Annual report

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by  Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board

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Alberta Apprenticeship
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Training Board
Annual Report
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2009-2010
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June 2010
Honourable Doug Homer, Deputy Premier and Minister
Advanced Education and Technology
#324 Legislature Building
10800 - 9 7 Avenue NW
Edmonton, Alberta T5K 2B6
Dear Minister Horner:
I a m pleased to provide you with the 1 8'^ annual report of the Alberta Apprenticeship and
Industry Training Board, This report covers the Board's operations and achievements for
the period April 1 , 2009 to March 31 , 2010. It a lso presents a s tatistical overview of the
Alberta apprenticeship and industry training system.
Respectfully submitted.
Ray Massey
Chair
Contents
Message from the In-Coming Board Chair 1
Message from the Out-Going Board Chair 2
Introduction 3
The Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training System and the Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board 4
Celebrating 65 years of Alberta’s apprenticeship and industry training system 5
Establishing and Maintaining High Quality Training and Certification Standards 6
Designating Trades and Occupations 8
Changing Trades and Occupations 9
Strengthening Apprenticeship Entrance Requirements 10
Maintaining High Quality Standards 11
Recognizing Work Experience, Training and Certification 12
Strengthening the Capacity of the Industry Committee Network 14
Promoting Training and Certification in Designated Trades and Occupations ; 16
Attracting Youth to Careers in the Trades 19
Helping Aboriginal People Find Careers in the Trades 20
Recognizing Excellence in the Trades and Occupations 21
Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board Awards 22
Supporting Skills Competitions 24
Looking Forward 25
Appendices 26
Apprenticeship at a G lance 28
Statistics at a G lance - 2 009 29
About the Board 30
About the System 31
Board Member Profiles 32
Statistical Profiles 36
Awards and Scholarship Recipients 56
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Message from the In-Coming Board Chair
The mission of the Alberta Apprentieeship and Industry Training Board is 'to establish
and maintain high quality training and oertifioation standards in the apprenticeship and
industry training system, and to promote training in the designated trades and occupations’.
The Board is committed to helping build a s killed workforce to improve the long-run
competitiveness of Alberta’s economy.
As the new chair, I l ook forward to collaborating with the members of the board, the
minister, industry, post-secondary institutions and the staff of Advanced Education and
Technology to achieve the board’s mission and to maintain Alberta’s reputation for
high-quality apprenticeship and industry training that supports the needs of Alberta’s
industry.
Sincerely,
Ray Massey
Chair
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New board initiatives included a review opportunity for the approximately 69,000
of apprenticeship entrance requirements Alberta students who visited the site and were
to ensure they are aligned with industry exposed to the brightest and best
expectations, are consistent with other competitors in trades and technology skill
post-secondary entrance requirements, areas. The board is p leased that WorldSkills
and provide reasonable assurance that an Calgary 2009 created a l egacy for the training
individual has the prerequisite skills and of future skilled workers by distributing
knowledge to be successful in technical approximately $1 6 m illion worth of equipment
training. The board approved a new used during the competition to school
framework, a ' guiding structure’ to assist each jurisdictions and post-secondary institutions
provincial apprenticeship committee review that train Alberta apprentices.
and revise the entrance requirements specific
to its trade. My term as board chair ends at the close of
the fiscal year (March 2010). My involvement
In 2009-2010, the economic environment as a m ember of the board and more recently
created challenges for some employers as its chair has given me insight and a d eeper
Throughout the 65 years of apprenticeship and their apprentices. Depending on the understanding of the contributions that
training in Alberta, we have seen changes that trade, sector of the industry or geographic apprenticeship and industry training makes to
area of the province, some employers
have made Alberta’s industry-driven industry success and Alberta’s prosperity.
apprenticeship and industry training system were hiring apprentices and some were
respond, evolve and become stronger. So reducing their workforce. In response, I w ant to thank the minister, members of the
it’s no surprise that in spite of the economic the board supported strategies to assist board, industry, post-secondary institutions
environment in 2009-201 0, the apprenticeship employers retain apprentices and to assist and the staff of Advanoed Education and
and industry training system continued to apprentices to complete their apprenticeship Technology for their support over the years.
