Apprenticeship Training and Skill Development Division

Nova Scotia Department of Labour and

Workforce Development

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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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