Update : Apprenticeship News from the Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board

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From the Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board
Spring 2000
Essential Skills for the
New resource enhances training
Construction Industry
skills for future journeymen
... A f ramework for training apprentices ... A b est Practices initiative
The Alberta Apprenticeship and Coaching Skills videos and completing The Construction Owners Association assessment tools for workers with
Industry Training Board recognises the a workbook. The Board has recom- of Alberta (COAA) “Best Practices” low literacy skills; a c onstruction-specific
tremendous responsibility a supervising mended each provincial apprenticeship process is a unique partnership in program of instruction for workers with
journeyman has in training apprentices committee in Alberta determine where Alberta. It provides a forum for mid level literacy skills; and an adapta-
and passing on skills and knowledge. and how this training would best fit the many players in Alberta’s construc- tion of a n existing program, Effective
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journeymen in this important role by train-the-trainer into their apprentice- non-unionized labour providers and program helps workers with higher-level
providing a framework for training ship programs. Others are working government - to identify industry issues literacy skills improve by reading actual
apprentices. The train-the-trainer compo- toward this goal. In future the and work jointly on ways to enhance
nent is f ive to six hours of training. Board plans to make this resource productivity, competitiveness, innovation jobS e mvaetrearli al psr. ojects have been designed
This time is spent studying Workplace available to journeymen. ♦ andE s sqeunatliitayl oSfk i wlolrsk - lfiofre . t he Construction swpoerckiefrisca l liyn tfhoer cnoonns-tErnugcltiisohn sinpdeuasktirnyg.
Tuition fees stable until 2003 Industry is one such Best Practices initia- These include preparation and work
tive. Essential skills are skills that help experience programs for individuals
people perform in their jobs. They include - a p rogram designed to prepare immi-
Tuition fees are $50 per week with training session would cost $400. reading, writing, math (numeracy) and grants to challenge apprenticeship
a minimum of $200. This means, for Tuition fees will remain at this level oral communication skills. English as a entrance examinations. While initially
example, that an 8-week technical until 2003. ♦ Second Language (ESL) is also included in introduced on a pilot basis, these
the framework of essential skills. Essen- programs are expected to continue
tial Skills are not always specific to a with the support of industry.
Increasing Your Assets particular job; rather, they are often For more information about Essential
necessary for performing any job effectively. Skills, contact Brian Bickley, chair of the
. . . E mployers have a m ajor role to play in ensuring quality The COAA completed an essential Essential Skills Subcommittee, Construc-
skills needs assessment in 1997. The tion Owners Association of Alberta.
on-the-job training for apprentices
assessment found that there were workers
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on employees and employers working well, do it safely and if I had any needed in their jobs. 10235-101 St.
closely together. Throughout their questions - a sk. That was the first thing I Several pilot projects were initiated in Edmonton, Alberta T5J 3G1.
careers, journeymen train new appren- was told and it m akes sense.” 1998 to meet the needs identified by Or visit the COAA website at:
tices, helping to develop new skills and While record keeping is crucial, construction stakeholders. They include www.coaa.ab.ca. ♦
passing along experience that is g ained acquiring skills, advice, insights and expe-
through the years. rience ist he real reason apprentices work
Employers hire and register apprentices, with journeymen. This can pose some Partsman WATS now available
pay wages, provide supervising journey- unique challenges.
men and in some cases, provide Brian Bickley, Board member and
equipment to training institutions. Syncrude’s Industrial Relations Manager, In September 1999, Lethbridge Community College began offering first and second
An employer is responsible for believes that journeymen need to be period partsman apprenticeship training in Lethbridge in the Weekly Apprenticeship
providing the on-the -job training to very aware of the skills and knowledge Training System (WATS) format. Apprentices attend technical training one day
apprentices who need to learn the they’re passing along to apprentices. a w eek. Classes start at 1:00 p.m. and finish at 8:00 p.m. These times are designed to
skills of the trade or for assigning “It’s important for the supervisor minimize the impact to the employer and the employee and allow for travel time to
a j ourneyman to train the apprentice. or journeyman to look for those and from the college from outside Lethbridge.