respond and adapt to the needs of industry. program. Throughout the year, however,
I w ish the board, its new chair and members
Alberta’s apprenticeship and industry training
The Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry system continued to experience the
success in working to achieve the board’s
Training Board is committed to maintaining pressures of large numbers of registered vision and mission. I h ave every confidence
that, working from its firm foundation, the
Alberta’s reputation for a r esponsive training apprentices.
and certification system aligned with labour board and system can meet the challenges in
market demand. To this end, the board The industry committee network is the the future.
supports the department’s work to ensure the foundation of Alberta’s apprenticeship and
industry training system. The board worked
integrity of Alberta’s trade and occupational
certification standards is maintained. with the department to strengthen the Sincerely,
connection between looal and provincial
In the past year, the board reviewed apprenticeship committees, and to increase
applications for the designation of new the capacity of committees to provide quality
and existing trades and occupations, and advice to each other and the board.
made recommendations to the Minister of
Advanced Education and Technology. The The board was pleased to be part of the 40'^
board, on the recommendation of industry, WorldSkills Competition in Calgary in Chair
updated training and certification standards to September 2009. The WorldSkills
keep them current with workplace needs. Competition provided a t remendous learning
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Principles
n'' Introduction
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I) The Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board was established by the Government of Accessible
I Alberta to work with industry to set the standards and requirements for training and oertifioation Individuals wishing to pursue a c areer
in p rograms under the Apprenticeship and Industry Training Act. It m akes recommendations to in the designated trades and occupations
I) have acoess to apprenticeship and
the Minister of Advanoed Eduoation and Technology about the needs of Alberta’s labour market
for skilled and trained workers and the designation of trades and occupations. It i s aooountable industry training.
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to report on its performance and to operate within the bounds of its legislation.
Funded by All
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Apprentices, trainees, employers, and
ft As a p ublic agency, the board’s work is aligned with government direction. The foeus of
government oontribute to the financial cost
the Government of Alberta’s Strateglo Business Plan in 2009-201 2 i s ensuring that Alberta of training.
ft moves beyond the eurrent economie downturn and builds a s tronger Alberta into the future.
ft Of importance to the board is the government's priority to build a s killed workforoe to improve
the ongoing sustainability of Alberta’s eeonomy. Industry-driven
ft Industry is responsible for setting the
The Ministry of Advanoed Eduoation and Technology, and the board, are linked to the following standards for training and certification, and
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goals in the government’s Strategie Business Plan: for providing on-the-job training and work
ft experience for apprentices and trainees.
Goal 1 - A lberta will have a p rosperous eoonomy
ft Goal 2 - A lbertans will be well prepared for lifelong learning Supported by Government
Government, with advice from industry, has
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a r ole in regulating apprenticeship training
I The board developed a 2 009-201 2 b usiness plan that aligns with the ministry’s three-year
business plan and the government’s Strategie Business Plan. Through this alignment, the and helping individuals to acquire the skills
board, in p artnership with industry and the ministry, worked toward building an innovative and needed to work in designated trades and
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prosperous provinee where Albertans in designated trades and oeoupations meet the needs of occupations.
ft industry and society.
Collaborative
ft Apprenticeship and industry training is
ft based on effective partnerships among
stakeholders.
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Vision Highly skilled and trained people in designated Integrated
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trades and occupations meeting the needs of Apprenticeship and industry training
ft industry and society. are options within the advanced learning
system and part of lifelong learning.
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Mission To establish and maintain high quality training
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and certification standards in the apprenticeship
ft and industry training system, and to promote training
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Alberta Public Agencies Governance Act
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In spring 2009, the Legisiative Assembly of Alberta passed the Alberta Public Agencies Governance Act. The act is subject to proclamation,
ft anticipated in the first half of 201 0.
