1. ................... TQ 2010 Recognizing Prior Learning using the Trades Qualification process

2. www.manitoba.ca/tradecareers 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.

3. www.manitoba.ca/tradecareers 2 nd Year apprentice Workplace recognition Assessment of learning and validation of progress on the job First RPL experience First TQ experience Applying for Vocational Industrial Teacher Education program Accepted after completing the TQ process Received another Trade Certificate in Motor Vehicle Mechanic

4. www.manitoba.ca/tradecareers On The Job RPL

5. www.manitoba.ca/tradecareers 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

6. www.manitoba.ca/tradecareers 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 Qualifications Assessor Overview

7. www.manitoba.ca/tradecareers 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

8. www.manitoba.ca/tradecareers 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. 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. Client passes exam and receives their Certificate of Qualification and / or license 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

9. www.manitoba.ca/tradecareers 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 2010 Trades Qualification Process Enhancements

10. www.manitoba.ca/tradecareers Trades Qualification : Examples RPL Plan  Results  Conclusion

11. www.manitoba.ca/tradecareers Case Studies #1- Kim, Nail Technician

12. www.manitoba.ca/tradecareers Case Studies #2- Sally, Motor Vehicle Body Repair

13. www.manitoba.ca/tradecareers Case Studies #3- Dave, Boom Truck Operator

14. www.manitoba.ca/tradecareers Case Studies #4- Joselito, Power Engineer

15. www.manitoba.ca/tradecareers 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

16. www.manitoba.ca/tradecareers For More information please contact: Ken Czernicki Apprenticeship Manitoba (204) 945-8621 Trades (204) 945-4101 Power Engineer/Gasfitter Ken.czernicki@gov.mb.ca Guy Champagne Apprenticeship Manitoba (204) 945-4169 Guy.champagne@gov.mb.ca Websites: www.manitoba.ca/tradecareers www.gov.mb.ca/labour/safety/me/trades.html