1. 1 Pre-Employment Programs in The Construction Trades Department Aaron Koodoo, Chair B.Sc., B.Ed., M.Ed., CAE Phone: 632-2350 Fax: 633-6075

2. 2 The Construction Trades Department 1.Programs 2.Wages of Graduates 3.Pre-Employment Programs 4.Admission Requirements 5.Accreditation 6.Tuition Fees for PE Programs 7.Wait List for PE Programs 8.Compulsory Certification 9.Student Satisfaction in PE Programs 10.Program Advisory Committees 11.Questions & Answers

3. 3 Construction Trades Programs 2007-2008 14 Apprenticeship 19 Programs4 Pre-Employment 1 Diploma

4. 4 Apprenticeship Programs 2007-2008  Carpentry and Woodworking  Cabinet Making  Electrical Construction  Interior Systems Mechanic  Landscape Technician  Masonry/Bricklayer  Painting and Decorating  Power Electrician  Plumbing  Refrigeration and Air Conditioning  Roofing  Sheet Metal  Steam Fitter  Sprinkler Fitter

5. 5 A Percentage of the Journeyperson’s Rate for the Trade Construction Electrician Journeyperson Rate (Oct. 1, 2006) City of Winnipeg (Minimum $28.95) Apprenticeship Rate 1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year 40% 50% 65% 80% $11.58 $14.48 $18.82 $23.16 Source:International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Journeyperson wages are determined by the union agreement

6. 6 Journeyperson Wages City of Winnipeg October 1, 2006 1.Bricklayer$26.90 / hour 2.Carpenter$24.50 / hour 3.Electrician$28.95 / hour 4.Interior System Mechanic $22.25 / hour 5.Painter & Decorator$21.35 / hour 6.Plumber$28.60 / hour 7.Refrigeration & A/C$27.80 / hour

7. 7 Average Graduate Salaries Construction Trades 2005-06 ProgramAvg. rate per hour Annual (Average) Yearly Income 1.Apprenticeship$24 - $29 per hour$50,000 - $60,000 2.Pre- Employment $12 - $16 per hour$24,629 - $33,280 3.Diploma$14 - $17 per hour$28,080 - $34,700 Based on 40 hours / week

8. 8 Diploma Program (Co-op program, 2+ years)  Wood Products Manufacturing Technology (32 months)

9. 9 Diploma Program Tuition 2006-07 Wood Products Manufacturing Technology Year 1:$3072 Year 2:$3072 Year 3:$2180 Total: $8324 Books and Supplies for 3 years: $3000 Total: $11,324

10. 10 Income from Co-op Work Experience Wood Products Manufacturing Technology Co-op 1 May 1, 2007-October 19, 2007 (25 weeks) 25 weeks x 40 hours x $10 = $10,000 Co-op 2 25 weeks x 40 hours x $12 = $12,000 TOTAL: $22,000

11. 11 Pre-Employment Programs 1.Construction Trades 2.Manufacturing 3.Transportation

12. 12 Purpose of PE Programs 1.Entry level employment 2.Enter apprenticeship training Length of PE Programs 8-10 months

13. 13 Pre-Employment Programs Manufacturing Department Manufacturing Technician Welding Manufacturing CAD Precision Metal Manufacturing

14. 14 Manufacturing Technician Manufacturing processes and the relationship of these processes to the machining trade Cost estimation, process planning, computer operation, CAD/CAM basic tool and fixture design, CNC operation and programming

15. 15 Welding Students will do different types of welding: oxy-acetylene, arc, tungsten, inert gas and metal inert gas welding processes Welding safety

16. 16 Manufacturing CAD Production of computer-aided mechanical drawings of components and assemblies of industrial machines, machinery parts and other mechanical equipment

17. 17 Precision Metal Manufacturing Making of precision metal parts within the manufacturing industry Machine operations and manufacturing processes

18. 18 Pre-Employment Programs Transportation Automotive Technician Collision Repair and Refinishing Heavy Equipment Mechanic Outdoor Power Equipment

19. 19 Automotive Technician Students acquire the knowledge and skills required to disassemble, inspect, machine, calibrate and reassemble motor vehicle units and components.

