Transcript Apprenticeship Manitoba: The Trades Qualifications Process

TQ 2010
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Recognizing Prior Learning
using the Trades Qualification
process
Introduction
• Qualifications Assessor
• Assess people that have on the job, prior learning
experience, and wish to be recognized for the purpose of
writing Trades Qualification, Power Engineer, or Gasfitter
Examinations.
• If they are successful they will be issued a Certificate of
Qualification or an occupational license in one of the
more than 50 trades and occupations in Manitoba. In
many cases their certification is recognized across
Canada.
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First RPL experience
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2nd Year apprentice
Workplace recognition
Assessment of learning and
validation of progress on the job
First TQ experience
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Applying for Vocational Industrial Teacher Education program
Accepted after completing the TQ process
Received another Trade Certificate in Motor Vehicle Mechanic
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On The Job RPL
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Qualifications Assessor Overview
Trades Qualification
We assess and recognize credentials for
the purpose of writing certification
examinations in over 50 voluntary and
compulsory trades and occupations
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Qualifications Assessor Overview
Methods to assist clients
• Referrals for essential skills assessment and
upgrading
• Trades Qualification Learning Supports on
website
• On the job observation of skills
• Work experience forms for self assessment
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The Trades Qualification
Process
Client receives
information about the
process via:
• Telephone contact
• Website information
• Mail outs
• Personal appointment
Client submits:
• The assessment application
form
• Work experience or verification
of experience form
• Employer letters verifying tasks,
time and hours in trade
• Self declaration letter
• Proof of upgrading if required
• Assessment fee
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Assessment is approved:
• Approval letter and examination
application is forwarded to the client
• Trade specific booklists and upgrading
recommendations can be given to the
client at this time.
• Examination is scheduled once
application and fee is received
Assessment is denied:
• More information is requested via
letter or personal follow-up with client
• Client is reassessed
• An unqualified client may be referred
to apprenticeship for training that leads
to certification
Client writes TQ Exam
Client fails TQ exam:
1st failure: Client rewrites
examination. Client may be
counseled or referred to our website
for study plan development.
Client passes exam
and receives their
Certificate of
Qualification and / or
license
2nd failure: Client is referred to
AWEST for essential skills
assessment and upgrading
recommendations.
Essential skills upgrading, trade
specific upgrading or examination
accommodations may be
recommended.
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2010 Trades Qualification Process
Enhancements
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Comprehensive Work Experience Forms
How to write an Employer letter
Trades Qualification Learning Supports
Learning resources available at public
libraries
• AWEST intervention for essential skills
upgrading
• Trade specific upgrading courses
• Gap Bridging Programs for Newcomers
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Trades Qualification : Examples
RPL Plan
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Results
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Conclusion
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Case Studies
#1- Kim,
Nail Technician
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Case Studies
#2- Sally,
Motor Vehicle
Body Repair
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Case Studies
#3- Dave,
Boom Truck
Operator
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Case Studies
#4- Joselito,
Power Engineer
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Conclusion
• On the job RPL is a time consuming and
complicated task but worthwhile for clients
• TQ Clients may have language or essential skills
difficulties
• Examinations can be intimidating for clients who
have been out of school for many years
• Pre-examination counselling is helpful
• Internationally trained clients require support and
guidance to navigate the Trades Qualification
system
• At Apprenticeship, helping people overcome
difficulties is the most rewarding part of our job
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For More information please contact:
Ken Czernicki
Apprenticeship Manitoba
(204) 945-8621 Trades
(204) 945-4101 Power Engineer/Gasfitter
[email protected]
Guy Champagne
Apprenticeship Manitoba
(204) 945-4169
[email protected]
Websites:
www.manitoba.ca/tradecareers
www.gov.mb.ca/labour/safety/me/trades.html
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