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Pre-Employment Programs in The Construction

Trades Department

Aaron Koodoo, Chair

B.Sc., B.Ed., M.Ed., CAEPhone: 632-2350 Fax: 633-6075

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The Construction Trades Department

1. Programs2. Wages of Graduates3. Pre-Employment Programs4. Admission Requirements5. Accreditation6. Tuition Fees for PE Programs7. Wait List for PE Programs8. Compulsory Certification9. Student Satisfaction in PE Programs10. Program Advisory Committees11. Questions & Answers

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Construction Trades Programs2007-2008

14 Apprenticeship

19 Programs 4 Pre-Employment

1 Diploma

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Apprenticeship Programs2007-2008

Carpentry and Woodworking Cabinet Making Electrical Construction Interior Systems Mechanic Landscape Technician Masonry/Bricklayer Painting and Decorating Power Electrician Plumbing Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Roofing Sheet Metal Steam Fitter Sprinkler Fitter

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A Percentage of the Journeyperson’s Rate for the Trade

Construction

Electrician

Journeyperson Rate (Oct. 1, 2006)

City of Winnipeg

(Minimum $28.95)

Apprenticeship

Rate

1st Year

2nd Year

3rd Year

4th Year

40%

50%

65%

80%

$11.58

$14.48

$18.82

$23.16

Source: International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers

Journeyperson wages are determined by the union agreement

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Journeyperson WagesCity of WinnipegOctober 1, 2006

1. Bricklayer $26.90 / hour2. Carpenter $24.50 / hour3. Electrician $28.95 / hour4. Interior System Mechanic $22.25 / hour5. Painter & Decorator $21.35 / hour6. Plumber $28.60 / hour7. Refrigeration & A/C $27.80 / hour

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Average Graduate SalariesConstruction Trades

2005-06

Program Avg. rate per hour

Annual (Average)Yearly Income

1. Apprenticeship $24 - $29 per hour $50,000 - $60,000

2. Pre-Employment

$12 - $16 per hour $24,629 - $33,280

3. Diploma $14 - $17 per hour $28,080 - $34,700

Based on 40 hours / week

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Diploma Program(Co-op program, 2+ years)

Wood Products Manufacturing Technology (32 months)

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Diploma Program Tuition2006-07

Wood Products Manufacturing Technology

Year 1: $3072Year 2: $3072Year 3: $2180

Total: $8324Books and Supplies for 3 years: $3000

Total: $11,324

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Income from Co-op Work Experience

Wood Products Manufacturing Technology

Co-op 1

May 1, 2007-October 19, 2007 (25 weeks)

25 weeks x 40 hours x $10 = $10,000

Co-op 2

25 weeks x 40 hours x $12 = $12,000

TOTAL: $22,000

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Pre-Employment Programs

1. Construction Trades

2. Manufacturing

3. Transportation

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Purpose of PE Programs

1. Entry level employment

2. Enter apprenticeship training

Length of PE Programs

8-10 months

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Pre-Employment ProgramsManufacturing Department

• Manufacturing Technician

• Welding

• Manufacturing CAD

• Precision Metal Manufacturing

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Manufacturing Technician

• Manufacturing processes and the relationship of these processes to the machining trade

• Cost estimation, process planning, computer operation, CAD/CAM basic tool and fixture design, CNC operation and programming

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Welding

• Students will do different types of welding: oxy-acetylene, arc, tungsten, inert gas and metal inert gas welding processes

• Welding safety

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Manufacturing CAD

• Production of computer-aided mechanical drawings of components and assemblies of industrial machines, machinery parts and other mechanical equipment

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Precision Metal Manufacturing

• Making of precision metal parts within the manufacturing industry

• Machine operations and manufacturing processes

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Pre-Employment ProgramsTransportation

• Automotive Technician

• Collision Repair and Refinishing

• Heavy Equipment Mechanic

• Outdoor Power Equipment

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Automotive Technician

• Students acquire the knowledge and skills required to disassemble, inspect, machine, calibrate and reassemble motor vehicle units and components.

