What is apprenticeship?
Apprenticeship is a type of post secondary education that combines on-the-job training (85%) and classroom instruction (15%) to teach the skills required for a given trade. In Nova Scotia it takes takes approximately 4 years to complete apprenticeship in the sheet metal trade (1 year = approximately 2000 hours).
Apprenticeship Job Description
Primary Purpose:
To assist a Sheet Metal Worker in the fabrication, assembly, and installation of sheet metal equipment, products and structures.
Benefits:
- We provide the highest quality of education, on the job training, and safety training in the industry
- Earn while you learn
- Wage increase during your apprenticeship
- Health benefits
- Pension benefits
Requirements:
- 18 years or older
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Valid driver’s license
- Experience is an asset
Apprenticeship News
Click the link below to visit the Apprenticeship Nova Scotia website and view the Sheet Metal Worker Test Drive Video.
The Department of Labour and Advanced Education has announced that starting with Level 2 training that they are implementing a completion exam at the end of the block training. Apprentices will need a 70% pass mark to get credit fot the level. This will continue for all levels of training through Level 1 to the interprovincial exam.
Apprenticeship Incentive Grants are still available and can be applied for online at servicecanada.gc.ca/apprenticeship.
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