Steps of Apprenticeship
- Hire an employee. Tradespeople can work without apprenticing in over 40 of the designated trades and sub-trades. In the five compulsory trades of construction electrician, plumber, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic, sheet metal worker and sprinkler fitter, employees must register in MyATC on their first day of employment and can work no more than six months or 900 hours before they register as an apprentice. For the Hairstylist trade, only those that hold a valid learners certificate or a journeyperson certificate can work in this trade.
- Register the employee as an apprentice by approving their apprenticeship application through your MyATC account. Employees will submit their apprenticeship application by registering or logging in to their MyATC account and submitting an apprenticeship application. For further help with approving or submitting an apprenticeship application, visit the MyATC Knowledge Centre. The apprenticeship application on MyATC also requires the following:
• Obtain and submit a copy of the high school transcript and transcript for any technical training completed with the apprenticeship application.
• Pay the application fees as noted.
Note: Any apprentice who has completed the Saskatchewan Youth Apprenticeship program does not have to pay this fee. - Provide on-the-job training to your apprentice in all areas of the trade to the extent that the facilities and working conditions of your business allow.
- Verify work performed by submitting or approving the apprentice’s trade time in MyATC. This must be completed twice per year.
- Allow the apprentice to attend technical training and write examinations as required.
- Following the final level of technical training, the apprentice will write the Trade Certification Examination. See the trade specific Designated Trades page regarding examination study information.
- Pay the apprentice’s wages while the apprentice is on the job.
- For Red Seal trades, claim the Apprenticeship Job Creation Tax Credit on your Income Tax Return.
For more information, see: What is Apprenticeship? and Entrance Requirement for Apprenticeship Training
🎉 Celebrating 25 years as the Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission!🎉
This milestone marks a quarter century of dedication, innovation and growth. Since 1999 when the apprenticeship act was passed, the SATCC has been an industry-led force driving success in the apprenticeship system of training.
From its roots in 1944 to its transformation in 1999, apprenticeship in Saskatchewan has evolved into a proven, sustainable system of education, growing hand-in-hand with our province’s economy.
Here’s to 25 years of empowering skilled trades and shaping the future. Together, we’re building a stronger Saskatchewan! 🛠️✨
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👏 A huge congratulations to Jordan Kerr, Outstanding New journeyperson award for Refrigeration & AC Mechanic!
Jordan's journey into the trades began with projects at home alongside his dad, sparking an interest that grew into a passion during high school construction classes. Reflecting on this achievement, Jordan shares, 'I am incredibly honored and humbled. This award represents years of hard work and dedication. 'I want to thank my wife Mickaela, my parents and extended family, Mason Resch, Steve Blehm, all the Journeypersons I've worked with, and every instructor who guided me along the way.'
For those starting out in the trades, Jordan offers this advice: 'Don’t give up and always go above and beyond. Early in my career, there were tough days when I wanted to quit, but the support of those around me kept me going. Now, I couldn’t be happier with where I’ve ended up.'
Your dedication and perseverance are truly inspiring, Jordan. Here's to your continued success!
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Way to go stud!
saskatchewan youth apprenticeship (sya)
The Saskatchewan Youth Apprenticeship (SYA) program gives high school students the opportunity to learn more about skilled trades career pathways and gain a head start on their skilled trades career, should they register as an apprentice after graduation.
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