NLC Calendar - Northern Lakes College
NLC Calendar - Northern Lakes College
NLC Calendar - Northern Lakes College
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<strong>Northern</strong> <strong>Lakes</strong> <strong>College</strong> 2012–2013 <strong>Calendar</strong><br />
Trades - Apprenticeship continued...<br />
Trades - Apprenticeship<br />
Employment Opportunities<br />
Students have employment with a registered employer<br />
through the Apprenticeship program and employment with<br />
private individuals or with companies. Many students who<br />
complete the apprenticeship program and have achieved<br />
Journeyman status begin their own business.<br />
Further Education & Training Options<br />
Students are able to continue with their Apprenticeship<br />
training (usually 4 periods) until they have reached<br />
their Journeyman status as defined by Apprenticeship &<br />
Industry Training.<br />
Entrance Requirements<br />
• must meet the academic requirements for the specific<br />
trade. Academic entrance requirements may vary<br />
depending on the trade being taken. For information<br />
students can contact their local Apprenticeship Branch<br />
(in Slave Lake, 780-849-7228) or visit www.tradesecrets.<br />
gov.ab.ca,<br />
• must be employed with an approved employer (have a<br />
certified Journeyman able to supervise the work),<br />
• must be registered as an apprentice with Apprenticeship<br />
& Industry Training in the appropriate period of training.<br />
Fees<br />
Crane & Hoisting Operator (Boom Truck)<br />
Tuition (full time, per Period, 6 weeks) ..................... $579*<br />
Materials ........................................................................ $66*<br />
Books/supplies (estimate) ............................................ $450<br />
Carpenter<br />
Tuition (full time, per Period, 8 weeks) ..................... $772*<br />
Materials ...................................................................... $ 66*<br />
Books/supplies (estimate) ............................................ $500<br />
Electrician<br />
Tuition<br />
(full time, per Period , 1st 2nd & 3rd, 8 weeks) ......... $772*<br />
Tuition (fulltime, 4th Period) (12 weeks) ............... $1,158*<br />
Materials ........................................................................ $66*<br />
Books/supplies (estimate) ............................................ $600<br />
Welder<br />
Tuition (full time, per Period, 8 weeks) ..................... $772*<br />
Materials ........................................................................ $66*<br />
Books/supplies (estimate) ............................................ $500<br />
* The fees listed are based on amounts as set by Alberta<br />
Apprenticeship for the 2012-2013 academic year, tuition<br />
at $96.50/week and materials at $66/period. All fees and<br />
charges are subject to change.<br />
In addition, students may be required to pay Apprenticeship<br />
Board Exam Fees of $100 (Theory) and $195 (Practical).<br />
Mode of Delivery<br />
For description of modes of delivery please see page 18.<br />
Hours & Credits<br />
180 to 360 hours per period (most are 240 hours).<br />
For information on apprenticeship<br />
Contact the local Apprenticeship branch office,or visit the website: www.tradesecrets.gov.ab.ca<br />
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For more information call toll-free 1-866-652-3456
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