Measuring and evaluating an apprentice’s learning moments where people For more information about WATS opportunities in the partsman trade contact
performance is extremely important. One are receptive and they can see the value. Lethbridge Community Coliege at (403) 320-3200. WATS in the partsman appren-
of the main responsibilities is to ensure the The time you spend with the appren- ticeship program is also delivered by NAIT and SAIT. ♦
apprentice’s record book is k ept up to date. tice explaining why they’re doing
The apprentice’s record book provides something and what the outcomes will
a p lace to record the hours worked, the be - that’s when the skill transfer can Board forges closer links
type of work done and in some trades
the specific skills in which the apprentice takWeh aptla c ed.o” employers think can be with industry
has demonstrated competence. The done to make on-the-job training
record book also paints a p icture of the even better? Leo Robert, owner of
apprentice’s overall learning experiences. L. Robert Enterprises in Fort McMur- Over the years, the presiding officers “The most important thing is that it
The apprentice submits his or her ray feels it’s all in the attitude. of Provincial Advisory Committees makes the PACs feel more a part of the
record book to the nearest apprentice- “Employers and journeymen need to (PACs) have attended meetings of whole system,” says Ray Massey, Presid-
ship and industry training office once all see apprentices as assets. Working with the Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry ing Officer of the Painter and Decorator
the requirements of a period of training the apprentice is to everybody’s benefit. Training Board to observe the Board PAC. A l ot of times, we wonder if our
have been met. Not only does this help We’re producing well-trained people in action or to provide information ideas or concerns are getting a f air hear-
inform the apprentice of his or her for tomorrow plus something else. about their trades. Recently, the rela- ing. When we’re able to participate and
progress, it helps measure the total Although these are new apprentices, tionship between the PACs and the be part of the whole process, we develop
number of apprentices making their way they can show the older guys how to Board became closer. a better understanding. I t hink that, in
through the system. use computers and all those other new At each monthly Board meeting, doing so, we can carry that message back
Samad Khan, now a journeyman things that are a good part of most presiding officers or designates of PACs to the committees and are more effective
steamfitter-pipefitter, remembers his are invited to present a report on recent
trades today.” ♦ PAC activities, to bring forward their in A wchcaotr d wien’gr e t od o Airntg . D” ack, Presiding Offi-
recommendations and to identify any cer of the Recreation Vehicle Service
Apprentices! Do you need additional funding necessary action. Through this initiative, Technician PAC, this opportunity to
while attending technical training? monthly Board meetings have become meet is both informative and enjoyable.
opportunities for enhanced two-way “I think as a P residing Officer, attending
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apprentices while attending technical tices are eligible to receive federal efrxocmh a nognee aindoetahse,r .e xpress views and learn opportunity to actually meet some of the
training. These are available based Employment Insurance benefits while people who are making decisions - and
on individual needs. Contact the attending technical training. ♦ The response from the PACs has been vice versa. It g ave them an opportunity
very positive. to meet and chat with me!” ♦
Update Apprenticeship News Spring 2000
Alberta salutes top achievers
in the apprenticeship trades.
Apprenticeship is a combination of technical which both employers and employees set eincdounsotrmiye s aanndd o tuhre ccoomnmtuinniuitnige s .v itality of our
training and earn-while-you-learn on the job high standards for training and certification
training. creates opportunities for Albertans to ... , , ,
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PO Arnold Van Vliet training to apprentices. For where apprentices attend technical tubing and wellhead pumping require the ability to perform A s ubcommittee will continue to you for application information.