20. 20 Collision Repair and Finishing Students learn to repair damaged vehicles, including all phases of autobody repair and painting.

21. 21 Heavy Equipment Mechanic Students learn to adjust, service and repair a variety of heavy mobile equipment used in construction, agricultural or highway transportation. E.g. trucks, tractors, combines/harvesters etc.

22. 22 Outdoor Power Equipment Students learn to repair and maintain lawn and garden equipment, chain saws, snow blowers, outboard motors, snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles and motorcycles.

23. 23 Pre-Employment Programs Construction Trades Approximately 10 months  Carpentry and Woodworking  Electrical Construction  Piping Trades  Refrigeration and Air Conditioning

24. 24 Carpentry and Woodworking Safe and proper use of hand tools and woodworking machines Materials used by carpenters Practical skills in house and roof framing, stair and cabinet making Wood finishing, estimating and surveying Concrete forming

25. 25 Electrical House wiring, wiring of small commercial buildings Repair and troubleshoot motor control circuits on single and three-phase motors Code, AC and DC circuits

26. 26 Piping Trades Install and repair plumbing fixtures Safe use of tools and materials Building codes and regulations Water and waste disposal systems Hot water systems, and fire protection systems

27. 27 Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Install, service and repair commercial and industrial refrigeration and air conditioning equipment Theoretical and practical knowledge of refrigeration systems, air conditioning, piping, welding and electrical wiring Safety regulations, reclaiming and re-using chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)

28. 28 Admission Requirements for Pre-Employment Programs 1.Regular Admission Requirements for all PE Programs Manitoba Senior 4 (Grade XII) Math, Science and Communications Note: Some programs require specific math and science. E.g. Refrigeration requires a minimum of Physics 30S or Physical Science 30G. Carpentry does not require physics

29. 29 Special Admission Requirements –Applicants who will be 19 years of age on or before September 30 in their year of registration –Those who do not meet the regular admission requirements and who have been out of high school for at minimum of one year.

30. 30 Accreditation Agreement with Apprenticeship Branch All students completing the Pre- Employment program with a 70% or better in each course will be credited for the in- school portion of Level 1 training

31. 31 Apprenticeship Training (Electrical Construction) LevelsIn-School TrainingOn-the-Job TrainingTotal Hours No. of Weeks Hours Percent of Total Hours Hours Percent of Total Hours (In-School and On-the-Job) Level 110 350 (10 x 5 x 7) 19%145081%1800

32. 32 Theory vs Practical Pre-Employment Programs Approximately 10 months ProgramTotal Hours TheoryPractical 1. Carpentry127240%60% 2. Electrical132560%40% 3. Piping Trades 125448%52% 4. Refrigeration 128860%40%

33. 33 Tuition Fees for Pre-Employment 2006-2007 (10 months) 1.Carpentry= $2495 Books & Supplies= $455 2. Electrical= $2495 Books & Supplies= $835 3.Plumbing= $2495 Books & Supplies= $475 4.Refrigeration= $2699 Books & Supplies= $500

34. 34 Wait List for PE Programs in the Construction Trades September, 2007 Program# on Wait List Annual Intake (Groups / year) Wait List 1.Carpentry1062 x 20 = 402.65 years 2.Electrical2212 x 24 = 484.60 years 3. Piping Trades652 x 18 = 361.81 years 4.Refrigeration321 x 18 = 181.78 years Source: Enrollment Services, RRC

35. 35 Plan to Reduce Wait List 1.Reduce program from 10 months to 5 ½ months to meet Level 1 apprenticeship requirement 2.Offer one 10-month and two 5 ½ month programs per year 3.5 ½ month program to be approved by the Program Advisory Committee and Apprenticeship Branch (accreditation) 4.Curriculum for 5 ½ month program is being developed 5.Several community colleges offer 5-6 month PE programs

