Apprenticeship is a training agreement between a person who wants to learn a skill and an employer who needs a skilled worker. To become a certified tradesperson it requires a combination of on-the-job and in-school training. On the job, apprentices learn skills and competencies by completing various operations associated with the trade under the supervision of a qualified tradesperson. This process takes from 2 to 5 years depending on the occupation, but the apprentice is earning wages while learning a trade.
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For more information, please review the Skilled Trades Ontario website: www.skilledtradesontario.ca
Currently, St. Clair College offers the following Apprenticeship Programs:
Block Release Apprenticeship - Main Windsor Campus
| Code | Program | Levels |
|---|---|---|
| 310S |
Automotive Service Technician * To complete the Learning Outcomes that are structured in the 310S Apprenticeship Curriculum Standard within Work Practices reportable Level 2 and Level 3, ALL 310S AST Apprentices must have or obtain current ODP Certification prior to level 2. Cost for students that are enrolled in this program is discounted from $225.00 to $200.00. |
1, 2, 3 |
| 401A | Brick & Stone Mason Contact nhayes@stclaircollege.ca for more information |
1, 2, 3 |
| 309A | Electrician: Construction & Maintenance Contact ttiegs@stclaircollege.ca for more information |
1, 2, 3 |
| 403A | General Carpentry Contact rraymont@stclaircollege.ca for more information |
1, 2, 3 |
| 306A | Plumber Contact satkinson@stclaircollege.ca for more information |
1, 2, 3 |
Part-Time Release Apprenticeship - Main Windsor Campus
| Code | Program | Levels |
|---|---|---|
| 309A | Electrician: Construction & Maintenance Contact ttiegs@stclaircollege.ca for more information |
1, 2, 3 |
| 442A | Industrial Electrician Contact ttiegs@stclaircollege.ca for more information |
1, 2, 3 |
| 429A | General Machinist Contact gsteed@stclaircollege.ca for more information |
1, 2, 3 |
| 431A | Mould Maker Contact gsteed@stclaircollege.ca for more information |
2, 3 |
| 430A | Tool & Die Maker Contact gsteed@stclaircollege.ca for more information |
2, 3 |
| 433A | Industrial Mechanical Millwright Contact lmota@stclaircollege.ca for more information |
1, 2, 3 |
| 310T |
Truck & Coach Technician * To complete the Learning Outcomes that are structured in the Truck and Coach 310T Curriculum Standard level 3, ALL 310T Apprentices must have or obtain current ODP certification prior to level 3. Please get in touch with our Corporate Training Office to book your ODP sessions. |
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| 415A | Cook Branch 2 Contact mjimmerfield@stclaircollege.ca for more information |
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| 332A | Hairstylist Contact mmcintosh@stclaircollege.ca for more information |
1, 2 |
| 313A | Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Systems Mechanic Contact Scott Dufour SDUFOUR01@stclaircollege.ca for more information |
1, 2, 3 |
| 313D | Residential Air Conditioning Systems Mechanic Contact Scott Dufour SDUFOUR01@stclaircollege.ca for more information |
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Information for Current Apprentices
- Next Steps to Writing your Certificate of Qualification (C of Q) Exam
- Loans available for Apprentices
- Financial Assistance available for Apprentices
- Contact the Registrar’s Office: apprenticeship@stclaircollege.ca
Exam Prep Courses
Please refer to your Training Consultant if you would like to attend an Exam Prep course and are not currently part of a full-time (block) final level of apprenticeship. More information on your Certificate of Qualification exams can be found here: www.skilledtradesontario.ca/certification/exam-resources
Trade Equivalency Assessment
Skilled Trades Ontario’s Trade Equivalency Assessment is the first step towards obtaining a Certificate of Qualification for experienced workers who have not completed an Ontario apprenticeship but who have equivalent skills and experience. The Trade Equivalency Assessment determines whether you can challenge the certifying exam for a trade. For more information, please visit: www.skilledtradesontario.ca/experienced-workers/trade-equivalency-assessment