PAC Sec Ed Braun information contact the secretary. training one day per week. The operations. For more informa- calculations and work with formu- explore this issue. For information Lather-Interior
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a d raft will be shared with for the baker apprenticeship PAC Sec Ed Dohei the recent Individual Learning^ PO Russ Anderson apprentices attending technical for this trade. Participation in t he
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Appliance Service The Boilermaker PAC partici- Common Core Curriculum in Rewind Mechanic representatives. Ify o u would like to increase will ensure industry est you. T he PAC is l ooking for
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is a c oncern for the commercial lights from both meetings will contact the secretary. of December 31, 1999. The total A n ew course outline will be examinations demonstrate the committee please contact
sector. The PAC has recom- be published in a f uture issue of Concrete Finisher number of g raduates from the implemented in September their hand skills prior the apprenticeship and industry
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PACT h eS e PcA C M uirs rd aevye l oSptirnagt tnoenw dbeeleinv er syu cocfe ts escfhunlilcya l d terlaiivneirneg d h aisn aisgseuneds.a F oorr t ion f moarkmaet i oan s uabbmoiusts i tohne tsrhaovpels taon dp er pfroordmu c tmiaoinn t pelnaanntsc,e a nond arnedv i pelwa.ns tToh mee e tO TtCo d o r ae q fu uirrtheesr tSrtraudcetsu r aoln SFteeberl u aarnyd P1l6a.t e Hfiitgthe-r naceonandrt ea scittn d yutohsuet. r tyh e t raapipnrienngt i coefsfhiicpe
exams to align with the new Edmonton. Continued support please contact the secretary. customers" equipment. employee members. Contact lights oft he meeting will be Machinist
curricula of the three craft areas from industry is r equired for Cook The work requires precision, the secretary ify ou are interested reported in a f uture issue of PO Shawn Deugo
-aC co clC rloeildsliiitosanit oi n&o;n R R eaeffgiirnneiiessmhheiinnntgg. ; w aTinhtdeh fCtaorlargimanarityn .g i nFto or b o b itenh f do erElmdiamvtoeironnet do nc oi nn tat anhcidts PPOA C F rSaesce r B oMba cPDaoynetatled attoen sd tsio nl gva e n aa npdlr yo brzelipenamigsr i. n ig nW feooqrurkim p amvtaeirnoiten,s PiGnOl ab e zPciaoeumrli n gH e iynveonlvse d. CUapldgaatrey. oAwornk e rcs woSillma b pteeu tr hidetaliydo, n a tJ fu oSnrAe I iT r 1o 7ni,-n PACi n dSievci d uPaelt e rL e aArbnirnag m oMowdsuklie s
oaRtTelhneeplec ao h iwN nyr ooe r asl tPrtoh,ruge odry egfn un r lt ailAssm l t bb i eeecmrinretnre agod liA tl Iur ente sdfvot oii r st i ueBn btd oeo t dt h tohyeof PPtChAOaeC T b hsEiee rc Snrn ePeeectAst aCtr m By .ao i Sbks a pe r lrPoz pagoyeseibtnegtr e to the dci1eo9mlo9ipk9Avl. e er pn mTre theoweegn c rt h tacnehmiordc ue ar elw s oeii nr tn skr Stoaeiiuedtntp uilt tniiwgeoni nmet s ihb n ew t tr tahhh,aseet eiPwtxnhirptetel ehsa r iiie dnndsisdit nufi gsftn hteg arrO teyf n,af tt ish c eS e i ctrt teo rcv maooepfdv eae tGnr hasiies me e“s vPv! eAe! rrC,iyyn wcaPirdAatdfhCiTti hn neg a S r t ePeahAcaneC atsE ucocdo to notp t hDei e gnol uoha egfssel s a it z htt ieoee cr w ch oun rtrikrrc aei dnaotenn PP2tLhAO0ae0 C n0 sJd.e i csSr mecFe cota ra Hpr oMy ei.lin kef oe Gr ma arKtrdiioelnln ecron tact atfroparpi r nfeuiilnnernsits gcwatii.ll l c etp renTeasihhrn iaien gon a dtc tuo ets eae a rnpd edpeo ilrf ian evv tgneaht riei yltsc aeee obc sflh . emn t io e cFcdfaoh-olr-r
6fi0r0st ahnnoiduc arl sst rea cionofin ng td, i am spe e wr ceiroledlds i ta .so f Wu tope rc htk-o piBrnoo-ajrdedac st s a nw op ruaalltcdet ri ncoaaftlfi evr ep r c o4hjtoehic cte p. e raTinhoded ostuhutebl i ctnroea mn mtsoiitotikto n ep le at co e tt ohe ef f ee nncsetuiwvr e elc yo .u tr hFsaoetr mdeicfThfaheneri ec niatnl d u asartnerdai se s so m- t e h e a ltwe ec letdmriipnclgao.l"y, aBpo r aro regdrc ao mrf.do r T cbrooanodskei d e rwreiagltulil oa gnt oi o sn htsoo r t atlnhyde. tghaer dP neaonrretitrch i pt parataridtoe n oi fni n tE ht dheme o p n lrtoaovnindn sc ceaa np deis PMiOnsf io rSlmtwaetrwiiaonrg th ct o Zntaacrto wtnhey secretary.
