CITO - Phase I Report - Industry Training Authority

FERENCE WEICKER & COMPANY 

Development of a Full Service Model for the 

Construction Industry of BC to be Implemented by 

the Construction Industry Training Organization 

Component I: Environmental Scan 

November 9, 2007 

Prepared By: 

Ference Weicker & Company Ltd. 

550-475 West Georgia Street 

Vancouver, BC V6B 4M9 

Phone: 604-688-2424 (extension #1)


OVERVIEW OF THE PROJECT 

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 


The Construction Industry Training Organization (CITO) has been established by the Industry Training 

Authority (ITA) to provide leadership and active engagement in defining and meeting industry training 

needs. CITO will function as the hub of the training system, creating and maintaining a skilled workforce for 

the largest sector of the construction industry, including institutional construction, commercial construction, 

industrial construction, multi-unit high rise residential construction, bridge and other forms of civil 

construction. 

As it develops into a full-service organization, CITO will take on responsibility for a range of services and 

tasks identified by the ITA. The purpose of this project is to develop a full service delivery model that can 

be implemented by CITO to meet its responsibilities. The project will be implemented in five distinct 

components, including: 

� An environmental scan; 

� Investigation of the requirements for a full-service ITO; 

� Development of communication and consultation strategies to be utilized by CITO; 

� Consultations with diverse stakeholders to validate the most viable full-service model; and 

� Completion, in collaboration with the Steering Committee, of a validated full-service model for CITO 

with a cost analysis and an implementation strategy. 

This report represents the output of the first component. More specifically, the report summarizes the 

results of our environmental scan including a description of the trade areas included within the CITO 

mandate, an overview of the key stakeholder groups, the training activities in each area, the outlook for the 

industry, and our preliminary findings regarding communication practices. In addition, in preparation for 

Component 2, the report provides a preliminary overview of the organizational model including the functions 

of an Industry Training Organization, the existing structure of CITO, the primary functions to be fulfilled, the 

components of a functional profile, and possible criteria for evaluating options. The report also outlines 

specific steps that will be taken in Components 2 and 3 of the project. 

THE ENVIRONMENTAL SCAN 

Some of the major findings of our environmental scan are as follows: 

� Under its mandate, CITO is currently responsible for 29 apprenticeship trade programs and 

21 foundation programs. 

� As the hub of the training system for the construction industry, CITO will interact with a wide 

variety of stakeholder groups. In addition to the ITA and apprentices, CITO will work with 

employers (there are approximately 40,000 employers involved in the construction sector of which 

8,000 to 9,000 employ construction trade apprentices), a range of employer associations, training 

organizations (13 public and 11 private training organizations deliver training related to the CITO 

trades), joint boards, unions, the K-12 educational system, Provincial Government ministries and 

agencies, Federal Government departments, other Industrial Training Organizations and various 

other bodies. 

� Training requirements vary widely by trade. The programs commonly require trainees to 

complete 12 to 24 weeks of training in-school although certain trades can be much higher (e.g., the 

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electrician program requires 40 weeks). The technical training content is usually divided into 2 to 4 

levels and, while most programs can be completed in 2 to 4 years, trainees have to successfully 

pass the practical assessments (where required) and written level examinations before he or she 

proceeds to the next level. Requirements for work-based training vary widely, from 2000 hours 

(reinforcing steel installer) to 7220 hours (refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic). 

� The trades assigned to CITO account for 60% of the registered apprentices in BC. According 

to data reported by ITA, 35,398 trainees were registered in 130 different trade programs as of 

September 30, 2007. Of these total, 21,183 are registered in the CITO trades. Overall, there are 

about 140,000 people employed in the construction industry in BC. 

� Of the 29 CITO trade programs, 19 are Red Seal programs. The credentials of a certified 

tradesperson who has successfully earned a Red Seal ticket are recognized across Canada. An 

inter-provincial Red Seal Examination is required for the 19 Red Seal Accredited Programs. The 

Red Seal programs account for 96% of the 21,183 apprentices registered in the CITO trades. 

� Programs need to be regularly updated to keep current with industry practices and trends. 

Of the 29 trades, 10 are currently in the process of being developed or updated, 2 were last 

updated in the past 3 years, 3 were last updated from 4 to 6 years ago, and 6 were last updated 

more than 10 years ago. We have no data when the other 8 programs were last updated. 

� Registered apprentices reside in communities throughout British Columbia. Of the 21,183 

apprentices, 52% reside in the Lower Mainland, 18% in the southern interior, 17% on Vancouver 

Island, and 7% in northern BC. The region of residence for 6% of the total trainees is not known. 

� One-half of the apprentices (51%) have yet to register for any technical training. The 

distribution of apprentices in terms of highest level of training for which he or she has registered 

include Level 1 (20%), Level 2 (15%), Level 3 (9%), and Level 4 (5%). Of the 10,711 apprentices 

who have not registered in any training, 65% have registered as apprentices within the past year, 

24% have been registered 1 to 2 years ago, and 11% have been registered for more than 2 years. 

THE ORGANIZATIONAL MODEL 

An overview of our planned approach to developing the organizational model is as follows: 

� The ITA has defined 15 services and tasks for which ITOs such as CITO will take full 

responsibility in the full-service delivery stage. These tasks include prepare and implement 

annual ITO Service Plan; produce an annual report; approve program standards for assigned 

training programs, act as primary point of contact for employers and apprentices for assigned 

programs; undertake program development and implementation activities; forecast training demand 

for assigned programs; conduct activities to increase employer and apprentice/trainee participation; 

participate in the development of the ITA annual Service Plan; consult with all key stakeholders with 

an interest in the assigned industry training programs; register apprentices/trainees in conjunction 

with the ITA; conduct apprentice/trainee assessment; coordinate and manage Red Seal product 

development; designate (approve) training providers; participate in ITA strategic initiatives; and 

prepare an annual training purchase plan for assigned programs. 

� The functions to be performed by CITO fall into three major categories. These include: 

• Core service delivery functions which reflect the key activities of the ITO. We have defined 

the core functions to be program development, planning for training programs, contact 

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management (e.g., reacting to enquiries from employers and apprentices), and 

apprenticeship registration and assessment. 

• External support functions. External support functions are those which are undertaken in 

support of the core service delivery functions and which involve working with external 

stakeholders. The external support functions include communication (i.e., proactive 

communication from CITO to key stakeholders), consultation (formal processes or systems 

put in place to obtain input on key issues), and strategic initiatives. 

• Internal support functions, which include activities related to the development of service 

plans, administration (e.g., accounting) and reporting. 

� In the next phase of the project, we will develop a detailed profile of each of the functional 

areas. These profiles will define each function in terms of objectives, target groups, outputs, 

distribution of outputs, key inputs, participants in the process, activities, timing, options, resource 

requirements (people/other), performance indicators, and performance tracking. 

� There will be various options through which CITO could fulfill its key functions. Some of the 

possible criteria that could be used to evaluate these options include fit with the objectives, 

mandate, and values of CITO, cost-effectiveness, ease of implementation, level of stakeholder 

support, risk, flexibility, quality of outputs, and consistency with good business practices. 

THE UPCOMING BOARD MEETING 

The next step is to meet with the Board of Directors to present the findings of the first component and to 

obtain input regarding key issues. In particular, we will be looking for input regarding: 

� The results of the environmental scan; 

� The key functions; 

� The proposed structure of the functional profiles; 

� The criteria that should be used in assessing options; 

� The proposed work plan for Phase II and III; and 

� The consultation process that will be undertaken in Phase IV. 

COMPONENTS 2 AND 3 

Components 2 and 3 will be undertaken simultaneously. The objective of Component 2 is to develop a 

draft operational full-service delivery model for CITO. The objectives of Component 3 are to develop 

consultation and communications strategies to be utilized by CITO to gather information from and 

disseminate information to stakeholders. In addition to meeting with the Board, some of the specific steps 

that we will undertake in Components 2 and 3 include: 

� Complete the interview program with representatives of key stakeholders including industry 

associations, apprenticeship and training coordinators, and training organizations. We have begun 

conducting interviews with key stakeholders and this process will be continued. 

� Conduct a detailed review of the policies and other background documentation describing the 

requirements for a full-service ITO. 

� Conduct an initial meeting with representatives of the ITA. The purpose of the initial meeting will be 

to determine their understanding of the key functions and tasks that will be undertaken by a full- 

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service ITA, expectations regarding this project and the potential scope of CITO, and the key 

representatives associated with ITA who can provide input and related data regarding how various 

functions are currently fulfilled or have been fulfilled in the past. 

� Conduct a detailed literature and Internet search regarding approaches, strategies, and practices 

employed in other jurisdictions. 

� Conduct interviews with representatives of organizations involved in delivering similar services in 

BC and in other jurisdictions. More specifically, this will involve conducting interviews with 

representatives associated with the ITA who have been involved in the design and delivery of 

various functions, representatives from the other ITOs, and representatives from other jurisdictions, 

with a particular focus on other jurisdictions in Canada. 

� Use the results of the research to further define each of the key functions to be included in the 

model. 

� Conduct a workshop session with the Steering Committee to work through the potential structure of 

CITO. 

� In conjunction with CITO staff, develop recommendations regarding the draft organizational model. 

� Prepare the draft communication and consultation strategies. Within the context of this broader 

consultation strategy, we will also recommend the consultation strategy to be employed in 

Component 4 to obtain input from key stakeholders with respect to the draft operational model, 

communication strategy and consultation strategy. 

� Prepare a report containing the draft operational model, consultation strategy and communication 

strategy for CITO. We will then meet with the Steering Committee to review the draft report. 

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Introduction 

1 Background 

1 Purpose of Study 

2 Work Completed to Date 

5 Structure of the Report 

Results of the Environmental Scan 

6 Apprenticeships 

6 Trades Included within the CITO Mandate 

9 Overview of the Key Stakeholder Groups 

10 Profile of the Training 

16 Registration Levels 

20 Demand Outlook for the Trades 

23 Stakeholder Communication 

Overview of the Organizational Model 

25 Industry Training Organizations 

26 Existing Structure of CITO 

27 Primary Functions of CITO 

28 Development of Functional Profiles 

33 Possible Criteria for Evaluating Options 

Next Steps 

34 Overview of the Work Plan for Components 2 and 3 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Appendices 

A - 1 List of Stakeholder Organizations 

A - 6 Preliminary Profile of a Sample of Employer Associations 

A - 16 Apprenticeship Program Profiles 

A - 32 Foundation Program Profiles 

TABLE OF CONTENTS 

A - 38 Number of Active Trainees by College Region 

Number of Active Trainees Who Have Not Registered in Any Training by 

A - 40 

College Region 

A - 42 Number of Active Trainees by Level of Training Completed 

Number of Active Trainees Who Have Not Registered in Any Training by 

A - 44 

Length of Time without Training


A. BACKGROUND 

I. INTRODUCTION 

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INTRODUCTION 

The mandate of the Construction Industry Training Organization (CITO) is to provide leadership and active 

engagement in defining and meeting industry training needs. CITO will function as the hub of the training 

system creating and maintaining a skilled workforce for the construction industry. CITO has responsibility 

for the largest sector of the construction industry including: institutional construction (public facilities), 

commercial construction, industrial construction, multi-unit high rise residential construction, bridge and 

other forms of civil construction. CITO is currently responsible for 29 trades and 21 foundation programs. 

The Industry Training Authority has established an Industry Training Organizations Policy (ITO Policy 

ITO6001) to govern the establishment of ITOs in BC. The policy describes the core responsibilities of the 

ITO and provides a Development Matrix describing the three stages of an ITO’s existence: start-up; 

developmental; and full-service delivery stages. CITO is currently in the developmental stage and would 

like to proceed to the full service delivery stage. The final or full-service delivery stage involves an ITO 

assuming full responsibility for the services and tasks identified by the ITA, which include the following: 

� Prepare and implement annual ITO Service Plan and produce annual report; 

� Approve program standards for assigned training programs in accordance with ITA program 

standards specifications; 

� Act as primary point of contact for employers and apprentices for assigned programs; 

� Undertake program development and implementation activities; 

� Forecast training demand for assigned programs; 

� Conduct activities to increase employer and apprentice/trainee participation; 

� Participate in the development of the ITA annual Service Plan; 

� Consult with all key stakeholders with an interest in the assigned industry training programs; 

� Register apprentices/trainees in conjunction with the ITA; 

� Conduct apprentice/trainee assessment; 

� Coordinate and manage Red Seal product development; 

� Designate (approve) training providers; 

� Participate in ITA strategic initiatives (youth programs, aboriginal); and 

� Prepare annual training purchase plan for assigned programs and recommend to ITA, including 

relative levels of investment by program type (e.g., foundation, apprenticeship, youth, aboriginal, 

etc.). 

B. PURPOSE OF STUDY 

The purpose of the project is to develop a full service delivery model for the construction industry of BC to 

be implemented by CITO. The specific requirements of the assignment are as follows: 

1. Research and information gathering with respect to the CITO operating environment, particularly in 

relation to the trades covered by the CITO mandate. 

2. Investigation of the requirements for a full-service ITO by examining the elements of the ITA service 

matrix in light of models from diverse venues and completion of a draft full-service plan for 

discussion and consultation. 

3. Development of communication and consultation strategies to be utilized by CITO to gather and 

disseminate information from and to stakeholders.



INTRODUCTION 

4. Completion of consultations with diverse stakeholders to validate the most viable full-service model. 

5. Completion, in collaboration with the Steering Committee, of a validated full-service model for CITO 


C. WORK COMPLETED TO DATE 

We are undertaking the assignment in five distinct components including: 

� The environmental scan; 

� Investigation of the requirements for a full-service ITO; 

� Development of communication and consultation strategies to be utilized by CITO; 

� Consultations with diverse stakeholders to validate the most viable full-service model; and 

� Completion, in collaboration with the Steering Committee, of a validated full-service model for CITO 


A summary of the objectives, major activities and target dates associated with each of the components is 

provided in the table on the following page. The work that we have completed to date includes: 

� Conducted an initial meeting with the Steering Committee to clarify the scope of the study and the 

specific outputs desired. 

� Conducted a detailed literature and Internet search to obtain information on each trade falling under 

the purview of CITO. 

� Conducted interviews with a sample of 25 key stakeholders involved in CITO’s operating 

environment. To date, we have discussed the project with: 

• Associations 

o Murray Corey, Executive Director, BC Wall and Ceiling Association 

o Greg Baynton, President, Construction Association of Victoria 

o Wayne Peppard, Executive Director, British Columbia and Yukon Building and 

Construction Trades Council 

o Keith Sashaw, Vancouver Regional Construction Association 

o Brian Hofler, Executive Vice President, Roofing Contractors Association of BC 

o Richard Campbell, Executive Director, Electrical Contractors Association of BC 

o Rosalind Thorn, President, Northern BC Construction Association 

o Debbie Hicks Southern Interior Construction Association: Private Career Training 

Institution 

o Gwyn McKay, Administrator, Mid Island Construction Association 

• Trainers/Colleges 

o Carey Miggins, Trades And Technology Division, Thompson Rivers University 

o Don Gillingham Dean, Trades, Technology & Tourism, North Island College 

o Robert Bradbury, Pacific Vocational College 

o Jeff Leckstrom, Dean of Trades and Apprenticeship Northern Lights College 

o Jan Jonker, Dean of Trades, College of New Caledonia 

o Fred MacDonald, Dean, Trades & Applied Technology, Malaspina University 

College


OVERVIEW OF THE FIVE PROJECT COMPONENTS 


INTRODUCTION 

Component Objectives Key Activities Key Dates 

Environmental 

Scan 

Investigate 

Requirements for 

a Full-Service ITO 

Develop CITO 

Communications 

and Consultation 

Strategies 

Describe support services 

currently provided to 

apprentices, employers 

and stakeholders as well 

as the communication 

methods and vehicles 

currently in place 

Develop a draft 

operational full-service 

delivery model for CITO 

Develop communications 

strategies to be utilized by 

CITO to gather and 

disseminate information 

from and to stakeholders 

• Initial meeting with the Steering Committee 

• Detailed literature and Internet search 

• Preliminary review of the various functions 

• Interviews with key industry representatives to obtain information on each trade falling 

under the purview of CITO 

• Gather similar information from sectors of similar trades outside of the CITO mandate 

• Prepare draft report (November 9) 

• Meet with the Steering Committee (November 15th) 

• Detailed review of the policies and other background documentation describing the 

requirements for a full-service ITO 

• Detailed literature and Internet search regarding potential approaches and strategies 

• Interviews with key informants 

• Define the specific deliverables required 

• Identify options for achieving these deliverables 

• Define the criteria for assessing the options 

• In association with the Steering Committee, undertake in-depth logistical planning and 

costing exercise to identify the resources required to support the activities & strategies 

and demonstrate feasibility in each of the core responsibilities 

• In conjunction with CITO staff, recommend best options 

• Prepare a report containing a draft operational model 

• Review information from Phase 1 regarding current communications practices 

• Analyze communication needs of CITO (targets, types of information) 

• Determine need for regional communication strategies 

• Develop the key messaging for CITO and related stakeholders 

• Determine the most appropriate communication methods for interacting with clients and 

stakeholders 

• Determine the costs and resources necessary to carry out effective communication 

• Determine the consultation strategy that should be used to get feedback on the draft 

operational model from employers, workers, industry associations and other 

stakeholders for all 29 trades that are included under CITO’s mandate 

• Prepare report containing a draft communication and consultation strategy 

• First report 

submitted by 

November 9 th 

• Meeting with the 

Steering Committee 

– November 15th 

• Report (January 4) 

• Report (January 4)



INTRODUCTION 

Component Objectives Key Activities Key Dates 

Consultations 

with Stakeholders 

Develop Fully 

Operational Model 

for CITO 

Carry out consultations 

with diverse stakeholders 

to validate the most viable 

full-service model for 

CITO 

Develop a fully 

operational model for 

CITO including cost 

analysis and 

implementation strategy 

• Distribute Component 2 & 3 reports or abbreviated discussion paper 

• Organize and host a series of 10 to 15 consultations with industry and other 

stakeholders 

• Analyze and summarize the feedback obtained from the consultation sessions. 

• Prepare a report 

• Meet with the Steering Committee to review the results 

• In collaboration with CITO staff and the Steering Committee, prepare a detailed 

description of the activities, intended outcomes and performance measures of an 

operational model 

• Review opportunities to share resources and activities with other ITOs in BC (e.g. 

RCITO and RTO). 

• Develop an implementation plan 

• Conduct a detailed cost analysis 

• Prepare draft final report describing the full-service model for CITO including cost 

analysis and implementation strategy 

• Meet with the Steering Committee 

• Prepare a final report 

• Report (Feb 4) 

• Report (Feb 15)


• Training Coordinators 

INTRODUCTION 

o Ron Adamson, Cement Masons’ & Plasterers’ Apprenticeship & Trade Promotion 

o Joe Kiwior, Boilermakers Trade Advancement & Apprenticeship Committee 

o Arne Johansen, Ironworkers Trade Improvement Committee 

o Cindy Dimitrijevic, Sheet Metal Industry Training Board 

o Matt Buss, Refrigeration Workers Apprenticeship 

o Graham Young, DC 38 Joint Trade Board Painters, Glaziers, Drywall Finishers 

o Hamish Roper, Floor Covering Joint Conference Society 

o Eric Bohne, Assistant Business Agent, Ironworkers Local 712 

• CITO 

o George Douglas, Chief Executive Officer 

o Dave Coleman 

We have additional interviews planned over the next few weeks. 

� Staged 1 full-day and 1 half-day meeting with representatives of CITO to review the operating 

environment, discuss potential elements of the operating model, and determine the work to be 

completed. 

� Prepared this draft report that contains the information gathered in Component 1. 

D. STRUCTURE OF THE REPORT 

This report is divided into four chapters: 

� Chapter II provides an overview of the environment in which CITO will operate. 

� Chapter III provides a preliminary overview of the organizational model including the functions of an 

Industry Training Organization, the existing structure of CITO, the primary functions of CITO, the 

development of functional profiles, and possible criteria for evaluating options. 

� Chapter IV outlines the next steps to be taken in Components 2 and 3 of the project. 

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II. RESULTS OF THE ENVIROMENTAL SCAN 

ENVIRONMENTAL SCAN 

This chapter defines apprenticeship and trade areas included within the CITO mandate, provides an 

overview of the key stakeholder groups, describes the training activities in each area, reviews the outlook 

for the industry, and summarizes our preliminary findings regarding communication practices. 

A. APPRENTICESHIPS 

Apprenticeship is paid, work-based training, usually combined with post-secondary education. Typically, 

about 80% to 85% of an apprenticeship consists of work-based training and the other 15% to 20% consists 

of technical training taken in a classroom and shop setting. 

� Work-Based Training 

The work-based training component of an apprenticeship represents an important commitment 

between the apprentice and the employer. It is recommended that employers have facilities and 

work opportunities that will expose apprentices to all aspects of a trade, and that they ensure a wellqualified 

individual oversee an apprentice's work and training. Apprentices and their employers are 

required to register their apprenticeship or industry training agreements (sometime referred to as an 

"indentureship") and to document the work-based training completed. It is up to prospective 

apprentices to find an employer willing to hire them and commit to their training. 

� Technical Training 

The technical training component of an apprenticeship typically involves spending four to eight 

weeks per year in a classroom and shop setting. During each different level of training, apprentices 

will study specific subject areas. Examinations typically take place as each level of technical training 

is completed. Apprentices are responsible for selecting and registering for their technical training, 

and working with their employers to schedule it at appropriate times. 

Technical training is offered at a wide range of public and private institutions in B.C. More flexible 

alternatives are being developed to bring training closer to home for more British Columbians, 

including web-based and other forms of distance learning and mobile training delivery. Like other 

post-secondary students, apprentices are responsible for covering a portion of the costs of their 

technical training. Costs vary from institution to institution. In some cases, employers may pay a 

portion or all of these costs. Apprentices are not usually paid during the time they are taking 

technical training but may qualify for Employment Insurance benefits. 