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The Alberta Public Agencies Governance Act aims to promote good governance within the province’s public agencies and provides the legislative
ft framework for the implementation of the Public Agencies Governance Framework adopted by the government in January 2008. The act
reflects the principle that agencies are responsible and accountable to a m inister, who in turn is responsible for the agency’s performance, and
ft accountable to the public for that performance.
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The board is a p ublic agency and has worked throughout the year to ensure that it w ill be in compliance with the act when it c omes into force.
ft The board has a m andate and roles document, developed jointly by the board and the Minister. In 2009, the board developed and approved a
ft code of conduct and ethics for its members. Both documents are available to the public on www.tradesecrets.gov.ab.ca.
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The Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board
Seated'. Brian Bickley (Chair) Behind from left Brian Hinton, Terry Burton From left. Gerald Clark, Jeffrey Norris, Silvana Poplawski, Darlene Bouwsema
(Executive Director), Herman Bruin, Don Bunch, Hal Williams, Jack Lane, Paul Heyens Missing from photo: Ray Jeffery, Al Petersen
The Alberta Ai^prehtic^hip and Industry Training System
and the Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry training Board
are knowledgeable about training in trades act as liaison between the board and these
Alberta’s apprenticeship and industry training
system is an industry driven system that and oecupations and the needs of the Alberta industry committees, partieipate in high
ensures a h ighly skilled, internationally labour market for skilled and trained people. school career days, and speak at
competitive workforce in over 50 designated Eight of the members represent employers conferences and workshops.
trades and occupations. Industry (employer and employees in designated trades and four
and employee representatives) sets training represent employers and employees in other
The board chair represents Alberta’s
and eertifieation standards and provides industries. To ensure a b alanced approach, apprenticeship and industry training system
direction to the system through an industry employers and employees are represented in as a member of the Interprovincial Alliance of
committee network and the Alberta equal numbers. Apprenticeship Board Chairs (IPA). Tbe IRA is a
Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board. member of the Canadian Apprentioeship
The Government of Alberta provides the The members of the board oonnect with
Forum - F orum oanadien sur I’apprentissage
legislative framework and administrative industry in many ways. TTiey take a l eadership (CAF-FCA) an organization of stakeholders
support for the system. Employers provide role with industry in the disoussion of major
working to influence pan-Canadian
the on-the-job training oomponent of issues that affect the apprenticeship and apprenticeship strategies through research,
apprentioeship and ocoupational training industry training system. Members of the discussion and oollaboration with the
programs. The teehnieal institutes and board represent Alberta’s apprenticeship and apprenticeship community across the
eolleges deliver the technical training industry training system on organizations suoh
country. The board works with CAF-FCA
component of apprenticeship programs and as Skills Canada Alberta and as advisors to to promote apprenticeship as an effective
offer formal training in some designated trades-related programs suoh as the Career model for training and education, oontributing
occupations. and Teohnology Studies (CTS) program in the to the development of a s killed, productive,
K-1 2 e ducation system. Board members inclusive and mobile workforee.
The board consists of 13 people, appointed attend meetings of provincial apprenticeship
by the Lieutenant Governor in Council, who committees and occupational committees to
Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board Annual Report 2009-201 0
' Celebrating 65 years of Alberta’s Apprenticeship
and Industry Training System
»
» The sixty-fifth anniversary certification as well as apprenticeship training. Today, 1 1 technical institutes and colleges in
It e xpanded the responsibilities of the advisory Alberta deliver technical training to apprentices
of the original ‘apprenticeship act’ committees, and provided for equal each year. Not only do they deliver technical
» occurred during 2009-2010. representation from employers and
training in all trades in the ’traditional’ format of
I Evolution of the apprenticeship employees. a’ b lb olcokc k r eolfe atsiem’e, ( wgehneerrea ll yt h e8 aw peperkesn t ipceer ysepare)n d isn
and industry training system
The current Apprentioeship and Industry classroom training, in some trades they also
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Training Aot established the Alberta offer it i n other formats. This includes
» iPnr i Aorl b etrot a 1 9 t7h6a,t dtehaelrte wwietrhe t hteh r terea i snitnagt u taensd (acts) Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board competency- based apprenticeship training
and strengthened the role of industry in (CBAT), distance delivery, weekly
» certification of skilled tradespersons. The
training and certification in designated trades apprenticeship training system (WATS) and
Apprenticeship Act (1 944) included
and occupations. The membership of the
I provisions for an apprenticeship system that board and committees was restructured to wmoobriklpel a cdeelsi.v ery, and on-site classes at
trained workers in trades designated for
I include only members of industry with equal
training. The Tradesmen’s Qualification Act representation from employers and Designated occupations
(1 936) dealt with the certification of
I employees.
