Canadian Council of Directors of Apprenticeship (CCDA)

Canadian Council of Directors of Apprenticeship (CCDA) Annual Report 2004

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Message from the Chair of the Canadian Council of Directors of Apprenticeship (CCDA) As the chairperson of the Canadian Council of Directors of Apprenticeship I am pleased to present for your information the 2004 Annual Report. In addition to providing you with information about CCDA and its membership, this report is intended to highlight some of the activities that CCDA has been involved in over the past year and celebrate several of its accomplishments. I have been provided with the opportunity to chair CCDA at a very exciting period in history. Never before has there been such a demand for skilled trades workers in Canada. With increased demands comes increased challenges. I am very pleased to report that CCDA, working with its many partners, implemented an aggressive workplan during 2004 that has allowed it to address many of the issues it has faced. Work on the Interprovincial Computerized Examination Management System, Common Core Curriculum Standards, National Occupational Analyses, and Item Bank Development, has progressed on target. Work has been completed on an internal communications plan to be implemented in 2005. Initial research has been completed on the mobility of Crane Operators. These are just a few of the activities undertaken by CCDA during 2004. More detail on those and other projects is contained in the report. Much has been accomplished, but much remains to be done. On behalf of the Canadian Council of Directors of Apprenticeship I would like to take this opportunity to recognize the tremendous support that the Interprovincial Standards and Examination Committee (ISEC), our industry partners and the Red Seal Secretariat have provided to CCDA over the past year. Finally I would like to thank all those who actively participated in and contributed to the continued success of the Red Seal program during 2004. Craig Norton Chairperson, CCDA Manager of Apprenticeship, P.E.I. 3

Canadian Council of Directors of Apprenticeship - Explained The Canadian Council of Directors of Apprenticeship (CCDA) is an organization comprised of provincial and territorial directors of apprenticeship, and representatives from Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC). CCDA is responsible for the management of the Interprovincial Standards Red Seal Program. CCDA works with industry in the development of a skilled labour force, and in the facilitation of labour mobility in regulated trades throughout Canada. Mandate The mandate of CCDA is to facilitate the standardization of provincial/territorial apprenticeship training and certification to provide greater mobility across Canada for skilled workers, and to assist in increasing the number of skilled trades people in Canada. The objectives of CCDA are: to promote high standards in occupational training specifications and examinations; to foster standardization and uniformity in training outcomes, examinations and certification among jurisdictions; to enable increased mobility to that part of the Canadian labour force whose ability to be employed at the apprentice or journeyperson level is subject to provincial or territorial legislation; and, to raise public awareness of the Interprovincial Standards Red Seal Program and its benefits. Vision Statement In cooperation with industry and government partners, CCDA will provide leadership in the advancement of mobility for the workforce through the development and maintenance of comprehensive interprovincial training standards for skilled occupations in response to labour market needs. Guiding Principles CCDA Guiding Principles are: all jurisdictions must have the opportunity to participate in the designation and development processes; industry, within each jurisdiction, should have the opportunity to participate in any development process; and, all processes should take into consideration the need for a timely response to industry s needs. 4

Key Objectives for 2004 Strategic planning for 2004 set the following as CCDA s strategic objectives. Increased participation in the Red Seal Program Better skilled work force Greater mobility for skilled workers Increased number of skilled trades people Meet industry needs Interprovincial Standards Red Seal Program The Interprovincial Standards Red Seal Program was established to provide greater mobility across Canada for skilled workers. Through the program, both apprentices who have completed their training and certified journeypersons, are able to obtain a Red Seal endorsement on their qualification certificates by successfully completing an Interprovincial Red Seal Examination. The program encourages standardization of provincial and territorial apprenticeship training, certification and endorsement programs. The Interprovincial Standards Red Seal Program allows qualified trades persons to practice their trade in any jurisdiction in Canada where that trade is designated, without having to write further examinations. There are currently forty-five trades included in the Interprovincial Standards Red Seal Program. The program is administered in each province and territory under the guidance of the Canadian Council of Directors of Apprenticeship (CCDA) member in the jurisdiction. A National Occupational Analysis (NOA), developed for each Red Seal trade, is the cornerstone of the Interprovincial Standards Red Seal Program. Continuing efforts are underway to streamline the existing processes for the development and revision of both national occupational analyses and Interprovincial Red Seal Examinations. 5

