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: [email protected]
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