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Ontario—apprenticeships Overview Ontario was the first Canadian province to introduce, in 1929, a statutory based apprenticeship system. Apprenticeship training is governed by the Apprenticeship and Certification Act, 1998 and the Trades Qualification and Apprenticeship Act and is administered by the Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities. Scope The ministry administers both Acts and funds the in-school training portion of apprenticeship programs. The ministry: • designates apprenticeship trades and occupations • develops on-the-job training standards, curriculum standards and examinations • administers certification examinations • issues statements of completion (certificates of apprenticeship and qualification). There are over 150 designated trades. Registering bodies Accrediting bodies Training organisations Quality assurance approach Transnational application A training agreement is signed by the apprentice and employer (sponsor 71 ). In line with the agreement, the sponsor ensures that the apprentice is provided with workplace-based training and is available to attend the in-school component of their apprenticeship as arranged by the ministry. The Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities is the accrediting body. The ministry produces training standards for on-the-job training as well as curriculum standards for in-school training and trade certification examinations. An organisation that wishes to deliver apprenticeship in-school training must apply to ministry. The ministry will review the application and, if approved, the organisation becomes a ministry approved training delivery agent (TDA). 72 The TDA must deliver the ministry approved curriculum, including appropriate facilities (equipment) and instructors. • The Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities monitors training delivered at TDAs and at the workplace. The ministry employs approximately 200 employment training consultants who monitor the training experience. In addition, they visit TDAs to ensure proper training is being conducted. • Registered training agreements (see above). • Twenty-one trades require compulsory certification—the individual must have a valid certificate of qualification to practice the trade in the province. • Legislative and regulatory requirements are enforced by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities and the Ministry of Labour (health and safety inspectors). There are no standards or requirements that apply to transnational delivery. 71 A sponsor is typically an employer who hires an apprentice. 72 The training delivery agency is typically a community college or private training institution such as a union training centre. Comparisons of international quality assurance systems in vocational education and training Page 82 of 115
Comment Ontario participates in the interprovincial Red Seal program, which provides common certification examinations resulting in labour mobility to work in any province in Canada. Ontario participates in 46 of the 50 Red Seal trades. Examinations are developed jointly by the federal government and the provinces. Current developments The Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities website notes the establishment of a new college of trades. This is proposed as an arms-length professional college (similar to colleges/professional schools in place for teachers, doctors and nurses) that will promote skilled trades and modernise the apprenticeship system. It is still in the planning stage and came about as a recommendation in a report commissioned by the provincial government as part of a review of apprenticeship training and skills shortages. It appears that it will reside as a separate entity and not be under the control or jurisdiction of Colleges Ontario or the OCQAS. Note that Colleges Ontario is not established by Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities but is an advocacy/coordinating organisation of the 24 CAATs. Legislation for the proposed Ontario College of Trades is currently under review. Passage of this bill would amalgamate the major aspects of trades training under an industry-regulated institution. If passed, implementation will commence in autumn 2010. Comparisons of international quality assurance systems in vocational education and training Page 83 of 115
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