The length of an apprenticeship can range from one to five years, but most require about four years to 

complete. Successful completion of both components, along with examinations, is required before an 

apprentice earns a certificate or ticket and becomes a certified tradesperson in his or her trade. 

Many trades, known as the "Red Seal" trades, have nationally recognized certification standards. The 

credentials of a certified tradesperson who has successfully earned a Red Seal ticket are recognized 

across Canada. 

B. TRADES INCLUDED WITHIN THE CITO MANDATE 

Under its mandate, CITO is currently responsible for 29 apprenticeship trade programs and 21 foundation 

programs. A brief description of the trades included in CITO’s mandate is summarized below. 




DESCRIPTION OF THE TRADES INCLUDED WITHIN THE CITO MANDATE 

Trade Description 

Architectural Sheet 

Metal Worker 

Bricklayer 

(Mason) 

Boilermaker 

Cabinetmaker 

(Joiner) 

Carpenter 

Cement Mason 

Construction 

Electrician 

Construction 

Formwork 

Technician 

Domestic/ 

Commercial Gasfitter 

Drywall 

Finisher 

Elevator 

Mechanic 

Floor Covering 

Installer 

Glazier 

Work on the installation, welding, burning, cutting, layout, fastening, repair, 

hoisting and rigging of metal and translucent sheets, insulation, ventilators, all 

flashings, gutters, louvers, skylights and metal doors when associated with the 

construction of buildings. 

Use bricks, concrete blocks, stone, structural tiles and other materials to 

construct or repair walls, foundations and other structures. Also responsible for 

preparing surfaces to be covered and mixing ingredients. 

Use blueprints and other plans to construct, install, and repair boilers, tanks, and 

other large containers that hold liquids and gases. Work on heat exchangers 

and other heavy metal structures and use brakes, rolls, shears, flame cutters 

and other tools during their work. 

Build, repair and re-style wooden furniture, cabinets, fixtures and other products. 

Many similarities with the carpentry trade and both involve primarily working with 

wood. Joinery, however, tends to be more specialized. 

Build and repair structures made of wood, wood-substitutes and other materials. 

Assemble and erect forms for concrete, wood and metal frame construction and 

use plans and instruments to prepare for excavating and shoring. Also install 

floor beams, lay sub-flooring, erect walls and roof systems, and trim items. 

Finish all concrete construction, such as floors, walls, ceilings, sidewalks, curbs 

and gutters, whether finished by trowel or float or any other process; and sack, 

chip, rub, grind and cure by compounds in concrete finishing work; and dry pack, 

grout and finish in connection with setting machinery, such as engines, 

generators, air compressors and tanks. 

Work on everything from lighting and climate control systems, to communication 

equipment and thousands of other specific tools and devices. Work involves 

assembling, installing, commissioning, testing, maintaining, servicing and 

operating electrical systems and equipment. Typically work settings are 

construction, industrial, and institutional 

Build footing, column and wall forms, suspended slab forms and slab-on-grade 

forms and concrete stair forms, and use specialized forming methods for all 

types of civil, commercial, industrial, institutional, and residential construction 

and renovation. 

Install, test, maintain and repair propane and/or natural gas lines, appliances, 

equipment and accessories in residential and commercial premises. 

Prepare, tape, fill, and sand all seams, corners and angles. Prepare for and 

apply all decorative fixtures. 

Install, construct, alter, repair, maintain, commission, test, service, calibrate and 

operate related elevating devices. 

Install, repair and replace finishing surfaces such as carpet, hardwood, and cork 

flooring, and other types of floor coverings in residential, commercial, industrial 

and institutional buildings. 

Measure, handle, cut, prepare, install and repair all types of glass, mirrors and 

glass substitutes, typically in buildings or on the exterior walls of buildings. 

Hardwood Floorlayer Lay hardwood and wood strip/block flooring using nails, screws and/or adhesives. 

Heat and Frost 

Insulator 

Ironworker 

Cover exposed surfaces of pipes, steam generators, ducts, process vats and related 

equipment with a variety of insulating materials. 

Build, assemble and repair products or structures, primarily working with steel and 

other metals. Must be familiar with the properties of steel and other types of metal 

and be able to modify this metal by using specialized metalworking machines. 



Trade Description 

Metal Fabricator 

(Fitter) 

Painter 

and Decorator 

Piledriver 

and Bridgeworker 

Plumber 

Plasterer 

Refrigeration & 

Air Conditioning 

Mechanic 

Reinforcing Steel 

Installer 

Roofer 

Security Alarm 

Installer 

Sheet Metal 

Worker 

Sprinkler System 

Installer 

Tilesetter 

Wall and Ceiling 

Installer 


Build, assemble and repair products made of steel or other metals for use in a wide 

variety of manufacturing and construction industries. Must be familiar with the 

properties of metal and know how to operate metalworking machines. 

Apply paint, wallpaper, fabric and other finishes to interior and exterior surfaces of 

buildings and other structures. Also repair cracks and holes in walls and prepare 

work surfaces by scraping, sanding, sand-blasting, hydro-blasting and steam- 

cleaning. 

Construct, install, repair or remove all types of deep piles and caisson foundations 

and other types of marine installations: such as bridges, docks, wharves, tunnels 

and bulkheads. Skills required are fitting, welding, rigging, form-work and timber/ 

concrete construction, seamanship, heavy-duty equipment operation, and 

environmentally safe practices. 

Install, alter and repair the systems that keep our water and waste disposal systems 

running, and that provide many of the basic amenities we rely on day-to-day. Read 

and interpret blueprints and project specifications. Also select the type and size of 

pipe required for a project and measure, shape and join pipes according to the 

appropriate specifications. 

Apply coats of plaster and decorative coverings of other materials to inside and 

outside walls and ceilings of buildings to produce finished and/or fireproofed 

surfaces, and all other work usually performed by a journeyperson plasterer. 

Make, install, repair and service residential, commercial and industrial cooling and 

heating systems. Some work in building maintenance - servicing the air conditioning 

systems in high-rise office buildings. Others specialize in repairing small, portable 

refrigeration and freezing units. 

Place and secure rebar in formwork. Work on foundations, walls, slabs, and may 

prefabricate columns and zones. Also carry, cut, sort, and site bend rebar and other 

materials used in reinforcing various concrete structures. 

Build and repair flat roofs - using hot asphalt, gravel and waterproof sheet materials. 

May also build and repair sloped roofs. Also involve setting up scaffolding to provide 

safe access to roofs. 

Design, install, repair, maintain, replace, test, and service the operation of all 

intruder and security alarm systems in accordance with the provisions of the Ministry 

of the Attorney General, Private Investigators and Security Act. 

Assemble, install and service an extensive range of heating, air conditioning, 

roofing, restaurant, and hospital equipment. Also test, balance, and troubleshoot 

duct systems; and weld, grind and polish metals. 

Install and repair fire protection sprinkler systems in a variety of buildings and 

settings. They work with piping, tubing, accessories and connections. Test sprinkler 

and fire protection systems for leaks with air or liquid pressure. 

Prepare bases, including waterproof membranes, metal lath and fasteners, back-up 

materials pertaining to tile, mixing and use of cement mortars. 

Install, handle, erect and apply materials that are component parts in the 

construction of ceilings and walls. They install support frameworks for ceiling 

systems, interior and exterior walls and building partitions to prepare for the 

installation of drywall or plaster walls and ceilings. 

C. OVERVIEW OF THE KEY STAKEHOLDER GROUPS 

As the hub of the training system for the construction industry, CITO will interact with a wide variety of 

stakeholder groups as outlined in the table below. 

Stakeholder Description 

The Industry Training Authority (ITA) is the provincial government agency, with 

ITA legislated responsibility to govern and develop the industry training system in B.C. 

CITO receives funding from and is ultimately responsible to the ITA. 




Stakeholder Description 

CITO is responsible for the training of over 20,000 apprentices in 29 trades in the 

construction industry. CITO develops an annual training purchase plan to 

Apprentices 

accommodate the training needs of the apprentices. Overall, there are about 

140,000 people employed in the construction industry in BC. 

It is believed that there are approximately 40,000 employers involved in the 

construction sector, of which 8,000 to 9,000 employ construction trade apprentices. 

Employers Employers grant apprentices leave to undertake annual training courses. They are 

also responsible to confirm the hours of work of an apprentice that is required to 

complete an apprentice. 

CITO will potentially interact with 16 construction based employer associations. The 

Employer 

main associations are the BC Construction Association and the Independent 

Associations 

Contractors Business Association. 

There are 16 public training organizations (the colleges) and 15 private training 

Training 

organizations approved to deliver training to apprentices in BC. There are also a 

Providers 

number of other small organizations that offer construction related courses. 

The joint boards are union based apprenticeship training coordination organizations 

Joint 

that work with apprentices in their given trade. Four of the 17 joint boards operate a 

Boards 

training facility and deliver apprenticeship programs. 

CITO will potentially have contact with 22 different unions representing the 29 

trades that it is responsible for. A major point of contact for the unions is the BC 

Unions 

and Yukon Territory Building and Construction Trades Council, which has five 

regional sub-councils. 

High school students have an opportunity to begin construction based 

K-12 Educational 

apprenticeships while still in school by taking CITO approved trade related training. 

System 

The K-12 system will be a target of CITO’s apprenticeship promotion efforts. 

CITO will deal with a number of line ministries as well as other government 

Government agencies. The main ministry contacts will include the BC Ministry of Economic 

Agencies Development, which has responsibility for apprenticeship in BC, and Human 

Resources Social Development Canada which funds training related initiatives. 

CITO will need to maintain close contact with ITOs in other sectors who deliver 

Other 

programs with potential cross over with CITO programs. The most significant one of 

ITOs 

these is the Residential Construction Industry Training Organization. 

A list of some of the stakeholder organizations is provided in Appendix I. 

There are also other stakeholders with whom CITO will interact from time to time. Examples of these 

organizations include: 

� Skills Canada BC: a national organization that focuses on promotion of apprenticeship training. 

� The Canadian Apprenticeship Forum: a not-for-profit organization that also promotes training 

through influencing pan-Canadian apprenticeship strategies through research, discussion and 

collaboration. 

� The Canadian Council of Directors of Apprenticeship (CCDA): administrator of the Red Seal 

program that establishes national standards. 

� Construction Sector Council: a national organization funded by government and industry with 

interests in Labour Market Information, technology, Career Awareness Programs and Standards 

and Skills Development . 

� BC Construction Industry Skills Improvement Council (SkillPlan): a joint labour and management 

initiative to develop strategies to improve the essential skills of people working in the unionized 

construction industry in British Columbia and the Yukon Territory. 

� Worksafe BC: promotes workplace health and safety for the workers and employers. 

� Construction and Specialized Workers Training Society: a union-based training group delivering 




safety courses. 

� British Columbia Construction Industry Training Institute, (CITI): coordinates, promotes and 

supports unionized training programs. 

� Construction Labour Relations Association of BC (CLRA): represents the interests of Association 

members and building trades - signatory contractors, in matters of labour relations, health and 

safety, and training. 

Based on the information provided on the official websites of associations, a preliminary profile of a 

sample of employer associations is included in Appendix II. 

D. PROFILE OF THE TRAINING 

1. Foundation and Apprenticeship Programs 

CITO is responsible for 29 apprenticeship trade programs and a series of related foundation programs. 

� Apprenticeship 

Apprenticeship Programs involve both school and work-based training relating to a particular 

occupation or trade, and leading to a Certificate of Qualification. Apprenticeships are in either 

Recognized Training Programs (provincial standards) or Accredited Training Programs (national/ 

Red Seal standards). Apprenticeship programs are employment-based and apprentices must have 

an employer/sponsor to register. 

A detailed profile of each of the trade programs is provided in Appendix III in terms of: 

• The credentials issued; 

• Occupational description; 

• Program duration; 

• Program structure; 

• Completion requirements; 

• Pre-requisites; 

• Assessment methods; 

• Credits; 

• Training providers; and 

• Program development. 

� Foundation 

Foundation programs are pre-apprenticeship programs that provide trainees with the basic 

knowledge and skills needed for entry into a particular occupation. They are typically conducted in a 

classroom or shop setting, and do not involve any significant work-based training component. As a 

result, trainees do not require an employer/sponsor to participate. 

New Foundation programs are approved by the ITA based on industry-developed proposals. All 

Foundation programs link to one or more apprenticeship programs, and provide an optional entry 

point to them. In most cases, a foundation program Certificate of Completion provides defined 

credit towards completion of the relevant apprenticeship(s). All participants in Foundation 

programs, like apprentices, register with the ITA. A profile of various foundation programs is 

provided in Appendix IV. 



2. Structure of the Apprenticeship Training Programs 


The apprenticeship programs are delivered in a variety of formats combining in-school and work-based 

training, all designed to meet the competency standards and profile defined by the industry. The structure 

of the training programs is summarized below. 

STRUCTURE OF THE APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING PROGRAMS 

Trade Years Levels In-school 

Workbased 

Red 

Seal 

Architectural Sheet Metal Worker 2 2 12 weeks 3200 hrs No 

Bricklayer (Mason) 4 3 15 weeks 5000 hrs Yes 

Boilermaker 3 3 10 weeks 5700 hrs Yes 

Cabinetmaker (Joiner) 4 4 24 weeks 6480 hrs Yes 

Carpenter 4 4 24 weeks 5000 hrs Yes 

Cement Mason 3 3 12 weeks 3240 hrs Yes 

Construction Electrician 4 4 40 weeks 6000 hrs Yes 

Construction Formwork Technician 1.5 2 270 hrs 2500 hrs No 

Domestic/ Commercial Gasfitter 

2 

2 12 weeks 3360 hrs No 


Other Program 

Requirement 

Mandatory 6 

months preapprenticeship 

course 

Must pass "B" 

gasfitter exam 

administered by 

Gas Safety Branch 

Drywall Finisher 3 3* 250 hrs 4500 hrs No 

Elevator Mechanic 4 - - 7200 hrs No 

Floor Covering Installer 3 3 15 weeks 4560 hrs Yes 

Glazier 4 7* 660 hrs 6400 hrs Yes 

Hardwood Floorlayer 3 1 5 weeks 4890 hrs No 

Heat and Frost Insulator 4 4 16 weeks 5920 hrs Yes 

Ironworker 3 3 10 weeks 4200 hrs Yes 

Metal Fabricator(Fitter) 4 4 20 weeks 6400 hrs Yes 

Painter and Decorator 3 4 15 weeks 5400 hrs Yes 

Piledriver and Bridgeworker 3 3 20 weeks 3600 hrs No 

Plumber 4 4 26 weeks 5620 hrs Yes 

Plasterer 4 3 12 weeks 4800 hrs No 

Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Mechanic 5 4 28 weeks 7220 hrs Yes 

Reinforcing Steel Installer 1.5 2 140 hrs 2000 hrs No 

Roofer 3 3 12 weeks 3600 hrs Yes 

Security Alarm Installer 2 - - 3600 hrs No 

Sheet Metal Worker 4 4 24 weeks 5680 hrs Yes 

Sprinkler System Installer 4 4 24 weeks 5680 hrs Yes 

Tilesetter 3 3 12 weeks 4500 hrs Yes 

Wall and Ceiling Installer 4 4 300 hrs 4500 hrs Yes Self Study: 150 hrs 

* Program currently under implementation phase. 

In order to complete a training program, the apprentice is required to complete both in-school and workbased 

training unless the in-school/technical training requirement is met through an approved alternative 

training model (e.g., distance education, part-time) and/or level challenge exams where these options are 

available. An inter-provincial Red Seal Examination is also required for the 19 Red Seal Accredited 

Programs. 

The programs commonly require trainees to complete 12 to 24 weeks of training in-school. The technical 

training content is usually divided into 2 to 4 levels and, while most programs can be completed in 2 to 4 

years, trainees have to successfully pass the practical assessments (where required) and written level 

examinations before he or she proceeds to the next level.



The length of the technical training varies by program; for example, the electrician program (40 weeks), 

refrigeration mechanic program (28 weeks), and plumber program (26 weeks) require considerably longer 

in-school training than do other programs. Similarly, requirements for work-based training vary widely; 

cabinetmaker, electrician, elevator mechanic, glazier, metal fabricator, and refrigeration mechanic require 

6000 or more work-based training hours while others range from 2000 to under 6000 hours. 

3. Currency of the Apprenticeship Training Programs 

Programs need to be regularly updated to keep current with industry practices and trends. Keeping 

programs current requires updating program outlines/standards, program profiles, table of specifications, 

and exam banks, as well as piloting and implementing the proposed developments. The status of the 

apprenticeship training programs in terms of the time of the latest update and whether the program is 

currently under development of being updated is summarized below. 

Trade 

Architectural 

Sheet Metal Worker 

STATUS OF THE APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING PROGRAMS 

Last 

Update 

Current 

DVLP 

- Yes 

Bricklayer (Mason) 2003 No 

Boilermaker 2003 No 

Cabinetmaker (Joiner) 2000 Yes 

Carpenter 2002 Yes 

Cement Mason 1996 No 

Construction Electrician 2003 Yes 

Construction Formwork Technician 2004 No 

Domestic/ Commercial Gasfitter 1992 No 

Drywall Finisher 1992 No 

Elevator Mechanic - No 

Floor Covering Installer - No 

Glazier 2007 Yes 

Project Development 

� Efforts began Jun-07 

� Led by Contractor 

� Steering Committee established 

� No ITA budget yet 

� Estimated Completion date: Jun-08 

� Efforts begins Oct-07 

� Led by CITO 


� No Contractors hired 

� Budget: $100,000 

� Estimated Completion date: Feb-08 

� Efforts began Oct-06 




� Budget: $75,000 

� Estimated Completion date: Dec-07 

� Efforts began Feb-06 

� Led by Contractor 


� Budget: $25,000(CITO portion) 

� Everything completed but not implemented 

� Estimated Completion date: Nov-07 

� Led by Glazing Contractors Association of BC 


� Contractor hired 

� Budget: $32,000 to complete the final modules 

� Estimated Completion date: Mar-08 



Trade 

Last 

Update 

Current 

DVLP 

Hardwood Floorlayer - Yes 

Heat and Frost Insulator No 

Ironworker - Yes 

Metal Fabricator(Fitter) 

Painter and Decorator 2002 No 

Piledriver and Bridgeworker - No 

Plumber 1998 Yes 

Plasterer 1993 No 

Refrigeration Mechanic - No 

Reinforcing Steel Installer 2006 No 

Roofer 2007 Yes 

Security Alarm Installer - No 

Sheet Metal Worker 2007 Yes 

Sprinkler System Installer 1992 No 

Tilesetter 1996 No 

Wall and Ceiling Installer - No 

Project Development 

� Efforts begins Oct-07 




� Budget: $100,000 



� Efforts began Jul-07 


� No Steering Committee established 

� Contractor hired 

� Budget: $22,000 to develop Level 1 Curriculum only 

� Estimated Completion date: Oct-07 

� Efforts began Sep-07 




� Budget: $100,000 

� Estimated Completion date: Jan-08 





� Budget: $100,000 





� No Contractors 

� Budget: $100,000 


As indicated, 10 trade programs are currently under program development, including 8 which are Red Seal 

Accredited and 2 which are provincially recognized programs. Program development for these Red Seal 

programs is usually (75%) led by a CITO executive while the project leader in the provincially recognized 

programs is often a hired contractor. The most common project budget is $100,000. All the ongoing 

program development projects are expected to be finished on or before June 2008. 

Of the remaining 19 programs: 



� 2 were last updated in the past 3 years; 

� 3 were last updated from 4 to 6 years; 

� 0 were last updated from 7 to 10 years; 

� 6 were last updated more than 10 years ago; and 

� 8 have no available data on last update. 

4. Delivery of Technical Training 


The in-school/ technical training component for both the Apprenticeship and Foundation Programs is 

carried out in various public and private institutions in BC. While public institutions have larger enrolment 

capacity and facility, private institutions are often smaller and trade-specific (e.g., BC Floor Covering Joint 

Conference Society). Some of the key characteristics of training providers are outlined as following: 

� There are a total of 24 approved training providers for the programs associated with CITO including 

13 public institutions/colleges and 11 private trainers. 

� Involvement of public trainers ranges widely. As the biggest training provider, BCIT delivers 

programs in 14 of the 29 trade areas including 13 apprenticeship programs and 11 foundation 

programs. Camosun College delivers programs in 8 trade areas at including 7 apprenticeship and 

7 foundation programs. On the other hand, the University College of the Fraser Valley and College 

of the Rockies deliver programs related to only 3 of the 29 trades. Of the 29 trade areas, carpenter 

(100%), electrician programs, (92%) and metal fabricator (85%) are the programs delivered at the 

highest percentage of the public institutions. The table on the following page shows the different 

types of trade programs offered by public program providers/institutions. 

� The Industry Training Authority (ITA) currently administers the designation process for private 

training providers. ITA shares the outcomes from the designation review process with the Private 

Career Training Institutions Agency (PCTIA). The five steps of the process are application, 

curriculum review, initial site visit, on-site program audit, and recommendation and approval. The 

11 private training providers that offer CITO trades programs that have been approved to date are 

listed below. 

