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
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
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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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ELECTRICAL INDUSTRY TRAINING CENTRES OF ALBERTA
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
ELECTRICAL INDUSTRY TRAINING CENTRES OF ALBERTA
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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ELECTRICAL INDUSTRY TRAINING CENTRES OF ALBERTA
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
ELECTRICAL INDUSTRY TRAINING CENTRES OF ALBERTA
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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ELECTRICAL INDUSTRY TRAINING CENTRES OF ALBERTA
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)
ELECTRICAL INDUSTRY TRAINING CENTRES OF ALBERTA
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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ELECTRICAL INDUSTRY TRAINING CENTRES OF ALBERTA
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
ELECTRICAL INDUSTRY TRAINING CENTRES OF ALBERTA
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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ELECTRICAL INDUSTRY TRAINING CENTRES OF ALBERTA
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
05 0000
28 Fulton Way, Richmond Hill, L4B 1J5MAY
18
2492224
7588.59
64
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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