2004 Interprovincial Standards Red Seal Program Fast Facts* Program established to develop Occupational Standards in 1952 394,070 Red Seal Endorsements issued since inception of examinations in 1959 306,532 Red Seal Endorsements issued to apprentices since inception 87,538 Red Seal Endorsements issued to Trade Qualifiers since inception Steady increase in Red Seals issued in last 5 years In excess of 65,000 Red Seals issued in last 5 years 45 designated Red Seal trades Approximately 80% of registered apprentices working in Red Seal trades Essential Skills profiles created for 21 Red Seal trades 30,839 Interprovincial Red Seal Examinations administered in 2004 20,523 Interprovincial Red Seal Examinations completed successfully in 2004 67% pass rate 17,893 Red Seals issued in 2004 19,969 Interprovincial Red Seal Examinations written by the apprentices in 2004 72% pass rate 10,870 Interprovincial Red Seal Examinations written by the trades qualifiers in 2004 57% pass rate Top 5 Red Seal trades in 2004: - Construction Electrician - Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) - Automotive Service Technician - Industrial Electrician - Welder Nunavut joined the program in 1999 and Quebec joined it in 1971. All other jurisdictions have participated since 1952. * Please note that data are being reviewed to ensure accuracy. 6

Major Activities, Initiatives and Accomplishments in 2004 National Occupational Analysis (NOA) A National Occupational Analysis (NOA) describes the skills (tasks and subtasks), knowledge and abilities required to perform the duties of an occupation and is developed and validated with direct involvement of trade experts from across Canada. For the Red Seal trades, the NOA is the foundation document from which the Interprovincial Red Seal Examinations are developed. To foster standardization in training and certification among jurisdictions, CCDA also encourages the use of the NOA as the foundation document for apprenticeship training curriculum development. In 2004, NOAs for the Glazier, Heavy Duty Equipment Technician, Powerline Technician, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic, Tilesetter and Welder trades were completed and distributed. In addition, NOA development workshops for the Automotive Painter, Automotive Service Technician, Carpenter, Concrete Finisher, Floorcovering Installer, Hairstylist, Machinist, Motor Vehicle Body Repairer (Metal and Paint), Partsperson and Tool and Die Maker trades were held. Interprovincial Computerized Examination Management System (ICEMS) The Interprovincial Computerized Examination Management System (ICEMS) is an automated examination development and administration system that uses the concept of examination item (question) banks to store examination items and generate examinations for Red Seal trades. ICEMS is a federalprovincial/territorial cost-shared program initiated by CCDA under the auspices of the Forum of Labour Market Ministers (FLMM). ICEMS is designed to accelerate and increase the efficiency of the development and administration of the interprovincial Red Seal examinations. The item bank component of ICEMS has been implemented in most jurisdictions. In 2004, forty-two (42) enhancements were added to the ICEMS software. At the end of 2004, thirty-eight (38) item banks were completed, translated and ready for use in the jurisdictions. Red Seal Promotion In 2004, CCDA continued to promote the Red Seal as a passport to mobility. Various promotional and informational materials such as Red Seal lapel pins, a CCDA Newsletter, Red Seal brochures, posters and kit folders were produced and/or updated. 7

Implementation of Chapter 7 of the Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT) Chapter 7 of the Agreement on Internal Trade stipulates that any worker certified in an occupation in a province or territory of Canada will be granted access to employment opportunities in that occupation in other provinces and territories. CCDA has been delegated the responsibility for ensuring compliance with Chapter 7 of the Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT) as it relates to the regulated trades. The Interprovincial Standards Red Seal Program has been identified as the primary vehicle for mobility under Chapter 7 of AIT. A joint committee of CCDA and the Labour Mobility Coordinating Group (LMCG) confirms that Red Seal designation of forty-five of the regulated trades facilitates mobility in Canada. CCDA and LMCG monitor the implementation of Chapter 7 with respect to the regulated trades and efforts continue to focus on mobility in compulsory non Red Seal trades (e.g., gasfitters, crane operators, etc). Other Projects Recognition of Military Training Project In late 1999, CCDA met with senior officials of the Canadian Armed Forces, Department of National Defense (DND) headquarters. The DND s Directorate of Recruiting, Education and Training requested that consideration be given to a unified model for accreditation of military training in the Red Seal trades. Following extensive consultation between CCDA and senior officials of DND it was agreed that, while CCDA as a body could not accredit training, it would work with members of the Military to review current training programs in the Armed Forces for credit towards challenging Interprovincial Red Seal Examinations. Since the beginning of these consultations, extensive reviews have been carried out on seven Red Seal occupations, including both technical and on-the-job training components currently in place within the Canadian Military. These occupations include: 1. Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic 2. Cook 3. Plumber 4. Carpenter 5. Construction Electrician 6. Automotive Service Technician 7. Heavy Duty Equipment Technician 8

Partnerships Industry Relations Committee In 2004, the CCDA maintained and expanded on its communication links with national industry groups, through the Industry Relations Committee. An Industry Relations Consultant participated-on all Sector Council project activities which may impact apprenticeship and/or trades certification. Regular reporting on these projects as well as ongoing communications with provincial/territorial apprenticeship officials and Apprenticeship Board Chairs enables direct input to various activities of Pan-Canadian importance. Following are some of the groups and activities where the IR Committee has been involved: - Construction Sector Council, projects include Pipe Trades National Committee, Common Core impact study for the Carpentry Trade, Boilermakers Career Awareness project, the Operating Engineers Occupational Standards development project, and the Ironworker career awareness project for Aboriginal inclusion; - Installation, Maintenance, and Repair (IMR) Sector Council; - CARS Sector Council; - MITAC Sector Council; - Software Sector Council; - Culture Sector Council; - Canadian Apprenticeship Forum (CAF). Canadian Apprenticeship Forum The Canadian Apprenticeship Forum (CAF) is a diverse, not-for-profit organization that provides a collaborative, consultative and cross-canada approach of dealing with key issues and challenges that affect apprenticeship and skilled trades training. CAF brings key participants from the Canadian apprenticeship community together to support the apprenticeship system in Canada and promote skilled trades. CAF is funded by Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC). CCDA is represented on the CAF Board of Directors as well as on the Steering Committees for the following CAF projects: - Promotion Project; - Inventory Project; - Accessibility Project; - National Apprenticeship Conference - Common Core Curriculum Project; and - Return on Training Investment (ROTI). 9

Statistical Profiles: Interprovincial Standards Red Seal Program

Table 1: Number of Red Seals Issued to Completing Apprentices and Trade Qualifiers, from 1995 to 2004* 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 10 year total Total Number of Red Seals Issued to Completing Apprentices 7,768 8,402 8,460 9,039 9,803 9,994 10,476 10,789 11,318 11,972 98,021 Total Number of Red Seals Issued to Trade Qualifiers 2,001 2,510 3,759 3,369 3,065 3,265 4,029 4,144 4,521 5,921 36,584 Total Number of Red Seals Issued 9,769 10,912 12,219 12,408 12,868 13,259 14,505 14,933 15,839 17,893 134,605 Source: Red Seal Statistics, 1995 to 2004 * Please note that data are being reviewed to ensure accuracy. 11

