Carpenter Upgrading Now Available Online
A new internet course is being piloted by the Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (SATCC) and the Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology (SIAST) to help certify carpenters. SATCC is accepting applications now. Courses start September 1, 2008 and run continually thereafter.
More about the NEW Online Carpenter Upgrading
The Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (SATCC), in cooperation with the Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology (SIAST), have developed an Online Carpenter Upgrading program. Eligible candidates now have the option to participate in the new online program or attend the standard seven week in-person classroom upgrading program.
Both courses fulfill the requirement for mandatory upgrading in order to be eligible to attempt the Carpenter Interprovincial certification examination.
Read More >Prince Albert Office Moved
The Prince Albert office moved to a new location on August 1, 2008.
Read More >New Look to the Saskatchewan Apprenticeship Website
The Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission is pleased to launch a new look to its website effective May 21, 2008. It is anticipated that the organization of the site will make it easy for apprentices, journeypersons, employers, youth, parents and teachers to quickly find the skilled trades information they need.
Read More >Saskatchewan Youth Apprenticeship (SYA)
Saskatchewan Youth Apprenticeship (SYA) raises awareness of apprenticeship in Saskatchewan schools by helping young people discover what rewards come with working in the skilled trades. SYA enhances student career development by exploring the world of opportunities skilled trades offer Saskatchewan youth.
Read More >Changes to the Plumber and Steamfitter-Pipefitter Terms of Apprenticeship
Effective March 1, 2008, the term of apprenticeship for the plumber and steamfitter-pipefitter trades are being reduced from five years/9,000 hours to four years/7,200 hours.
Read More >Apprentice/Journeyperson Ratio - Final Level Apprentices Excluded
The Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission Board adopted a policy of excluding final level apprentices from the calculation of journeyperson to apprentice ratios. This policy, which applies to all designated trades in Saskatchewan, was implemented last winter on a temporary basis, subject to regulation changes and a review of the results. The regulations were amended November 1, 2007 and will be in effect for one further year until November 1, 2008.
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