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Canadian Apprenticeship Form 2018 Conference, June 12, 2018 Montreal, QC

BEST PRACTICES IN INDUSTRY-SPONSORED PRE-APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING PROGRAMS IN THE ELECTRICAL INDUSTRY

Carol MacLeod, M.Ed.Executive Director

About NETCO

Vision, Partnerships, Leadership

NETCO Fast Facts

Jointly sponsored by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Canada and Canadian Electrical Contractors Association (CECA)—equal representation on 12-person Board

National forum for inter-provincial/territorial collaboration in developing a certified, highly-skilled and mobile workforce to meet the demands of the electrical construction industry

National leadership on workforce development linked to Red Seal electrical trades in Canada

Industry-funded, Canada not-for-profit corporation, operationalized in 2006

NETCO Board of Directors (May 2018)R. Graeme Aitken, LL.B, LL.MNETCO Director

Executive DirectorElectrical Contractors Association of Ontario, ON

Kevin Ashley, RSENETCO Director

President, Rockingham Electric Ltd., NSDirector, Canadian Electrical Contractors Association

James Barry, RSENETCO Director

Executive ChairmanIBEW Construction Council of Ontario, ON

Bill DanielsNETCO President

International Vice-President, IBEW Canada Canadian Executive Board, Canada’s Building Trades Unions

John Grimshaw, RSENETCO Director

Executive Secretary-TreasurerIBEW Construction Council of Ontario, ON

Bryan LeverickNETCO Vice-President

Vice President, Alliance Energy Ltd., SKDirector, Canadian Electrical Contractors Association

Terry Milot, RSENETCO Director

Executive Vice President, Chemco Group of Companies, ABDirector, Canadian Electrical Contractors Association Director-at-Large, Electrical Contractors Association of Alberta

David MasonNETCO Treasurer

President, Canadian Electrical Contractors AssociationPresident, D.J. Mason Electric Co. Ltd.

Graham Trafford, RSENETCO Director

General Manager, Mott Electric GP, BC

Jean-Marc Ringuette, RSENETCO Director

Business Manager, IBEW Local 502, NBPresident, New Brunswick’s Building Trades Unions

Adam Van Steinburg, RSENETCO Director

Business Manager, IBEW Local 213, BC

John WhiteNETCO Director

Business Manager IBEW Local 424, AB

Bill Daniels

David Mason

Strategic Priorities

Red Seal Program: Pan-Canadian Practical Assessment for the Construction Electrician Trade, Red Seal Occupational Standards, Harmonization

Best Practices in Electrical Technical Training: Pre-apprenticeship, Apprenticeship, Continuing Electrical Training

Green Skills Training & Certification: CSA Construction Electrician Solar PV Systems, Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Training Program™

Advocacy: Federal, Provincial/Territorial, Policy, Issue Management

www.NETCOtrainingconference.com

http://www.netcotrainingconference.com/

NETCO Partners & Collaborators

Theme: Pre-apprenticeship & Inclusion

Industry-sponsored pre-apprenticeship training programs reflect best practices

Promote apprenticeship completion Promote participation and success of

youth, women Indigenous people and newcomers

Partnership between IBEW and electrical contractors facilitates on-the-job experience

~ Industry-sponsored Pre-apprenticeship Training~

Kelly Kienleitner, RSE Delaine Coleman, RSE Chris Taran, RSE Erik HueglinVoice of Electrical Industry Training Professionals

Voice of Electrical Contractors Employing Pre-apprentices

Warren Herntier, RSE Robert O’Donnell Graham Trafford, RSE

Canadian Apprenticeship Forum 2018 Conference

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ENTRY LEVEL TRADES TRAININGEJTC 213 STYLE

Launched January 2004 in Leased Space from EITI

Develop an Entry program that will allow us to send valued and safe apprentices to our Contractors

Grown from three classes a year to six classes

Every class is a competition – Entrance Exam and Job Interview

Eight Week StaggeredNew Class starts every eight weeks – No Wait Listing


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Our newest facility – leading edge energy control, consumption and creation

First Nation Alternative Entry Program – Partnership with

Access & SkillPlan


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WE teach 1st year Electrical Theory

