Apprenticeship Training

The Apprenticeship Branch of the PEI Department of Education sponsors training programs in many trade areas such as: Automotive Service Technician, Electrician, Machinist, Cook, Plumber and others. These apprenticeship programs are a combination of on-the-job and in-school technical training and lead to interprovincial certification under the national Red Seal program.

On Prince Edward Island the technical training is provided by Holland College at the Aerospace Centre, The Culinary Institute of Canada or the Georgetown Centre, depending on the trade.

The block release programs are five to eight weeks in length and there are no tuition fees. Because they are full-time employees, apprentices 'earn while they learn' and are also allowed to draw EI benefits during the in-school training period. A travel allowance is also available for apprentices who must travel long distances to attend training.

Apprentices who complete the program will be eligible to challenge for the Interprovincial Red Seal which is recognized across Canada.

Apprenticeship Training

Apprenticeship training, which leads to certification, begins after the pre-apprentice program is completed and the student is working full-time with a suitable employer. All those wishing to enter the apprenticeship program must apply even if they have completed the pre-apprenticeship program. An on-line application is available at www.apprenticeship.pe.ca

Note: This information pertains to PEI only. For apprenticeship information in other provinces, please contact the Apprenticeship Branch in that province.

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Automotive Service Technician

Please see Automotive Technology
An Automotive Service Technician apprenticeship is 8000 hours but, under the modular system, those who can pass the required tests and attain the necessary skill level may write for their Interprovincial Red Seal with less time.

A time credit will be given to students who have completed all components of the pre-apprentice course. They will also have the opportunity to write exams which may lessen the number of tests they will need to write during their apprenticeship.

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Carpenter

Please see Carpentry
A Carpenter apprenticeship is 8000 hours and, under the newly adopted block release system, apprentices must pass the required period exams and attain the necessary skill level before they are eligible to write for their Interprovincial Red Seal.

A time credit will be given to students who have completed all components of the pre-apprentice course. They will also have the opportunity to write the first period exam which, if they pass, will reduce the number of in-school training sessions during their apprenticeship.

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Construction Electrician

Please see Electrical Technology
A Construction Electrician apprenticeship is 8000 hours and, under the newly adopted block release system, apprentices must pass the required period exams and attain the necessary skill level before they are eligible to write for their Interprovincial Red Seal.

A time credit will be given to students who have completed all components of the pre-apprentice course. They will also have the opportunity to write the first period exam which, if they pass, will reduce the number of in-school training sessions during their apprenticeship.

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Industrial Electrician

Please see Electrical Technology
An Industrial Electrician apprenticeship is 8000 hours but, under the modular system, those who can pass the required tests and attain the necessary skill level may write for their Interprovincial Red Seal with less time.

A time credit will be given to students who have completed all components of the pre-apprentice course. They will also have the opportunity to write exams which may lessen the number of tests they will need to write during their apprenticeship.

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Machinist

Please see Precision Machinist
A Machinist apprenticeship is 8000 hours but, under the modular system, those who can pass the required tests and attain the necessary skill level may write for their Interprovincial Red Seal with less time.

A time credit will be given to students who have completed all components of the pre-apprentice course. They will also have the opportunity to write exams which may lessen the number of tests they will need to write during their apprenticeship.

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Metal Fabricator

Please see Welding Fabrication
A Metal Fabricator apprenticeship is 8000 hours but, under the modular system, those who can pass the required tests and attain the necessary skill level may write for their Interprovincial Red Seal with less time.

A time credit will be given to students who have completed all components of the pre-apprentice course. They will also have the opportunity to write exams which may lessen the number of tests they will need to write during their apprenticeship.

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Oil Burner Mechanic

Please see Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Technology
An Oil Burner Mechanic apprenticeship is 6000 hours but, under the modular system, those who can pass the required tests and attain the necessary skill level may write for their Interprovincial Red Seal with less time.

A time credit will be given to students who have completed all components of the pre-apprentice course. They will also have the opportunity to write exams which may lessen the number of tests they will need to write during their apprenticeship.

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Plumber

Please see Plumbing
A Plumber apprenticeship is 8000 hours and, under the newly adopted block release system, apprentices must pass the required period exams and attain the necessary skill level before they are eligible to write for their Interprovincial Red Seal.

A time credit will be given to students who have completed all components of the pre-apprentice course. They will also have the opportunity to write the first period exam which, if they pass, will reduce the number of in-school training sessions during their apprenticeship.

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Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic

Please see Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Technology
A Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic apprenticeship is 8000 hours but, under the modular system, those who can pass the required tests and attain the necessary skill level may write for their Interprovincial Red Seal with less time.

A time credit will be given to students who have completed all components of the pre-apprentice course. They will also have the opportunity to write exams which may lessen the number of tests they will need to write during their apprenticeship.

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Steamfitter/Pipefitter

Please see Steamfitting/Pipefitting
A Steamfitter/Pipefitter apprenticeship is 8000 hours but, under the modular system, those who can pass the required tests and attain the necessary skill level may write for their Interprovincial Red Seal with less time.

A time credit will be given to students who have completed all components of the pre-apprentice course. They will also have the opportunity to write exams which may lessen the number of tests they will need to write during their apprenticeship.

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Welder

Please see Welding Fabrication
A Welder apprenticeship is 6000 hours but, under the modular system, those who can pass the required tests and attain the necessary skill level may write for their Interprovincial Red Seal with less time.

A time credit will be given to students who have completed all components of the pre-apprentice course. They will also have the opportunity to write exams which may lessen the number of tests they will need to write during their apprenticeship.

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Wood Manufacturing- Cabinetmaking

Please see Wood Manufacturing- Cabinetmaking
A Cabinetmaking apprenticeship is 8000 hours but, under the modular system, those who can pass the required tests and attain the necessary skill level may write for their Interprovincial Red Seal with less time.

A time credit will be given to students who have completed all components of the pre-apprentice course. They will also have the opportunity to write exams which may lessen the number of tests they will need to write during their apprenticeship.