Apprenticeship is a Post-Secondary Pathway
An apprenticeship is a unique way of getting a
post-secondary education. It is unique from typical post-secondary educational
institutions like colleges and university because a student must 1) get a job, 2) get an apprenticeship
agreement and 3) accumulate on-the-job work experience hours, all before in-class technical training.
Apprenticeship Basic Structure
Apprenticeships are made of levels containing, 1) on-the-job work experience hours, and 2) in-class technical training. An apprenticeship is typically made of 2-5 levels of training depending on the trade. After all levels are completed, the apprentice will need to write an exam.
On-the-job Work Experience Hours
On-the-job work experience hours are counted by an
employer. An apprentice will be working
under the guidance of a Red Seal journey person or a Manitoba Designated
Trainer. Working together with an expert,
an apprentice learns basic tasks and builds knowledge and skill. Over time, the apprentice will work on tasks
that build their skills and knowledge, allowing them greater degrees of
independence and problem solving. Students typically work full time for 10 months of a year before their next level of in-class technical training.
In-class Technical Training
In-class technical training is completed in a
classroom. In Manitoba, in-class
technical training for Apprenticeship Manitoba is done at Red River College in
Winnipeg, Assiniboine Community College in Brandon, University College of the
North in The Pas, and a variety of private institutions. In-class technical training usually lasts 8-10 weeks of the year. Students in the RRTVA
have several options to do Apprenticeship Manitoba accredited programs that
give students Level 1 accreditation of their in-class technical training (please note that the Level 1 Accreditation is only valid if students get a job and an apprenticeship contract with an employee).
Apprenticeship Pathway Model
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