Atomic TheoryElectrical Devices – Resistors, Receptacles, Luminaires……DC Theory3 Wire CircuitsMagnetismBlueprint Reading & NavigationBasic Semiconductor TheoryDC Motor ControlMeters – construction and usageCanadian Electrical Code


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Hands on portion is critical

Knowing and understanding Trade Standards is critical to our students

success

is used whenever possible to ensure the students understanding of theory

Prints - Jeopardy game is used for review

Code – competition for swag - oral questions daily (tools, t-shirts etc. given by tool reps)

Rigging – Crane competition – time trial

Meters – Ring a non-labelled set of conductors (with faults)

Magnetism – students build a lab

Workplace Safety – teams build and deliver a Safety Talk


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Completion Rate – Apprentice to Journey – Over

95%

Does our system work????????

47 classes – over 700 students taught

Kelly Kienleitner, RSE

Chief Instructor

EJTC – 1405 Broadway, Port Coquitlam, BC

604-571-6541


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PACT PROGRAM

EITCA – EDMONTON, AB

www.eitca.ca

ELECTRICAL INDUSTRY TRAINING CENTRES OF ALBERTA

ABOUT USThe Electrical Industry Training Centres of Alberta is an initiative of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers ‐ Local 424 and the

Electrical Contractors Association of Alberta.


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PACT PROGRAM VISIONTo provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to begin a successful career in the Electrical

Trade and Signatory Contractors with reliable, productive and competent apprentices.

Theoretical Foundation

Practical Application

Safety Awareness

Soft Skills

Industry Engagement

Success!

Knowledge

Skills


PROGRAM MODEL 🖊• Competitive

selection

$ • $300 tuition

🗓• 12 weeks

• 400 hours

👤• Instructor

lead

👥• Small class

size

🛠• Workforce Placement

“P.A.C.T. is a lot more personal due to the smaller class size and structure of the course, which makes it very tight knit.”

Jaylene Denton (PACT 2015) – 3rd

year apprentice


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PROGRAM ELEMENTS-THEORY Alberta Apprenticeship & Industry

Training (AIT) – electrician course outline

“P.A.C.T. gave me both hands on experience and a working knowledge of electrical theory before entering the workforce, which was a major benefit throughout my apprenticeship.”

Damian Supersad (PACT 2011) ‐ Project Coordinator, Master Electrician, ICCS

AIT Individual Learning Modules (ILMs)Circuit Fundamentals EMF SourcesLab FundamentalsCanadian Electrical Code & DrawingsWorkplace Safety


PROGRAM ELEMENTS-PRACTICALShop Projects

Wire Pull Techniques

Cable & Tray Supports

Blueprint Reading

Redline Drawings

LOTO Procedures

Wiring Methods

Meter Applications

Switching & Controls

“PACT allowed me to learn trade specific skills from a skilled journeyman in a classroomenvironment without the pressure of a schedule or budget. It gave me a great startingknowledge base that I was able to expand and improve on when I got out on a real job.”James Magill (PACT 2005) – RSE, Journeyman Electrician

Conduit Installation

Wiring BoardsResidential

Wiring Booth

Splicing & Termination


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PROGRAM ELEMENTS-SAFETY

Work Ready Workforce

“Coming through the P.A.C.T program into the electrical trade was hugely beneficial! Theprogram equipped me with the skills and understanding I needed to be a valuable employeeon my first day.” Alexander Hamilton (PACT 2016) – 2nd year apprentice

First AidFall Protection Arc Flash EWP

Construction Safety Training Systems (CSTS)

Electrical Safety Training Systems (ESTS)


AIT RECOGNITION

PACT Program Successful completion of

PACT training

Placement with IBEW Local 424/ECAA contractor

Students challenge 1st

Period AIT Branch exam

Typical Route

Successful completion of pre‐employment program

Student seeks employer

Employer assessment

Employer recommendation to challenge exam

Application to challenge AIT exam

Student schedules exam date

Student writes exam at AIT office


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SIGNATORY CONTRACTORS“The practical knowledge they come with is a huge advantage for themselves, the journey person they are working with and ownership.” ‐ Brent Connell, Edmonton Electric

“PACT apprentices have the upper hand on most “starter” apprentices because they are given time to work on “field” techniques as well.” ‐ Brian Small, Chemco Electrical Contractors