DESCRIPTION OF PRIVATE TRAINERS 

Private Institutions City Programs 

BC Floor Covering Joint Conference Society Delta Floor Covering Installer 

BC Wall and Ceiling Association Surrey Lather (Wall and Ceiling installer) 

DC 38 Joint Trade Society Surrey Painter and Decorator 

Electrical Joint Training Committee Surrey Construction Electrician 

Joint Apprentice Refrigeration Trade School Surrey Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic 

Domestic/Commercial Gasfitter 

Pacific Vocational College Burnaby Plumber 

Sprinkler System Installer 

Piping Industry Apprenticeship Board Delta 

Plumber 


RCABC Roofing Institute Langley Roofer 

Sheet Metal Workers Training Centre Society Burnaby Sheet Metal Worker 

Bricklayer (Mason) 

Trowel Trades Training Association Surrey Cement Mason 

Tilesetter 

VanAsep Stitsma Construction Trades Centre N. Vancouver Carpenter 



TRADE PROGRAMS PROVIDED BY PUBLIC PROGRAM PROVIDERS 

Program/ Program Provider 

Architectural Sheet Metal 

Worker 

BCIT CM FV KW ML NC NI NL NW OK RK SL TR 

Bricklayer F F 

Carpenter 

Cement Mason 

B B B B B B F B B B B B B 

Construction Boilermaker 

Construction Formwork 

Technician 

B 

Domestic/Commercial 

Gasfitter 

Drywall Finisher 

B B F F A 

Electrician 

Elevator Mechanic 

Floor Covering Installer 

B B B B B B B B A B B B 

Glazier 

Hardwood Floorlayer 

A 

Heat & Frost Insulator A 

Ironworker B 

Joiner B F F F B B B 

Metal Fabricator (Fitter) 

Painter And Decorator 

B A A B A A A A A A A 

Piledriver And Bridgeworker 

Plasterer 

A 

Plumber B B F A B B A A B 

Refrigeration Mechanic 

Reinforcing Steel Installer 

Roofer 

Security Alarm Installer 

B F 

Sheet Metal Worker B B A 


Tilesetter 

F B F F 

Wall & Ceiling Installer A 


LEGEND 

Program Abbr. 

Apprenticeship A 

Foundation F 

Both Apprenticeship B 

and Foundation 

College Abbr. 

Camosun CM 

Fraser Valley FV 

Kwantlen KW 

Malaspina ML 

New Caledonia NC 

North Island NI 

Northern Lights NL 

Northwest NW 

Okanagan OK 

Rockies RK 

Selkirk SL 

Thompson Rivers TR 



E. REGISTRATION LEVELS 

1. Number of Trainees by Program 


According to data collected by ITA, a total of 35,398 trainees were registered in 130 different trade 

programs as of September 30, 2007. Of these total, 60% (21,183) are registered with the CITO trade 

programs. The graph below identifies the number of total registered trainees in each of the 29 CITO trades. 

Carpenter 

Electrician 

Plumber 



Joiner 

Metal Fabricator (Fitter) 

Roofer 


Glazier 

Painter And Decorator 

Wall & Ceiling Installer 

Domestic/Commercial Gasfitter 

Bricklayer 

Cement mason 

Reinforcing Steel Inst. 

Piledriver and Bridgeworker 

Floor Covering 

Insulator 

Boilermaker 

Ironworker 

Security Alarm Installer 

Architech. Sheet Metal W 

Drywall Finisher 

Tilesetter 

Hardwood Floorlayer 

Cons. Formwork Tech. 

Plasterer 

Elevator Mech. 

26 

15 

7 

2 

128 

122 

112 

94 

89 

82 

71 

50 

48 

260 

260 

242 

156 

154 

343 

313 

567 

499 

453 

590 

590 

Number of Total Trainees by Trade Programs 

As of September 30, 2007 

971 


3039 

5983 

5917 

0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 7000 

Number of Total Trainees



Accounting for 75% of total trainees associated with CITO, carpenter (28%), electrician (28%), plumber 

(14%), and sheet metal worker (5%) are the programs with most registered apprentices. This may be due 

to the availability and variety of trade programs offered by different program providers and the demand 

outlook for the particular trade. 

Percentage of Total Trainees by Major Trades 

Carpenter, 

5983, 28% 

Electrician, 

5917, 28% 

Plumber, 3039, 

14% 

Other, 5273, 

25% 

Sheet Metal 

Worker, 971, 

5% 

Of the 21,183 registered apprentices, 96% are registered in Red Seal programs. Appendix V provides a 

summary of the number of total trainees by trade program. 

2. Trainees by Region 

ITA also reports data by college region. All active trainees are sorted into different college regions 

according to where they live (the numbers are not reflective of college enrolments). The chart on the 

following page shows the number of total trainees by college region. 



KW 

DG 

OK 

CM 

VC 

FV 

NA 

CP 

ML 

TR 

NC 

NI 

RK 

NL 

SL 

NW 

LEGEND 

287 

275 

407 

757 

632 

594 

Number of Total Trainees by College Region 

810 

1050 

1021 

1336 

1318 

1616 

2132 

2017 


0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 4500 

Number of Total Trainees 

College Region Abbr. College Region Abbr. College Region Abbr. College Region Abbr. 

Camosun CM Kwantlen KW Northern Lights NL Selkirk SL 

Capilano CP Malaspina ML Northwest NW Thompson Rivers TR 

Douglas DG New Caledonia NC Okanagan OK Vancouver VC 

Fraser Valley FV North Island NI Rockies RK Not Assigned NA 

The college regions located in the Lower Mainland (Capilano, Douglas, Fraser Valley, Kwantlen, and 

Vancouver) account for 52% of the total registered trainees, followed by the Southern Interior region 

(Okanagan, Rockies, Selkirk, and Thompson Rivers) account for 18%, the Vancouver Island (Camosun, 

Malaspina, and North Island) account for 17%, and Northern BC (New Caledonia, Northern Lights, and 

Northwest) account for 7%. Trainees who are not assigned to a region account for 6% of the total trainees. 

Appendix VI provides a summary of the number of registered trainees by program and by region. 

3. Trainees by Highest Level Registered 

The pie chart below shows the percentage and the number of total registered trainees by the highest 

level of technical training in which they have registered. 


3109 

3822


No Training, 

10711, 51% 

Number of Total Trainees by Level 

Level 4, 1075, 

5% 

Level 1, 4350, 

20% 

Level 2, 3143, 

15% 

Level 3, 1904, 

9% 


It is important to note that 51% of registered trainees are yet to register for any technical training. Appendix 

VII provides a summary of the number of total trainees by the highest level of training registered. 

Of the 51% apprentices (or 10,711 trainees) who have not registered in any training, 65% have registered 

as apprentices within the past year and 24% have been registered for 1 to 2 years. The chart below shows 

the percentage of registered trainees by length of time without taking training. 

0 to 12 Months 

13 to 24 

25 to 36 

37 to 48 

48+ 

3% 

2% 

6% 

Percentage of Registered Trainees 

by Length of Time Without Taking Training 


24% 

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 

Appendix VIII provides a summary of the number of registered trainees without any training by trade areas 

and by registration date. 

65%



The chart below summarizes the percentage of registered trainees without any training in the largest 

trade areas (those with 400 or more registered apprentices). 

Percentage of Registered Trainees Who Have Not Registered in 

Training To Date by Leading Trade Areas 

Roofer 

Carpenter 

Joiner 


Electrician 



Plumber 

Metal Fabricator 

Other 


43% 

42% 

47% 

47% 

45% 

45% 

48% 

54% 

59% 

65% 

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 

F. DEMAND OUTLOOK FOR THE TRADES 

CITO is responsible for apprenticeship and other training for the largest sector of the construction industry 

including: institutional construction (public facilities), commercial construction, industrial construction, multiunit 

high rise residential construction, bridge and other forms of civil construction. Another ITO, the 

Residential Construction Industry Organization (RCITO) deals with the low-rise residential construction 

area. 

Some of the key characteristics of the sector covered by CITO are outlined below: 

� The construction industry directly employs more than 140,000 British Columbians (8% of the entire 

workforce). 

� The industry has experienced steady and accelerating growth since 2001. There was an addition of 

40,000 new construction jobs in 2004 alone. 

� Wages are typically highly competitive and totaled nearly $3 billion annually in BC. 

� Activity levels in ICI construction are expected to remain strong in near and medium term as they 

are driven by significant public and private investments including Olympic venues and other public 

facilities, large-scale resource and industrial development, and diverse transportation and goodsmovement 

infrastructure. 

� The September 2007 update to the BC Major Projects Inventory identified a record of 810 capital 

projects, either planned or under construction in the province, with a capital value of almost $125 

billion. 

� The construction sector activity is dispersed across the province. 

� Employers range from some of the province’s largest companies through to small owner-operated



enterprises. 

� Workplaces are both open shop and unionized and are often differentiated based on trade or 

project type specializations. 

The high level of demand is creating changes in the industry. The Construction Sector Council Report, 

“Construction Looking Forward: Labour Requirements from 2007 to 2017 for British Columbia” notes that a 

tight labour market is “leading to increased overtime, increased recruitment efforts, modified hiring 

practices, increased reliance on inter-provincial mobility, project delays and deferrals, safety and quality 

concerns, and pressure on training programs to expand.” This report forecasts shortages of construction 

workers in virtually every trade over at least the next three years. These conditions indicate a need for 

more training facilities, programs and instructors. There is a need for more apprenticeship training as well 

as for more specialized programs for new entrants and upgrades to meet expanding demand and replace 

retiring workers. 

There has been some work on measuring the demand for construction labour in Canada. The Construction 

Sector Council report is the most comprehensive current study in this area and it stops short of attempting 

to quantify the demand for labour but relies on a system of measuring demand trends in the various trades. 

As can be seen in the table below, the Council believes that demand will exceed supply of construction 

workers in virtually every trade over at least the next three years with activity declining sometime in 2009. 

Due to demographic changes, however, the labour market will not change dramatically and “what was 

earlier considered a tight labour market will now be regarded as normal.” 

DEMAND OUTLOOK FOR THE TRADES BY MARKET RANKINGS* 

TRADE 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 

Boilermakers 4 4 4 4 3 3 3 3 4 4 

Bricklayers 4 4 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 

Carpenters 4 4 4 4 3 3 3 3 3 4 

Electricians 4 4 4 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 

Floor covering installers 3 3 4 4 4 3 3 3 3 3 

Gas fitters 4 4 4 3 2 2 2 3 3 3 

Glaziers 3 3 4 4 3 3 3 3 3 4 

Insulators 3 4 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 

Ironworkers 4 4 4 4 3 3 3 3 4 4 

Painters/ Decorators 4 4 4 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 

Plasterers 3 4 4 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 

Plumbers 3 4 4 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 

Roofers 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 

Sheet metal workers 4 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 

Tilesetters 4 4 4 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 

Source: “Construction: Looking Ahead. Labour Requirements from 2007 to 2015 for British Columbia.” Construction Sector Council. 

* 1 Workers meeting employer qualifications are available in the local markets to meet an increase in demand at the current offered rate of compensation and other current working 

conditions. Excess supply is apparent and there is a risk of losing workers to other markets. 

2 Workers meeting employer qualifications are available in local or in adjacent markets to meet an increase in demand at the current offered rate of compensation and other working 

conditions. 

3 The availability of workers meeting employer qualifications in the local market may be limited by large projects, plant shutdowns or other short-term increases in demand. Similar or 

weaker conditions exist in adjacent markets, so that mobility is an option. 

Employers may need to compete to attract needed workers. Established patterns of recruiting and mobility are sufficient to meet job requirements. 

4 Workers meeting employer qualifications are generally not available in local and adjacent markets to meet any increase. Employers will need to compete to attract additional 

workers. Recruiting and mobility may extend beyond traditional sources and practices. 

5 Needed workers meeting employer qualifications are not available in local or adjacent markets to meet current demand so that projects or production may be delayed or deferred. 

There is excess demand; competition is intense and recruiting reaches to remote markets. 




Labour demand is the result of increased economic activity and retirements. The Council forecasting model 

relies heavily on analysis of Major Projects to develop demand figures. The supply side is estimated from 

the flows of apprentices coming out every year, of recent immigrants and people re-entering the job market 

after a period of non-participation. 

Another agency involved in labour demand forecasts is the Strategic Policy Research Directorate (SPRD) 

of Human Resources and Social Development Canada. This agency produces a detailed 10-year labour 

market forecast at the national level every year. HRSDC uses forecasting models to identify likely trends 

over the medium term in the level, composition and sources of labour demand and labour supply, and in the 

industrial and occupational distribution of employment. A key objective is to identify occupations where the 

current and projected states of supply and demand suggest that imbalances could develop or persist over 

time. The agency’s assessment of future labour market imbalances by occupation is based on the current 

balance between labour demand and supply and projections of the number of new job seekers emerging 

from the school system and from immigration and of the number of job openings resulting from expansion 

demand and from retirements. Using this methodology, the agency has identified occupations where 

demand will exceed supply in the next decade. Construction related occupations in this situation are: 

� Managers in construction; 

� Contractors and Supervisors, Trades and Related; 

� Electrical trades; 

� Plumbers, pipe-fitters and gas fitters; 

� Carpenters; and 

� Masonry and Plastering. 

The BC Ministry of Economic Development develops skill shortage forecasts using economic measures, 

and employer based surveys. The economic measures used include: unemployment rates; employment 

growth; wage growth; vacancy rates; and employment outcomes. 

Various organizations do employer surveys that are used by the Ministry. These include: 

� The Canadian Federation of Independent Business quarterly survey of that asks members if they 

have concerns about shortages of skilled workers; 

� The Business Council of British Columbia conducts a biennial skills survey; 

� Manpower Canada Services Inc. conducts a quarterly Employment Outlook Survey, which asks 

businesses about their hiring intentions over the coming quarter; and 

� The BC Chamber of Commerce released a report on the ‘Skills Gap’ in 2002, and will be creating a 

permanent panel of regular members that will identify opinions on current issues and conditions 

affecting their business. 

The trades in the construction industry that the Ministry believes will experience shortages over the next 

decade include: 

� Construction Managers; 

� Trades supervisors; 

� Industrial electricians; 

� Power systems electricians; 

� Cement finishers; 

� Tile setters; 

� Plasterers, drywall installers, finishers & lathers; and 

� Painters and decorators 



G. STAKEHOLDER COMMUNICATION 


To date, we have conducted interviews with a sample of 25 key stakeholders involved in CITO’s operating 

environment. We have more interviewed scheduled over the next week. Some of the main themes 

identified from the interviews are outlined below. 

� There are a variety of organizations involved in apprenticeship training activities. 

Construction related associations, joint boards, unions, colleges and other training providers all are 

playing various roles related to the promotion of apprenticeships, training design (often through 

committee participation) training subsidies and training delivery. The level of participation in training 

activities varies greatly organization to organization. 

� Organizations dealing with the smaller trade groups often provide some form of counselling 

and job placement services to their apprentices. 

Examples of some of the organizations providing these services include the Boilermakers Trade 

Advancement & Apprenticeship Committee, the Cement Masons’ & Plasterers’ Apprenticeship & 

Trade Promotion, the Ironworkers Trade Improvement Committee, the Sheet Metal Industry 

Training Board and the Joint Trade Board Painters, Glaziers, Drywall Finishers. 

� Communication is viewed as key by all stakeholders 

Virtually all the stakeholders interviewed saw frequent and open communication with CTIO to be a 

vital element in ensuring a healthy working relationship. Communication methods utilized and 

preferred covered the full range. As in the rest of society, the stakeholder organizations are 

increasingly relying on email. However, there was a strong desire for regular personal contacts. 

� Associations and Joint Board training coordinators appear to be relatively active in 

promoting apprenticeship training and related careers. 

Some of the promotional vehicles mentioned during the interviews included: 

• Web site; 

• Career/job/trade fairs; 

• Advertising; 

• Presentations to High Schools; 

• Contact with High School career counsellors; and 

• The Heavy Metal Rock Program where grade 12 students operate heavy equipment. 

� Many stakeholders are in relatively regular communication with employers. 

The major topics of communication include: 

• Encouraging employers to grant release time; 

• Matching apprentices with job openings; 

• Responding to employer requests for special programming; 

• Encouraging employers to keep and report accurate hours of work records; and 

• Reinforcing the value of apprenticeship to workers and employers. 




� Communication with apprentices varies greatly organization to organization. 

As mentioned, smaller trades training coordinators often provide counselling and other services to 

their apprentices. The colleges deal mainly with scheduling and course registration issues with the 

apprentices. At least one smaller college tracks all the apprentices in the region to ensure wait lists 

are legitimate and increase completion rates. Most employer associations have limited direct 

contact with apprentices. 

� The stakeholders identified a number of areas where CITO can help improve the current 

system. 

Areas that stakeholders highlighted as having potential for CITO to have an impact included the 

following: 

• Increased promotion of trades as a career and apprenticeships as the path to success; 

• More efforts directed at convincing employers of the return on investment of hiring 

apprentices and releasing them for training; 

• More efforts directed at encouraging apprentices to complete training; 

• Working to ensure that capital equipment at training facilities was up to date; 

• The operation of a central scheduling system that would track apprentices to maximize 

course utilization and ensure accurate hours of work records; 

• Working to ensure that each apprentice receives accurate information, counselling and 

support in a timely fashion. 

� The stakeholders have a generally positive view of CITO. 

The stakeholders in general are encouraged by the creation of CITO and are hopeful that the 

apprenticeship system will be greatly improved by the efforts of the organization. A positive feature 

often mentioned was the level and quality of communication that has been evidenced in the early 

operational stages. However, a number of the smaller trades are unsure of CITO’s role and how it 

will assist and support them. 



OVERVIEW OF THE ORGANIZATIONAL MODEL 

III. OVERVIEW OF THE ORGANIZATIONAL MODEL 

This chapter provides a preliminary overview of the organizational model including the functions of an 

Industry Training Organization, the existing structure of CITO, the primary functions of CITO, the 

development of functional profiles, and possible criteria for evaluating options. 

A. INDUSTRY TRAINING ORGANIZATIONS 

1. Three Stage Process 

Since 2004, the Industry Training Authority (ITA) has had legislated responsibility to govern and develop 

the industry training system in BC. Industry Training Organizations (ITOs) such as CITO are created by the 

ITA to be responsible for improving industry training in a specific sector. They are not-for-profit legal entities 

with responsibility for designated industry training programs. 

The ITOs are developed in a three stage process encompassing start-up, developmental and full-service 

delivery. 

� The start-up phase includes the basic organizational structures, hiring of key staff and establishing 

an office. This has been completed for CITO. 

� The developmental phase sees the ITO assuming some of the core responsibilities that are part of 

its mandate and beginning to take a lead role in a number of areas related to specific trades 

programs and industry requirements. These include areas such as developing an annual service 

plan for the organization, communications, updating program standards, forecasting training 

demand, and developing an annual training plan for the institutions and colleges who deliver 

technical training for apprentices and foundation programs (ELTT). 

� The final or full-service delivery stage involves an ITO assuming full responsibility for the services 

and tasks identified by the ITA. 

2. ITO Operational Principles 

ITOs are responsible to ITA and ITA is responsible to the Government of British Columbia. The ITA retains 

the principal training funding function as well as being the final authority for approving standards, training 

plans and evaluation techniques. Some of the operational policies and principles established by the ITA to 

govern the operations of an ITO include the following: 

� The system shall be industry led. Industry is best positioned and qualified to determine its own 

training needs and to coordinate the system. ITOs are industry-based bodies that take lead 

responsibility for industry training within a recognized industry sector. ITOs are initiated and 

supported by industry and approved by the ITA. All Board members must be from industry 

employers. Substantial industry commitment and participation is critical to the success of the ITO 

model. 

� Training standards is the core function. ITOs are training standards bodies and are prohibited 

from undertaking lobbying activities on behalf of industry. 

� ITOs have a high degree of autonomy. Autonomy of ITOs is required to produce results and this 

autonomy must be balanced with the ITA’s overall accountability to government for the industry 




training system. An outcome/performance based model with a high level of accountability and 

transparency offers the greatest flexibility to ITOs to achieve their objectives. ITO activities must 

not be inconsistent with the mandate and strategic direction of the ITA, but may extend beyond the 

objectives of the ITA. 

3. ITO Funding 

Principles developed by ITA to govern the funding of an ITO include the following: 

� ITOs must strive to make the most effective use of public moneys 

� Operation funding of ITOs is a co-investment model (with industry in-kind contributions). Consistent 

with the principle of co-investment, industry is expected to demonstrate substantial in-kind 

contributions to the operation of the ITO. 

� Funding should reflect the scope and scale of ITO activities 

� Funding should create a strong incentive to move to Full Service Delivery 

� A reasonable cap on administrative costs for the system should be maintained 

� The ITA will retain accountability for the purchase of training delivery from training providers. 

Purchase of training program delivery will, however, be primarily based on advice provided to the 

ITA through the ITO Training Plan Recommendation. Other relevant factors such as available 

financial resources and aggregate provincial training needs and regional access will also be 

considered. 

� The annual approval of all funding to ITOs will be dependent on the ITO demonstrating effective 

past performance as measured by success in meeting key performance targets established in the 

approved Service Plan. Ongoing funding from the ITA is also subject to the ITO’s ability to 

demonstrate good governance and transparency of operations, and is subject to government 

funding allocations to the ITA. 

� ITO revenue generation plans must be consistent with the ITA mandate and policies. Given the ITA 

mandate of increasing participation in industry training, fees impacting sponsors, apprentices and 

trainees are generally discouraged, and any revenue generation plans including such fees will 

require the approval of the ITA. 

� All funding is contingent on ITO meeting pre-determined performance targets. All funding is 

contingent on the ITA receiving anticipated funding from government 

The ITA has proposed three main categories of funding for ITOs, including: 

� ITO Operational Funding of $100,000 + 3.5% of training costs (based on previous fiscal year) up to 

a maximum of 10% of total training costs; 

� Program Maintenance Funding of $20,000 per ITA Certificate of Qualification program managed, 

based on typical Certificate of Qualification program; and 

� New Program Development Funding (on a project basis). 

Part of our review for CITO will be assessing the appropriateness of this structure in light of the regulations 

for service delivery. 

B. EXISTING STRUCTURE OF CITO 

The organizational structure of CITO currently includes: 

� A Board of Directors consisting of 11 members. The selection of candidates for the first CITO board 




was conducted by an independent third party organization selected by the ITA. Board members 

were selected based on specific criteria and are representative of a broad cross-section of the 

industry. Subsequent appointments to the CITO board will be based upon selection criteria 

developed by the current CITO board and articulated in board by-laws. 

� Four standing committees including Finance and Audit, Governance, Program Standards and 

Training and Planning. The Finance and Audit Committee is responsible for overseeing the 

organization’s financial structure and procedures while the Governance Committee is responsible 

for the establishment of mechanisms to support the selection and recruitment of board members, 

orientation of new board members, populating board standing committees, and managing 

nominations and approvals of new board members. 

