| APPRENTICESHIP LEVEL AND WAGES | ||||
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| YEAR | WAGE RATE | REQUIREMENTS FOR PROGRESSION | APPRENTICE WILL PROGRESS TO: |
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| 5400 Hour Trade | 1st | 60% | Complete Level 1 training and pass Level 1 exam At least 1,800 hours of work and training | 2nd Year |
| 2nd | 75% | Complete Level 2 training and pass Level 2 exam At least 3,600 hours of work and training | 3rd Year | |
| 3rd | 90% | Complete Level 3 training and pass Level 3 exam At least 5,400 hours of work and training Pass certification exam | Journeyperson Certification |
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| 7200 Hour Trade | 1st | 60% | Complete Level 1 training and pass Level 1 exam At least 1,800 hours of work and training | 2nd Year |
| 2nd | 70% | Complete Level 2 training and pass Level 2 exam At least 3,600 hours of work and training | 3rd Year | |
| 3rd | 80% | Complete Level 3 training and pass Level 3 exam At least 5,400 hours of work and training | 4th Year | |
| 4th | 90% | Complete Level 4 training and pass Level 4 exam At least 7,200 hours of work and training Pass certification exam | Journeyperson Certification |
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Wage Rates: These are percentages of the journeyperson’s wage at the apprentice’s workplace and must meet or exceed the rates set by the Labour Standards Act or any applicable collective agreement. Employers can pay more than the minimum rates.
Level Exams: Not all trades have Level exams. If a trade does not have a Level exam, this requirement is waived until exams are available. Apprentices who complete a pre-employment program do not need to complete a Level 1 exam.
| CLASS CALLS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| LEVEL | REQUIREMENTS | HOURS AWARDED | |
| 5400 Hour Trade | Level 1 | At least 1,800 hours relevant work experience and training | Differs based on trade/Level |
| Level 2 | At least 3,000 hours relevant work experience and training | Differs based on trade/Level | |
| Level 3 | At least 5,200 hours relevant work experience and training | Differs based on trade/Level | |
| 7200 Hour Trade | Level 1 | At least 1,800 hours relevant work experience and training | Differs based on trade/Level |
| Level 2 | At least 3,000 hours relevant work experience and training | Differs based on trade/Level | |
| Level 3 | At least 5,000 hours relevant work experience and training | Differs based on trade/Level | |
| Level 4 | At least 7,000 hours relevant work experience and training | Differs based on trade/Level | |
Class Call at Minimum Hours: Class calls may not always happen at the minimum hours listed. there can be some variation based on the availability of training resources and apprentice needs.
Service Standard: click here for details on the service standard for class calls.