SUPPORTING PROGRESSIONRed Seal

Preparation SKILL ENHANCEMENT

Heat Trace Splicing

High Voltage Cable

TerminationMotor

Controls

Introduction to Motor Control Centres

Overhead Cranes

Programmable Logic

ControllersSolar Panel

IntroductionSolar Panel Installation

Variable Frequency

DrivesSubstation

Construction

Drawings & Controls

Protection Skills

MultilinRelays

QA/QC Field Inspection

QA/QC Field Inspection

QC Management

Conduit Bending

Blue Print Reading

Heat Trace Installation

Heat Trace Controllers

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Skill Development

“P.A.C.T. taught me that nothing is impossible, it justtakes time and practice to perfect the craft.”

Hayden Booth (PACT 2016) – 3rd year apprentice


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TESTIMONIALS“I owe everything I have to the PACT program, my home, my family and overall quality of life. All were made possible by the PACT program giving me an “in” to the electrical trade and allowing me to realize my dreams.” James Magill (PACT 2005) – RSE, Journeyman Electrician

“I am very grateful to have had the opportunity to participate in PACT, especially after spending quite some time trying to find a starter job in the trade with no luck.”

Jaylene Denton (PACT 2015) –3rd year apprentice

Delaine Coleman, RSE [email protected] www.eitca.ca

Thank you!


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‐ Inside wireman (construction electrician)

‐ Outside wireman (power line technician)

‐ 1400 members

‐ 800 journey persons

‐ 600 apprentices

J u r i s d i c t i o n‐ Manitoba

‐ Nunavut


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‐ Recognized by Manitoba Education and Training as a private

vocational institution

‐ Accredited by Apprenticeship Manitoba as equivalent to level one

for pre‐apprenticeship training for:

‐ construction electrician

‐ industrial electrician

‐ power electrician

‐ High school apprenticeship program

‐ All teachers are certified with Manitoba Education and Training

and red seal endorsed

‐ Construction Labour Relations Association of Manitoba

‐ Representing 36 contractors

‐ Manitoba Building Trades

‐ Winnipeg School Division #1

‐ Seven Oaks School Division

‐ Klein Tools

‐ Milwaukee Tools

‐ Greenlee Tools

‐ Netco


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P O S T S E C O N D A R Y ( f e e p a y e r s )‐ 12 month program

‐ 9 months in class training

‐ 3 month paid work placement

‐ Grade 12 entrance requirements

(pre‐calculus, physics, applied math)

‐ IBEW membership

‐ Apprenticeship registration

‐ Job placement

‐ 900 hours credit for in class portion

‐ Level 1 accreditation

S E C O N D A R Y ( H i g h S c h o o l A p p r e n t i c e s h i p )

‐ Winnipeg School Division

‐ Seven Oaks School Division

‐ Full time students

‐ Start in grade 11 second semester

‐ Finish first semester of grade 12

‐ Entrance Requirement (pre‐calculus, physics, applied math)

‐ 900 hours credit towards apprenticeship

‐ Level one accreditation

‐ 8 high school credits


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I n d u s t r y c o l l a b o r a t i o n ( C L R A M )‐ Abco Supply & Service Ltd.‐ Black & McDonald Ltd.‐ Centec Electric & Controls Ltd.‐ Chemco Electrical Contractors‐ Derksen Plumbing & Heating (1984) Ltd.‐ Derksen Mechanical Services Inc.‐ HB Construction Ltd.‐ Hydro Projects Management Association‐ Madsen Electric‐ McCaine Electric Ltd.‐ Mikkelson‐Coward & Co. Ltd.‐ MW Construction Ltd.‐ Nor‐tec Electric‐ Stuart Olson Dominion Construction Ltd.‐ Wescan Electrical Mechanical Services‐ Western Pacific Enterprises


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‐ Emphasis on practical training

‐ Conduit bending

‐ Power tool safety

‐ Wire methods

‐ Canadian Electrical Code

‐ Essential skills

‐ Come to work every day

‐ Be on time

‐ CARE!

