Apprenticeships

An apprentice is someone who learns a skilled trade on the job under the direction of more experienced workers.

Apprentices are employees and earn a salary while they learn a skilled trade. Apprentices also complete classroom instruction offered at a community college as a part of their training.

The duties of an apprentice become more complex as their skills improve. Upon successful completion of the trade requirements, apprentices earn a Certificate of Apprenticeship or a Certificate of Qualification (“ticket”) that allows them to work on their own at a higher rate of pay.

Explore Our Apprenticeships

Automotive Service Technician

Certificate of Apprenticeship
Timmins

We offer the three levels of theoretical training required for the Automotive Service Technician Apprenticeship. Training is delivered in day release format, that is, 1 day per week for 40 weeks.

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Construction and Maintenance Electrician

Certificate of Apprenticeship
Timmins

We offer the three levels of theoretical training required for the Construction and Maintenance Electrician Apprenticeship. Training is delivered in block release format, that is, 8 weeks for the first level and 10 weeks each for the second and third levels.

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Industrial Mechanic Millwright

Certificate of Apprenticeship
Timmins

Millwrights maintain and repair all kinds of stationary industrial machinery, including mechanical equipment and automated and robotic systems. Industrial Mechanic Millwrights are responsible for almost all the maintenance of these machines. The apprenticeship becomes complete when the apprentice has achieved competency in all of the on-the-job performance objectives and when the three levels of in-school training have successfully been completed.

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The Benefits of Apprenticeships

Train to meet the needs of new and emerging trades and occupations.
Study curriculum and participate in training that is designed and supported by industry.
Experience integrated hands-on training and enhanced “in-class” curriculum.
Earn while you learn; increase your earning power as you progress.
Enjoy a career that is motivating and provides opportunities for continued education.
Become the solution to a forecasted critical shortage of skilled trades’ people throughout the province.

Red Seal Preparation

Industrial Millwright Mechanic, Automotive Service Technician, and Construction & Maintenance Electrician courses cover preparation on how to write an exam and covers materials relevant to the trade exam.

Red Seal Preparation Courses for Level 3 for each of our programs are also offered to the general public.

For details about Red Seal Preparation courses contact:
705-235-3211 ext. 2211
apprenticeship@northern.on.ca