The Program Standards Committee is responsible to ensure that the programs that fall within the 

CITO trades cluster continue to meet Industry, Provincial and National standards. The committee 

makes recommendations to the Board with regard to program standards including: program 

outlines, content, and assessment. The Committee also makes recommendations regarding 

updating of current programs and the development of new programs and credentials. 

The Training and Planning Committee is responsible for the development of the training plan for the 

trades programs that fall within CITO’s mandate. The committee makes recommendations to the 

Board with regard to the content of the training plan including specific trades’ needs, supply, 

demand balance, and distribution. 

C. PRIMARY FUNCTIONS OF CITO 

The Industry Training Organizations Policy (ITO Policy ITO6001) defines 15 services and tasks for which 

ITOs such as CITO will take full responsibility in the full-service delivery stage. These services and tasks 

include: 

� Prepare and implement annual ITO Service Plan; 

� Produce an annual report; 

� Approve Program standards for assigned training programs in accordance with ITA program 

standards specifications; 

� Act as primary point of contact for employers and apprentices for assigned programs; 

� Undertake program development and implementation activities; 

� Forecast training demand for assigned programs; 

� Conduct activities to increase employer and apprentice/trainee participation; 

� Participate in the development of the ITA annual Service Plan; 

� Consult with all key stakeholders with an interest in the assigned industry training programs; 

� Register apprentices/trainees in conjunction with the ITA; 

� Conduct apprentice/trainee assessment; 

� Coordinate and manage Red Seal product development; 

� Designate (approve) training providers; 

� Participate in ITA strategic initiatives (youth programs, aboriginal); and 

� Prepare annual training purchase plan for assigned programs and recommend to ITA, including 

relative levels of investment by program type (e.g., foundation, apprenticeship, youth, aboriginal, 

etc.). 

Many of these tasks and services are inter-related. For example, approving program standards for 

assigned training programs, undertaking program development and implementation activities, and 

coordinating and managing Red Seal product development all relate to program development. Similarly, 




forecasting training demand for assigned programs, conducting activities to increase employer and 

apprentice/trainee participation, designating (approving) training providers, and preparing annual training 

purchase plans for assigned programs for recommendation to the ITA all have relevance to the planning for 

and delivery of technical training programs. In addition, there are some functions that will be required (e.g., 

administrative functions) which are not specifically identified by the ITA. 

Recognizing this, we have developed a chart summarizing the major functions to be performed by CITO 

based on our review of key materials and our discussions with CITO representatives. In the chart on 

following page, we have divided the functions into three major categories including: 

� Core service delivery functions which reflect the key activities of the ITO. We have defined the 

core functions to be program development, planning for training programs, contact management 

(e.g., reacting to enquiries from employers and apprentices), and apprenticeship registration and 

assessment. 

� External support functions. External support functions are those which are undertaken in support 

of the core service delivery functions and which involve working with external stakeholders. These 

are support functions in that they are not undertaken for their sake alone but rather to contribute to 

one of the key service delivery functions (e.g., CITO will not consult for the purpose of having 

consulted but rather to obtain input which will be useful in program development, planning for 

training or other core functions). We have defined the external support functions to be 

communication (i.e., proactive communication from CITO to key stakeholders), consultations 

(formal processes or systems put in place to obtain input on key issues), and strategic initiatives 

which will contribute to core service delivery. 

� Internal support functions include activities related to the development of service plans, 

administration (e.g., accounting) and reporting. 

Each of the 15 tasks and services defined by the ITA has been assigned to one of the functional areas in 

the chart. During the next phase, we may add additional tasks and services which are required (e.g., 

administration functions) which will be required for CITO to operate and meet its responsibilities. 

D. DEVELOPMENT OF FUNCTIONAL PROFILES 

In the next phase of the project, we will develop a detailed profile of each of the functional areas which 

outlines the: 

� The Objectives that the function seeks to achieve; 

� The Target Groups on which the function is focused; 

� The physical Outputs generated by the function; 

� The Distribution of the Outputs in terms of how the outputs are made available to stakeholders; 

� Key Inputs, particularly the key information that is required; 

� Participants in the Process including the individuals or groups that are necessary to successful 

completion of the function; 

� Activities in terms of the specific steps that will be undertaken; 

� Timing refers to when the functions are scheduled to be undertaken; 

� Options in terms of various alternatives available to deliver the function or undertake the 

relevant activities; 

� Resource Requirements, particularly the staff time and financial resources needed; 



External 

Support 

Functions 

Core 

Service 

Delivery 

Functions 

Planning, 

Administration, 

and Reporting 

Communication 

Program Development 

� Approve Program standards 

for assigned training 

programs in accordance with 

ITA program standards 

specification 

� Undertake program 

development and 

implementation activities 

� Coordinate and manage Red 

Seal product development 

Planning 

� Prepare and implement annual ITO Service 

Plan 

� Participate in the development of the ITA 

annual Service Plan 

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS OF CITO 

Consultation 

� Consult with all key stakeholders with an 

interest in the assigned industry training 

programs 

Training Program 

Management 

� Forecast training demand for 

assigned programs 

� Conduct activities to increase 

employer and apprentice/trainee 

participation 

� Designate (approve) training 

providers 

� Prepare Annual training 

purchase plan for assigned 

programs and recommend to 

ITA, including relative levels of 

investment by program type 

Administration 


Contact Management 

� Act as primary point of 

contact for employers and 

apprentices for assigned 

programs 

Strategic Initiatives 

� Participate in ITA strategic initiatives (youth 

programs, aboriginal) 


Apprenticeship 

Registration & Assessment 

� Register apprentices/trainees in 

conjunction with the ITA 

� Conduct apprentice/trainee 

assessment: approving credit for 

prior learning and work experience, 

approving eligibility for credential 

challenge, and conducting practical 

assessments (where applicable). 

Assess and report logbook 

completion/progress (where 

applicable 

Reporting 

� Produce annual report



� Performance Indicators (the measurable results that indicate the success level of a function); and 

� Performance Tracking in terms of the means and process used to record the performance 

indicators. 

We have prepared a preliminary outline of each of the various functions, which we will add based on the 

results of the research undertaken in Components 2 and 3. The outlines also identify additional information 

that we will need and key data sources, which have been used to develop the work plan which is contained 

in Chapter IV. To give the Steering Committee a clearer understanding of the structure of these profiles, 

we have developed the following examples using tasks and services involved in Program Development. 

The following table describes the standards development and program development functions. 

DESCRIPTION OF STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT AND 

PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES 

Elements Description 

Objectives 

Target Groups 

Outputs 

Distribution of 

Outputs 

Key Inputs 

Participants in 

the Process 

Activities 

• Maintain up to date program standards for all trades 

• Maintain the high quality of training programs for all trades 

• ITA 

• Trainers 

• Detailed program outline 

• Program profile (Program description) 

• Table of specifications for examinations 

• Exam banks 

• ITA 

• Trainers 

• Associations 

• Unions 

• Employers 

• Provincial government 

• Posted on website 

• Other jurisdiction practices 

• Stakeholder views 

• Red Seal requirements 

• ITA Board 

• CITO Board 

• Process Governance Committee 

• Process SME committee 

• CITO staff 

• CITO Standards Committee 

• SME exam committee (usually made up of instructors) 

• Provincial government (depending on the area – e.g., Worksafe for gas 

issues) 

Standards Setting 

• CITO Board receives request or approves staff recommendation for 

scheduled review 

• Staff convene program review specific Governance Committee 

• Governance Committee recommends names for project SME committee 

• Staff recruit SME committee 

• Staff research issues and prepare for SME meeting 

• One week workshop with SME committee 

• Staff produce program documents 




Activities 

(Continued) 

Timing 

Options 

Resource 

Requirements 

(People/Other) 

Performance 

Indicators 

Performance 

Tracking 

Additional 

Information 

Required 

Sources of 

Information 


• Documents sent to stakeholders for comment 

• Staff finalize program documents 

• Program profile, description and outline reviewed by governance 

committee 

• On approval sent to CITO Standing Program Standards Committee 

• On approval sent to CITO board 

• On approval sent to ITA board 

Exam design 

• On approval of standards staff convene new SME exam committee 

• One week of preparation for workshop 

• Workshop lasts 3 to 4 weeks (one for each level) 

• Staff prepare table of specifications and exam bank 

• 3 Separate exams prepared and field tested 

Program launch process 

• Joint communication with ITA 

• Stakeholders directed to website where documents are located 

• Further communications undertaken if issues arise 

• Program implementation: courses revised and new exams utilized 

• Normally there will be a 5-year cycle for trades updating 

• There is an average 6 month calendar time for development and 

implementation 

• Contract process out to outside agency 

• In house staff perform all duties 

• 3.0 FTEs minimum 

• Committee expenses 

• College substitution fees (up to $400/day) 

• Invigilator fees potentially for exam field testing 

• Facilitator for exam development workshop (can be staff or contractor) 

• SME fees ($300/day) 

• Number of updated program standards per year 

• Number of programs updated 

• Number of questions development 

• Number of revisions implemented 

• Documentation of progress made 

• Best practices 

• Other jurisdiction practices, processes, and resource requirements 

• Analysis of options for delivery 

• riggers 

• Difference in program development process vis-à-vis updating of existing 

programs 


• ITA staff 

• Other jurisdictions 

• Internet search for best practices 




The following table outlines the activities involved in coordination and management of Red Seal product 

development. 

DESCRIPTION OF RED SEAL PROGRAM PROCESS 


Objectives 

Target Groups 

Outputs 

Distribution of 

Outputs 

Key Inputs 

Participants in 

the Process 

Activities 

Timing 

Options 

Resource 

Requirements 

(People/Other) 

Performance 

Indicators 

Performance 

Tracking 

• Represent BC in Red Seal program standards development 

• Fulfill commitment to Red Seal program to take the lead in exam 

development for 5 trades 

• Apprentices 

• Red Seal administrators 

• National Occupation Analysis document 

• Exam bank for IP exams 

• Red Seal program managers 

• Apprentice training organizations in other provinces 


• CITO SME standards committees 

• Other provincial standards committee recommendations 

• Red Seal requirements 

• SME committee 

• ITA 


• Other provincial standards committees 

For trades where CITO is the lead agency (5): 

• With Service Canada, select national SME from provinces and territories 

• CITO hosts meeting of inter-provincial SME (5 days) 

• CITO prepares documents to be reviewed at the meeting 

• SME reviews old NOA and votes on changes 

• CITO staff write National Occupation Analysts Document 

• CITO staff host translation workshop (5 days) 

• CITO host workshop to develop IP exam bank for the trade (5 days) 

For trades that CITO is not the lead for (14): 

• CITO staff or designate attend inter-provincial SME meeting (5 days) to 

vote on changes 

• CITO act as meeting facilitator as required (50% of meetings) 

• CITO staff or designate attend translation workshop (5 days) 

• Service Canada reviews each Red Seal trade every 4 to 5 years 

• Normally 5 processes per year 

• Contract process out to outside agency 

• In house staff perform all duties 

• Minimum of 1.5 FTE 

• Acceptable pass rate for Red Seal exams by apprentices 

• Number of programs led and number participated in 

• Exam results 

• Documentation of activities 




Additional 

Information 

Required 

Sources of 

Information 


• Confirm that CITO is to be responsible for the area 

• Process involved in the development of NOA/exams 

• Roles of lead agency/other key participants from the jurisdiction 

• Resource requirements (people/other) 

• Sources of funding 

• ITA staff 


• Canadian Council of Directors of Apprenticeship 

E. POSSIBLE CRITERIA FOR EVALUATING OPTIONS 

There will be various options through which CITO could fulfill its key functions. Some of the possible 

criteria that could be used to evaluate these options include: 

� Fit with the objectives, mandate, and values of CITO. In its service plan for 2007-08, CITO 

defined its mandate as providing industry leadership in training which results in the right number of 

workers, with the right knowledge and skills, developed to the right standards, and available at the 

right time and for the right needs. Key values include: 

• Customer-focused (apprentices and employers); 

• Innovative, with the fullest possible utilization of best practices and emerging technology; 

• Inclusive, with due consideration given to the views of all participants in the ICI construction 

sector and of the broader stakeholder community; and 

• Transparent, with clear accountabilities and disclosures regarding performance measures. 

� Cost-effectiveness, taking into consideration the cost of the process relative to the value of the 

outputs. 

� Ease of implementation. 

� Level of stakeholder support as evidenced, in part, by the feedback from consultation processes 

in Component 4. 

� The level of risk including legal liability, organizational credibility and financial risk. 

� Flexibility in terms of the ability of the function to change or evolve over time and meet the needs 

of a wide range of trades and stakeholders. 

� Quality of outputs generated including the ability to meet the key objectives of the functions and 

the needs of the target groups. 

� Consistency with good business practices, taking into consideration best practices and lessons 

learned locally and in other jurisdictions. 



IV. NEXT STEPS 

NEXT STEPS 

This chapter outlines the next steps that will be taken in Components 2 and 3 of the project and presents a 

preliminary outline of the reports that will be prepared. 

A. STEPS TO BE UNDERTAKEN IN COMPONENTS 2 AND 3 

Components 2 and 3 will be undertaken simultaneously. The objective of Component 2 is to develop a 

draft operational full-service delivery model for CITO. The objectives of Component 3 are to develop 

consultation and communications strategies to be utilized by CITO to gather information from and 

disseminate information to stakeholders. The specific steps that we will undertake in Components 2 and 3 

include: 

1. Meet with the Board of Directors to review the findings of the first component and to obtain 

input regarding key issues. 

In particular, we will be looking for input regarding: 

• The results of the environmental scan; 

• The key functions; 

• The proposed structure of the functional profiles; 

• The criteria that should be used in assessing options; 

• The proposed work plan for Phase II and III; and 

• The consultation process that will be undertaken in Phase IV. 

2. Complete the interview program with representatives of key stakeholders including industry 

associations, apprenticeship and training coordinators, and training organizations. 

We have begun conducting interviews with key stakeholders and this process will continued through 

Components 2 and 3. The following table summarizes the types of information we are obtaining from 

the various stakeholder groups. 

FOCUS OF KEY STAKEHOLDER INTERVIEWS 

Informants Focus 

• Mandate/primary focus of organization 

• Groups or types of organizations involved in the organization/number of 

members/percent of the industry represented 

• Involvement of the organization in training (e.g., promote apprenticeship/training, 

counselling/direct interaction and communication with apprentices, program 

development, deliver training, advise ITA/potentially advise CITO, work with 

employers, work with other stakeholders, formal training committee, other 

initiatives or activities, etc.) 

• Source of funding for these activities 

Associations • Profile of any training involved in delivering (e.g., what, where, number of training 

participants) 

• Number of apprentices and others worked with 

• Whether organization contributes to the cost of any training 

• Outlook in terms of supply & demand of apprentices over the next three to five 

years/data available on the market outlook for apprentices 

• Communication with apprentices, employers, or training providers with respect to 



Informants Focus 

Associations 

(Continued) 

Apprenticeship 

and Training 

Coordinators 


Providers 

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training issues (key topics, issues, frequency, size of the target groups, main 

forms of communication) 

• Interaction with the ITA (issues and format) 

• Perceived role for CITO in relation to their organization 

• Perceptions regarding communication with CITO (frequency, information need 

from them/provided to them, appropriate forms) 

• Major issues with respect to the apprenticeship system and implications for CITO 

• Comments or recommendations with respect to CITO 

• Mandate/primary focus of organization 

• Groups or types of organizations involved in the organization/number of 

members/percent of the industry represented 

• Involvement of the organization in training (e.g., promote apprenticeship/training, 

counselling/direct interaction and communication with apprentices, program 

development, deliver training, advise ITA/potentially advise CITO, work with 

employers, work with other stakeholders, formal training committee, other 

initiatives or activities, etc.) 

• Source of funding for these activities 

• Profile of any training involved in delivering (e.g., what, where, number of training 

participants) 

• Number of apprentices and others worked with 

• Whether organization contributes to the cost of any training 

• Outlook in terms of supply and demand of apprentices over the next three to five 

years/data available on the market outlook for apprentices 

• Communication with apprentices, employers, or training providers with respect to 

training issues (key topics, issues, frequency, size of the target groups, main 

forms of communication) 

• Interaction with the ITA (issues and format) 


• Perceptions regarding communication with CITO (frequency, information need 

from them/provided to them, appropriate forms) 



• Courses offered/where delivered/number of students enrolled 


• Processes involved in planning for training 

• Perceptions regarding demand outlook/sources of data available on the market 

outlook 

• Communication with apprentices, employers, or other organizations (which 

organizations/groups, key topics, issues, frequency, size of the stakeholder 

group, main forms of communication) 

• Interaction with the ITA (level, issues and format) 


• Perceptions regarding future communication with CITO (frequency, information 

need from them/provided to them, appropriate forms) 





NEXT STEPS 

3. Conduct a detailed review of the policies and other background documentation describing the 

requirements for a full-service ITO. 

For example, we will review the various policy documents that have been developed by the ITA. 

4. Conduct an initial meeting with representatives of the ITA. 

The purpose of the initial meeting will be to determine: 

• Their understanding of the key functions and tasks that will be undertaken by a full-service 

ITO; 

• Expectations regarding this project and the potential scope of CITO; and 

• The key representatives associated with ITA who can provide input and related data 

regarding how various functions are currently fulfilled or have been fulfilled in the past. 

5. Conduct a detailed literature and Internet search regarding approaches, strategies, and 

practices employed in other jurisdictions. 

We will review information related to organization models/structures, communications, and 

consultation processes used in other jurisdictions in Canada, the United States and abroad. 

6. Conduct interviews with representatives of organizations involved in delivering similar 

services in BC and in other jurisdictions. 

More specifically, this will involve conducting interviews with: 

• Representatives associated with the ITA who have been involved in the design and delivery 

of various functions; 

• Representatives from the other ITOs; 

• Representatives of the Canadian Council of Directors of Apprenticeship; and 

• Representatives from other jurisdictions, with a particular focus on other jurisdictions in 

Canada. 

From these interviews, we will be seeking a description of the characteristics of various functions 

which are or will be delivered by the organization. The following table summarizes the types of 

information we will be seeking regarding each of the functions. 

FOCUS OF DELIVERY ORGANIZATION INTERVIEWS 

Function Questions 

Updating 

Existing 

Programs 

• Frequency 

• Triggers 

• Process 

• Participants in the process 

• Leaders 

• Resource requirements 

• Key inputs and outputs 

• Process for obtaining input from stakeholders 




Upgrading of 

Standards 

Proposal/Approval/ 

Development of 

New Programs 

Development 

of Exams 

Red Seal 

Trades 

Exam 

Application 

Forecast 

Demand 

Activities to 

Increase 

Employer & 

Apprentice 

Participation 

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• Links to program updates 

• Other triggers 

• Leaders 

• Process 


• Consultation – e.g., process for obtaining input from stakeholders on 

proposed changes in standards 

• Who typically proposes 

• Frequency 

• Triggers 

• Required information (e.g., information that must be included in 

proposals) 

• Approval process 

• Criteria for approval 

• Difference in program development process vis-à-vis updating of 

existing programs 

• Process – who develops and how 

• Number of exams/questions developed per level/trade/area 


• Procedures for field testing 

• Standards for field testing 

• Process involved in the development of NOA/exams 

• Role of lead agency 

• Other key participants from the jurisdiction 

• Resource requirements (people/other) 


• Use of practical assessments 

• Use of invigilators 


• Demand/course registration or intention information obtained from 

apprentices at time of registration 

• On-going follow-ups conducted with registered apprenticeships (trainees 

and employers) 

• Other sources of information used to project demand 

• If/how demand forecasting function is centralized 

• How supply is coordinated across trainers/how trainers involved in the 

process (links to college groups) 


• Level of emphasis placed on promotion – how that has changed over 

time 

• Existing strategies and actions 

• Messaging, methodologies, sample materials, campaigns 

• Resources committed to it 

• What has been effective/what has not been effective 

• Performance indicators/tracking 




Designate 

Training Providers 

Prepare Annual 

Training Purchase 

Plan 

Primary Point of 

Contact for 

Employers 

and Apprentices 

Apprentices & 

Trainees – 

Registration and 

Assessments 

Formal 

Consultation 

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• Emphasis placed on increasing the points of delivery/strategies used 

• Eligibility – open to public and private? 

• Criteria for designation 

• Process 

• Auditing/evaluation/follow-up procedures 


• Process 

• Participants in the process (trainers, funders, others) 

• Major outputs 

• Use of outputs by others – fit into the planning processes of others 


• Coordination with other ITOs (if relevant) 

• Accuracy 

• Strategy for responding to general questions (IVR, information booklets, 

website, 1-800, etc), funneling/pathfinding techniques, materials 

distributed out in response to requests 


• Number of website hits – key drivers 

• Number of info@ e-mails received, by target group, subject matter, how 

responded to, performance standards for responding 


• Number of telephone calls received, by target group, subject matter, 

how respond to, performance standards for responding 

• Resource requirements – how delivered (call centre, internal vs. 

contracted service, etc.) 

• If call centre approach – database/education/orientation programs in 

place to support attendants 

• Procedures and due diligence performed 

o Challenge procedures 

o Recognition of prior learning 

o Work experience 

• Use of practical assessments (prevalence and process) 

• Use of logbooks (prevalence and due diligence) 

• Prevalence (e.g., how often formal consultation occurs) 

• Key issues on which consultation commonly occurs 

• Triggers 

• Target groups 

• Objectives 

• Vehicles (committees, workshops, surveys, hearings, input from 

representative groups, etc) 

• Procedures 


• Variations in approaches depending upon scope or nature of issues 





Communications 

Strategic 

Initiatives 

Prepare of 

Annual Plans 

Production of the 

Annual Report 

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• Target groups 


• Key messaging 

• Vehicles (website, newsletters, regional meetings, advertising, print 

materials) 

• Samples of communication and promotional materials 

• Budgets 


• Examples – description, objectives, relationship to other activities, 

sources of funding 

• Requirements regarding annual planning 


• Process 


• Role of ITOs in the development of the ITA annual plan (where relevant) 

• Requirements 

• Key performance indicators 

• Performance tracking 

• Process for preparation 

• Resource Requirements 

7. Use the results of the research to define each of the key functions to be included in the model. 

We will define the key functions, including consultation and communication, using the key parameters 

outlined in Chapter III. 