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Collision Repair and Finishing

• Students learn to repair damaged vehicles, including all phases of autobody repair and painting.

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Heavy Equipment Mechanic

• Students learn to adjust, service and repair a variety of heavy mobile equipment used in construction, agricultural or highway transportation. E.g. trucks, tractors, combines/harvesters etc.

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Outdoor Power Equipment

• Students learn to repair and maintain lawn and garden equipment, chain saws, snow blowers, outboard motors, snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles and motorcycles.

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Pre-Employment ProgramsConstruction Trades

Approximately 10 months

Carpentry and WoodworkingElectrical ConstructionPiping TradesRefrigeration and Air Conditioning

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Carpentry and Woodworking

• Safe and proper use of hand tools and woodworking machines

• Materials used by carpenters

• Practical skills in house and roof framing, stair and cabinet making

• Wood finishing, estimating and surveying

• Concrete forming

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Electrical

• House wiring, wiring of small commercial buildings

• Repair and troubleshoot motor control circuits on single and three-phase motors

• Code, AC and DC circuits

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Piping Trades

• Install and repair plumbing fixtures

• Safe use of tools and materials

• Building codes and regulations

• Water and waste disposal systems

• Hot water systems, and fire protection systems

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Refrigeration andAir Conditioning

• Install, service and repair commercial and industrial refrigeration and air conditioning equipment

• Theoretical and practical knowledge of refrigeration systems, air conditioning, piping, welding and electrical wiring

• Safety regulations, reclaiming and re-using chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)

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Admission Requirements forPre-Employment Programs

1. Regular Admission Requirements for all PE Programs

• Manitoba Senior 4 (Grade XII)• Math, Science and Communications• Note: Some programs require specific math

and science. E.g. Refrigeration requires a minimum of Physics 30S or Physical Science 30G. Carpentry does not require physics

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Special Admission Requirements

• Special Admission Requirements– Applicants who will be 19 years of age on or

before September 30 in their year of registration

– Those who do not meet the regular admission requirements and who have been out of high school for at minimum of one year.

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Accreditation Agreement with Apprenticeship Branch

• All students completing the Pre-Employment program with a 70% or better in each course will be credited for the in-school portion of Level 1 training

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Apprenticeship Training(Electrical Construction)

Levels In-School Training On-the-Job Training Total Hours

No. of •Weeks

HoursPercent of

Total HoursHours

Percent ofTotal Hours

(In-School andOn-the-Job)

Level 1 10350 (10 x 5 x

7)19% 1450 81% 1800

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Theory vs PracticalPre-Employment Programs

Approximately 10 months

Program Total Hours

Theory Practical

1. Carpentry 1272 40% 60%

2. Electrical 1325 60% 40%

3. Piping Trades 1254 48% 52%

4. Refrigeration 1288 60% 40%

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Tuition Fees for Pre-Employment2006-2007

(10 months)

1. Carpentry = $2495 Books & Supplies = $455

2. Electrical = $2495 Books & Supplies = $835

3. Plumbing = $2495 Books & Supplies = $4754. Refrigeration = $2699

Books & Supplies = $500

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Wait List for PE Programsin the Construction Trades

September, 2007

Program # on Wait List

Annual Intake (Groups / year)

Wait List

1. Carpentry 106 2 x 20 = 40 2.65 years

2. Electrical 221 2 x 24 = 48 4.60 years

3. Piping Trades 65 2 x 18 = 36 1.81 years

4. Refrigeration 32 1 x 18 = 18 1.78 years

Source: Enrollment Services, RRC

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Plan to Reduce Wait List

1. Reduce program from 10 months to 5 ½ months to meet Level 1 apprenticeship requirement

2. Offer one 10-month and two 5 ½ month programs per year

3. 5 ½ month program to be approved by the Program Advisory Committee and Apprenticeship Branch (accreditation)