36. 36 Compulsory Certified Trades & Work Experience for PE Students 1.Refrigeration and Electrical are compulsory certified trades 2.Only apprentices and journeypersons are allowed to work in the trade

37. 37 Compulsory Certified Trades & Work Experience for PE Students 3.Problems for PE students Carpentry—2 weeks work experience Electrical—4 weeks work experience Piping Trades—2 weeks work experience Refrigeration—2 weeks work experience 4.Special legislation is being sought to allow PE students in Electrical and Refrigeration to do work experience

38. 38 Maximum Salaries for Pre- Employment Program Graduates 2004-2005 ProgramMaximum Annual Salary Average Annual Salary Employment Rate Continuing with Studies Carpentry$62,400$31,95178.3%8.7% Electrical$47,840$29,79790%9.5% Plumbing$37,856$27,02988.3%4.5% Refrigeration$40,300$31,64680%10% Source: Graduate Satisfaction & Employment Report,2005-06, Research and Planning department, RRC

39. 39 Student Satisfaction (Graduates) 2005-2006 PE Programs ProgramSatisfied or very satisfied with education received Would recommend program to others 1.Carpentry87%91.3% 2.Electrical100%95.2% 3.Plumbing94.1% 4. Refrigeration & Air Cond.90% Source: Red River College Graduate Satisfaction & Employment Report, 2005-06 Research and Planning Department, RRC

40. 40 Enrolment and Graduation Rates 2005-2006 Programs# Enrolled# GraduatedPercent Graduated Apprenticeship (14) 1226112591.7% Pre-Employment (4) 1428660.6%

41. 41 Construction Trades Department Pre-Employment Graduation Rates August, 2005-June, 2006 ProgramNumber Enrolled Number Graduated Percent Graduated Carpentry & Woodworking 372978.4% Electrical Construction 492653.1% Piping Trades361952.8% Refrigeration201260.0% Total:1428660.6% Source: Research & Planning Division, RRC, September, 2006

42. 42 Student Evaluation of Instructors Mid-Course Year End

43. 43 Mid-Course Feedback January, 2006 Number of StaffNumber CompletedPercent Completed 514996% Number of StudentsNumber Completing Mid-Course Feedback Percent Completing Mid-Course Feedback 63559693.9%

44. 44 Evaluation of Program Informal: --Twice each year --Program Advisory Committee Formal: --Every five years --Curriculum Development department at RRC --Industry representatives

45. 45 Program Advisory Committees Every PE program has a Program Advisory Committee. Members meet twice each year. Representatives: Industry, Apprenticeship Branch, Human Resources Canada, sales & service, teaching staff, students.

46. 46 PRE-EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM CONTACTS 2005-2006 Construction Trades ProgramContact PersonRoomPhone 1. Carpentry/Cabinet Making 2. Electrical 3. Plumbing/ Steam Fitting/ Sprinkler Fitting 4. Refrigeration Al Gerbrandt Rick Malczewski Dan Larson Sid Bloomfield B 124 B 205 J 107 B 102 632-3066 632-3814 632-2100 632-3034

47. 47 Survey of Level 1 and Level 2 Apprentices (N=138) 1.Who encouraged you or gave you information about apprenticeship training? Family member28% Friend16% High school teacher5% School counsellor1% Contractor19% Apprenticeship counsellor1% Other30% Source: Red River College Journal of Applied Research, Summer, 2004

48. 48 2.How would you describe your overall satisfaction with your apprenticeship training so far? Very satisfied18% Satisfied66% Unsatisfied6% Very unsatisfied1% Unsure9% Source: Red River College Journal of Applied Research, Summer, 2004

49. 49 3.Would you recommend apprenticeship training to others? Yes97% No3% Source: Red River College Journal of Applied Research, Summer, 2004

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51. 51 Thank you for coming.