8. Conduct a workshop session with the Steering Committee to work through the potential 

structure of CITO. 

In association with the Steering Committee, we will undertake an in-depth logistical planning and 

costing exercise to refine the options for consideration and identify the resources (number and type of 

staff/ preliminary capital and operating cost projections) required to support the activities and 

strategies and demonstrate feasibility in each of the key responsibilities. 

9. In conjunction with CITO staff, develop recommendations regarding the draft organizational 

model. 

10. Prepare the draft communication strategy. 

The draft communication strategy will outline the draft launch strategy and on-going communication 

strategy for CITO including definitions of: 

• Primary and secondary target groups; 

• Communication objectives; 

• Key messaging; 

• Vehicles (e.g., website, newsletters, regional meetings, advertising, print materials); 

• Roles of the various vehicles; 

• Performance indicators and tracking; and 

• Possible budget levels. 



11. Prepare the draft consultation strategy. 

NEXT STEPS 

The draft consultation strategy will propose a process which will be used by CITO to obtain input on 

key issues (e.g., changes to standards). The process will outline: 

• Target groups; 

• Objectives; 

• Vehicles (committees, workshops, surveys, meetings, input from representative groups, 

etc.); and 

• Standard procedures including variations based on the scope and nature of the issue. 

Within the context of this broader consultation strategy, we will also recommend the consultation 

strategy to be employed in Component 4 to obtain input from key stakeholders with respect to the draft 

operational model, communication strategy and communication strategy. 

12. Prepare a report containing the draft operational model, consultation strategy and 

communication strategy for CITO. 

13. Meet with the Steering Committee to review the draft report. 

We will then undertake any additional analysis or research to address the comments received 

regarding the draft operational model, communication strategy or consultation strategy for CITO. 

14. Prepare a revised report containing the draft operational model, communication strategy and 

consultation strategy that will form the basis for consultation with industry and other 

stakeholders. 


APPENDICES 

APPENDICES


APPENDIX I: 

LIST OF STAKEHOLDERS ORGANIZATIONS 

APPENDICES 

Development of a Full-Service Model for CITO Page A - 1


ASSOCIATIONS 

� BC Construction Association 

• BC Construction Association North 

• Construction Association of Victoria 

• Mid Island Construction Association 

• North Vancouver Island Construction Association 

• Prince George Construction Association 

• Southern Interior Construction Association 

• Vancouver Island Construction Association 

• Vancouver Regional Construction Association 

� BC Flooring Covering Association 

� BC Insulation Contractors Association 

� BC Wall and Ceiling Association 

� Canadian Construction Association 

� Canadian Masonry Contractors Association of BC/Yukon Chapter 

� Council of Construction Associations 

� Electrical Contractors Association of BC 

� Glazing Contractors Association of BC 

� Independent Contractors and Businesses Association of BC 

� Master Painters & Decorators Association of BC 

� Mechanical Contractors Association of BC 

� Mobile Crane Operators Association 

� Roofing Contractors Association of BC 

� Sheet Metal Association of BC 

� Vancouver Island Floor Covering Association 

OTHER ITOS 

� Automotive Industry Training Association 

� go2 Tourism HR Society 

� HortEducationBC (HEBC) 

� Residential Construction Industry Training Organization (RCITO) 

� Resource Training Organization (RTO) 

TRAINERS 

APPROVED: PUBLIC 

� British Columbia Institute of Technology: Burnaby 

� Camosun College: Victoria 

� Capilano College: North Vancouver 

� College of New Caledonia: Prince George 

� College of the Rockies: Cranbrook 

� Douglas College, Surrey 

� Kwantlen University College: Cloverdale 

� Malaspina University College: Nanaimo 

� North Island College: Courtney 

APPENDICES 



APPENDICES 

� Northern Lights College: Atlin, Chetwynd, Dawson Creek, Dease Lake, Fort Nelson, Fort St. 

John, Hudson's Hope, Tumbler Ridge 

� Northwest Community College: Hazelton, Houston, Kitimat, Masset, Nass Valley, Prince 

Rupert, Queen Charlotte City, Smithers, Stewart 

� UBC Okanagan: Kelowna 

� Selkirk College: Castlegar, Grand Forks, Nakusp, Nelson, Trail 

� Thompson Rivers University: Kamloops, Williams Lake, Burnaby 

� University College of the Fraser Valley: Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Mission, Hope, Agassiz 

� Vancouver Community College: Vancouver 

APPROVED: PRIVATE 

� BC Floor Covering Joint Conference Society: Delta (INSTALL - International Standards and 

Training Alliance- Delta) 

� BC Wall and Ceiling Association: Surrey 

� DC 38 Joint Trade Society: Surrey 

� Discovery Community College: Campbell River, Port Alberni, Cumberland, Duncan, Nanaimo 

� Electrical Industry Training Institute: Surrey 

� Electrical Joint Training Committee: Surrey 

� Joint Apprentice Refrigeration Trade School: Surrey 

� Operating Engineers Training Site: Maple Ridge 

� Pacific Vocational College: Burnaby 

� Piping Industry Apprenticeship Board: Delta 

� RCABC Roofing Institute: Langley 

� Secwepemc Cultural Education Society: Kamloops 

� Sheet Metal Workers Training Centre Society: Burnaby 

� Trowel Trades Training Association: Surrey 

� VanAsep Stitsma Construction Trades Centre: North Vancouver 

OTHER 

� Aboriginal Apprenticeship & Industry Training- Kamloops 

� British Columbia Construction Industry Training Institute, CITI 

� Canadian Technical Trade Institute 

� Construction and Specialized Workers Training Society 

UNIONS 

� BC and Yukon Territory Building and Construction Trades Council 

• Kamloops-Revelstoke-Okanagan and District 

• Kootenay District 

• Prince George and District 

• Vancouver Island and District 

• Vancouver - New Westminster and District 

� B.C. Provincial Council of Carpenters 

� Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron Shipbuilders, Blacksmiths, Forgers & Helpers 

� Canadian Association of Skilled Trades 

� Construction and Specialized Workers Union (Includes Plasterers Helpers and Mason Tenders) 

� Construction Maintenance and Allied Workers Union (Carpenters 



� Elevator Constructors Local Union 82 

APPENDICES 

� International Union of Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers - Local Union No. 2 

� International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Nelson, Vancouver, Victoria, Kamoops 

� International Association of Heat & Frost Insulators & Asbestos Workers - Local Union 118 

� International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Ironworkers - Local 

Union 97 

� International Union of Operating Engineers - Local Union 115 

� International Union of Painters & Allied Trades District Council 38 - Painters 138, Glaziers 1527, 

Drywall Finishers 2009 

� Ironworkers Local Union 97 

� Laborers International Union of North America - Construction and Specialized Workers Union 

Local 1611 

� Operative Plasterers' and Cement Masons' International Association of the United States and 

Canada - Local Union 919 

� Piledrivers, Divers, Bridge, Dock & Wharf Builders Union (United Brotherhood of Carpenters & 

Joiners of America 

� Plumbers & Pipefitters Union Local 170: 

� Sheet Metal Workers International Association (includes Roofers & Production Shopmen) - 

Local Union 276 - Victoria 

� Sheet Metal Workers International Association (includes Roofers & Production Shopmen) - 

Local Union 280 – Vancouver 

� United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing & Pipefitting Industry of the 

United States and Canada - Union 516 - Vancouver 

� United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners of America 

APPRENTICEHSIP AND TRAINING COORDINATORS (JOINT BOARDS) 

� BC Construction Industry Skills Improvement Council (Skillplan) 

� Boilermakers Trade Advancement and Apprenticeship Committee 

� Cement Masons’ & Plasterers’ Apprenticeship and Trade Promotion 

� Construction and Specialized Workers Training Society 

� CRAFT Centre 

� DC 38 Joint Trade Board Painters, Glaziers, Drywall Finishers 

� Electrical Industry Training Institute 

� Electrical Workers 213/ECA of BC 

� Floor Covering Joint Conference Society 

� Insulation Industry Apprenticeship Board 

� Ironworkers Local 712, Shop 

� Ironworkers Trade Improvement Council 

� Lathers/Interior Systems Mechanics 

� Piping Industry & PIAB/UA Trade School 

� Refrigeration Workers Apprenticeship 

� Sheet Metal Industry Training Board 

� Trowel Trades Training Association 

� Western Joint Training Society 

OTHER AGENCIES 

� BC Business Council 



APPENDICES 

� BC Construction Industry Skills Improvement Council, SkillPlan 

� BC Safety Authority 

� Canadian Council of Directors of Apprenticeship (CCDA) - Red Seal program 

� Christian Labour Association of Canada 

� Construction Labour Relations Association of BC (CLRA) 

� Construction Sector Council - Ottawa 

� CRAFT Centre (Construction Referral for Apprenticeship for Future Tradespersons) 

� Industry Training Authority (ITA) 

� Joint Boards 

� Ministry of Economic Development – Economic Analysis and Skills Development 

� Skills Canada BC 

� The Canadian Apprenticeship Forum 

� Worksafe BC 



APPENDIX II: 

APPENDICES 

PRELIMINARY PROFILE OF A SAMPLE OF EMPLOYER ASSOCIATIONS 



Mandate 

Main Activities 

Training Related 

Activities 

BC Road Builders & Heavy 

Construction 

To communicate with the public and with 

government about critical transportation issues 

and the negative impact of highway 

inefficiencies on the BC economy 

Representing a collection of competitive firms 

engaged daily in all aspects of road building, 

rehabilitation, heavy construction, highway 

maintenance and the supply of related goods 

and services 

Promotes training programs endorsed by ITA 

# Members Over 200 members 

Headquarter 

Location 

Regional Offices/ 

Subassociation 

Relation To 

Other 

Associations 

Suite 307 - 8678 Greenall Avenue 

Burnaby, BC 

N/A 

Partner with other local construction industry 

association 

BC Wall and Ceiling Association 

To promote, foster, and improve industry 

apprenticeship, training, and technical transfer 

within the Wall and Ceiling industry at levels and by 

methods appropriate to the Membership and the 

construction industry. 

To promote, foster, and improve industry 

apprenticeship, training, and technical transfer 

within the Wall and Ceiling industry at levels and by 

methods appropriate to the Membership and the 

construction industry. 

Promotes and coordinates apprenticeship training 

programs for the Wall and Ceiling Industry; a 

qualified ACE IT participant 

#112 - 8484 - 162nd St 

Surrey BC V4N 1B4 Canada 

Sub-association: Association of Wall and Ceiling 

Contractors of British Columbia (AWCCBC) at the 

same address 

BCWCA’s international industry organization 

affiliate—Northwest Wall and Ceiling Bureau, 

provides technical information and access to the 

membership in BC, Alberta as well as Washington, 

Oregon and other western North American 

locations. 

APPENDICES 

Canadian Home Builders’ Association - 

BC 

Fostering a housing environment in which the 

industry operates effectively and professionally 

while maintaining affordability and profitability; 

solving the critical skills shortage in the residential 

building industry through its Strategic Skills Plan. 

CHBA BC is a voluntary membership made up of 

building professionals who are committed to the 

industry excellence. Through the association, 

members have access to technical information as 

well as specialized education and training courses. 

CHBA BC also promotes a members’ code of 

ethics that calls for high standards in customer 

relations and business practices. 

Promotes training program 

B.C.I.T. Campus, Bldg. NW 5 

3700 Willingdon Avenue 

Burnaby, B.C. V5G 3H2 

CHBA – Upper Fraser Valley 

CHBA – Nanaimo 

CHBA – Fraser Valley 

CHBA – Victoria 

CHBA – Greater Vancouver HBA 

CHBA – South Okanagan 

CHBA – Kamloops 

CHBA – Sea to Sky (Whistler) 

CHBA – Kelowna 

CHBA – Prince George HBA 

Partner with other local construction industry 

association (e.g. BC Housing, BC Construction, BC 

Road Builder) 



Mandate 



Activities 

# Members 

Headquarter 

Location 



Relation To 

Other 

Associations 

Construction Labour Relations 

Association of BC (CLRA) 

To represent the interests of Association 

members and building trades - signatory 

contractors, professionally and with integrity, in 

matters of labour relations, health and safety, 

and training. 

Labour Relations: 

o collective agreement negotiation 

o agreement interpretation 

o pre-job conferences 

o advocacy in grievances, arbitrations and 

illegal work stoppages 

o jurisdictional expertise 

Health & Safety: 

o generic and individualized company 

safety programs 

o safety and claims management seminars 

o interpretation of WCB regulations 

o assistance in assessment appeals 

o safety-related instructional videos 

Apprenticeship Training: 

o representation on provincial Trade 

Advisory Committees where requested 

Representation on provincial Trade Advisory 

Committees where requested 

97 - 6th Street, PO Box 820, New Westminster 

BC V3L 4Z8 

N/A N/A 

APPENDICES 

Sheet Metal Association of BC BC Construction Association (BCCA) 

� to improve the financial stability and business 

conditions of the sheet metal industry, and to 

develop and promote methods to improve 

managerial proficiency 

� to improve quality, efficiency and productivity of, 

and within, this industry, and to implement high 

standards of work 

� to establish and maintain high ethical standards of 

conduct between members of the Association, and 

between members and owners, architects, 

engineers, other contractors, and the public 

� to study and help in the development and 

enforcement of governmental codes and 

regulations, and such legislation as may be 

necessary for the best interest of the public and 

the sheet metal industry 

� to promote harmony in labour relations 

� to exchange technical, professional, and 

educational information with other contractor 

associations in the sheet metal industry and its 

allied trades in Canada and other countries 

� to affiliate as a Chapter with the Sheet Metal and 

Air-Conditioning Contractors' National Association, 

Inc. 

Sheet Metal Workers Training Centre Society, a 

private, post-secondary institution located in Burnaby, 

British Columbia. It is administered by the Sheet 

Metal Industry Training Board, a joint board of the 

British Columbia Sheet Metal Association (SMACNA- 

BC) and Sheet Metal Workers International Union 

Local 280. 

Suite # 254 - 4664 Lougheed Hwy 

Burnaby, British Columbia V5C 5T5 

An affiliation as a Chapter with the Sheet Metal and 

Air-Conditioning Contractors' National Association, 

Inc. 

Since 1971, BCCA has represented the interests 

of and promoted the importance of the 

construction industry to government and nongovernmental 

agencies in BC, across Canada 

and internationally. Mission is to provide 

leadership and excellence in the representation 

of, and service to , BC’s 

Promotes training activities in the construction 

industry 

1700 (1200 contractors; 500 suppliers, 

manufacturers, and associate services) 

210 - 174 Wilson Street 

Victoria, BC V9A 7N6 

BC Construction Association North; Southern 

Interior Construction Association; Vancouver 

Island Construction Association; Vancouver 

Regional Construction Association 

Largest construction association in BC 



Mandate 



Activities 

BC Construction Association North 

(BCCA-N) 

Dedicated to the promotion of construction 

investment, standard practices, education & 

training, safety and high standards in the 

construction industry 

Delivers services to member firms (General & 

Trade Contractors, Manufacturers, Suppliers & 

Allied Service Firms) and Buyers of 

Construction Services through affiliated local 

construction associations: Fort St. John, 

Dawson Creek, Terrace-Kitimat, Bulkley 

Valley-Lakes District, Williams Lake, Quesnel, 

and Prince George 

Promotes training programs: Star Cor (by 

CSABC); Gold Seal; and i-Step 

APPENDICES 

Canadian Construction Association Construction Association of Victoria 

To serve, promote and enhance the construction 

industry on behalf of its members in matters of 

national and international concern. 

1. To develop and promote approved standard 

tendering and contractual practices and procedures 

with the design professions and with owners. 

2. To represent the national interests of the 

Canadian construction industry with the Federal 

government. 

3. To promote harmonious working relationships 

among its members for the benefit of the industry 

as a whole. 

4. To provide opportunities for the exchange of 

opinion and coordination of efforts among its 

members. 

5. To expand the construction market. 

To serve and promote the business life of our 

membership and the construction industry. 

Committed to promoting open competition within 

the marketplace and specifically as it relates to the 

purchase of construction services, goods and 

technology; to provide construction related services 

and direction to the construction industry in Greater 

Victoria and surrounding area. 

Promotes training program 

# Members 260 member firms More than 20,000 enterprises Over 300 members 

Headquarter 

Location 



Relation To 

Other 

Associations 

3851-18th Avenue 

Prince George, BC V2N 1B1 

Bulkley Valley Lakes District Construction 

Association; Dawson Creek Construction 

Association; Fort St. John Construction 

Association; Kitimat Satellite Plan Room; 

Prince Rupert Planroom; Quesnel Construction 

Association; Terrace-Kitimat Construction 

Association; Williams Lake Construction 

Association; Prince George Construction 

Association 

An affiliation of the BC Construction 

Association and the Canada Construction 

Association 

Canadian Construction Association 

75 Albert Street, Suite 400 

Ottawa, ON K1P 5E7 

Over 100 Provincial and regional large member 

associations 

Represents over 100 provincial and regional 

member associations 

Construction Association of Victoria 

1075 Alston Street 

Victoria, BC V9A 3S6 

Development of a Full-Service Model for CITO Page A - 9 

N/A 

An affiliation of Vancouver Island Construction 

Association, BCCA, CCA


Mandate 



Activities 

Mid Island Construction 

Association 

To serve and promote the business life of 

our membership and the construction 

industry 

Committed to promoting open competition 

within the marketplace and specifically as it 

relates to the purchase of construction 

services, goods and technology. 

North Vancouver Island Construction 

Association 

To foster growth and economic stability in the 

construction industry within the North Vancouver Island 

area. 

� Establish, maintain and promote good relations 

between its Members and between the Society and 

all individuals or organizations involved in or 

associated with the construction industry; 

� Establish, maintain and promote good relations 

between the Society and the purchasers of 

construction services and products; 

� Establish, maintain and promote standard and 

ethical practices, documents and tendering 

procedures in the construction industry; 

� Inform and educate its Members on matters 

concerning the construction industry; 

� Establish, maintain and promote a tender 

documents viewing service for its members; 

� Administer a Bid Depository System; 

� Represent the best interests of its Members within 

other organizations or associations directly or 

indirectly involved in the construction industry, 

including becoming a member of, or appointing 

delegates to represent the Society on the Boards of, 

or at meetings of, such other organizations or 

associations. 

APPENDICES 

Prince George Construction 

Association 

Dedicated to the promotion of construction 

investment, standard practices and high standards 

in the construction industry; committed to the 

principle that industry participants share a common 

interest and believes that united action will provide 

benefits to the construction industry and the 

economy as a whole 

Promotes training programs Promotes training programs Promotes training program 

# Members 110 member companies 50 member companies 

Headquarter 

Location 



Relation To 

Other 

Associations 

Mid Island Construction Association 

3 - 1850 Northfield Rd. 

Nanaimo, BC, V9S 3B3 

North Vancouver Island Construction Association 

101-301 Dogwood St. 

Campbell River, BC V9W 2Y1 

N/A N/A N/A 

An affiliation of Vancouver Island 

Construction Association, BCCA, CCA 

An affiliation of Vancouver Island Construction 

Association, BCCA, CCA 

3851-18th Avenue 

Prince George, BC 

V2N 1B1 

An affiliation of BCCA-N, BCCA, CCA 



Mandate 



Activities 

Southern Interior Construction 

Association 

Committed to communicating information and 

opportunities, developing and delivering 

appropriate services, and supporting industry 

standards for the benefit of all players in our 

industry. Through progressive association 

leadership, we strive to promote an 

environment in which our members can 

effectively, safely and efficiently compete 

Provides information on all the construction 

projects in the region, educational resources, 

safety resources, and benefits programs 

specifically designed to improve all aspects of 

members` businesses. 

Vancouver Island Construction 

Association 

To serve and promote the business life of our 

membership and the construction industry. 

Committed to promoting open competition within 

the marketplace and specifically as it relates to the 

purchase of construction services, goods and 

technology; to provide construction related services 

and direction to the construction industry in areas of 

Vancouver Island 

APPENDICES 

Vancouver Regional Construction 

Association 

• Empowering Industry participants through 

education and information sharing; 

• Promoting and encouraging the use of 

acceptable standard practices; 

• Creating business opportunities through 

encouraging economic development and 

providing project information 

• project information and documentation 

• training programs 

• benefits and services that reduce costs 

and improve productivity 

• up to date information on events affecting 

construction 

• Lobbying to government, owners and 

others on all matters related to 

construction and networking opportunities. 

Promotes training programs Promotes training program Promotes and coordinates training programs 

# Of Members 400 member firms Over 300 members 

Headquarter 

Location 



Relation To 

Other 

Associations 

104-151 Commercial Drive, 

Kelowna, B.C., V1X 7W2 

Kamloops office; Penticton Planroom; Vernon 

Planroom; Cranbrook Planroom; Castlegar 

Planroom 

An affiliation of BCCA-N, BCCA, CCA 

1075 Alston Street, 

Victoria, B.C. V9A 3S6 

Southern Vancouver Island Construction 

Association; North Vancouver Island Construction 

Association; Mid Island Construction Association; 

Construction Association in Victoria 

Vancouver Island Construction Association was 

formed in 1984 to consolidate the representation of 

4 local Island associations; Southern Vancouver 

Island Construction Association (formerly 

Construction Association of Victoria), Mid Island 

Construction Association (formerly Nanaimo 

Construction Association), North Vancouver Island 

Construction Association and Alberni Valley 

Construction Association (since closed). 

Affiliation with British Columbia Construction 

Association, and Canadian Construction 

Association. 

more than 700 general contractors, specialty trade 

contractors, manufacturers, suppliers and 

professionals 

3636 East 4th Avenue 

Vancouver, BC V5M 1M3 

Langley Plan Room: 

9734 201 Street 

Langley, BC V1M 3E8 

Affiliation with British Columbia Construction 

Association, and Canadian Construction 

Association. 



