Apprenticeship

• Post Journey Schedule 2009-2010

The Apprenticeship program in Newfoundland and Labrador is administered by the Department of Education, Institutional and Industrial Educational Division.  http://www.ed.gov.nl.ca/app/

The Carpenters Millwrights College offers four (4) apprenticeship programs:

1. Carpentry
2. Industrial Mechanic (Millwright)
3. Lather (Interior Systems)
4. Painter & Decorator

What is Apprenticeship?

Apprenticeship is a combination of post secondary training, and on-the-job experiential learning.  Typically an individual enters apprenticeship upon completion of entry-level training program, and becomes employed under the supervision of a certified journeyperson.  Once the individual obtains employment under the direction of a certified journeyperson, they must contact the Department of Education to become registered as an apprentice.

Sometimes a person may become employed in the trade without completing a first year program, thus may be eligible to register with the Department of Education as a Direct Entry Apprentice.

Each apprenticeship program has specified training periods and required number of work hours.  Please refer to the Department of Education’s website for a copy of the Plan of Training for each trade http://www.ed.gov.nl.ca/app/plans.html .  Upon completion of the required work hours, the apprentice is required to return to the post secondary institution for advanced level training.  Once the apprentice completes all levels of training and attains the required work hours and industry experience, they are then eligible to challenge the Interprovincial or Provincial certification exam.  In order to obtain journeyperson certification, the apprentice must obtain a minimum of 70% on the certification exam.