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2008-09 Summary of Performance Results

  • In Saskatchewan, there are 47 designated trades and 23 subtrades, four of which are compulsory.
  • The following certificates were issued by the Commission between July 1, 2008 and June 30, 2009:
    • Journeyperson - 1,185
    • Proficiency - 50
    • Completion of Apprenticeship - 1,058
    • Learners - 238
    • Apprentice Year Cards - 6,591
  • 10,957 apprentices were registered and received services from the Commission between July 1, 2008 and June 30, 2009.
  • 5,011 apprentices attended technical training in 2008-09.
  • On June 30, 2009, there were 8,924 apprentices registered with the Commission, an increase of 9.8% over June 30, 2008.
  • 1,174 persons of Aboriginal ancestry were registered as apprentices at June 30, 2009.
    Dedicated funding of $400,000 was directed to Aboriginal Apprenticeship Initiatives.
  • 4,027 youth apprentices from 210 high schools across Saskatchewan were registered in the Saskatchewan Youth Apprenticeship (SYA) Program as of June 30, 2009.
  • About 55% of registered apprentices live outside the urban centres of Saskatoon and Regina.
  • 1,666 written journeyperson and 577 practical examinations were administered during the year.

Industry plays a primary role in the delivery of the apprenticeship program.
  • Employers hire and register apprentices, and provide journeyperson supervision to apprentices.
  • Apprentices spend approximately 80% of their training time working on the job, learning the knowledge and skills of the trade from a certified journeyperson.

Apprenticeship is a partnership of industry (both employers and employees), government, education and training institutions.
  • Saskatchewan's Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Act 1999 was proclaimed on October 1, 1999 and the Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission was created.
  • Saskatchewan's Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission is an innovative public and private sector partnership.
  • About 47 Trade Boards (250 members) have been appointed to assist the Commission in administering the apprenticeship and trade certification program in Saskatchewan. Current boards include Trade Boards, Curriculum and Examination Development Boards and Trade Examining Boards.

Charts and Tables:  Registrations, Attendance, Exams and Completions

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