job Resume Strategies Target your résumé to the job you want; general and vague résumés don t work! Be specific; don t just write tools, rather list the tools you know how to use Write about your transferable skills- skills that you have learned somewhere else but can be used on the job you want Some trades don t really require a résumé (e.g. construction labourer) but have one ready RESUME STRATEGIES Target your resume to the job you want; general and vague résumés don t work! Be specific; don t just write tools, rather list the tools you know how to use Write about your transferable skills- skills that you have learned somewhere else but can be used on the job you want Some trades don t really require a résumé (e.g. construction labourer) but have one ready THESE ARE SUGGESTIONS ONLY. DON T REPLACE YOUR OWN JUDGMENT FOR SOMEONE ELSE S! FINDING A JOB AS AN APPRENTICESHIP 2
T - 10 List of Apprenticeship Trades AEROSPACE/AVIATION Aircraft Maintenance Engineer AGRICULTURE/HORTICULTURE Arborist Dairy Herdsperson Farm Equipment Technician Fruit Grower Horticultural Technician Swine Herdsperson AUTOMOTIVE/VEHICLE/MOTIVE POWER Alignment and brakes technician Auto body repairer Auto body repairer and collision damage repairer Automotive electronic accessory technician Automotive glass technician Automotive painter Automotive service technician Farm equipment technician Fuel and electrical systems technician Heavy duty equipment technician Motive power machinist Motorcycle mechanic Partsperson Powered lift truck technician Pump systems installer/mechanic Recreational vehicle mechanic Small engine technician Transmission technician Truck and coach technician Truck-trailer service technician CONSTRUCTION Brick and stone mason Cabinetmaker Carpenter Cement finisher CONSTRUCTION (Continued) Cement mason Construction boiler maker Construction craft worker Construction millwright Drywall, Acoustic and lathing applicator Drywall, Finisher and plasterer Electrician, Construction and maintenance Electrician, Domestic and rural Elevating devices mechanic Floor covering installer Glazier & metal mechanic Heat and frost insulator Heavy duty equipment technician Heavy equipment operator/ excavator operator Heavy equipment operator/ dozer operator Heavy equipment operator/ tractor loader, backhoe operator Ironworker Lineworker, Construction Mobile crane operator Br 1 14 DECEMBER 2012 1
LIST OF APPRENTICESHIP TRADES Mobile crane operator Br 2 Native residential construction worker Painter and decorator, Commercial and residential Painter and decorator, Industrial Plumber Precast concrete finisher Refrigeration & air conditioning mechanic Reinforcing rod worker Restoration mason Roofer Sheet metal worker Sprinkler and fire protection installer Steamfitter Terrazzo, tile and marble setter Tower crane operator Water well driller Welder ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICS/ TELECOMMUNICATIONS Appliance service technician Electrical control (machine) builder Electrical motor & apparatus rewinding and repair Electronic service technician Information technology support analyst - hardware Information technology support analyst - helpdesk Information technology support analyst - network Micro-electronics manufacturer Network cabling specialist Surface mount assembler HEALTH & BEAUTY Hairstylist T - 10 MANUFACTURING Bearings Mechanic Carperson Composites structures technician Draftsperson, Mechanical Draftsperson, Plastic mould design Draftsperson, Tooling and die design Electrical control (machine) builder Electrical motor & apparatus rewinding and repair Electrician, Industrial Fitter-assembler (Motor assembly - large motors) Fitter-Welder General machinist Heavy equipment operator/ excavator operator Heavy equipment operator/ dozer operator Heavy equipment operator/ tractor loader, backhoe operator Hydraulics / pneumatics mechanic Industrial instrument mechanic Industrial mechanic millwright Machine-tool builder and integrator Metal Fabricator (Fitter) Micro-electronics manufacturer Mould maker Mould or die finisher Packaging machine mechanic Pattern maker MANUFACTURING (Continued) Precision metal fabricator Process operator: refinery, chemical and liquid process Roll grinder / turner T - 10 LIST OF APPRENTICESHIP TRADES 2