is a lso progressing on a n ew more design opportunities for information contact the secretary. electrical rewind mechanics The auto glass technician program low. If y ou have someone PAC Sec Peter Abramowski
articulation agreement with 4th period cabinetmaker Crane and Hoisting range from small independent would consist of the first two working for y ou who could be individual Learning Modules
Career and Technology Studies to apprentices. The PAC has asked Equipment Operator businesses to multinational periods of the g lazier trade. For signed up as an apprentice, or for several sections of the final
recognize training students com- the Board to consider an PO Ron Schram companies. There is a s hortage information contact the secretary. should be attending technical
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PO William Haggeman oCfofmermiunng i tdeyl i vCeroyl l oefg e 1 s t( L pCeCr)i'oids craft - W ellhead Boom Truck Obtaining an Alberta journeyman Learning Assessment (PLA) practi- you. The PAC requires an itnrfaoirnmiantgi on t o c o anptapcrte ntthei c seescr.e t aiFyo.r
PAC Sec Ed Braun cabinetmaker technical training Operator. This craft is a r esult of certificate in t he trade as well as cal examination be developed for employer member from the
Individual Learning Modules based on demand from Leth- discussions with the PAC and a R ed Seal will improve mobility candidates who challenge 1st Edmonton area. If y ou or some- PMOo t oWarlctyedre W oMoelcvheatnti c
for first p eriod are available for bridge and s urrounding areas. the Petroleum Services Associa- within the trade and demonstrate period. The PAC is i nterested in one you k now would like to be a PAC Sec Larry Zeisman
apprentices attending technical The program is b eing delivered tion of C anada (PSAC). This the skills and competencies an individual's ability to demon- committee member, please con-
training. The use of t hese modules using the Weekly Apprentice- craft will be limited to hoisting in required by i ndustry, strate hand s kills p rior to attending tact the a pprenticeship and I Chalinneg earse b etio n tgh e d ciosucrsues s eodut.-
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Consideration Is b eing given to preparation and blast cleaning. outline. The PAC will consult technical training Is n ow available Structural Steel Transport WPOa t eBrr a dW e Mlle y eDrrisl ler
the popularity of fuel Injection Enrolment In t echnical training In with stakeholders on the recom to classes in C algary and Leth- and Plate Fitter Refrigeration PAC Sec Murray Stratton
systems and of p hasing out train- Calgary and Edmonton continues mended changes prior tolls bridge. The B oard Is c ommitted PO Don Oborowsky Mechanic Red Deer College, where the
systeinmg son. t h eF o io l idneif o rtmyaptei o onf I cgonnittaicotn ctoou r bsee a o uc thlailnlee nIgse e .x p eTchet e dn e two tmheee t Fianigi o tfe n 2t0a0t0iv,e l yF o rs c ihnefdourlmeadt i ofonr tsou p opffoerrtin g i csl a dsesemso nwshetrrea t ienddu s tbryy PACA r Seevci s Eedd Fcoruiressee n outline, PPOA C R iScehc a rLda r rHy o vZaeigsimmaina n Water Well Driller program is d eliv-
the secretary. generate Industry support to contact the secretary. apprentices registering and targeted for implementation Due to low enrolment, 1st ered, isu sing new instructional
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the industrial coatings section. System Electrician PAC is c ur- In addition to classes in issue of Update. For information tshuep p osretc.r e tFaorry . i nformation contact 2000 meeting. For more informa- ocofn t Uacptd a tthee . s e cFroert ar iy.n formation
This section includes surface | rently reviewing the course Edmonton, mobile delivery of I contact the secretary. tion, contact the secretary.