Table 2: Red Seal Statistics, Completing Apprentices and Trade Qualifiers by Trade, 2004* Trade Names Agricultural Equipment Technician Number of Candidates that wrote IP Examination Apprentices Trade Qualifiers Number of Candidates that passed IP Examination Apprentices Trade Qualifiers Number of Red Seals Issued Apprentices Trade Qualifiers 122 15 102 1 12 84 2 12 Appliance Service Technician 15 45 5 10 3 10 Automotive Painter 101 26 72 16 52 28 Automotive Service Technician 2,154 883 1,572 425 1,480 432 Baker 73 39 27 11 22 11 Boilermaker 142 42 116 39 102 38 Bricklayer 83 32 52 14 42 15 Cabinetmaker 115 35 77 8 79 9 Carpenter 1,194 431 707 170 620 167 Concrete Finisher 5 15 2 5 6 5 Construction Electrician 2,958 1,405 2,272 865 2,130 868 Cook 794 615 500 304 450 317 Electric Motor System Technician Electronics Technician (Consumer Products) 14 9 11 1 7 1 2 14 0 8 1 8 Floorcovering Installer 13 14 12 13 9 13 Glazier 40 25 33 17 32 17 Hairstylist 2,284 773 1,395 316 611 125 Heavy Duty Equipment Technician 725 285 463 128 433 128 Industrial Electrician 273 1,412 199 1,088 200 1,088 Industrial Instrument Mechanic 254 116 168 51 164 60 Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) 1,163 1,809 918 1,310 898 1,318 Insulator (Heat and Frost) 83 13 59 6 46 5 Ironworker (Generalist) 290 57 134 13 71 14 Lather (Interior Systems Mechanic) 58 37 29 17 19 16 Machinist 599 153 443 79 392 78 12

Trade Names Number of Candidates that wrote IP Examination Apprentices Trade Qualifiers Number of Candidates that passed IP Examination Apprentices Trade Qualifiers Number of Red Seals Issued Apprentices Trade Qualifiers Metal Fabricator (Fitter) 123 27 99 11 87 13 Mobile Crane Operator 124 43 106 23 97 28 Motor Vehicle Body Repairer (Metal and Paint) 217 165 166 84 146 71 Motorcycle Mechanic 53 49 49 38 39 39 Oil Burner Mechanic 22 37 14 12 14 12 Painter and Decorator 63 94 36 26 34 32 Partsperson 170 52 150 50 137 49 Plumber 1,232 302 1,016 141 555 34 Powerline Technician 189 36 130 12 121 12 Recreation Vehicle Service Technician Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic 62 8 28 4 18 4 433 347 317 150 287 150 Roofer 72 20 41 7 34 7 Sheet Metal Worker 385 118 274 43 265 42 Sprinkler System Installer 139 6 99 3 109 5 Steamfitter/Pipefitter 461 149 356 89 337 92 Tilesetter 0 0 0 0 0 0 Tool and Die Maker 411 147 338 93 3 23 Transport Trailer Technician 55 72 22 30 23 30 Truck and Transport Mechanic 966 552 700 297 702 298 Welder 1,238 346 981 194 1,011 197 TOTAL 19,969 10,870 14,290 6,233 11,972 5,921 Source: Red Seal Statistics, 2004 * Please note that data are being reviewed to ensure accuracy. Note 1: Note 2: When the number of Red Seals issued in a calendar year exceeds the number of individuals that successfully challenged the interprovincial examination for that year, the situation generally exists because individuals wrote the examination late in December and results were not confirmed until January of the following year. Where it is indicated that fewer apprentices received Red Seal endorsements than the number that passed the examination, the situation generally exists because graduating apprentices who had completed therein-school technical training still had hours in the trade to complete to satisfy the training requirements. 13

