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Pre-Employment Programs in The Construction Trades Department

Pre-Employment Programs in The Construction Trades Department. Aaron Koodoo, Chair B.Sc., B.Ed., M.Ed., CAE Phone: 632-2350 Fax: 633-6075. The Construction Trades Department. Programs Wages of Graduates Pre-Employment Programs Admission Requirements Accreditation

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Pre-Employment Programs in The Construction Trades Department

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  1. Pre-Employment Programs in The ConstructionTrades Department Aaron Koodoo, Chair B.Sc., B.Ed., M.Ed., CAE Phone: 632-2350 Fax: 633-6075

  2. The Construction Trades Department • Programs • Wages of Graduates • Pre-Employment Programs • Admission Requirements • Accreditation • Tuition Fees for PE Programs • Wait List for PE Programs • Compulsory Certification • Student Satisfaction in PE Programs • Program Advisory Committees • Questions & Answers

  3. Construction Trades Programs2007-2008 14 Apprenticeship 19 Programs 4 Pre-Employment 1 Diploma

  4. 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

  5. A Percentage of the Journeyperson’s Rate for the Trade Source: International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Journeyperson wages are determined by the union agreement

  6. Journeyperson WagesCity of WinnipegOctober 1, 2006 • Bricklayer $26.90 / hour • Carpenter $24.50 / hour • Electrician $28.95 / hour • Interior System Mechanic $22.25 / hour • Painter & Decorator $21.35 / hour • Plumber $28.60 / hour • Refrigeration & A/C $27.80 / hour

  7. Average Graduate SalariesConstruction Trades2005-06 Based on 40 hours / week

  8. Diploma Program(Co-op program, 2+ years) • Wood Products Manufacturing Technology (32 months)

  9. Diploma Program Tuition2006-07 Wood Products Manufacturing Technology Year 1: $3072 Year 2: $3072 Year 3: $2180 Total: $8324 Books and Supplies for 3 years: $3000 Total: $11,324

  10. Income from Co-op Work ExperienceWood 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

  11. Pre-Employment Programs • Construction Trades • Manufacturing • Transportation

  12. Purpose of PE Programs • Entry level employment • Enter apprenticeship training Length of PE Programs 8-10 months

  13. Pre-Employment ProgramsManufacturing Department • Manufacturing Technician • Welding • Manufacturing CAD • Precision Metal Manufacturing

  14. 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

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

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

  17. Precision Metal Manufacturing • Making of precision metal parts within the manufacturing industry • Machine operations and manufacturing processes

  18. Pre-Employment ProgramsTransportation • Automotive Technician • Collision Repair and Refinishing • Heavy Equipment Mechanic • Outdoor Power Equipment

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

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

  21. 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.

  22. 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.

  23. Pre-Employment ProgramsConstruction TradesApproximately 10 months • Carpentry and Woodworking • Electrical Construction • Piping Trades • Refrigeration and Air Conditioning

  24. 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

  25. 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

  26. 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

  27. 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)

  28. Admission Requirements forPre-Employment Programs • 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

  29. 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.

  30. 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

  31. Apprenticeship Training(Electrical Construction)

  32. Theory vs PracticalPre-Employment ProgramsApproximately 10 months

  33. Tuition Fees for Pre-Employment2006-2007 (10 months) • Carpentry = $2495 Books & Supplies = $455 2. Electrical = $2495 Books & Supplies = $835 • Plumbing = $2495 Books & Supplies = $475 • Refrigeration = $2699 Books & Supplies = $500

  34. Wait List for PE Programsin the Construction TradesSeptember, 2007 Source: Enrollment Services, RRC

  35. Plan to Reduce Wait List • Reduce program from 10 months to 5 ½ months to meet Level 1 apprenticeship requirement • Offer one 10-month and two 5 ½ month programs per year • 5 ½ month program to be approved by the Program Advisory Committee and Apprenticeship Branch (accreditation) • Curriculum for 5 ½ month program is being developed • Several community colleges offer 5-6 month PE programs

  36. Compulsory Certified Trades &Work Experience for PE Students • Refrigeration and Electrical are compulsory certified trades • Only apprentices and journeypersons are allowed to work in the trade

  37. Compulsory Certified Trades &Work Experience for PE Students • 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 • Special legislation is being sought to allow PE students in Electrical and Refrigeration to do work experience

  38. Maximum Salaries for Pre-Employment Program Graduates2004-2005 Source: Graduate Satisfaction & Employment Report,2005-06, Research and Planning department, RRC

  39. Student Satisfaction(Graduates) 2005-2006PE Programs Source: Red River College Graduate Satisfaction & Employment Report, 2005-06 Research and Planning Department, RRC

  40. Enrolment and Graduation Rates2005-2006

  41. Construction Trades DepartmentPre-Employment Graduation RatesAugust, 2005-June, 2006 Source: Research & Planning Division, RRC, September, 2006

  42. Student Evaluation of Instructors • Mid-Course • Year End

  43. Mid-Course FeedbackJanuary, 2006

  44. Evaluation of Program Informal: --Twice each year --Program Advisory Committee Formal: --Every five years --Curriculum Development department at RRC --Industry representatives

  45. 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.

  46. PRE-EMPLOYMENTPROGRAM CONTACTS 2005-2006Construction Trades

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

  48. 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

  49. 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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