Thinking of a c areer change? What does it t ake to become a S CO?
Think Safety Codes Officer! The demand for Safety Codes named in the Safety Codes Act
Officers is expected to grow in the next - Amusement Rides, Boilers and
At some point in their lives, many Tradespeople are among the many people few years. The Safety Codes Council Pressure Vessels, Building, Electrical,
people consider changing careers. It isn’t who decide to take the skills and knowl- works closely with industry, associa- Elevators, Fire, Gas, Passenger Rope-
that they don’t like dieir work anymore. edge they have acquired in one field and tions, labour groups and Alberta ways (ski lifts) and Plumbing.
It isn’t that they think the career isn’t still apply them to another. Tradespeople Municipal Affairs to develop strategies For example, if y ou are a j ourneyman
a good choice. They are just looking who are considering such a career change to encourage more people to consider certified in the gasfitter, automotive
for new challenges and new ways of have many options to choose from. becoming Safety Codes Officers. service technician or heavy equipment
doing things. It’s all part of the lifelong One such option is the relatively new A Safety Codes Officer can be best technician trades, you may have
Seaming that will become a must in the occupation of Safety Codes Officer or described as a t echnical inspector assuring a f uture as a g as safety codes officer.
21st century. “SCO” as it i s known in the field. ♦ the safety of the public. SCO’s can’t be There are two levels in the gas disci-
Update on recruited directly from colleges or pline. Each has specific responsibilities
universities. They must be highly skilled and requires a d ifferent combination of
A V ision for people who already have extensive certification and experience. Each of the
Apprenticeship experience and technical knowledge. other eight technical disciplines also has
the Future There are nine technical disciplines specific responsibilities and skill require-
. . . f iction and fact ments. Whatever the discipline, safety
. . . P roposed Amendments to Fiction are certified, you will be able to work codes officers have a vital role in deliv-
ering innovative, effective and efficient
the Apprenticeship and Industry The most common age for entering in other provinces and territories public safety programs to industry and
Training Act an apprenticeship program is 27. recognizing that Red Seal trade. communities. They help ensure that the
Since late 1996, the Alberta Appren- Fact Fiction Safety Codes Council is able to fulfil an
ticeship and Industry Training Board Most apprentices start their first People who know nothing about important mandate.
and the Alberta government have apprenticeship between the ages of my trade decide what I learn in Lifelong learning will be a must in
consulted with industry on ways to 19 and 22. Apprenticeship provides technical training. the new millennium. If you are
make the apprenticeship and industry an opportunity for people of any Fact a tradesperson and looking to
training system more responsive to age. There are apprentices who are expand your horizons and learn new
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for the Future, concluded in October the trade, are members of provincial
1997, resulted in six new actions in IR e ddo n S’eta l. need the interprovincial apprenticeship committees (PACs). oppFoorr t umnoriet y i nyfoour’mvaet i obne e na b owuati t qiunagl i ffiocra.-
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They were: more options for training; standards, course outlines and Officers, contact the Safety Codes
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