Table 3: Total Red Seals issued by Province/Territory, in 2004* Jurisdiction Newfoundland & Labrador Total number of NEW Registered Apprentices in 2004 Total number of Active Registered Apprentices in 2004 Total Red Seals issued in 2003 Total Red Seals issued in 2004 Apprentices Trade Qualifiers Total Red Seals issued since inception 473 3,550 327 188 117 15,519 Nova Scotia 854 4,331 540 415 164 18,266 Prince Edward Island 172 537 83 70 83 2,486 New Brunswick 909 3,278 626 447 128 17,424 Quebec 6,064 (2004-2005) 8,479 23 11 31 1,044 Ontario 19,426 71,377 5,605 7,835 103,561 Manitoba 1,260 4,802 777 668 208 22,824 Saskatchewan 1,589 5,391 908 764 173 20,722 Alberta 12,746 40,483 4,570 4,093 396 115,476 British Columbia 5,403 (April 04 Dec 04) 18,419 2,311 1,528 329 73,912 Yukon 75 248 32 27 11 1,281 Northwest Territories 110 321 33 32 16 1,775 Nunavut 15 97 4 6 3 24 Source: Red Seal Statistics, 2004 * Please note that data are being reviewed to ensure accuracy. 14

Provincial/Territorial CCDA Members as of December 2005 Newfoundland Denise Hanrahan, Director Division of Institutional and Industrial Education Department of Education Tel: (709) 729-2350 Fax: (709) 729-2828 Internet: hanrahand@gov.nl.ca Nova Scotia Marjorie Davison, Director Apprenticeship Training and Skill Development Department of Education Tel: (902) 424-4885 Fax: (902) 424-0488 Internet: davisome@gov.ns.ca Prince Edward Island Craig Norton CCDA Chair Manager of Apprenticeship Department of Education Continuing Education and Training Tel: (902) 368-4625 Fax: (902) 368-6144 Internet: cgnorton@gov.pe.ca New Brunswick Gérald Nadeau, Director Apprenticeship & Occupational Development Tel: (506) 453-2260 Fax: (506) 453-5317 Internet: gerald.nadeau@gnb.ca Québec Temporaily Vacant Since the departure of Michèle Béland in January 2006 Développement des compétences en milieu de travail Emploi-Québec 15

Ontario Barbara Simmons, Acting Director Workplace Support Services Branch Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities Tel: (416) 326-5456 Fax: (416) 326-5445 Internet: Barbara.Simmons@edu.gov.on.ca Manitoba Joe Black, Executive Director Apprenticeship Branch Advanced Education and Training Tel: (204) 945-1250 Fax: (204) 948-2539 Internet: jblack@gov.mb.ca Saskatchewan Doug Muir, Director Apprenticeship & Trade Certification Commission Tel: (306) 787-2450 Fax: (306) 787-5105 Internet: DMuir@sasked.gov.sk.ca Alberta Shirley Dul, Assistant Deputy Minister Apprenticeship and Industry Training Tel: (780) 422-1185 Fax: (780) 422-2420 Internet: shirley.dul@gov.ab.ca British Columbia Geoff Stevens, Vice President - Operations Industry Training Authority Tel: (604) 214-8703 Fax: (604) 214-8701 Internet: gstevens@itabc.ca Northwest Territories Catherine Boyd Director of College & Career Development Education, Culture & Employment Programs Tel: (867) 873-7146 Fax: (867) 873-0200 Internet: catherine_boyd@gov.nt.ca 16

Yukon Ken Smith Director of Training Programs and of Apprenticeship Department of Education Tel: (867) 667-5140 Fax: (867) 667-8555 Internet: ken.smith@gov.yk.ca Nunavut Randy Ash, Supervisor Apprenticeship & Occupational Certification Department of Education Tel: (867) 857-3056 Fax: (867) 857-3090 Internet: rash@gov.nu.ca Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC) Barbara Lawless, Director Human Resources Partnerships Directorate Tel: (819) 994-3453 Fax: (819) 997-0227 Internet: barbara.lawless@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca Dono Bandoro, Manager Trades and Apprenticeship Tel: (819) 953-7436 Fax: (819) 994-0202 Internet: dono.bandoro@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca Red Seal Secretariat (HRSDC) Sophie Gaches Human Resources and Skills Development Canada 140 promenade du Portage Phase IV, 5 th Floor Gatineau K1A 0J9 Tel: (819) 953-7479 Fax: (819) 994-0202 Internet: sophie.gaches@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca 17

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