tradespeople in various trades and The
Designated occupations were introduced in
I Welding Act (1 941 ) d ealt with certification
in the welder trade. Under these three acts Alberta’s apprenticeship and industry training 1 992 in response to industry’s need for a
» were trades with familiar names such as system continues to rely on its foundation of non-compulsory training option. Originally
industry committees. Today, there are more focused on training, most designated
electrician and plumber; trades with less
I familiar names, for example, internal than 800 employers and employees involved occupations now provide for the recognition
in a n etwork of approximately 1 65 local and of established competencies. Participation in
I combustion engine mechanic (today’s heavy provincial apprenticeship committees and a d esignated occupation is voluntary and a
equipment technician); and trades such as
I radiotechnician that are no longer designated. occupational committees. certificate is not required for an individual to
work in the occupation. Some designated
In 1 976, these acts were consolidated into
I the Manpower Development Aot. Throughout the years the board has been occupations have formal training prescribed
given increased responsibility respecting the by the board; some offer certification based
I standards and requirements for apprenticeship on industry assessment of acquired
Tahned ibnedguisntnryi n gt ra ionfi n Agl b esrytsat’esm a wpapsr e netsitcaebslhiisphe d training. Today, government provides the competencies; and others offer certification
» by The Apprenticeship Act. It e stablished the legislative framework and administrative based on industry training and board
I first apprenticeship board with five members support for the system, but it i s industry that examination.
establishes training and certification standards
and provided for the appointment of advisory
» and provides direction to the system through Endorsements and
committees that included employer and
an industry network and the Alberta additional certification
employee representatives. Government
I Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board.
approved the actions of the board and
» committees, but industry (employers and In the late 1 950s, the Interprovincial Standards
Technical training providers Red Seal Program was created to provide
employees) was very much involved in setting
» the requirements for apprenticeship training. Technical institutes and colleges are key greater mobility for skilled workers across
» Canada. The Program represents industry’s
Under the Manpower Development Aot, participants in Alberta’s apprenticeship and recognition of an interprovincial standard of
industry training system. The first institutes to excellence for the skilled trades. Apprentices
the involvement of employers and employees
deliver technical training to apprentices who complete their training and pass an
in the training and certification of skilled in Alberta were the Provincial Institute of
I tradespersons was continued. This act interprovincial standards exam are able to
Technology and Art in Calgary and the obtain a r ed seal endorsement on their Aberta
established the Alberta Apprenticeship and
» Trade Certification Board and expanded its Canadian 'Vocational Training School (also Journeyman Certificate. TTie first trades to be
I authority to include matters relating to located in Calgary) in 1945. designated as red seal trades were automotive
service technician, electrician, carpenter,
I plumber, and sheet metal worker. Today,
nearly all 50 of Alberta’s designated trades
I have red seal designation.
“Throughout the 65 years of apprenticeship training in Aiberta, we
» have seen changes that have made us stronger and have allowed us to
In 1997, the Achievement in Business
be a m odel for apprenticeship training systems around the world. As
Competencies (Blue Seal) Program was
i
» introduced to encourage and recognize the
members of Alberta’s apprenticeship and industry training system, we work
hard to ensure its success and to promote the trades as first-choice career study of business by persons certified in a
trade or occupation. Programs are brought to
i options for Albertans. The result is a credential that is g reatly respected and the board for recognition as approved training
toward a B lue Seal.
provides a t remendous sense of pride for those who achieve it.”
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» Brain Bickley, Out-going Board Chair, Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board
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