Skilled Trades & Apprenticeships

1. Skilled Trades & Apprenticeships

2. What are the skilled trades? • Occupations that require skilled labour • Performed by a licensed “tradesperson” or “journeyperson” • Individual has mastered the technical skills associated with the occupation

3. Who should consider a career in the skilled trades? • Hands-on learner • Likes variety • Good problem-solver • Strong math & science skills • Creative

4. What is an Apprenticeship? • a certified post-secondary education and training program • • qualifies people for employment in the skilled trades sectors • 85 - 90% of training takes place in the workplace - learn the skills of a trade from an experienced journeyperson • 2-5 years in length

5. Certificate of Qualification ($30 hr.) Certificate of Apprenticeship (College) Hours 5400-7200 Job Training ($25 hr.) Advanced / Level 3 (College) Hours 3600-5400 Job Training ($21 hr.) Intermediate / Level 2 (College) Hours 1800-3600 Job Training ($18hr.) Basic / Level 1 (College) Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (Level 1?) 1800 Hours Job Training ($15 hr.) Plus Practical Portion With an Employer High School Diploma

6. What “trades” can I apprentice in?

7. Four Sectors • Construction • Motive Power • Industrial • Service

8. Construction Examples of trades: • Carpenter Electrician • Crane Operator • Glazier • Construction • Craft Worker • Drywall Finisher/Plasterer • Mason • Painter • Plumber • Power Line Worker • Refrigeration/AC Mechanic • Roofer Steam Fitter • Sheet Metal Worker

9. Motive Power Examples of trades: • Auto Body Technician • Automotive Painter • Auto Service Technician • Parts Person • Small Engine Mechanic • Marine Engine Repairer • Heavy Duty Technician • Transmission Technician • Motorcycle Technician • Truck/Coach Technician

10. Industrial Examples of trades: • Aircraft Maintenance Engineer • Blacksmith • Cabinetmaker • Draftsperson • CNC Programming • Facilities Maintenance Mechanic • Fitter • General Machinist • Hydraulic Mechanic • Industrial Electrician • Locksmith Mould Maker • Tool & Die Maker • Welder

11. Service Examples of trades: • Agriculture Technician • Appliance Service Technician • Arborist • Baker • Cook • Child/Youth Worker • Early Childhood Education (ECE) • Electronic Service Technician • Hairstylist • Horse Groomer • Horticultural Technician • IT Support Analyst • Network Cabling • Pool & Hot Tub/Spa Technician

12. Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) • allows students to explore careers in the skilled trades and earn valuable workplace experience before they graduate

13. OYAP Requirements • 16 years of age • 16 high school credits • competencies in Math, English, Science • full-time student • a positive attitude and good work ethic • competencies in the related trade skills • an interest in applied technology

14. OYAP Program Delivery In our school board, OYAP can be delivered in two ways: • Co-operative education placement 2. Dual Credit College-Delivered Apprenticeship

15. OYAP – Co-operative Education Steps that a student would take: • select co-op when making course selection • complete co-op application package • apply for a placement in a skilled trade Benefits: • earn 2-4 credits towards OSSD • gain experience and develop skills in a skilled trade • build connections with people in industry

16. OYAP – Dual Credit The following Dual Credit programs are available or proposed: • Auto Service Technician • Educational Assistant • Truck and Coach Technician • Cook / Chef • Tool Maker / General Machinist

17. OYAP – Dual Credit Steps that a student would take: • select the appropriate dual credit when making course selection • complete the application package Benefits: • earn up to 4 credits towards OSSD • gain experience and develop skills in a skilled trade • build connections with people in industry • earn Level 1 of apprenticeship • complete hours towards apprenticeship