Apprenticeship Training

Apprenticeship is a formal agreement between an individual who wants to learn a skill and an employer who needs a skilled worker
Apprenticeship training is a multi-year "earning-while-learning" arrangement for a required term
Apprentices already have jobs in their desired field of work, and have signed a contract of apprenticeship with their employer and the Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (SATCC)
Under the supervision of a certified journeyperson, an apprentice receives knowledge and develops skills thorough on-the-job training
Apprenticeship skills learnt on the job are supplemented with a required number of weeks of in-school technical training each year
Upon successful completion of an apprenticeship program, you are eligible to write an examination to become a certified journeyperson in your trade

Apprenticeship contract

You may enter into an apprenticeship contract (become registered) if you:

are a permanent resident or a Canadian citizen
have the proper educational requirements
work in a designated trade (either as an employee, employer or self-employed shop owner)

When signed, the apprenticeship contract is registered with the Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission.

Technical training

Saskatchewan Polytechnic provides the in-school portion of apprenticeship training for 20 apprenticeable trades
Technical training provides you with theory, testing and hands-on experience. It is available in Regina, Moose Jaw, Saskatoon and Prince Albert
Technical training is also available in cities in other provinces (for some trades)

Training programs and other information

All apprenticeship training is scheduled by the SATCC. For more information about the trades listed below (requirements for technical and on-the-job training, entrance level and journeyperson examinations) or for information about start dates for specific training periods, please contact the Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission; or

SATCC
2140 Hamilton Street
Regina SK S4P 2E3

Apprenticeship Incentive Grant and Apprenticeship Completion Grant

The Apprenticeship Incentive Grant offers $1,000 to eligible apprentices who successfully complete their first and/or second level of apprenticeship training in a designated Red Seal trade, to a maximum of $2,000.

The Apprenticeship Completion Grant offers $2,000 to eligible apprentices who successfully complete their apprenticeship training and receive their journeyperson certification in a designated Red Seal trade on or after January 1, 2009.

By combining the two grants, apprentices could be eligible for up to $4,000 upon certification in a designated Red Seal trade.

Programs

Program name	Campus city	Term of apprenticeship	Length of training at Sask Polytech per year/level
Agricultural Equipment Technician	Saskatoon	4 years	8 weeks per year
Auto Body and Collision Technician	Regina Saskatoon	4 years	Level 1: 6 weeks Level 2: 6 weeks Level 3: 7 weeks Level 4: 7 weeks
Automotive Service Technician	Moose Jaw Saskatoon	4 years	8 weeks per year
Automotive Service Educational Program (ASEP)	Regina Saskatoon	4 years	8 weeks per year
Bricklayer	Saskatoon	3 years	8 weeks per year
Carpenter	Moose Jaw Prince Albert Regina Saskatoon	4 years	7 weeks per year
Construction Craft Labourer	Moose Jaw	2 years	4 weeks per year
Construction Electrician	Moose Jaw Prince Albert Regina	4 years	Level 1: 8 weeks Level 2: 8 weeks Level 3: 8 weeks Level 4: 8 weeks
Cook	Moose Jaw Prince Albert Saskatoon	3 years	40 days per year
Heavy Duty Equipment Technician	Saskatoon	4 years	8 weeks per year
Instrumentation and Control Technician	Moose Jaw	4 years	10 weeks per year
Industrial Mechanic (Millwright)	Saskatoon	4 years	8 weeks per year
Ironworker (Structural/Ornamental)	Moose Jaw	3 years	Level 1: 8 weeks Level 2: 8 weeks Level 3: 6 weeks
John Deere Ag Tech	Saskatoon	4 years	Level 1: 12 weeks Level 2: 8 weeks Level 3: 12 weeks Level 4: 8 weeks
Machinist	Saskatoon	4 years	Level 1: 8 weeks Level 2: 8 weeks Level 3: 8 weeks Level 4: 6 weeks
Parts Technician	Online	3 years	Level 1: 8 weeks Level 2: 8 weeks Level 3: 6 weeks
Plumber	Regina Saskatoon	4 years	Level 1: 8 weeks Level 2: 8 weeks Level 3: 7 weeks Level 4: 7 weeks
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic	Saskatoon	4 years	8 weeks per year
Sheet Metal Worker	Saskatoon	4 years	Level 1: 8 weeks Level 2: 8 weeks Level 3: 8 weeks Level 4: 8 weeks
Steamfitter-Pipefitter	Saskatoon	4 years	Level 1: 8 weeks Level 2: 8 weeks Level 3: 7 weeks Level 4: 7 weeks
Metal Fabricator	Saskatoon	3 years	8 weeks per year
Truck and Transport Mechanic	Saskatoon	4 years	8 weeks per year
Welder	Moose Jaw Regina Saskatoon	3 years	Level 1 - 7 weeks Level 2 - 7 weeks Level 3 - 8 weeks