Mandate 



Activities 

# Members 

Headquarter 

Location 



Relation To 

Other 

Associations 

Roofing Contractors 

Association of BC 

It is the mission of the Roofing Contractors 

Association of British Columbia to provide 

its Members with the training, support, and 

leadership required to enable them to offer 

customers the highest quality roofing 

practices, guarantees, and business ethics 

in the roofing industry. 

The Association ensures that members 

have access to information on the latest 

advances in the industry, both on current 

roofing practices and on today’s materials. 

The membership criteria ensure that all 

members of RCABC meet or exceed our 

code of ethics and professionalism. 

RCABC contractors, manufacturers and 

suppliers must participate in a program of 

continuous professional development 

regarding new materials and roofing 

techniques. 

Promotes industry training program 

100 active members and association 

members 

9734 - 201st Street, Langley, B.C. Canada 

V1M 3E8 

Electrical Contractors Association of BC 

To strengthen and promote the industry through 

representation to the general public, government 

agencies and related industry groups. 

Representation on other associations; consulting; 

education info; health care; insurance; networking; 

news; marketing; publications 

Promotes and coordinate training programs 

154 members 700 members 

201-3989 Henning Drive 

Burnaby, British Columbia V5C 6N5 

N/A N/A N/A 

Affiliated with the Canadian Roofing 

Contractors Association, the National 

Roofing Contractors Association and the 

Western States Roofing Contractors 

Association in the USA. 

Member of the Canadian Electrical Contractors 

Association (CECA) 

APPENDICES 

Independent Contractors and 

Businesses Association of BC 

ICBA is the voice of the Open Shop construction 

industry in British Columbia. We assume the 

responsibility of making that voice heard. 

In the face of a persistent building trade union lobby 

for preferential treatment with respect to public 

work, ICBA has grown and continues to be the 

champion of open tendering and fair treatment for 

all contractors, regardless of their union affiliations. 

The association also offers a full suite of member 

services, including affinity programs, health 

benefits, and much more. 

ICBA is committed to providing the very best 

training possible through the BC Construction and 

Safety Training Centre. 

#211 – 3823 Henning Drive 

Burnaby, BC V5C 6P3 



Mandate 



Activities 

Mechanical Contractors 


To make sure mechanical contractors and 

sector suppliers alike are able to provide the 

best possible products and services they can, 

to maintain and enhance their reputation for 

honesty, reliability and quality workmanship, to 

stay at the leading edge of consumer 

protection, and above all, to grow and prosper 

To make sure mechanical contractors and 

sector suppliers alike are able to provide the 

best possible products and services they can, 

to maintain and enhance their reputation for 

honesty, reliability and quality workmanship, to 

stay at the leading edge of consumer 

protection, and above all, to grow and prosper 

Promotes and coordinates training program 

# Members 78 members About 100 members 

Headquarter 

Location 



Relation To 

Other 

Associations 

#223 3989 Henning Drive, 

Burnaby BC, V5C 6N5 Canada 

N/A N/A 

APPENDICES 

BC Flooring Covering Association Council of Construction Associations 

To enhance the floorcovering industry in British 

Columbia, the British Columbia Floor Covering 

Association is committed to providing seminars and 

educational programs, important inspection and 

value-added services as well as networking 

opportunities for its members. 

• Represent the interests of its membership on 

issues pertaining to the construction industry. 

• Encourage greater use of floor coverings in the 

construction industry and by the general public. 

• Promote and maintain good relations between 

members, architects, government, and all 

consumers. 

• Encourage, through seminars and training, 

high standards in work performance and 

managerial skills. 

• Assist in the training and education of its 

membership to meet the future needs of the 

industry. 

• Keep members informed of activities and 

developments within the association and the 

industry. 

• Develop discount programs and benefit 

packages for members. 

Encourage, through seminars and training, high 

standards in work performance and managerial 

skills. 

210–2160 Springer Ave 

Burnaby, BC V5B 3M7 

Represents all major construction associations (21 

in all) and acts on behalf of the construction 

industry in WCB matters. 

Represents all major construction associations (21 

in all) and acts on behalf of the construction 

industry in WCB matters. 

#138 - 5751 Cedarbridge Way, 

Richmond, B.C. V6X 2A8 

Represents 21 major construction associations in 

BC. The Council is governed by a Board of 

Directors from the sponsoring associations, while 

the B.C. Construction Association provides 

administrative support. 



Mandate 



Activities 

BC Insulation Contractors 

Association 

To provide our members with the most 

current industry information, create and 

maintain a standard of work that provides 

the best value for our customers, and to 

provide information and installation 

standards to specifiers and end users 

To develop and distribute mechanical 

insulation standards to designers, 

specifying authorities and users of 

mechanical insulation systems. 

To represent all elements of the insulation 

industry; union contractors, open shop 

contractors, distributors and fabricators, 

and manufacturers. 

# Members 19 member organizations 9 member companies 

Headquarter 

Location 



Relation To 

Other 

Associations 

#214 - 2465 Beta Avenue 

Burnaby, BC V5C 5N1 

APPENDICES 

BC Structural Movers Association Public Construction Council 

Facilitates communication and cooperation 

among the provinces structural movers in the 

interest of both public and industry safety 

c/o 25768 128th Ave. 

Maple Ridge, BC, V4R 1C4 

N/A N/A N/A 

a member of COCA (the Canadian Organization 

of Construction Associations) 

To provide a forum where issues may be discussed freely 

and constructively for the benefit of the Public Owner and 

the Construction Industry 

1) To promote and achieve a constructive relationship 

between the construction industry of British Columbia and 

the government ministries, agencies and Crown 

corporations operating within the Province of British 

Columbia, 2) To cooperate with all major public tendering 

authorities for the purpose of effectively scheduling public 

construction activity to achieve the fullest utilization of 

construction industry resources and to assist public sector 

owners to receive the broadest base of competitive bids, 

3) To promote the use of uniform public sector contract 

documents and procedures that are easy to comprehend, 

workable and fair and reasonable, 4) To review and to 

make recommendations on tendering procedures and 

other industry practices as they develop, 5) To provide a 

regular meeting place for The Council to carry out its work, 

6)To develop and disseminate information, consistent with 

The Council's objects, to public purchasers of construction 

services, to the construction industry and to the public, 7) 

To provide a means by which its members may speak with 

a single authoritative voice in matters affecting publicly 

funded construction, and 8) To do all things necessary 

and incidental to achieve the objects of The Council. 

22 member associations from public owners, construction 

industry, and the consulting professions 

210 - 174 Wilson St. 

Victoria, BC V9A 7N6 

a forum where issues may be discussed freely and 

constructively for the benefit of the Public Owner and the 

Construction Industry 



Mandate 



Activities 

Glazing Contractors 


a) To bring together all glazing contractors, 

glazing suppliers and glazing consultants 

within the Province of British Columbia and to 

promote the interests of persons, firms or 

corporations acting as bona fide glazing 

Contractors, glazing suppliers and glazing 

consultants. 

b) To assist members in dealing with 

problems and to provide members with 

information through seminars and general 

discussions. 

c) To provide information and assistance to 

architects, contractors, specification writers, 

and other persons dealing with glazing 

contractors, glazing suppliers and glazing 

consultants. 

d) To help maintain a standard for the 

glazing trade and to secure uniformity in 

usage, custom, and trade conditions. 

e) To help improve the quality and 

qualification of tradespersons in the glazing 

trade through direct communication with 

various Governmental Agencies and to provide 

a means to improve the quality of estimators, 

coordinators, and office staff working in the 

glazing trade. 

Master Painters & Decorators 


Representing professionals across North America, 

MPDA provides painting and coating technical 

advice, maintains specification and standards 

manuals, and performs a wide range of services in 

support of the industry, including the publishing of 

U.S. and Canadian copyright manuals for the paint 

and coatings industry. 

APPENDICES 

Vancouver Island Floor Covering 

Association 

To enhance the floor-covering industry on 

Vancouver Island, the Vancouver Island Floor 

Covering Association is committed to providing 

seminars and educational programs, important 

inspection and value-added services as well as 

networking opportunities for its members 

• Represent the interests of its membership on 

issues pertaining to the construction industry. 

• Encourage greater use of floor coverings in 

the construction industry and by the general 

public. 

• Promote and maintain good relations between 

members, architects, government, and all 

consumers. 

• Encourage, through seminars and training, 

high standards in work performance and 

managerial skills. 

• Assist in the training and education of its 

membership to meet the future needs of the 

industry. 

• Keep members informed of activities and 

developments within the association and the 

industry. 

• Develop discount programs and benefit 

packages for members 

Encourage and promote training programs Encourage and promote training programs 

# Members 90 member companies 13 member companies 25 member companies 

Heaquarter 

Location 



Relation To 

Other 

Associations 

10845 – 145 Street 

Surrey, BC V3R 3R7 

4090 Graveley Street 

Burnaby, BC 

N/A N/A N/A 

1075 Alston Street, 

Victoria BC V9A 3S6 

A member association of COCA and BCCA A member of BC Floor Covering Association 



APPENDIX III: 

APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM PROFILES 

APPENDICES 



Credentials 

Issued 

Occupational 

Description 

Program 

Duration 

Program 

Structure 

Program 

Completion 

Requirement 

Program 

Pre-Requisite 

Assessment 

Methods 

Linkage To 

Other 

Credentials 

Program 

Providers 

Program 

Development 

ITA Certification of Qualification 

Architectural Sheet Metal Worker 

� A person who does the installation, welding, burning, cutting, layout, caulking, 

fastening, repair, hoisting and rigging of metal and translucent sheets, 

insulation, ventilators, all flashings, gutters, louvers, soffits, skylights and metal 

doors when associated with the construction of buildings. 

� In-school: 12 weeks 

� Work-based: 3200 hrs 

Delivered in a variety of formats combining in-school and work-based training, all 

designed to meet the competency standards and profile defined by the industry 

(2 yrs in general) 

� Completion of 3200 hrs workplace hours: Sponsor attestation 

� Completion of technical training (level 1&2) 

Recommended education: Grade 10 or equivalent including English 10, Math 10, 

and Science 10. Preferred: Grade 12 

� In-school assessments (practical & written) 

� Work-based assessments (practical) 

� Final Assessments (BC Cert. of Qualification written exam) 

� Level exam by challenge 

Holders of a BC Cert. of Qualification in Sheet Metal may be eligible to receive 

practical experience credit and tech training up to 1.5 yr 

APPENDICES 

Bricklayer (Mason) 

(Red Seal) 

ITA Certificate of Qualification (Mason); Inter-Provincial Red Seal 

Endorsement (Bricklayer) 

� Uses bricks, concrete blocks, stone, structural tiles and other materials 

to construct or repair walls, foundations and other structures. Also 

responsible for preparing surfaces to be covered and mixing ingredients. 

� Do a variety of residential work including restoring damaged brick work, 

putting up ornamental or retaining walls and constructing brick 

driveways, patios, chimneys, and glass block walls. 



Delivered in a variety of formats combining in-school and work-based 

training, all designed to meet the competency standards and profile 

defined by the industry (4 years in general) 


� Completion of technical training (level 1 to 3) 

� Inter-Provincial Red Seal Exam 

Recommended education: Grade 10 or equivalent including English 10, 

Math 10, and Science 10. Preferred: Grade 12 

� Practical competency assessments 



� Final Assessments (Inter-provincial Red Seal written exam) 

� Level ITA exams available for challenge 

Information not available Trowel Trades Training Association 

� Program outline currently under development at present, efforts began Jun-07; 

led by Dick Vanier 


� Contracts hired: Vanier Training Consultants 

� No ITA budget yet 

� Final Proposal and Program outline are nearing completion. TOS and Exam 

Banks are still to be developed 

� Estimated Completion date: Jun-08 

Holders of a BC Cert. of Qualification in Cement Mason may be eligible to 

receive practical experience credit and tech training 

� Program outline last updated: 2003 

� No current development 

� New Program outline in 2006 



Credentials 

Issued 

Occupational 

Description 

Program 

Duration 

Program 

Structure 

Program 

Completion 

Requirement 

Program 

Pre-Requisite 

Assessment 

Methods 

Credit 

Towards 

Apprentice 

Program 

Providers 

Program 

Development 

APPENDICES 

Boilermaker (Red Seal) Cabinetmaker (Joiner) (Red Seal) 

ITA Certificate of Qualification (Construction Boilermaker); Inter-Provincial Red 

Seal Endorsement (Boilermaker) 

� Use blueprints and other plans to construct, install, and repair boilers, tanks, 

and other large containers that hold liquids and gases. 

� Work on heat exchangers and other heavy metal structures and use brakes, 

rolls, shears, flame cutters and other tools during the course of their work. Also 

inspect and maintain these structures to ensure they are safe and efficient. 

� Also fit and join tubes, gauges, valves and other components that attach to the 

boiler or vessel and then test these systems for leaks or other defects. 

Sometimes required to install heat-resistant materials around the systems to 

protect other workers. Can often be found in the maintenance dept of large 

industrial complexes and electric power generating plants. 




designed to meet the competency standards and profile defined by the industry (3 

yrs in general) 

� Completion of mandatory 6 month pre-apprenticeship course 


� Completion of technical training (Boilermaker ELTT, Level 2&3) 

� Inter-Provincial Apprenticeship exam 





� Final Assessments (Inter-Provincial Red Seal written exam) 

Holders of a BC Cert. of Qualification in Steel Fabricator and Ironworker may be 

eligible to receive practical experience credit and tech training credit 

ITA Certificate of Qualification (Joiner); Inter-Provincial Red Seal 

Endorsement (Cabinetmaker) 

� Build, repair and re-style wooden furniture, cabinets, fixtures and other 

products. Many similarities with the carpentry trade, and both involve 

primarily working with wood. Joinery, however, tends to be more 

specialized. 

� Joiners often operate woodworking machines to cut and form parts, 

which they then assemble into finished products. Some specialize in 

custom-made furniture. Preparation of costs estimates is often a key 

skill and responsibility. 

� Many work in the construction industry. Increasingly, Joiners are 

tasked with installing pre-manufactured cabinets and fixtures. 





defined by the industry (4 yrs in general) 


� Completion of technical training (Level 1 to 4) 







� Level 1 exam available for challenge 

Holders of a BC Cert. of Qualification in Carpentry, or a Residential 

Building Framing Technician and Construction Framework Technician 

Cert. or Qualification may be eligible for practical training experience 

credit. Corrections Canada/BC Work exp. Program 25 months max 

institutional credit for all documented work exp. (1600 hrs = 1 yr cred.); 

Machine Operation exp. in assembly line millwork prdn shops may be 

eligible for practical exp. cred. 

BCIT BCIT; Okanagan; Selkirk; Thompson Rivers 

� Program outline last updated: 2003 


� Last updated in 2000; Program outline currently under development at 

present, efforts begins Oct-07; lead by CITO- Steve Sallaway 

� Steering Committee established; No Contractors hired 

� Budget: $100,000 




Credentials 

Issued 

Occupational 

Description 

Program 

Duration 

Program 

Structure 

Program 

Completion 

Requirement 

Program 

Pre-Requisite 

Assessment 

Methods 

Credit 

Towards 

Apprentice 

Program 

Providers 

Program 

Development 

APPENDICES 

Carpenter (Red Seal) Cement Mason (Red Seal) 

ITA Certificate of Qualification (Carpenter); Inter-Provincial Red Seal Endorsement 

(Carpenter) 

� Build and repair structures made of wood, wood-substitutes and other materials. 

� Assemble and erect forms for concrete, wood and metal frame construction and use 

plans and instruments to prepare for excavating and shoring. Also install floor beams, 

lay sub-flooring, erect walls and roof systems, and trim items. 

� There are different specializations within the carpentry trade. The construction 

industry is divided between residential and industrial-commercial-institutional projects, 

and carpentry duties vary between these two types of work. 




designed to meet the competency standards and profile defined by the industry (4 yrs in 

general) 




Recommended education: Grade 10 or equivalent including English 10, Math 10, and 

Science 10. Preferred: Grade 12 




� Levels 1&2 exams available for challenge 

� Holders of a BC C of Q in Residential Construction Framing Technician will, upon 

registration with the ITA as a Carpenter trainee, receive Level 1 technical credits 

towards the Carpentry Program and 500 workplace hrs credits Holders of BC Cert. of 

Qualification in Joiner may be eligible to receive practical experience credit and tech 

training credit 

� Holders of BC C of Q in Res. Construction Framing Technician who successfully 

complete Level 2 tech training of the Construction Formwork Technician program will, 

upon registration as a Carpenter apprentice, receive level 1 and level 2 tech training 

cred towards the Carpentry program and up to 1000 hrs of practical workplace hr 

credit 

� Holder of BC C of Q in Construction Formwork Technician who completes a 72-hour 

bridging program will receive Level 1 Tech Training cred. towards the program 

BCIT; Camosun; New Caledonia; Rockies; Kwantlen; Malaspina; Northern Lights; 

Northwest; Okanagan; Selkirk; Thompson Rivers; Fraser Valley 

Level 1 & 2 : VanAsepStitsma Construction Trades Centre 

� Last updated in 2002; Program outline currently under development at present, efforts 

began Oct-06; lead by CITO- Steve Sallaway 


� Budget: $75,000; Program outline, table of specifications, exam banks are completed. 

Profile and Field testing for exams still need to be done 

� Estimated Completion date: Dec-07 

ITA Certificate of Qualification (Cement Mason); Inter-Provincial 

Red Seal Endorsement (Concrete Finisher) 

� finishes all concrete construction, such as floors, walls, ceilings, 

sidewalks, curbs and gutters, whether finished by trowel or float 

or any other process, and sacks, chips, rubs, grinds and cures by 

compounds in concrete finishing work, and dry packs, grouts and 

finishes in connection with setting machinery, such as engines, 

generators, air compressors and tanks. 

� Manufactured cabinets and fixtures. 



Delivered in a variety of formats combining in-school and workbased 

training, all designed to meet the competency standards and 

profile defined by the industry (3 yrs in general) 




Recommended education: Grade 10 or equivalent including English 

10, Math 10, and Science 10. Preferred: Grade 12 




Holders of a BC Cert. of Qualification in Bricklayer (Mason) may be 

eligible to receive practical exp. credit and tech training credit 

Trowel Trades Training Association 

� Last updated in 1996 




Credentials 

Issued 

Occupational 

Description 

Program 

Duration 

Program 

Structure 

Program 

Completion 

Requirement 

Program 

Pre-Requisite 

Assessment 

Methods 

Credit 

Towards 

Apprentice 

Program 

Providers 

Program 

Development 

APPENDICES 

Construction Electrician (Red Seal) Construction Formwork Technician 

ITA Certificate of Qualification (Electrician); Inter-Provincial Red Seal 

Endorsement (Construction Electrician) 

� Work on everything from lighting and climate control systems, to 

communication equipment and thousands of other specific tools and devices. 

� Work involves assembling, installing, commissioning, testing, maintaining, 

servicing and operating electrical systems and equipment. The three main 

settings in which electricians typically work are Construction, Industrial, and 

Institutional; need a good understanding of the many applications of electricity; 

must ensure building codes and safety requirements are followed. 









Recommended education: Grade 12 or equivalent education required to 

challenge Inter-Provincial Red Seal exam 




� Levels 1&2 exams available for challenge 

� Holders of a BC C of Q in Industrial Instrument Mechanic, Power Line 

Technician, Elevator Mechanic, Refrigeration Mechanic and Industrial 

Electrician maybe eligible to receive practical experience & tech training credit 

� Holders of a Cert. of Apprenticeship issued previous in BC in the trades of 

Marine Electrician, Industrial Electrician, Neon Electrician or Construction 

Electrician are eligible to receive a Cert. of Qualification without exam 

� The holder of a Cert. of Qualification in Construction Electrician may bridge to 

Industrial Electrician by completing specific theory and practical modules. 

BCIT; Camosun; New Caledonia; Rockies; Malaspina; North Island; Northern 

Lights; Northwest; Okanagan; Selkirk; Thompson Rivers; Fraser Valley 

Level 1 : Electrical Joint Training Committee 


present, efforts began Feb-06; lead by Contractor – Keith Dunbar 


� Budget: $25,000(CITO portion); Everything completed but not implemented 

� Estimated Completion date: Nov-07 

ITA Certificate of Qualification (Construction Formwork Technician) 

� Builds footing, column and wall forms, suspended slab forms and slabon-grade 

forms and concrete stair forms, and uses specialized forming 

methods for all types of civil, commercial, industrial, institutional, and 

residential construction and renovation. 

� Uses materials, hardware, and knowledge of concrete and pre-stressed 

concrete to construct concrete forms. This includes installing anchor 

bolts and metal in concrete. 

� In-school: 270 hrs 



training, all designed to meet the competency standards and profile defined 

by the industry (18 months in general) 


� Completion of technical training (Level 1 and 2) 

A minimum of Grade 10 Math and English or equivalent 

English Language Proficiency (test) 

A satisfactory interview with the training coordinator 

A strong interest in working in construction 

Physical fitness and manual dexterity 

Ability to work at heights and in all kinds of weather and working conditions 



� Final Assessments (written exam) 

� Prior Learning Assessment (written exam & practical competency) 

� Holders of a BC Cert. of Qualification in Residential Framing Technician 

may be eligible to receive practical exp. credit and tech training credit 

� Holders of a BC Cert. of Qualification in Construction Formwork 

Technician will receive automatic Level 2 technical credit towards the 

carpentry program and 2500 hrs of practical workplace hrs 

� Holders of BC Cert. of Qualification in Construction Formwork 

Technician who complete a 72-hour bridge program will receive Level 1 

technical training credit towards the carpentry program 

Information not available 





Credentials 

Issued 

Occupational 

Description 

Program 

Duration 

Program 

Structure 

Program 

Completion 

Requirement 

Program 

Pre-Requisite 

Assessment 

Methods 

Credit 

Towards 

Apprentice 

Program 

Providers 

Program 

Development 

APPENDICES 

Domestic/ Commercial Gasfitter Drywall Finisher * implementation phase 

ITA Certificate of Apprenticeship (Domestic/Commercial Gasfitter) ITA Certificate of Qualification (Drywall Finisher) 

“Domestic/Commercial Gasfitter” means a person who installs, tests, 

maintains and repairs propane and/or natural gas lines, appliances, 

equipment and accessories in residential and commercial premises. 




training, all designed to meet the competency standards and profile defined 

by the industry (2 yrs in general) 



� Must pass “B” gasfitter exam administered by Gas Safety Branch 





� Levels exams available for challenge 

N/A 

BCIT; Camosun; Thompson Rivers 

Pacific Vocational College for Level 1&2 



“Drywall Finisher” means a person who prepares, tapes, fills and sands all 

seams, corners and angles. Prepares for, and applies all decorative fixtures. 