LIST OF APPRENTICESHIP TRADES Surface mount assembler Tool and cutter grinder Tool and die maker Tool and gauge inspector Tool/Tooling Maker Welder Wooden boat rebuilder / repairer MARINE Marine engine mechanic Wooden boat rebuilder / repairer NATURAL RESOURCES Saw Filer/Fitter Surface Blaster SERVICES Aboriginal early childhood educator Appliance service technician Assistant Cook Baker/Patisserie (is new trade no longer separated) Blacksmith Child and youth worker Cook Early childhood educator Early childhood educator -- inclusion practises Educational assistant Electronic service technician Facilities technician Facilities mechanic Fitter-Welder Gemsetter / goldsmith T - 10 Horse groom Information technology support analyst - hardware Information technology support analyst - helpdesk Information technology support analyst - network Lineworker, Power Locksmith SERVICES (Continued) Native clothing and crafts artisan Network cabling specialist Optics technician (lens and prism maker) Pool and Hot Tub/Spa Installer Pool and Hot Tub/Spa Service Technician Pump systems installer/mechanic Retail meat cutter Saddlery Ski Lift Mechanic Small engine technician Special Events Coordinator Water well driller TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY Assistant Cook Baker/Patisserie (is new trade no longer separated) Cook Retail meat cutter Ski Lift Mechanic OTHER Elevating devices mechanic Horse harness maker; Saddlery Lineworker, Power T - 10 LIST OF APPRENTICESHIP TRADES 3
T - 11 WHAT IS A Certificate of Qualifications A Certificate of Qualification (C of Q) is awarded when a worker has: 1. Completed an apprenticeship training agreement 2. Passed the Ontario provincial exam with a final mark of 70% or higher and, 3. Meets the standards set by industry An apprentice becomes a journeyperson when the C of Q is issued by The Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (MTCU) Apprenticeship Branch. Why do I need a Certificate of Qualification? There are two types of skilled trades in Ontario: Compulsory or Mandatory Trades and Voluntary Trades. To work in a Compulsory or Mandatory Trade, a worker must have a Certificate of Qualification. A Certificate of Qualification is not needed in the Voluntary Trades. However, many employers and unions will still require a Certificate of Qualification when they hire for a Voluntary Trade. Skilled Trades for Which Certification is Compulsory: Alignment and Brakes Technician Autobody & Collision Damage Repairer (Branch 1) Autobody Repairer (Branch 2) Automotive Electronic Accessory Technician Automotive Service Technician Electrician (Construction and Maintenance) Electrician (Domestic and Rural) Fuel and Electrical Systems Technician Hairstylist Mobile Crane Operator (Branches 1, 2 & 3) Motorcycle Mechanic Plumber Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Mechanic Sheet Metal Worker Steamfitter Tower Crane Operator Transmission Technician Truck and Coach Technician Truck-Trailer Service Technician SKILLED TRADES FOR WHICH CERTIFICATION IS VOLUNTARY: Air-Cooled/Marine Engine Mechanic Arborist Automotive Machinist Automotive Painter Baker / Junior Baker / Patissier Boat Motor Mechanic Brick and Stone Mason Cement Mason Construction Boilermaker Construction Millwright Cook / Assistant Cook Electronics Service Technician Farm Equipment Mechanic Fitter (Structural Steel / Platework) General Machinist Glazier and Metal Mechanic Industrial Electrician Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) Industrial Woodworker Ironworker Marine and Small-Powered Equipment Mechanic Mouldmaker Nursery Greenhouse Worker Painter and Decorator Pattern Maker Printer Small Engine Technician Sprinkler/Fire Protection Installer Tool and Die Maker WHERE CAN I FIND MORE INFORMATION ON THE CERTIFICATE OF QUALIFICATION? MTCU Apprentice Branch www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/tcu/employmentontario/training/ Foreign Trained Skilled Worker www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/training/foreign.html Interprovincial Certification www.red-seal.ca DECEMBER 2012 1