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What is Apprenticeship?


Apprenticeship training is a structured system of supervised training leading to certification in one of Saskatchewan’s designated trades.

Apprentices spend approximately 85% of the time working on the job, learning the knowledge and skills associated with a trade from a certified journeyperson. The remaining time is spent in theoretical and technical in-school training, which reinforces and expands on what is learned on the job.

Apprentices receive a broad range of trade experience on the work site. Technical training usually takes place at an institute for a period of six to ten weeks each year. Recent initiatives have addressed flexible, innovative and timely training options.

Once an employer decides to train an individual as an apprentice, an apprenticeship application is submitted by the apprentice and the employer to the SATCC. Apprenticeship training ranges from two to four years depending on the trade. Once apprentices complete the final level of training, they are eligible to write the journeyperson examination.

There are over 40 designated trades in Saskatchewan.

What are the steps to becoming an apprentice?
  1. Find an employer willing to provide the necessary on-the-job training and supervision.
  2. Submit an apprenticeship application with the employer through MyATC.
  3. Work and learn on the job for the required period of time.
  4. Submit your hours of work – trade time – through MyATC every few months.
  5. Self-register for technical training in MyATC when you’ve met the required number of hours for your trade.
  6. Pass your technical training.
  7. Upon successfully completing the apprenticeship program and passing the certification exam, the apprentice receives a Certificate of Completion of Apprenticeship and a Journeyperson Certificate of Qualification.

Congratulations, you are a professional journeyperson now!

For more information, see: Entrance Requirements for Apprenticeship

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Meet Keenan Bresch, a Construction Electrician apprentice and gold medal winner at the Skills Canada Saskatchewan provincial competition for Industrial Control. ⚡️

Driven by a love for hands-on work and problem-solving, Keenan has worked hard throughout his apprenticeship and at technical training at Sask Polytech – gaining the skills to shine under pressure

Keenan’s now aiming for his journeyman certification and dreams of taking on leadership roles in the trades. “Trust your training, stay calm under pressure, and don’t be afraid to ask for help. The experience is always worth it."
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Meet Keenan Bresch, a Construction Electrician apprentice and gold medal winner at the Skills Canada Saskatchewan provincial competition for Industrial Control. ⚡️

Driven by a love for hands-on work and problem-solving, Keenan has worked hard throughout his apprenticeship and at technical training at Sask Polytech – gaining the skills to shine under pressure

Keenan’s now aiming for his journeyman certification and dreams of taking on leadership roles in the trades. “Trust your training, stay calm under pressure, and don’t be afraid to ask for help. The experience is always worth it.

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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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