� In-school: 250 hrs (including 70 hour Common Core Module A and 90 hours 

in Module B and 90 hrs in Module C) 



designed to meet the competency standards and profile defined by the industry 

(3 yrs in general) 


� Completion of technical training (Module ABC) 






� Module exams by challenge 

Holders of a BC Cert. of Qualification in Plasterer may be eligible to receive 2 

years practical exp. credit and tech training credit towards Drywall Finisher 

Drywall Finisher Module A of tech training is a shared common core module with 

Plasterer and Wall and Ceiling Installer 






Credentials 

Issued 

Occupational 

Description 

Program 

Duration 

Program 

Structure 

Program 

Completion 

Requirement 

Program 

Pre-Requisite 

Assessment 

Methods 

Credit 

Towards 

Apprentice 

Program 

Providers 

Program 

Development 

APPENDICES 

Elevator Mechanic * under review by Industry Floor Covering Installer (Red Seal) 

ITA Certificate of Qualification (Elevator Mechanic) 

“Elevator Mechanic” means a person who installs, constructs, alters, repairs, 

maintains, commissions, tests, services, calibrates and operates related elevating 

devises as defines in the latest edition of the British Columbia Elevating Devices 

Safety Act and Regulation. 

� In-school: N/A 








N/A 

N/A 

ITA Certificate of Qualification (Floor Covering Installer); Inter-Provincial 

Red Seal Endorsement (Floor Covering Installer) 

� Install, repair and replace finishing surfaces such as carpet, hardwood, 

laminate and cork flooring, linoleum, vinyl and other types of floor 

coverings in residential, commercial, industrial and institutional 

buildings. 

� Inspect, measure, and clean the surfaces to be covered before they 

install the floor covering. In some cases, they correct irregular or 

incompatible surfaces by sanding and filling or installing suitable subfloor 

structures. 







� Completion of technical training (Levels 1 - 3) 







Information not available BC Floor Covering Joint Conference Society 

� No current development � No current development 


N/A


Credentials 

Issued 

Occupational 

Description 

Program 

Duration 

Program 

Structure 

Program 

Completion 

Requirement 

Program 

Pre-Requisite 

Assessment 

Methods 

Credit 

Towards 

Apprentice 

Program 

Providers 

Program 

Development 

APPENDICES 

Glazier (Red Seal) * Implementation Phrase Hardwood Floorlayer 

ITA Certificate of Qualification (Glazier); Inter-Provincial Red Seal Endorsement 

(Glazier) 

� Measures, handles, cuts, prepares, installs and repairs all types of glass, 

mirrors and glass substitutes, typically in buildings or on the exterior walls of 

buildings. Often involved in the layout, preparation, fabrication and replacement 

of architectural metal components like storefront systems, entranceways, 

windows, skylights and curtainwall systems. 

� While there are a number of Glaziers working in building construction and 

renovation projects, there are many others who replace windows and 

windshields in vehicles and install skylights and special glass in churches, 

museums and other establishments. 

� Glaziers are now becoming involved in manufacturing furniture, display 

cabinets, bathroom fixtures and decorative windows. In other cases, they create 

custom-designed glass installations for residential and commercial use. 

� In-school: 660 hrs (22 weeks ) 






� Completion of technical training (Module A-G) 






� Final Assessments (Red Seal Exam) 

� Module A exam available for challenge 

Holders of BC Cert. of Qualification in Automotive Glass Technician may be eligible 

to receive practical experience credit and technical training credit 

ITA Certificate of Apprenticeship (Hardwood Floorlayer) 

“Hardwood Floorlayer” means a person who lays hardwood and wood 

strip/block flooring using nails, screws and/or adhesives. 







� Completion of technical training (Levels 1 ) 





� Level exam by challenge 

BCIT Information not available 

� Last updated in 2007; Program outline currently under development at present; 

lead by Glazing Contractors Association of BC 

� Steering Committee established; Contractor – Human Capital Strategies 

� Budget: $32,000 to complete the final modules. Program has been completed. 

Piloting still underway. Modules E, F, and G still need to be piloted and have 

some learning resources developed 

� Estimated Completion date: Mar-08 


N/A 

� Program outline currently under development at present; efforts began 

Jun-07; lead by Dick Vanier 

� Steering Committee established; Contractor – Vanier Training 

Consultants 

� Budget: $25,000. (ITA) Program outline, TOS and Program profile 

have been developed with Service Canada funding. ITA contribution 

agreement in place for exam bank development 

� Estimated Completion date: Feb-08


Credentials 

Issued 

Occupational 

Description 

Program 

Duration 

Program 

Structure 

Program 

Completion 

Requirement 

Program 

Pre-Requisite 

Assessment 

Methods 

Credit 

Towards 

Apprentice 

Program 

Providers 

Program 

Development 

APPENDICES 

Insulator (Heat and Frost) (Red Seal) Ironworker (Red Seal) 

ITA Certificate of Qualification (Heat and Frost Insulator); Inter-Provincial Red Seal 

Endorsement (Insulator) 

� Covers exposed surfaces of pipes, steam generators, ducts, process vats and 

related equipment with a variety of insulating materials. 

� Heat and Frost Insulators work on a wide variety of commercial and industrial 

sites, often in confined conditions with relatively dangerous substances. They 

often apply waterproofing products or vapour barriers over top of the insulating 

materials and, in some cases, they also remove asbestos and ureaformaldehyde 

insulation from buildings. 







� Completion of technical training (Level 1-4) 







� Level 1 & 2 available for challenge 

Holders of BC Cert. of Qualification in Steamfitter/ Pipefitter may be eligible to 

receive practical experience credit and technical training credit 

ITA Certificate of Qualification (Ironworker); Inter-Provincial Red Seal 

Endorsement (Ironworker/ Generalist) 

� Ironworkers build, assemble and repair products or structures, 

primarily working with steel and other metals. 

� Regardless of the industry they work in, Ironworkers must be familiar 

with the properties of steel and other types of metal and be able to 

modify this metal by using specialized metalworking machines. They 

must also be able to read and interpret blueprints or plans to make 

sure the materials have the right dimensions and properties. 














Holders of BC Cert. of Qualification in Welder, Reinforcing Steel Installer, 

Boilermaker and Metal Fabricator may be eligible to receive practical 

experience credit and technical training credit 

BCIT BCIT 

� Program outline currently under development at present; efforts began 

Jul-07; lead by CITO’s Dave Coleman 

� No Steering Committee established; Contractor – BCIT 

� No current program development 

� Budget: $22,000 to develop level 1 Curriculum only. Current progress: 

contract issued 




Credentials 

Issued 

Occupational 

Description 

Program 

Duration 

Program 

Structure 

Program 

Completion 

Requirement 

Program 

Pre-Requisite 

Assessment 

Methods 

Credit 

Towards 

Apprentice 

Program 

Providers 

Program 

Development 

APPENDICES 

Metal Fabricator(Fitter) (Red Seal) Painter and Decorator (Red Seal) 

ITA Certificate of Qualification (Metal Fabricator); Inter-Provincial Red Seal 

Endorsement (Metal Fabricator) 

� Build, assemble and repair products made of steel or other metals for use in a 

wide variety of manufacturing and construction industries. Must be familiar with 

the properties of metal and know how to operate metalworking machines. 

� Metal Fabricators can work for sheet metal fabrication and welding shops, and 

for manufacturers of structural steel, boilers, plate workers, heavy machinery 

and transportation equipment. They can work for shipbuilding companies and 

for welding, ironwork and sheet metal work contractors. 














Holders of BC Cert. of Qualification in Ironworker, Boilermaker and Welder may be 

eligible to receive practical experience credit and technical training credit 

BCIT; Camosun; New Caledonia; Kwantlen; Malaspina; North Island; Northwest; 

Okanagan; Selkirk; Thompson Rivers; Fraser Valley 

� No information available 

ITA Certificate of Qualification (Painter and Decorator); Inter-Provincial 

Red Seal Endorsement (Painter and Decorator); Industrial Painter 

Endorsement (Optional) 

� Apply paint, wallpaper, fabric and other finishes to interior and exterior 

surfaces of buildings and other structures. Also repair cracks and 

holes in walls and prepare work surfaces by scraping, sanding, sandblasting, 

hydro-blasting and steam-cleaning. 

� Must be able to determine the quantities and cost of materials needed. 

Environmental concerns are becoming part of the required knowledge 

base. Need to know the techniques for handling specialized products, 

and must practice safety procedures in applying these products. 














� Level 1 & 2 exams for challenge 

Corrections Canada/ BC Work Experience Program participants are 

eligible to receive practical experience credit for all documented work 

experience at the rate of 133 hours per month 

DC 38 Joint Trade Society 

� Program standard/outline last updated 2002 




Credentials 

Issued 

Occupational 

Description 

Program 

Duration 

Program 

Structure 

Program 

Completion 

Requirement 

Program 

Pre-Requisite 

Assessment 

Methods 

Credit 

Towards 

Apprentice 

Program 

Providers 

Program 

Development 

Piledriver and Bridgeworker Plasterer 

ITA Certificate of Qualification (Piledriver and Bridgeworker) ITA Certificate of Qualification (Plasterer) 

“Piledriver and Bridgeworker” means a person who constructs, installs, repairs or 

removes all types of deep piles and caisson foundations and other types of marine 

installations: such as bridges, docks, wharves, tunnels and bulkheads. Skills 

required are fitting, welding, rigging, form-work and timber/ concrete construction, 

seamanship, heavy-duty equipment operation, and environmentally safe practices. 













� Level exams by challenge 

Holders of BC Cert. of Qualification in Carpentry and BC Welder “B” may be 

eligible to receive practical experience credit and technical training credit (1 year) 

BCIT Information not available 


APPENDICES 

Apply coats of plaster and decorative coverings of other materials to 

inside and outside walls and ceilings of buildings to produce finished 

and/or fireproofed surfaces, and all other work usually performed by a 

journeyperson plasterer. 












� Final Assessments (BC Cert of Qualification written exam) 

� Level exams by challenge 


N/A 

� Last updated 1993 

� No current program development


Credentials 

Issued 

Occupational 

Description 

Program 

Duration 

Program 

Structure 

Program 

Completion 

Requirement 

Program 

Pre-Requisite 

Assessment 

Methods 

Credit 

Towards 

Apprentice 

Program 

Providers 

Program 

Development 

APPENDICES 

Plumber (Red Seal) Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Mechanic (Red Seal) 

ITA Certificate of Qualification (Plumber); Inter-Provincial Red Seal Endorsement 

(Plumber) 

� Install, alter and repair the systems that keep our water and waste disposal 

systems running, and that provide many of the basic amenities we rely on dayto-day. 

They read and interpret blueprints and project specifications. Also 

select the type and size of pipe required for a project and measure, shape and 

join pipes according to the appropriate specifications. 

� Often work in the construction industry, laying new pipe for buildings or doing 

extensive renovations to large buildings. 









Recommended education: Grade 12 or equivalent including English 12, Algebra 11 

or Trade Math 11 and Physics 11 or Science and Technology 11 




� Level 1 & 2 exams for challenge 

Holders of BC Cert. of Qualification in Steamfiiter/ Pipefitter, Sprinkler System 

Installer, and Domestic/Commercial/Industrial Gasfitter may be eligible to receive 

practical experience credit and technical training credit 

Holders of BC Cert. of Qualification in Steamfiiter/ Pipefitter, Sprinkler System 

Installer may be eligible to challenge the Interprovincial Red Seal examination by 

documenting 2810 additional hours of directly related work experience 

BCIT; Camosun; New Caledonia; North Island; Northern Lights; Northwest; 

Okanagan; Thompson Rivers 

Level 1 to 4 at Private institutions: Pacific Vocational College; Piping Industry 

Apprenticeship Board 

� Program last updated in 1998. Program outline currently under development at 

present; efforts began Sep-07; lead by CITO’s Steve Sallaway 


� Budget: $100,000. Current progress: just beginning process 


ITA Certificate of Qualification (Refrigeration Mechanic); Inter-Provincial 

Red Seal Endorsement (Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic) 

� Make, install, repair and service residential, commercial and industrial 

cooling and heating systems. Some work in building maintenance - for 

example, servicing the air conditioning systems in high-rise office 

buildings. Others specialize in repairing small, portable Refrigeration 

and freezing units. 

� Measure, cut and connect piping using welding and brazing 

equipment. They recharge systems with refrigerant gases as required. 

They also connect rooftop units to gas, test and balance systems and 

connect electrical systems. 














� Level 1&2 exams by challenge 

Holders of BC Cert. of Qualification in Domestic/Commercial Gasfitter 

may be eligible to receive practical experience credit and technical 

training credit 

BCIT 

Level 1 to 4 at private institution: Joint Apprentice Refrigeration Trade 

School 




Credentials 

Issued 

Occupational 

Description 

Program 

Duration 

Program 

Structure 

Program 

Completion 

Requirement 

Program 

Pre-Requisite 

Assessment 

Methods 

Credit 

Towards 

Apprentice 

Program 

Providers 

Program 

Development 

APPENDICES 

Reinforcing Steel Installer Roofer (Red Seal) 

ITA Certificate of Qualification (Reinforcing Steel Installer) 

A Reinforcing Steel Installer places and secures rebar in formwork. They work on 

foundations, walls, slabs, and may prefabricate columns and zones. They also 

carry, cut, sort, and site bend rebar and other materials used in reinforcing various 

concrete structures. 

� In-school: 140 hours 




months in general) 


� Completion of 140 hours in-school technical training: Entry Level Program (70 

hours) and Advanced Level Program (70 hours) 

� A minimum Grade 10 Math and English or equivalent 

� A satisfactory interview with the training coordinator or training provider 

� A strong interest in working in construction 

� Physical fitness including flexibility, strength and balance 

� Ability to work at heights and in all kinds of weather and working conditions 



� Final Assessments (written Exam) 

� Prior Learning Assessment (written exam and practical competency 

assessment) 

Holders of BC Cert. of Qualification in Reinforcing Installer Technician may be 

eligible to receive practical experience credit and technical training credit for 

Ironworker, Carpenter, Residential Construction Framing Technician and 

Construction Forming Technician 

ITA Certificate of Qualification (Roofer); Inter-Provincial Red Seal 

Endorsement (Roofer) 

� Roofers build and repair flat roofs - using hot asphalt, gravel and 

waterproof sheet materials. They may also build and repair sloped 

roofs - using asphalt and wood shingles, shakes and masonry or 

baked clay roofing tiles and metal materials - although this type of 

work is typically done by a Residential Steep Roofer. Also involves 

setting up scaffolding to provide safe access to roofs. 









Recommended education: Grade 9 or equivalent in general English and 

Math. Have the ability to climb ladders and be capable of carrying 

medium to heavy-medium loads. Preferred: Grade 10 




� Level 1&2 exams by challenge 

Holders of BC Cert. of Qualification in Residential Steep Roofer may be 


Information not available Private institution: RCABC Roofing Institute 




present, efforts began Jun-07; lead by CITO’s Steve Sallaway 


� Budget: $100,000; Progress: complete and will be implemented Fall 07 




Credentials 

Issued 

Occupational 

Description 

Program 

Duration 

Program 

Structure 

Program 

Completion 

Requirement 

Program 

Pre-Requisite 

Assessment 

Methods 

Credit 

Towards 

Apprentice 

Program 

Providers 

Program 

Development 

APPENDICES 

Security Alarm Installer Sheet Metal Worker (Red Seal) 

ITA Certificate of Qualification (Security Alarm Installer) 

“Security Alarm Installer” means a person who designs, installs, repairs, maintains, 

replaces, tests, services the operation of all intruder and security alarm systems in 

accordance with the provisions of the Ministry of the Attorney General, Private 

Investigators and Security Act. 

� In-school: n/a 




years in general) 





� Final Assessments (written Exam) 

Holders of BC Cert. of Qualification in Electrical Work may be eligible to receive 

practical experience credit and technical training credit 



ITA Certificate of Qualification (Sheet Metal Worker); Inter-Provincial Red 

Seal Endorsement (Sheet Metal Worker) 

� Assemble, install and service an extensive range of heating, air 

conditioning, roofing, restaurant, and hospital equipment. This includes 

such things as: ducts, pipes, gutters, cabinets, flashings and 

supporting devices. 

� Also test, balance, and troubleshoot duct systems; and weld, grind and 

polish metals. They use welding equipment to join sheets of metal and 

must have knowledge of the specialized welding techniques used for 

the many different metal alloys they will encounter. 














� Level 1,2& 3 exams by challenge 

Holders of BC Cert. of Qualification in Metal Fabricator may be eligible to 


BCIT; Camosun; Okanagan 

Private institution Level 1 to 4: Sheet Metal Workers Training Centre 


Society 


present, efforts began Jun-07; lead by CITO’s Steve Sallaway 


� Budget: $100,000; Progress: Program outline complete. TOS, exams 

and Program profiles have to be completed. 

� Estimated Completion date: Jan-08


Credentials 

Issued 

Occupational 

Description 

Program 

Duration 

Program 

Structure 

Program 

Completion 

Requirement 

Program 

Pre-Requisite 

Assessment 

Methods 

Credit 

Towards 

Apprentice 

Program 

Providers 

Program 

Development 

APPENDICES 

Sprinkler System Installer (Red Seal) Tilesetter (Red Seal) 

ITA Certificate of Qualification (Sprinkler system Installer); Inter-Provincial Red 

Seal Endorsement (Sprinkler System Installer) 

� Install and repair fire protection sprinkler systems in a variety of buildings and 

settings. They work with piping, tubing, accessories and connections. 

They test sprinkler and fire protection systems for leaks with air or liquid pressure. 

They may also install exterior fire protection services, which require an 

understanding of system and installation drawings and specifications. 







� Completion of technical training (Levels 1 to 4) 







� Level 1& 2 exams by challenge 

Holders of BC Cert. of Qualification in Plumber and Steamfitter/Pipefitter may be 


Holders of a BC Cert. of Qualification in Plumber and Steamfitter/Pipefitter may be 

eligible to challenge the Interprovincial Red Seal examination by documenting 2840 

additional hours of directly related work experience 

Camosun 

Private institution: Pacific Vocational College (Level 1-4); Piping Industry 

Apprenticeship Board (Level 1) 

� Program standard/outline last updated in 1992 


ITA Certificate of Qualification (Tilesetter); Inter-Provincial Red Seal 

Endorsement (Tilesetter) 

“Tilesetter” means a person who prepares bases, including waterproof 

membranes, metal lath and fasteners, back-up materials pertaining to tile, 

mixing and use of cement motars. Applies a variety of tile including: 

vitreous, quarry, ceramic, terrazzo, quartzite, glass, ceramic veneer, 

granite, slate, brick pavers, thin bricks and marble to walls, floors and 

ceilings, fire places, steam rooms, arches, swimming pools, circular walls 

and stairways, and other such work as performed by a journeyperson 

Tilesetter. 















N/A 

Private institution Level 1 to 3: Trowel Trades Training Association 


� No current program development


Credentials 

Issued 

Occupational 

Description 

Program 

Duration 

Program 

Structure 

Program 

Completion 

Requirement 

Program 

Pre-Requisite 

Assessment 

Methods 

Credit 

Towards 

Apprentice 

Program 

Providers 

Program 

Development 

Wall and Ceiling Installer (Lather) (Red Seal) 

ITA Certificate of Qualification (Wall and Ceiling Installer); Inter-Provincial Red Seal 

Endorsement (Lather-interior systems Mechanic); 

Industry credential for each module: Wall and ceiling installer – core; wall and ceiling 

installer – non load bearing; wall and ceiling installer – load bearing steel; wall and ceiling 

installer – lath/exterior 

� Wall and Ceiling installers install, handle, erect and apply materials that are 

component parts in the construction of ceilings and walls. They install support 

frameworks for ceiling systems, interior and exterior walls and building partitions to 

prepare for the installation of drywall or plaster walls and ceilings. They also install 

curtain walls, perform acoustical installations, and install shielded walls. 

� In-school: 300 hours 

� Self-study: 150 hours 


Delivered in a variety of formats combining in-school, self study and work-based training, 

all designed to meet the competency standards and profile defined by the industry (4 



� Completion of technical training in any sequence (4 modules) 

� 150 hours of self study 


Recommended education: Grade 10 or equivalent including English 10, Math 10, and 

Science 10. Preferred: Grade 12. A Strong interest in working in the Wall and Ceiling 

sector; Physical fitness and manual dexterity; An ability to work at heights and in all kinds 

of weather and working conditions; Appropriate Math and English Proficiency tests; A 

satisfactory interview with a training coordinator or training provider 



Holders of BC Cert. of Qualification in Drywall Finisher and Plasterer may be eligible to 


Kwantlen 

Private institution: BC Wall and Ceiling Association 


APPENDICES 



APPENDIX IV: 

FOUNDATION PROGRAM PROFILES 

APPENDICES 



Credentials 

Issued 

Occupational 

Description 

Program 

Duration 

Program 

Structure 

Program 

Completion 

Requirement 

Program 

Pre-Requisite 

Assessment 

Methods 

Credit 

Towards 

Apprentice 

Program 

Providers 

APPENDICES 

Boilermaker Bricklayer (Mason) C.O.R.E Foundation 

ITA Certificate of Completion ITA Certificate of Completion ITA Certificate of Completion 

The program consists of technical training in 

addition to practical and essential skills related to 

the Boilermaker apprentice program. ”Construction 

Boilermaker” means a person who does the laying 

out, burning, shearing, sawing, cutting, punching, 

drilling, reaming, boring, tapping, riveting, caulking, 

bolting, connecting, fastening, welding, gouging, 

shaping, fitting, handling and rigging of structural 

members, plates and tubes in the fabrication, 

erection, repair and maintenance of all manner of 

dust, air gas, steam, oil, water or liquid tight 

containers, structures and equipment. 

