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| | | | Canada is experiencing a critical shortage of skilled tradespeople. Employers need highly skilled workers now, and graduates from trades apprenticeship programs are in demand. A career in trades can offer you a promising future in a secure, well-paid and challenging occupation. Apprenticeship is an agreement between an individual who wants to learn a skill and an employer who needs a skilled worker. It is a combination of in-school training and on-the-job experience. An apprenticeship can last from two to five years, depending on the program. As an apprentice, about 90 per cent of your time is spent learning practical skills, while being supervised by a qualified journeyperson. The rest is spent learning theoretical and technical aspects of your trade. Over time, the apprenticeship system of training has proven to be one of the world’s most successful ways to learn. As an apprentice, you don’t have to give up a salary to get your education. You can earn while you learn! You may also be eligible for employment insurance benefits while you take the classroom component of your training. Apprenticeship training is flexible and accessible. Canadore offers the in-school portion of the training for the following apprenticeships: | | | | | Auto body and collision damage repairer (auto body repairer, branch 1) is a restricted certified trade regulated by the Apprenticeship and Certification Act. A person working in this trade must hold a valid Certificate of Qualification or be registered as an apprentice. Upon successfully completing the apprenticeship program, a person working in this trade is entitled to a Certificate of Apprenticeship and can challenge the trade examination to obtain a Certificate of Qualification. | Work description An auto body and collision damage repairer is a person who: | | • | repairs, reshapes and refits body panels, fenders and skirting | | | • | shrinks or stretches metal panels by heat treatment | | | • | removes or replaces electrical, electronic and vacuum components | | | • | harnesses air-conditioning systems and water pumps | | | • | straightens and aligns frames and unibody assemblies | | | • | removes, replaces or adjusts steering and suspension components | | | • | aligns wheels | | | • | repairs, removes or replaces wiring | | | |
AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE TECHNICIAN | An automotive service technician diagnoses and repairs problems in a variety of systems including drive shafts, differentials, drive axle assemblies, engine, electrical (starting, charging, and body), engine management, fuel delivery, transmission, braking, heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and exhaust, intake, and emission control systems. Automotive service technician is a restricted certified trade regulated by the Apprenticeship and Certification Act. A person working in this trade must hold a valid Certificate of Qualification or be registered as an apprentice. On successfully completing the apprenticeship program, a person working in this trade is entitled to a Certificate of Apprenticeship and can challenge the trade examination to obtain a Certificate of Qualification. | Work description An automotive service technician is a person who inspects, and diagnoses and repairs problems in: | | • | engine systems | | | • | engine management systems | | | • | electrical systems, including starting, charging and body electrical systems | | | • | fuel delivery systems | | | • | drive shafts, differentials, and drive axle assemblies | | | • | suspension systems and frames | | | • | steering systems | | | • | braking systems | | | • | tires, wheels, rims, and hubs | | | • | heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning systems | | | • | body and trim | | | • | intake, exhaust, and emission control systems | | | |
| | A general carpenter performs layout, construction, erection, installation, and repair of structures and fixtures made from wood and other materials in the residential, commercial, and industrial construction sector and in related industries. General carpenter is a voluntary certified trade regulated under the Trades Qualification and Apprenticeship Act. On successfully completing the apprenticeship program and passing the trade examination, a person working in this trade is entitled to a Certificate of Apprenticeship and a Certificate of Qualification. | Work description A general carpenter: | | • | finishes interiors and exteriors | | | • | finishes walls and ceilings | | | • | frames floors, walls, and roofs | | | • | assembles formwork and foundations | | | |
