Implementing Harmonized Trades Across Jurisdictions: Path to Harmonization MODERATOR Marjorie Davison Chief Executive Officer Nova Scotia Agency

NOVA SCOTIA Darlene Clark Manager, Program Standards Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency

ONTARIO John Poirier Manager, Compliance and Enforcement Department Ontario College of Trades

BRITISH COLUMBIA Colleen Rogan Manager, Program Standards Industry Training Authority

SASKATCHEWAN Jeff Ritter Chief Executive Officer Apprenticeship and Trade CCDA HARMONIZATION INITIATIVE

The Canadian Council of Directors of Apprenticeship (CCDA) is responsible for the , which develops common interprovincial standards and exams. In 2014, CCDA undertook the Harmonization Initiative with a goal to substantively align apprenticeship systems across Canada by making apprenticeship training requirements more consistent in the Red Seal trades.

CCDA’s goal is to harmonize Red Seal trades, as follows:  Use of the Red Seal trade name  Consistent total trade hours (in-school and on-the-job)  Consistent number of technical training levels  More consistent sequencing of technical training content by level, using the most recent Red Seal Occupational Standard (RSOS) HARMONIZATION...

What does it mean?

 The goal of Harmonization is to substantively align apprenticeship systems across Canada by making apprenticeship training requirements more consistent in Red Seal trades.  Common occupational standards and exams are a hallmark of the Red Seal program and most jurisdictions have fully integrated these into their own apprenticeship systems.  The training - based on the standard and measured by the exam – has, however, been delivered differently across the country.  Industry has supported making apprenticeship training across Canada as consistent as possible for many years. HARMONIZATION…

Benefits

 More consistent apprenticeship training facilitates the mobility of those apprentices who need to move to Harmonization work and continue their apprenticeship. brings together the  Apprentices can take technical training and accumulate best of what is workplace hours in other jurisdictions as needed. happening at the  Employers who work in more than one jurisdiction can easily move their apprentices without negative trade level, enabling consequences and can experience common system program renewal requirements. and supporting  Training providers can share best practices and quality delivery. curriculum resources. HARMONIZATION...

What is the process for harmonizing a trade?

Achieving harmonization for each trade relies on consensus from industry across the country:  Research and analysis to develop proposed recommendations for each trade on the four harmonization priorities.  Consultations with industry and training stakeholders on the proposed recommendations.  A facilitated discussion on sequencing of training topics using the Red Seal occupational Standard (RSOS).  Review of recommendations among stakeholders and resolution of concerns through national webinars with stakeholders.  Implementation of changes in apprenticeship systems. WHICH TRADES ARE BEING HARMONIZED?

PHASE 1 Implementation PHASE 2 Implementation target (Sept 2017) target (Sept 2016) 1. Automotive Service Technician 1. Carpenter 2. Truck and Transport Mechanic 3. Agricultural Equipment Technician 2. Welder 4. Construction 3. Metal Fabricator (Fitter) 5. Industrial Electrician 4. Ironworker (Generalist) 6. Industrial Mechanic () 5. Ironworker (Reinforcing) 7. 8. Steamfitter/Pipefitter 6. Ironworker (Structural) 7. Mobile Crane Operator 8. Mobile Crane Op. (Hydr.) PHASE 3 Implementation target (Sept 2018) 9. Tower Crane Operator 1. Boilermaker 10. Heavy Duty Equip. Tech. 2. Sprinkler Fitter 3. Concrete Finisher 4. Landscape Horticulturist 5. Sheet Metal Worker WHICH TRADES ARE BEING HARMONIZED?

PHASE 4 Implementation PHASE 5 Implementation target (Sept 2020) target (Sept 2019) 1. Cook 1. Rig Technician 2. Powerline Technician 2. Refrigeration & A/C 3. MVBR (Metal & Paint) 3. Insulator (Heat & Frost) 4. Automotive Painter 4. Machinist 5. Hairstylist 5. Tool and Die Maker

PHASE 6 Implementation target (Sept 2021) GOAL: Initial goal was to 1. Instrumentation and Control Technician harmonize at least 30 Red Seal trades by 2020; remaining 2. Partsperson trades to be harmonized over 3. Bricklayer time 4. 5. Roofer 6. Motorcycle Mechanic HARMONIZATION...

How will we keep it going?

