Apprenticeship In-School Training for Construction and Industrial Trades
The tradition of professionalism continues.
Gold medal, 2010 - Shayne Claringbold
Silver medal, 2010 - Eric Ganton
Silver medal, 2009 - Michael Pearson
Silver medal, 2009 - Kevin Lam
Silver medal, 2009 - Jason Hoskin
Gold medal, 2008 - Lawrence Lee
Gold medal, 2008 - Daniel Kershen
Gold medal, 2007 - Aleksander Simic
Gold medal , 2007 - John Goodfellow-Jones
The tradition of excellence continues.
George Brown College is one of the largest apprenticeship providers in Ontario, and we’ve been training apprentices for over 40 years.
- Construction and Maintenance Electrician
- Construction Millwright
- General Carpenter
- Industrial Mechanic (Millwright)
- Plumber
- Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Systems Mechanic
- Residential Air Conditioning Systems Mechanic
- Sheet Metal Worker
- Steamfitter
WHAT IS APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING?
Apprenticeship is a system of experiential learning. It is hands-on, practical and specific to a skilled trade. A great variety of skilled trades can be learned by apprenticeship. Apprenticeships are regulated and licensed in Ontario by the College of Trades as a means of training new workers in skilled trades.
HOW LONG DO APPRENTICESHIPS LAST?
Apprenticeships last from two to five years, depending on the trade. The vast majority of training is in the workplace while being paid by an employer, and only 8 to 10 per cent of learning happens during the in-school portion at a training institution like George Brown College. Depending on the trade, you will be at George Brown for either two or three staggered in-school sessions over the length of your apprenticeship.
HOW MUCH ARE APPRENTICES PAID?
Apprentices earn money while working at a minimum of 40 per cent of what an experienced journeyperson mentor is paid during the first year of their apprenticeship.
WHAT ARE THE ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS?
In general, it is best to have a minimum of Grade 12 for most skilled occupations. Having a college diploma increases employability. Apprentices must be at least 16 years old and eligible to work in Canada.
HOW DO I GET STARTED AS AN APPRENTICE?
- Since apprenticeship is hands-on learning, you must first find an employer who is willing to train you and sign a Contract of Apprenticeship. The contract is arranged with the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities. If you want to attend George Brown College, you may request this either at the time you sign your contract or anytime during your apprenticeship. After at least a year of working as an apprentice, an Offer of Training is mailed to you. You can then register through the college for the basic level (Level 1) in-school program for the trade you are in, by paying the classroom fee. Enrolment is on a first-paid, first-registered basis.
- If you cannot find an employer you may consider applying to a one-year certificate program, a Co-op Diploma Apprenticeship program or a two-year diploma program at George Brown College that will prepare you for a number of jobs in the construction industry, including starting an apprenticeship. See a list of Construction programs available at George Brown College.
HOW DO I REGISTER AS AN APPRENTICE?
Apprentices are registered by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (MTCU). You or your employer can call your MTCU regional office and ask one of the employment and training consultants to visit your workplace. The consultant will make sure that you both understand what apprenticeship is all about and explain the apprenticeship process. A list of regional MTCU offices can be found at www.tcu.gov.on.ca/eng/search.asp
FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT IN-SCHOOL APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING
Refer to updated details of programs available on our website at georgebrown.ca/apprenticeship or call 416-415-5000, ext. 4023 or 4028.
Other apprenticeship programs at George Brown College are offered by the Centre for Hospitality and Culinary Arts, and the Centre for Continuous Learning.
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Revised:
November 14, 2011
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