A PLAN OF TRAINING FOR BRICKLAYER OCCUPATION Approved

Foreword
Apprenticeship training in the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador is undergoing considerable
change. This change is prompted by the need to keep pace with technological changes in industry,
the need to be competitive, and the desire to be efficient and effective in meeting the needs of the
apprentice. We feel that this training plan will lay the groundwork to meet both the demands of
industry and the needs of the apprentice.
The plan that follows is a comprehensive one. It recognizes that apprenticeship training begins
when a student first registers at a training institution, or signs a Contract of Apprenticeship with an
employer, and continues until such time as the apprentice has completed all of the required technical
training and has received the required industry experiences necessary to write an interprovincial
examination. Passing this examination will result in the apprentice receiving Red Seal Certification
which gives the journeyperson national mobility of trade qualifications. This plan also recognizes
the need to provide flexible access to training based on the needs of the employer and the apprentice
while at the same time recognizing the end goal is to complete the requirements for Red Seal
Certification.
It is realized that change in all facets of education and industry is continuous and sometimes rapid.
This change will necessitate the review of this document on a continuous basis to ensure that current
needs of industry and apprentices are being satisfied. Through a process of accreditation, regular
input from industry advisory committees, as well as input from those involved in the administration
and delivery of the training, we are confident that residents of our province who elect to pursue an
apprenticeable occupation as a career choice will receive high quality training and thus will be
prepared to compete for jobs worldwide.
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Chair, Provincial Apprenticeship Board
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Minister of Education