‐ Apprenticeship Manitoba Curriculum for level one

‐ Customized IBEW practical training

‐ Blended learning (NETCO/Electrical Training Alliance)

‐ Lecture and demonstration

‐ Virtual reality

‐ Augmented reality


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Pre-apprenticeship Best Practices

Presenter:ErikHueglinDirectorofApprenticeshipTraining

The J.A.C. is comprised of an equal number of representatives from the Greater Toronto Electrical Contractors Association (GTECA) and Local Union 353, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW LU353).

Our purpose is to recruit, assess, select, counsel and educate electrical apprentices within the Greater Toronto Area.

Our area of responsibility is from Lake Ontario, north to Parry Sound and from Trenton in the east to Oakville in the west.

www.electricalapprenticeship.ca


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Why a J.A.C. Pre‐apprenticeship Program? (2003)

• To better equip the apprentice for work place experience.

• To compete in the electrical marketplace.

• To help assist the J.A.C. in evaluating new applicants.

• Implement J.A.C. Program before the Ministry mandated program is introduced.

• Create an entry‐level electrical position to assist the industry in providing electrical services in the most cost effective manner by improving job site productivity

• Maximize the investment in apprenticeship by ensuring knowledgeable , experienced recruits enter the system.

Who, What, Where, When, Why, How

• Daily walk‐in intake changed to annual intake with mechanical aptitude test, teams of interviewers.

• Education requirements* main criteria for applicants

• Contractor sponsorship program created.

• Revised Safety & Orientation program with new Material & Tool Identification program (64 hours of pre‐employment training)

• 1800 hours Pre‐apprenticeship for all. Prior trade hours assessed and credited to contract / registered agreement.

• Personalized training plan for each pre‐apprentice.

• JAC counsellors perform site visits during pre‐apprenticeship


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Applying to the JAC for Pre‐apprenticeship

First, you need to determine if this is the career for you before youconsider entering the process.

Do your own research

Find out what the job entails

Find out what Construction Electricians do when on the jobsite

Investigate the Essential Skills required to be a Construction Electrician

Pre‐apprenticeship Responsibilities

• Performance Reviews – To ensure that pre‐apprentices are performing their job duties at an acceptable level employer performance reviews are completed within the 1800 hour period. This provides the opportunity for the employer as well as the Pre‐Apprentice to recognize any concerns that may be present and to address them accordingly.

• Performance reviews are conducted with the site foreman or supervisor, pre‐apprentice and JAC Counsellor as a group meeting. The foreman or supervisor will complete the performance review form.

• If a Pre‐Apprentice is performing below an acceptable level the employer must indicate this in writing and CC a copy to the IBEW Local 353 liaison. Should dismissal of a pre‐apprentice result the appropriate citations will have been documented to support the employers actions.


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• Education Credits – pre‐apprentices will be allowed to complete a maximum of one academic credits during their 1800 hour agreement. (Failure to meet the education requirements within the 1800 hour agreement will result in dismissal from the Pre‐Apprenticeship program.)

• Monthly Log Cards –It is the pre‐apprentice’s and employer’s responsibility to ensure that log cards are completed and handed in on time no later then the 10th of the following month. It is the policy of the JAC that a review will be completed after a pre‐apprentice fails to submit two log cards on time. If a pre‐apprentice fails to submit four log cards on time then possible termination from the pre‐apprenticeship program will result. Reason being the log card is an important part of the pre‐apprentice evaluation procedure. It is critical that the JAC receive all cards on time as our time frame for evaluation must be determined before 1500 hours. In fairness to the process please do not handle this responsibility lightly.

• Communication –emphasis is placed on developing good communication with employer and JAC staff who act as liaison with Ministry consultants.


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Per‐Apprentice Log Cards

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28 Fulton Way, Richmond Hill, L4B 1J5MAY

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2492224

7588.59

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37.5

101.5

Journeyman/Foreman

A maximum of 52 hours a week can be credited toward the apprenticeship.

I am really pleased to see Bob working as hard as he does. He puts forth a consistent effort and rarely has to be asked twice to do something. If Bob progresses like this continuously he will be an asset to the trade.


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Key Takeaways

• Pre‐screening is very important

• Policies Procedures & Expectations

• Pre‐apprenticeship agreement

• Personalized training plan / counsellor

• Excellent support from GTECA and IBEW

• Measure of success – over 90% success rate

Please visit our web site periodically to see if there is a posting on when to apply.

www.electricalapprenticeship.ca

Revised 05/2018

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