4. Curriculum for 5 ½ month program is being developed5. Several community colleges offer 5-6 month PE

programs

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Compulsory Certified Trades &Work Experience for PE Students

1. Refrigeration and Electrical are compulsory certified trades

2. Only apprentices and journeypersons are allowed to work in the trade

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Compulsory Certified Trades &Work Experience for PE Students

3. Problems for PE students• Carpentry—2 weeks work experience• Electrical—4 weeks work experience• Piping Trades—2 weeks work experience• Refrigeration—2 weeks work experience

4. Special legislation is being sought to allow PE students in Electrical and Refrigeration to do work experience

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Maximum Salaries for Pre-Employment Program Graduates

2004-2005

Program Maximum Annual Salary

Average Annual Salary

Employment Rate

Continuing with Studies

Carpentry $62,400 $31,951 78.3% 8.7%

Electrical $47,840 $29,797 90% 9.5%

Plumbing $37,856 $27,029 88.3% 4.5%

Refrigeration $40,300 $31,646 80% 10%

Source: Graduate Satisfaction & Employment Report,2005-06,

Research and Planning department, RRC

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Student Satisfaction(Graduates) 2005-2006

PE Programs

Program Satisfied or very satisfied with education received

Would recommend program to others

1. Carpentry 87% 91.3%

2. Electrical 100% 95.2%

3. Plumbing 94.1% 94.1%

4. Refrigeration & Air Cond. 90% 90%

Source: Red River College Graduate Satisfaction & Employment Report, 2005-06

Research and Planning Department, RRC

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Enrolment and Graduation Rates2005-2006

Programs # Enrolled # Graduated Percent Graduated

Apprenticeship (14)

1226 1125 91.7%

Pre-Employment (4)

142 86 60.6%

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Construction Trades DepartmentPre-Employment Graduation Rates

August, 2005-June, 2006

Program Number Enrolled

Number Graduated

Percent Graduated

Carpentry & Woodworking

37 29 78.4%

Electrical Construction

49 26 53.1%

Piping Trades 36 19 52.8%

Refrigeration 20 12 60.0%

Total: 142 86 60.6%

Source: Research & Planning Division, RRC, September, 2006

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Student Evaluation of Instructors

• Mid-Course

• Year End

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Mid-Course FeedbackJanuary, 2006

Number of Staff Number Completed Percent Completed

51 49 96%

Number of Students Number Completing Mid-Course Feedback

Percent Completing Mid-Course Feedback

635 596 93.9%

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Evaluation of Program

Informal:--Twice each year--Program Advisory Committee

Formal:--Every five years--Curriculum Development

department at RRC--Industry representatives

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Program Advisory Committees

• Every PE program has a Program Advisory Committee. Members meet twice each year.

• Representatives: Industry, Apprenticeship Branch, Human Resources Canada, sales & service, teaching staff, students.

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PRE-EMPLOYMENTPROGRAM CONTACTS 2005-2006

Construction Trades

Program Contact Person Room Phone

1. Carpentry/Cabinet Making

2. Electrical

3. Plumbing/ Steam Fitting/ Sprinkler Fitting

4. Refrigeration

Al Gerbrandt

Rick Malczewski

Dan Larson

Sid Bloomfield

B 124

B 205

J 107

B 102

632-3066

632-3814

632-2100

632-3034

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Survey of Level 1 and Level 2Apprentices (N=138)

1. Who encouraged you or gave you information about apprenticeship training?Family member 28%Friend 16%High school teacher 5%School counsellor 1%Contractor 19%Apprenticeship counsellor 1%Other 30%

Source: Red River College Journal of Applied Research, Summer, 2004

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2. How would you describe your overall satisfaction with your apprenticeship training so far?

Very satisfied 18%

Satisfied 66%

Unsatisfied 6%

Very unsatisfied 1%

Unsure 9%

Source: Red River College Journal of Applied Research, Summer, 2004

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3. Would you recommend apprenticeship training to others?

Yes 97%

No 3%

Source: Red River College Journal of Applied Research, Summer, 2004

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