- 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 indentured) if you:
- are 16 years old or older
- 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 |
---|---|---|---|
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |