What are my responsibilities
when training apprentices?

For more information on investing in
apprenticeship contact:

the nearest Career Development Centre.
Call 310-0000 to be connected toll free.
You are responsible for:
• signing a Contract of Apprenticeship with
the apprentice and forwarding it to the
nearest Career Development Centre to be
registered by Alberta Advanced Education
and Career Development;
• providing on the job training to the
apprentice under the supervision of a
certified journeyman or a qualified
tradesperson;
• paying the apprentice’s wages;
• providing time away from work so that the
apprentice can complete the required formal
instruction;
• maintaining the apprentice’s record book.

What are my apprentice’s
responsibilities?
Your apprentice is responsible for:
• completing the required on the job training
as assigned by you or the supervisor;

• attending and successfully completing the
required formal instruction;
• successfully completing the required
examinations;
• carrying his or her apprentice identification
card at all times while at work and producing
it on request.

or
the Career Information Hotline at
1-800-661-3753 (toll free)
(Edmonton 422-4266).

Alberta’s Apprenticeship Trades
Agricultural Mechanic (R)
Appliance Serviceman (C) (R)
Auto Body Mechanic (C) (R)
Automotive Service Technician (C) (R)
Baker (R)
Boilermaker (C)(R)
Bricklayer (R)
Cabinetmaker (R)
Carpenter (R)
Concrete Finisher (R)
Communication Electrician
Construction Craft
Network Craft
Cook (R)
Crane & Hoisting Equipment Operator
Boom Truck Operator (C)
Mobile Crane Operator (O) (R)
Tower Crane Operator (0)
Electrical Rewind Mechanic (R)
Electrician (c) (R)
Electronic Technician (C) (R)
Elevator Constructor (C)
Floorcovering Installer (R)
Gasfitter - First Class (C)
Glassworker (R)
Hairstylist (C) (R)
Heavy Equipment Technician (C) (R)
Instrument Mechanic (R)
Insulator (Ri
Ironworker (C) (R)
Metal Building Systems Erector (C)
Landscape Gardener
Lather-Interior Systems Mechanic (R)
Locksmith

Machinist (R)
Millwright (R)
Motorcycle Mechanic (C) (R)
Painter and Decorator (R)
Partsman (R)
Plumber (C) (R)
Power Lineman (R)
Power System Electrician
Printing and Graphic Arts Craftsman
Pre-Press/Press
Bindery
Bindery II
Recreation Vehicle Mechanic (C)
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
Mechanic (C) (R)
Roofer (R)
Sawfiler
Circular Sawfiler
Sheet Metal Worker (C) (R)
Sprinkler Systems Installer (R)
Steamfitter - Pipefitter (C) (R)
Structural Steel and Plate Fitter (R)
Tilesetter
Tool and Die Maker (R)
Transport Refrigeration Mechanic
Water Well Driller
Welder (C) <r>
-------------------------------------(C) - compulsory certification trade. A
person working in this trade must
be a registered apprentice or a
certified journeyman
(r) - Interprovincial Standards Red Seal

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Alberta
©1996. Her Majesty the Queen in right of the Province of Alberta, as represented by
the Minister of Advanced Education and Career Development.

March 1996

ADVANCED EDUCATION AND
CAREER DEVELOPMENT
Find us on the Internet at: http://www.gov.ab.ca:80/dept/aecd.html

Your business can
benefit by participating
in Alberta’s
apprenticeship system.

How can I invest?
To invest in Alberta’s apprenticeship system,
you can:
• employ certified journeymen or qualified
tradespeople, depending on the trade;

What is Alberta’s
apprenticeship system?
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Alberta’s apprenticeship system consists of a
number of partnerships among employers,
journeymen, apprentices and government.
Through these partnerships, training and
standards are developed and maintained for over
22,000 apprentices a year in 50 designated
trades.

What is
apprenticeship training?
Apprenticeship training is a combination of on the
job training and formal instruction that teaches
trade knowledge and skills.
About 80% of an apprentice’s training takes place
on the job under the supervision of a certified
journeyman or a qualified tradesperson. The other
20% of the apprentice’s training is provided at, or
through, a training establishment. This instruction
covers theory and new techniques in the trade.
Most apprenticeship programs are between two
to four years in length.

• train registered apprentices;
• contribute to the development of training and
standards by participating on the industry
advisory committees.

Recognition
Apprentices who complete their
apprenticeship program achieve
journeyman status and receive an Alberta
Journeyman Certificate. When displayed,
these nationally and internationally
recognized certificates let your customers
know your staff are well trained.

What is the return
on my investment?
Participating in Alberta’s apprenticeship system
can provide:

Quality training
Apprenticeship training is developed by
tradespeople - employers and employees who ensure that it is current with today’s
technology and workplace needs.

improved customer satisfaction
The high quality trade standards of the
apprenticeship system lead to satisfied
customers.

greater competitive edge
Quality standards plus improved customer
satisfaction equals a greater competitive
edge.

Each year you employ a registered
apprentice, you may request the
Apprenticeship Emblem of Excellence.
This window decal shows your customers
that you actively support and are
dedicated to apprenticeship training and
high quality trade standards.