Apprenticeship and Industry Training

Transcription

1 Apprenticeship and Industry Training

2 About Apprenticeship and Industry Training Part of Apprenticeship and Student Aid Division, Ministry of Advanced Education Administer Alberta s apprenticeship and industry training system Support the Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board

3 Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training System Alberta s apprenticeship and industry training system: is industry-driven includes more than 50 designated trades and occupations.

4 Industry Driven System Minister of Advanced Education Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board Provincial Apprenticeship Committees (PAC) Local Apprenticeship Committees (LAC)

5 Alberta s Designated Trades and Occupations 19 Compulsory trades e.g. Electrician, Plumber, Hairstylist, Welder, Alberta certificate, recognized certificate, Alberta apprentice or an approved Qualification Applicant 30 Optional trades e.g. Carpenter, Millwright, Landscape Gardener, Cook Certification not required Employer may deem employee works at the level of a journeyperson 11 Designated Occupations

6 Certification Pathways Routes to Certification Apprenticeship Program Qualification Program

7 Alberta Apprenticeship Program Three requirements for obtaining journeyperson certification through the apprenticeship program: 1. on-the-job learning; 2. technical training; and 3. assessment written examination assessment of competencies

8 Qualification Certificate Program Three statutory requirements for the Qualification Certificate Program: 1. specified work experience; 2. a written examination; and 3. a competency assessment: industry-approved practical assessment employer declaration letter trades competency verification book

9 Qualification Applications by the Number (based on Fiscal Year April 1 - March 31)

10 Qualification Certification Process Work experience validation Challenges Confirming employment Volumes Federal program changes Proposed Solutions Credential recognition Expedited qualification process

11 Why Credential Recognition? Why does Alberta recognize foreign credentials? Engages industry in a standard review rather than a review of individual cases Assists in meeting industry needs for labour in a timely fashion Credential authenticity rigor Simplifies verification in high volume trades Cost effective Processing efficiency

12 Credential Recognition Recognized foreign credentials allows the tradesperson to work working in Alberta. If the tradesperson wants Alberta certification: work experience is not verified foreign credential is verified exam required Certificates recognized from: Other provinces/territories Canadian Forces United States the Republic of Ireland

13 Recognized Foreign Credentials The following foreign credentials are currently recognized: Six from the United States: Ironworker Electrician Steamfitter-pipefitter Boilermaker Welder Elevator Constructor Three from Ireland: HET- Truck & Transport Mechanic Plumber Carpenter

14 Department of National Defense Eleven DND Qualification Levels (QL) are recognized for Alberta trades: Automotive Service Technician Carpenter Cook Electrician Heavy Equipment Technician Machinist Materials Technician Millwright Plumber Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic Welder

15 Foreign Credential Recognition Process Request comes from a credential-issuing regulatory authority. Review and evaluation is undertaken by: AIT Staff Provincial Apprenticeship Committee Industry Standards Committee (Board committee) AIT Board Recognition awarded by the Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board

16 Foreign Credential Recognition Mandatory Criteria Is the credential issued by a regulatory authority? Does the foreign credential represent completion of apprenticeship? Does the scope of trade align with Alberta s scope of trade?

17 AIT Committee Network Approval PAC ISC AIT Board 1. Revision of Alberta legislation 2. Notices filed with parties to: the Agreement on Internal Trade the New West Partnership Trade Agreement

18 Questions?