23 weeks 21 weeks 

Delivered by an ITA approved training provider; 

individuals must register directly with the training 

provider offering the program. 

� Completion of specified technical training 

content, practical and theoretical assessment 

� Written examination 

Recommended education: Grade 10 or equivalent 

including English 10, Math 10 and Science 10. 

Preferred: Grade 12 

� In-school assessments (practical and written 

exam) 

� Final Assessment (written exam) 

Technical training credit and 450 work-based hours 

credits; Boilermaker Foundation is a pre-requisite 

to Boilermaker apprenticeship program 

The Foundation Program consists of Level 1 

technical training in addition to practical and 

essential skills related to the Bricklayer apprentice 

program. “Mason” means a person who places, 

repairs, bricks, concrete blocks, stone marble, precast 

artificial masonry units, engineered masonry 

panels, refractories, caulking and cleaning, placing 

of damp proofing, masonry flashing, and such 

other work as is usually done by a mason. 




� Completion of practical competency and inschool 

assessment 

� Level 1 ITA written examination 




� Practical competency assessment 


exam) 


Level 1 technical training credit and 400 workbased 

hours credit toward completion of the 

Bricklayer Level 1 apprenticeship program 

The program trains individuals for employment as 

entry level skilled trades helpers and skilled 

labourers in the Construction Industry. The 

program trains foundation skills required to 

successfully learn on the job and allows 

opportunities for bridging into a building trades 

apprenticeship. 

In-school: 180 hours (6 weeks) 

Field experience: 180 hours (6 weeks) 

Delivered in a variety of formats combining inschool 

training, self-study and work site field 

experience designed to meet the competency 

standards and profile defined by the industry. 

� In-school: Completion of written tests & practical 

assessment 

� Field: practical and mentor assessments 





exam) 

� Field Assessment (practical and mentor 

evaluation) 

12 weeks practical credit towards one of the 

Construction Trades 

BCIT Rockies; Kwantlen Information not available 



Credentials 

Issued 

Occupational 

Description 

Program 

Duration 

Program 

Structure 

Program 

Completion 

Requirement 

Program 

Pre-Requisite 

Assessment 

Methods 

Credit 

Towards 

Apprentice 

Program 

Providers 

APPENDICES 

Cabinetmaker (Joiner) Carpenter Construction Electrician 




essential skills related to the Cabinetmaker 

apprentice program. “Joiner” means a person who 

by manual and CAD layout or manual and 

CNC/CAM machines, assembles, installs and 

finishes articles that are fabricated with wood, 

plastic and other materials, and are intended to be 

used as architectural woodwork, millwork and 

furniture. 



essential skills related to the Carpenter apprentice 

program. “Carpenter” means a person who 

performs all work in connection with the assembly 

and erection of falsework and forms for concrete, 

wood and metal frame construction, and installs 

interior and exterior finishing metals for residential, 

commercial, and industrial projects, while 

conforming to plans and specifications and local 

building codes. Other trade skills include layout, 

rigging/signaling, cutting/welding and the erection 

and dismantling of scaffolding. 

25 weeks 24 weeks 24 weeks 






� Level 1 written examination 





exam) 



hours credits towards completion of the 

Cabinetmaker Level 1 apprenticeship program 

BCIT; Camosun; New Caledonia; North Island; 

Okanagan; Selkirk; Thompson Rivers 




� Completion of practical competency and inschool 

assessment 






exam) 




Carpenter Level 1 apprenticeship program 

BCIT; Camosun; New Caledonia; Rockies; 

Kwantlen; Malaspina; North Island; Northern 

Lights; Northwest; Okanagan; Selkirk; Thompson 

Rivers; Fraser Valley 



essential skills related to the Construction 

Electrician apprentice program. “Electrician” means 

a person who installs, constructs, alters, repairs, 

maintains, commissions, tests, services, calibrates, 

and operates related electrical and electronic 

systems in any premise, place, building or structure 

apprenticeship. 








education including English 12, Math 12 and 

Physics 12 


exam) 




Construction Electrician Level 1 apprenticeship 

program 

BCIT; Camosun; New Caledonia ;Rockies; 

Malaspina; North Island; Northern Lights; 

Northwest; Selkirk; Thompson Rivers; Fraser 

Valley 



Credentials 

Issued 

Occupational 

Description 

Program 

Duration 

Program 

Structure 

Program 

Completion 

Requirement 

Program 

Pre-Requisite 

Assessment 

Methods 

Credit 

Towards 

Apprentice 

Program 

Providers 

APPENDICES 

Domestic/Commercial Gasfitter Ironworker Plumber 




essential skills related to the Domestic / 

Commercial Gasfitter apprentice program. 

“Domestic / Commercial Gasfitter” means a person 

who installs, tests, maintains and repairs propane 

and/or natural gas lines, appliances, equipment 

and accessories in residential and commercial 

premises. 



essential skills related to the Ironworker apprentice 

program. “Ironworker” means a person who rigs, 

welds, burns, rivets, bolts, drills, fits and fabricates 

or otherwise handles structural shapes and plates 

in the erection, demolition, repair and routine 

maintenance of steel structures, such as buildings, 

towers, cranes, and bridges, and is involved with 

placing or moving machinery, curtain wall, window 

wall, tilt-up, column cladding, architectural metal, 

the detailing, placing, post-tensioning, prestressing 

and tying of reinforcing steel or cable 

including the unloading and handling of all such 

material in the field for work as is usually 

performed by a journeyperson ironworker. 












exam) 




Domestic/Commercial Gasfitter Level 1 

apprenticeship program 

BCIT; Camosun; North Island; Northern Lights BCIT 











exam) 




Ironworker apprenticeship program 

The Foundation Program consists of Level 1 in 


the Plumber apprenticeship program. “Plumber” 

means a person who installs, alters or repairs any 

plumbing system and including all work usually 

done by a journeyperson plumber governed by the 

BC Plumbing Code. 








education including English 12, Algebra 11 or 

Trade Math 11 and Physics 11 or Science & 

Technology 11 


exam) 




Plumber apprenticeship program 

BCIT; Camosun; Kwantlen; North Island; Northern 

Lights; Thompson Rivers 



Credentials 

Issued 

Occupational 

Description 

Program 

Duration 

Program 

Structure 

Program 

Completion 

Requirement 

Program 

Pre-Requisite 

Assessment 

Methods 

Credit 

Towards 

Apprentice 

Program 

Providers 

Refrigeration & Air Conditioning 

Mechanic 

APPENDICES 

Security Alarm Installer Sheet Metal Worker 




the Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Mechanic 

apprenticeship program. “Refrigeration Mechanic” 

means a person who fabricates, installs, alters, 

repairs/services any system used for cooling 

and/or heating (i.e., heat pumps) in closed systems 

that contain a refrigerant or a brine and 

thermoelectric cooling. Includes piping, controls 

and electrical work usually performed by a 

journeyperson. 

The Foundation Program consists of technical 

training in addition to practical and essential skills 

related to the Security Alarm Installer 

apprenticeship program. “Security Alarm Installer” 

means a person who designs, installs, repairs, 

maintains, replaces, tests, services the operation 

of all intruder and security alarm systems in 

accordance with the provisions of the Ministry of 

Public Safety & Solicitor General, Security 

Programs Division, Policing & Community Safety 

Branch, Private Investigators and Security 

Agencies Act. 












exam) 




Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Mechanic 

apprenticeship program 






� written examination 





exam) 


550 work-based hours credit toward completion of 

the Security Alarm Installer apprenticeship program 

BCIT; Malaspina Information not available BCIT; Camosun 



the Sheet Metal Worker apprenticeship program. 

“Sheet Metal Worker” means a person who lays 

out, fabricates, assembles, welds, installs, and 

services the following: ducting, spouting, fittings 

cabinets, gutters, copings, flashings, supporting 

devices, and integral equipment associated with 

the blowpipe, air pollution, heating, ventilating, airconditioning, 

roofing, restaurant, kitchen and 

hospital equipment fields.. 











exam) 



hours credit toward completion of the Sheet 

Metal Worker apprenticeship program 



Credentials 

Issued 

Occupational 

Description 

Program 

Duration 

Program 

Structure 

Program 

Completion 

Requirement 

Program 

Pre-Requisite 

Assessment 

Methods 

Credit 

Towards 

Apprentice 

Program 

Providers 


ITA Certificate of Completion 



the Sprinkler System Installer apprenticeship 

program. “Sprinkler System Installer” means a 

person who installs, alters or repairs automatic, 

deluge or open sprinklers; foam, fog, and carbon 

dioxide systems; wet or dry standpipes; inside first 

aid and hose pipe systems, private fire hydrant 

systems, fire pumps and all related equipment, and 

such other as is usually done by a sprinkler fitter. 

21 weeks 











exam) 




Sprinkler System Installer apprenticeship program 

BCIT; Camosun, North Island, Thompson Rivers 

APPENDICES 



APPENDIX V: 

NUMBER OF ALL ACTIVE TRAINEES BY COLLEGE REGION 

APPENDICES 



APPENDICES 

TRADE / COLLEGE REGION BCIT* CM CP DG FV KW ML NC NI NL NW OK RK SL TR VC NA % 

Architectural Sheet Metal Worker 71 8 5 16 2 24 1 1 9 5 0% 

Bricklayer 242 10 6 60 16 73 7 6 4 2 1 24 5 2 13 13 1% 

Carpenter 5983 786 359 461 342 710 413 237 231 142 117 734 253 133 252 413 400 28% 

Cement Mason 156 3 7 44 10 46 7 2 3 4 4 22 4 1% 

Construction Boilermaker 94 7 31 5 8 6 4 4 1 13 2 2 2 7 2 0% 

Construction Formwork Technician 15 6 2 2 1 3 1 0% 

Domestic/Commercial Gasfitter 260 11 16 37 21 58 11 10 8 4 3 26 7 1 16 14 17 1% 

Drywall Finisher 50 10 1 5 10 3 2 5 4 1 4 5 0% 

Electrician 5917 465 279 839 403 992 281 297 197 190 80 573 185 75 287 399 375 28% 

Elevator Mechanic 2 1 1 0% 

Floor Covering Installer 122 5 2 19 10 56 4 3 2 1 1 3 12 4 1% 

Glazier 343 26 16 83 19 99 2 9 3 7 10 6 3 10 31 19 2% 

Hardwood Floorlayer 26 10 8 3 4 1 0% 

Heat & Frost Insulator 112 6 3 17 7 33 2 7 2 7 2 5 4 3 10 4 1% 

Ironworker 89 4 5 17 7 16 4 1 3 1 1 2 1 4 3 13 7 0% 

Joiner 590 69 28 89 33 91 28 16 6 2 3 72 26 3 28 55 41 3% 

Metal Fabricator (Fitter) 567 38 17 81 69 197 11 27 5 1 5 38 5 7 14 19 33 3% 

Painter And Decorator 313 75 8 66 11 50 11 3 5 1 6 11 6 5 8 30 17 1% 

Piledriver And Bridgeworker 128 4 5 42 2 12 4 7 4 3 8 8 1 1 8 10 9 1% 

Plasterer 7 1 1 1 2 1 1 0% 

Plumber 3039 218 175 550 189 692 120 68 73 32 19 308 52 21 93 241 188 14% 

Refrigeration Mechanic 590 37 22 109 32 124 37 18 21 1 3 65 8 13 21 43 36 3% 

Reinforcing Steel Installer 154 17 36 5 44 47 5 1% 

Roofer 499 56 12 79 39 122 9 13 21 6 6 27 4 7 17 59 22 2% 

Security Alarm Installer 82 1 4 14 3 17 2 1 1 8 2 1 4 18 6 0% 

Sheet Metal Worker 971 99 31 195 42 205 33 20 35 8 4 124 16 3 32 69 55 5% 

Sprinkler System Installer 453 32 19 125 35 100 14 5 5 3 34 1 3 8 37 32 2% 

Tilesetter 48 5 2 11 6 5 3 3 6 4 3 0% 

Wall & Ceiling Installer 260 48 3 66 16 34 6 3 1 36 4 1 29 13 1% 

Total 21183 2017 1050 3109 1336 3822 1021 757 632 407 275 2132 594 287 810 1616 1318 100% 

% Total 100% 10% 5% 15% 6% 18% 5% 4% 3% 2% 1% 10% 3% 1% 4% 8% 6% 



APPENDIX VI: 

NUMBER OF ACTIVE TRAINEES WHO HAVE NOT REGISTERD 

IN ANY TRAINING TO DATE BY COLLEGE REGION 

APPENDICES 



APPENDICES 

TRADE/ COLLEGE REGION BCIT* CM CP DG FV KW ML NC NI NL NW OK RK SL TR VC NA % 

Architectural Sheet Metal Worker 60 8 5 13 1 20 1 1 6 5 1% 

Bricklayer 125 7 5 26 13 33 5 4 2 11 5 1 7 6 1% 

Carpenter 3250 473 200 249 196 341 213 127 161 62 35 382 133 66 124 252 236 30% 

Cement Mason 91 2 6 22 7 22 6 2 3 2 4 12 3 1% 

Construction Boilermaker 23 2 8 2 1 2 1 1 4 2 0% 

Construction Formwork Technician 3 1 1 1 0% 

Domestic/Commercial Gasfitter 188 6 9 31 15 43 4 8 5 4 1 20 5 1 16 9 11 2% 

Drywall Finisher 50 10 1 5 10 3 2 5 4 1 4 5 0% 

Electrician 2760 202 150 425 179 517 134 105 82 85 32 276 61 26 85 213 188 26% 


Floor Covering Installer 54 5 1 10 4 21 1 2 1 2 5 2 1% 

Glazier 259 19 14 57 15 78 2 7 3 7 5 4 8 26 14 2% 

Hardwood Floorlayer 26 10 8 3 4 1 0% 

Heat & Frost Insulator 63 3 2 6 4 19 1 2 1 5 1 5 2 3 8 1 1% 

Ironworker 34 1 1 4 4 6 1 1 1 1 1 2 7 4 0% 

Joiner 283 40 14 44 17 46 15 6 3 2 25 13 1 17 20 20 3% 

Metal Fabricator (Fitter) 236 14 7 32 33 76 4 9 4 1 2 16 2 6 7 5 18 2% 

Painter And Decorator 195 56 4 35 8 31 8 2 2 1 3 5 3 3 6 15 13 2% 

Piledriver And Bridgeworker 113 4 5 34 2 10 4 7 4 3 7 8 1 1 6 8 9 1% 

Plasterer 6 1 1 2 1 1 0% 

Plumber 1296 88 64 208 87 284 60 42 25 19 11 150 30 13 31 95 89 12% 

Refrigeration Mechanic 264 14 14 43 13 56 13 6 8 1 2 26 5 6 11 25 21 2% 

Reinforcing Steel Installer 128 15 30 3 36 42 2 1% 

Roofer 295 35 7 41 27 69 4 6 9 3 3 19 2 6 9 42 13 3% 

Security Alarm Installer 79 1 4 13 3 15 2 1 1 8 2 1 4 18 6 1% 

Sheet Metal Worker 458 44 15 72 23 107 17 9 16 1 1 58 8 2 19 35 31 4% 

Sprinkler System Installer 203 16 12 47 20 48 3 2 1 1 14 1 3 14 21 2% 

Tilesetter 29 4 8 4 3 2 1 4 3 0% 

Wall & Ceiling Installer 138 22 2 39 9 15 4 3 13 3 1 21 6 1% 

Total 10711 1075 560 1513 698 1910 510 352 327 197 106 1061 283 141 353 899 726 100% 

% Total 100% 10% 5% 14% 7% 18% 5% 3% 3% 2% 1% 10% 3% 1% 3% 8% 7% 



APPENDIX VII: 

NUMBER OF ACTIVE TRAINEES BY LEVEL OF TRAINING COMPLETED 

APPENDICES 



TRADE/ TECHNICAL TRAINING LEVEL Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 

No 


APPENDICES 

No 

Training % Total % 

Architectural Sheet Metal Worker 71 10 1 60 85% 0% 

Bricklayer 242 70 33 6 8 125 52% 1% 

Carpenter 5983 1213 787 480 253 3250 54% 28% 

Cement Mason 156 29 15 21 91 58% 1% 

Construction Boilermaker 94 3 21 47 23 24% 0% 

Construction Formwork Technician 15 7 5 3 20% 0% 

Domestic/Commercial Gasfitter 260 45 27 188 72% 1% 

Drywall Finisher 50 50 100% 0% 

Electrician 5917 1304 904 630 319 2760 47% 28% 

Elevator Mechanic 2 2 100% 0% 

Floor Covering Installer 122 33 23 12 54 44% 1% 

Glazier 343 17 20 32 15 259 76% 2% 

Hardwood Floorlayer 26 26 100% 0% 

Heat & Frost Insulator 112 17 15 1 16 63 56% 1% 

Ironworker 89 20 13 22 34 38% 0% 

Joiner 590 140 80 36 51 283 48% 3% 

Metal Fabricator (Fitter) 567 174 83 37 37 236 42% 3% 

Painter And Decorator 313 61 29 28 195 62% 1% 

Piledriver And Bridgeworker 128 3 12 113 88% 1% 

Plasterer 7 1 6 86% 0% 

Plumber 3039 680 569 304 190 1296 43% 14% 

Refrigeration Mechanic 590 109 98 68 51 264 45% 3% 

Reinforcing Steel Installer 154 1 25 128 83% 1% 

Roofer 499 94 68 42 295 59% 2% 

Security Alarm Installer 82 3 79 96% 0% 

Sheet Metal Worker 971 190 180 84 59 458 47% 5% 

Sprinkler System Installer 453 117 63 39 31 203 45% 2% 

Tilesetter 48 10 7 2 29 60% 0% 

Wall & Ceiling Installer 260 3 73 1 45 138 53% 1% 

Total Trainees 21183 4350 3143 1904 1075 10711 51% 100% 

% Total 100% 20% 15% 9% 5% 51% 



APPENDIX VIII: 

NUMBER OF ACTIVE TRAINEES WHO HAVE NOT REGISTERD 

IN ANY TRAINING BY LENGTH OF TIME WITHOUT TRAINING 

APPENDICES 



TRADE/ REGISTRATION DATE TOTAL 

APPENDICES 

0 to 12 

Months 13 to 24 25 to 36 37 to 48 48+ % 

Architectural Sheet Metal Worker 60 38 8 9 5 1% 

Bricklayer 125 80 31 9 1 4 1% 

Carpenter 3250 2058 858 216 76 42 30% 

Cement Mason 91 60 17 10 2 2 1% 

Construction Boilermaker 23 14 8 1 0% 

Construction Formwork Technician 3 2 1 0% 

Domestic/Commercial Gasfitter 188 147 33 4 2 2 2% 

Drywall Finisher 50 33 9 4 2 2 0% 

Electrician 2760 1679 652 212 100 117 26% 


Floor Covering Installer 54 42 8 2 2 1% 

Glazier 259 183 60 11 4 1 2% 

Hardwood Floorlayer 26 25 1 0% 

Heat & Frost Insulator 63 35 18 4 3 3 1% 

Ironworker 34 20 14 0% 

Joiner 283 197 56 16 5 9 3% 

Metal Fabricator (Fitter) 236 153 63 9 5 6 2% 

Painter And Decorator 195 141 48 3 3 2% 

Piledriver And Bridgeworker 113 59 40 12 1 1 1% 

Plasterer 6 4 2 0% 

Plumber 1296 850 277 90 39 40 12% 

Refrigeration Mechanic 264 196 42 8 9 9 2% 

Reinforcing Steel Installer 128 69 58 1 1% 

Roofer 295 237 41 11 5 1 3% 

Security Alarm Installer 79 63 13 3 1% 

Sheet Metal Worker 458 346 68 26 13 5 4% 

Sprinkler System Installer 203 144 45 4 7 3 2% 

Tilesetter 29 14 12 3 0% 

Wall & Ceiling Installer 138 82 46 4 3 3 1% 

Total Trainees 10711 6971 2530 673 277 260 100% 

% Total 100% 65% 24% 6% 3% 2% 



APPENDICES 

Number of ACE IT Students Who Have Not Registered in Any Training by Length of Time without Training 

ACE IT TRADE/ REGISTRATION DATE TOTAL 0 to 12 Months 13 to 24 25 to 36 % 

Architectural Sheet Metal Worker 0 0% 

Bricklayer 14 10 4 3% 

Carpenter 339 206 113 20 63% 

Cement Mason 0 0% 

Construction Boilermaker 0 0% 

Construction Formwork Technician 0 0% 

Domestic/Commercial Gasfitter 0 0% 

Drywall Finisher 0 0% 

Electrician 95 78 16 1 18% 

Elevator Mechanic 0 0% 

Floor Covering Installer 0 0% 

Glazier 0 0% 

Hardwood Floorlayer 0 0% 

Heat & Frost Insulator 0 0% 

Ironworker 0 0% 

Joiner 19 18 1 4% 

Metal Fabricator (Fitter) 13 8 4 1 2% 

Painter And Decorator 0 0% 

Piledriver And Bridgeworker 0 0% 

Plasterer 0 0% 

Plumber 40 28 8 4 7% 

Refrigeration Mechanic 0 0% 

Reinforcing Steel Installer 0 0% 

Roofer 0 0% 

Security Alarm Installer 0 0% 

Sheet Metal Worker 0 0% 

Sprinkler System Installer 0 0% 

Tilesetter 0 0% 

Wall & Ceiling Installer 20 5 15 4% 

Total Trainees 540 353 161 26 100% 

% Total 100% 65% 30% 5%

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