ECS - Apprenticeship Assignment

Apprenticeship Assignment
 Click the link for the Skilled Trades NB website: Skilled Trades NB
 Open a second tab in your browser and go to Red Seal
Complete the following questions:
1) On the main page for Skilled Trades NB, find the Information for apprentices and workers
link.
Find the next link Become an apprentice. Click on Learn more.
Scroll down to Pathways to certification. Click on Learn more. This is a pdf document.
What are the different pathways one can go through apprenticeship

training?
Briefly explain each of the four ways.
Pre apprenticeship Apprenticeship

Register through coop/career exploration,
summer employment, or the NB Teen Apprentice Obtain employment and register as an apprentice
Program Receive an ID card and Apprentice PRB
Receive an ID card and Pre-Apprentice Progress Complete on-the-job hours and attend block
Record Book (PRB) training
Earn credit for trade courses, practical work Pass Block 1 Exam, return to work, and repeat for
hours, and practical work experience Blocks 2-5
The pathway leads to high school graduation and Attend final block training and pass the
apprenticeship Certification Exam
Receive Diploma of Apprenticeship and
Certificate of Qualification
Pre-employment Trade Qualification
Complete the Pre-Employment course and pass Work required hours (3,600-10,800)
the Block 1 Exam Apply to challenge the Certification Exam and
Obtain employment and register as an apprentice provide proof of hours
Follow similar steps as a direct apprenticeship Pass the Certification Exam to receive a
pathway Certificate of Qualification
2) On the main page for Skilled Trades NB, find the section called List of designated
occupations.
There are two types of occupations – compulsory and voluntary.
Twelve designated occupations are compulsory. What does this mean?
 issued under the Act; or

 hold a work permit or improver card issued under the Act; or
 register as an apprentice or pre-apprentice under the Act; or
 be registered as an apprentice in the compulsory occupation in another province or
territory of Canada and be working in New Brunswick for a period of six months or less.
Compulsory occupations are prescribed by regulation by the Lieutenant-Governor in Council.
3) Go back one page and find About. Click on that link. Scroll down to Benefits.
What are the four benefits of Apprenticeship training?
 Earn while you learn
 Lower debt
 Gain work experience
 Benefits from qualified mentors
4) On the same page, scroll down to Roles and responsibilities. What is the responsibility of the
employer when taking on an apprentice at their company?
It is your responsibility to provide an opportunity for the apprentice to learn his or her occupation by
offering a well-rounded, practical training experience. It is your responsibility to provide a safe learning
environment and to encourage training at all levels. You set the example by fostering a work ethic
conductive to training, while minimizing productivity losses. You provide the fair and equitable
treatment of all employees and recognize and reward excellence. You provide the foundation for the
apprenticeship training and the continuum for passing skills on to the future.
5) Return to the page Information for apprentices and workers. Click on the link that says
Financial assistance and incentives. What are the two programs listed to help apprentices
financially while studying?
Employment Insurance Training and skills development
6) Already have experience in the trade? On the same page, find the section for Experienced
Workers.
Scroll down to Prior learning assessment and recognition.
Using the PLAR process, what documentation information do you need to obtain theory credits
for previous learning?
 official transcript of marks issued by the training institution
 copies of curriculum content (if available)
 training institution’s name and address
 training institution’s contact name and telephone number
7) Return to the page Information for apprentices and workers. Find Labour mobility.
According to the website, a Red Seal designation is a “passport to mobility across the country.”
This means that your Red Seal is recognized across the country… well, except Quebec. They
have their own system.
Click on Interprovincial Red Seal Occupations.
How many occupations does New Brunswick recognize as part of the Interprovincial Standards
Program?
50 occupations
8) You need to contact your apprenticeship office for more information about registering as an
apprentices and furthering your training. At the top of the page, click on the link back to the
Skilled Trades NB homepage.
Scroll down to find Offices.
Find the apprenticeship office closest to you and write down the contact information below:
1234 Mountain Road, Room A-1140
Moncton, NB E1C 8H9
Telephone: (506) 856-2236
9)There is a document posted on Brightspace along with this assignment. The document is called
Apprenticeship and Occupational Certification Fast Facts. Open this document.
How many Apprenticeship Hours (or App) do you need to become Red Seal qualified for your
trade?
7200 hours
How many CQ (or Certificate of Qualification) hours would you need?
10800 hours
Red Seal Certification
 Go to the open tab in your browser with the Red Seal website.
 Answer the following questions:
1) At the top of the website, go to the drop-down menu for Red Seal Exams.
Click on Exam Breakdowns.
Find your trade.
Depending on the trade, how many potential multiple-choice questions are there on the
test?
125 questions
How many Major Work Activity sections are there?

8 sections
2) Scroll down to the red link Exam Preparation Guide.
What is the pass mark on the exam?
70%
3) At the top of the screen, find the page called Financial Support.
Scroll down to find the Apprenticeship Completion Grant. What does this grant entail?
The Apprenticeship Completion Grant will end on March 31, 2025, and applications will not be
accepted after that date.The Government of Canada will continue to support apprentices
financially as they are unemployed and progress through their technical training. Apprentices
can access up to $16,000 in Employment Insurance benefits and up to $20,000 in interest-free
Canada Apprentice Loans. Apprentices can apply for a CAL as early as 3 months before the start
of their technical training and can receive funding as early as day one of their training while
they wait for their Employment Insurance claim to be processed for payment.
4) At the top of the screen, find the Trades page.
Approximately how many Canadians work in the skilled trade sectors?
1/5 Canadians work in a skilled trade sector

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Apprenticeship Assignment

 Open a second tab in your browser and go to Red Seal

Complete the following questions:

What are the different pathways one can go through apprenticeship

Pre apprenticeship Apprenticeship

Twelve designated occupations are compulsory. What does this mean?

 issued under the Act; or

Click on Interprovincial Red Seal Occupations.

How many CQ (or Certificate of Qualification) hours would you need?

Red Seal Certification

How many Major Work Activity sections are there?

1/5 Canadians work in a skilled trade sector

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