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Statistics

2007-08 Summary of Performance Results

  • In Saskatchewan, there are 50 designated trades. Four of the trades are compulsory apprenticeship trades.
  • On June 30, 2008 there were 8,130 apprentices registered in the system: 7,248 male and 882 female apprentices.
  • 1,243 persons of Aboriginal ancestry were registered as apprentices during the year.
  • Dedicated funding of $400,000 was used for Aboriginal Apprenticeship Initiatives.
  • About 57 per cent of registered Saskatchewan apprentices live outside the major urban centres of Regina and Saskatoon.
  • 3,797 apprentices accessed technical training during 2007-08.
  • 9,632 apprentices were registered and received services during the year.
  • 101 tradespeople attended upgrading courses; 424 tradespeople attended updating and special courses addressing technological change and new processes.
  • 1,489 written journeyperson examinations and 389 practical examinations were administered.
  • The following certificates were issued in Saskatchewan between July 1, 2007 and
    June 30, 2008:
    • Journeyperson - 1,097
    • Proficiency  - 53
    • Completion of Apprenticeship - 912
    • Learners - 254
    • Apprentice Year Cards - 6,036

Industry plays a primary role in the delivery of the apprenticeship program.
  • Employers hire and register apprentices, and provide journeyperson supervision to apprentices.
  • Apprentices spend approximately 80% of their training time working on the job, learning the knowledge and skills of the trade from a certified journeyperson.

Apprenticeship is a partnership of industry (both employers and employees), government, education and training institutions.
  • Saskatchewan's Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Act 1999 was proclaimed on October 1, 1999 and the Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission was created.
  • Saskatchewan's Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission is an innovative public and private sector partnership.
  • About 44 Trade Boards (233 members) have been appointed to assist the Commission in administering the apprenticeship and trade certification program in Saskatchewan. Current boards include Trade Boards, Curriculum and Examination Development Boards and Trade Examining Boards.

Charts and Tables:  Registrations, Attendance, Exams and Completions

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