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How to Become an Apprentice Graduates in Demand
- Mohawk annually serves 3,000 apprenticeship students , and is one of the largest trainers of apprentices in Ontario.
- Apprenticeship provides hands-on experience; however, apprenticeship programs require “in school” training as well.
- Mohawk provides in-class training for many of the trades for those who are already registered and working in an apprenticeship position.
- In today's industry, there is a great demand for qualified individuals in a wide variety of occupations. In order to survive in the global market, industry must continue to meet the challenges offered by today's technology. Therefore, highly-skilled individuals or journeypersons with a combination of on-the-job training and in-school education obtained through apprenticeship programs are required to meet these challenges.
- Apprenticeship training is an agreement between a person wishing to learn a skill and an employer who can provide the environment for skills training. It is administered in Ontario by the Apprenticeship Client Services Branch of the Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities.
Apprenticeships at Mohawk College will include the following:
- On-The-Job : The apprentice learns the appropriate skills of the trade while working with and under the supervision of a qualified journeyperson
- In-School: The apprentice learns the theory which supports all phases of the trade and relates this theory to practical projects that simulate typical work assignments
- Fees: A classroom fee of $400 is charged for each in-school level of apprenticeship programs.
Four Ways of Entering a Skilled Trade in Ontario
- Find an employer who is willing to train you in your preferred trade.
If you are age 25 or less, Mohawk’s Job Connect office might be able to help you.
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- Enter a Pre-Apprenticeship Training program.
When completed, you will have the skills and experience to make you more attractive to potential employers.
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- Complete a college diploma that relates to your preferred trade. Employers look favourably upon someone who has related skills, and who has shown the discipline and commitment to complete a college program. Mohawk College has several programs which could help, and also provide portions of the in-class apprenticeship curriculum for specific trades:
- Construction Engineering Technician
- Electrical Engineering Technician - Power
- Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Techniques
- Manufacturing Engineering Technician - Industrial Maintenance Mechanic (IMM)
- Manufacturing Techniques
- Mechanical Engineer Technician - Fluid Power Automation
- Motive Power Technician
- Motive Power Techniques
- Pretechnology
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- Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP)
Students entering Grade 11 may register to become apprentices while finishing high school. Interested students should contact their secondary school counsellor, school technical director or local apprenticeship office for more information.
Once you find an employer willing to offer you an apprenticeship, you will need to do the following:
- Contact the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities
Ontario Government Building
119 King Street West, 5th Floor Hamilton, Ontario L8P 4Y7
905-521-7764 or 1-800-668-4479
- Make an appointment to meet with an Apprenticeship Training Consultant, along with your employer. The Training Consultant will ensure that your employer has the appropriate background to train you, assist with the necessary paperwork and monitor your progress through your training. Once registered, your work hours will count toward your Certificate of Qualification (C of Q) in your trade. Each trade requires the completion of a certain number of hours before you are eligible to take the in-school training.
Pre-Apprenticeship Training Programs
These are 40-week programs funded by the provincial government and offered through some Ontario colleges. They provide:
- Communication, Math and Computer skills development
- Employability skills
- Trade specific training
- Completion of the government required 8-week basic level apprenticeship training
- 8 week on-the-job experience
Please note that:
- Apprenticeship programs offered are likely to change from year to year.
- Start dates for each program can vary from college to college.
Information on Pre-Apprenticeship Training programs offered at Mohawk College
The following link provides all of the contact information for all Ontario Colleges:
How to Apply
Traditional Apprenticeships Applications should be submitted to:
Apprenticeship Client Services Office
Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities
Tel: 1-800-668-4479
Web: www.edu.gov.on.ca
Co-operative Apprenticeships Applications should be submitted to:
Mohawk College, Stoney Creek Campus
481 Barton St. East
Stoney Creek, ON L8E 2L7
Tel: 905-575-1212 ext. 5062
Apprenticeship Websites and Information
The following links provide information from a variety of government sites
Apprenticesearch.com helps match apprentices with employers. http://www.apprenticesearch.com/
Made With The Trades.com provides details of career opportunities in construction trades http://www.madewiththetrades.com
Ontario Construction Secretariat provides descriptions of many skilled construction trades plus apprenticeship information and upcoming job fairs.
http://www.iciconstruction.com/
Red Seal Program for information about Red Seal Certification, which allows trades people to work anywhere in Canada.
http://www.red-seal.ca/
Who Cares About Skills , the Ontario Ministry of Education’s site with everything you need to know about becoming an apprentice in Ontario.
http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/training/apprenticeship/skills/main.html
Compulsory Certification Review - Review the Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities report on the impact of expanding compulsory certification to skilled trades that are currently voluntary.
http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/ccr/index.html
Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities
Ontario Government Building
119 King Street West, 5th Floor, Hamilton, Ontario L8P 4Y7
Telephone: (905) 521-7764 or 1-800-668-4479
http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/
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BF |
Brantford Campus |
| FF |
Fennell Campus |
| SC |
Stoney Creek Campus |
| WW |
Wentworth Campus |
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The College calendar is intended to provide general information for students entering Mohawk College in September 2006. Since this calendar is prepared prior to the time of distribution, readers are advised that the information contained is subject to review and revision. If the College modifies programs, campus locations, admission requirements, procedures or program content at any time, prompt notice will be given to all affected applicants and students. The College cannot accept any liability for the consequences of these changes.
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