apprenticeship training and skill development division nova scotia department of labour and

Apprenticeship Training and Skill Development Division

Nova Scotia Department of Labour and

Workforce Development

WORKITYouth

Apprenticeship

Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Training

System

SatisfyingHands-onOpportunitiesWell Paid

Skilled Trades Overview

• 65 designated trades in NS – Construction Electrician – Automotive Service Technician– Carpenter – Truck and Transport Mechanic– Plumber– Steamfitter/Pipefitter

• 12 Compulsory Certified

• 50 Red Seal Trades– Endorsement

• Apprenticeship and Trades Qualification Act

What is Apprenticeship?

• An agreement between someone who wants to learn a skilled trade and an employer who needs a skilled worker

• Training takes place under a certified journeyperson

• Leads to a Certificate of Qualification (CQ)

• Apprenticeship is a combination of on-the-job training and in-class technical training.

Apprenticeship Training

Apprenticeship Training

3 Components of Apprenticeship Training

• Practical hands-on experience – paid work experience

• Skill Development – apprentice logbook

• Technical in-school training – 4-8 weeks each year

Qualify to write the Certification Exam

• Direct Entry– Finish grade 12, find employment in a designated trade,

register as an apprentice

• Pre-Apprenticeship– Finish grade 12, completed a pre-apprenticeship program at

NSCC– Find employment in a designated trade, register as an

apprentice and receive apprenticeship credit

• Youth Apprenticeship– Find employment in a designated trade and register as a youth apprentice

Pathways to Apprenticeship

(sample 8000 hr trade)

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4-6 theory courses

4-6 theory courses

4-6 theory courses

4-6 theory courses

Youth apprentices initially focus on the practical and skill development training components.

Workit Youth Apprenticeship

Youth Apprentice– In or out of school youth– 16-19 years of age (inclusive)– Employed in a designated trade– Employer willing and eligible to provide

trainning

Registration– Contact the Youth Apprenticeship Coordinator– Sign an Apprenticeship Registration Agreement– Begin training

“Earn While You Learn”

Workit: Check it Out!

• Labour Market Information

• Apprenticeship Training Overview

• Trades Descriptions• Personality Quiz• Contact Information

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Contact Information

Youth Apprenticeship CoordinatorDepartment of Labour andWorkforce Development

Phone: (902) 424-5685Toll free: 1-800-494-5651

Email: apprenticeship@gov.ns.ca

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