| | A welder permanently joins pieces of metal or manufactured parts using metal filler and heat and/or pressure, builds structures and repairs broken or cracked parts according to specifications, lays out, cuts, and forms metals to specifications, and carries out special processes, such as welding studs and brazing. Welder is a non-restricted certified trade regulated by the Apprenticeship and Certification Act. On successfully completing the apprenticeship program, a person working in this trade is entitled to a Certificate of Apprenticeship and can challenge the trade examination to obtain a Certificate of Qualification. | Work description A welder is a person who: | | • | permanently joins pieces of metal or manufactured parts using metal filler and heat and/or pressure in a construction, manufacturing, or industrial setting | | | • | uses three major types of welding: arc, gas, and resistance | | | • | builds structures, such as bridges, buildings, industrial plants, ships, pipelines, and oil platforms | | | • | repairs broken or cracked parts of equipment, structures, and vehicles | | | |
| | A general machinist cuts, shapes, and finishes metal to make precision machining parts and components used in all areas of manufacturing. General machinist is a non-restricted certified trade regulated by the Apprenticeship and Certification Act. On successfully completing the apprenticeship program, a person working in this trade is entitled to a Certificate of Apprenticeship and can challenge the trade examination to obtain a Certificate of Qualification. | Work description A general machinist: | | • | reads and interprets complex engineering drawings and work-process documentation | | | • | cuts, shapes, and finishes metal to make precision machining parts and components | | | • | sets up and operates both conventional and numerically controlled metal-cutting machines and equipment, including saws, drills, grinders, lathes, and mills | | | • | performs work-in-process measuring or checking using specialized and precision tools and equipment | | | |
For more information on apprenticeship training, contact your local apprenticeship branch at (800) 236-0744. | MARINE SMALL ENGINE MECHANIC | A marine engine technician inspects and maintains marine craft engine, electronic, steering, hydraulic, drive and propulsion, and braking systems for dealer and independenT service shops and marina operators. Marine engine technician is a non-restricted certified trade regulated by the Apprenticeship and Certification Act. On successfully completing the apprenticeship program, a person working in this trade is entitled to a Certificate of Apprenticeship and can challenge the trade examination to obtain a Certificate of Qualification. | Work description A marine engine technician is a person who: | | • | performs pre-delivery inspection of marine engines | | | • | repairs electrical and electronic marine engine systems | | | • | repairs engine fuel management systems | | | • | performs engine tune-ups and repairs engine systems | | | • | repairs hydraulic and drive and propulsion systems | | | • | repairs trailer suspension and hitching systems | | | • | installs engine and propulsion systems | | | • | diagnoses problems in marine craft and boat handling equipment operation | | | • | winterizes marine craft systems and accessories | | | |
| | A railway car technician performs work on all aspects of a railway car, whether passenger, tanker or freight. Railway car technician is a non-restricted certified trade regulated by the Apprenticeship and Certification Act On successfully completing the apprenticeship program and passing the trade examination, a person working in this trade is entitled to a Certificate of Apprenticeship and can challenge the a Certificate of Qualification. | Work description A Railway Car Technician: | | • | repairs interiors and exteriors of railway cars | | | • | repairs, braking systems, car bodies and roller bearings | | | • | reads and interprets complex work-process documentation | | | • | Interpret specifications, standards and practices in the Association of American Railroads Mechanical Manual | | | |
TRUCK AND COACH TECHNICIAN | Truck and coach technician is a restricted certified trade regulated by the Apprenticeship and Certification Act. A person working in this trade must hold a valid Certificate of Qualification or be registered as an apprentice. Upon successfully completing the apprenticeship program, a person working in this trade is entitled to a Certificate of Apprenticeship and can challenge the trade examination to obtain a Certificate of Qualification. | Work description A truck and coach technician is a person who inspects, and diagnoses and repairs: | | • | engine management systems | | | • | electrical systems, including starting, charging systems and body electrical systems | | | • | fuel systems | | | • | engines | | | • | exhaust, intake and emission control systems | | | • | transmissions and clutches | | | • | drive shafts and drive axle assemblies | | | • | frames and hitching/coupling systems | | | • | body and trim | | | • | suspension systems | | | • | steering systems | | | • | tires, wheels, rims and hubs | | | • | air supply systems | | | • | braking systems | | | • | heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and refrigeration systems | | | • | hydraulic systems | | | |
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