 More than halfway through our commitment to harmonize identified trades, we have turned considerable focus to making harmonization a way of doing business.  A national initiative running parallel to harmonization is the evolution of the NOA into the new RSOS:

o aligning harmonization and RSOS processes o adding elements of learning objectives/outcomes and industry-expected performance

o creating new Red Seal tools reflecting harmonized training  In 2017, the CCDA identified priorities for the trades beyond 2020, by building the harmonization of trades into the standards development work planning cycle. NOVA SCOTIA Darlene Clark PATH TO HARMONIZATION Nova Scotia Apprenticeship

Challenges Solutions  Making harmonization a way Commitment to meet of doing business implementation timelines o On-board from the beginning o Implemented regulatory changes at one time  Collaborative approach o Atlantic collaboration How to allocate our resources o Monthly joint stewardship effectively (as a small jurisdiction) and bi-weekly technical training committee mtgs with largest training provider o Involvement of industry partners and key stakeholders PATH TO HARMONIZATION Nova Scotia Apprenticeship

Challenges Solutions  Apprenticeship: In-class & online Development, implementation changes requiring development o Budgeting-for, implementing changes one level/year time/dollars  Creative scheduling of training o  Transfer credit agreements Pre-apprenticeship: How to align o Annual review of programs curriculum of external training Identify changes and gap filling  programs (college/private trainers) o strategies

 Mitigating risk of aligning hours Commitment to aligning total trade Pre-employment: Reduce credit hours o  o Mandatory logbook skills o Implementing level exams o Ongoing discussions PATH TO HARMONIZATION Nova Scotia Apprenticeship

  Early stakeholder engagement and communication

 Close relationship with our training providers

Strengths

 Atlantic Apprenticeship Harmonization Project [16 trades]

  Buy-in for harmonization and apprentice mobility Colleen Rogan Path to Harmonization: British Columbia Industry Training Authority

Challenges

 Working with a large, complex jurisdiction  Lack of system capacity  Ensuring a smooth transition for apprentices  Change in government  Cost of development and implementation

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Solutions

Consultation/ RSOS Development

Program Development

Transition Planning

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Solutions

Communicate Transition Plan Webinar 2 (present Finalize plan) Transition Webinar 1 Plan (review draft Draft scenarios) scenarios Gap analysis

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Solutions ITA

Safety Provincial Authorities Ministry

Post- Contractors secondary Associations Collaboration (Deans and Presidents)

Private Unions training providers

Industry reps

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Industry groups

Consultation

ITA Internal Training Departments PEOPLE Providers

Program Collaboration PROCESS Ministry of Development Advanced Education, Skills and Training

Transition Planning

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 Speaking a common language – different terminology across jurisdictions can create confusion and misunderstanding.  Aligning sequencing of training, particularly when jurisdictions or training providers are philosophically opposed to propose training sequences. Ex: Carpenter webinar.  Buy-in from industry stakeholders and training providers – some stakeholders need reassurance that the training provided after harmonization will produce apprentices and journeypersons at the same (or even higher) skill level as those attending current training. Path to Harmonization: Saskatchewan Apprenticeship

Solutions

 Effective communication – ask questions, clarify terms, and confirm definitions. Harmonization,  Promote understanding – determine why jurisdictions above all, requires offer a particular training model; remember the goal is substantive alignment, not perfect alignment. Some clear jurisdictions may choose to focus more heavily on a communication and particular topic if it’s deemed necessary in their active change jurisdiction, for example. management.  Remind stakeholders that all necessary training components will continue to be offered. The primary change is the order that training is delivered in, not the training itself. Path to Harmonization: Saskatchewan Apprenticeship

Strengths

 Change Management – Advance communication proved helpful.  Industry involvement – High level of industry involvement; Trade Board members regularly participated in sequencing workshops.  Budgeting – the SATCC budgeted carefully for sequencing changes.  Transitioning – SATCC staff and training providers have worked together to ensure there are no gaps in apprentices’ technical training. ONTARIO John Poirier 1. Challenges • Timelines for approval and implementation • Large labour market with many stakeholders • Multiple Training Providers including 24 public colleges, private career colleges and union-training centres • Harmonization began at the same time as the province established OCOT • Complex Governance Structure – Trade Boards, Divisional Boards and Board of Governors • Regulatory changes required for most elements of Harmonization • Cost of implementing 4 levels of technical training vs 3 • Coordination of lay-offs for 4th level • E.I. issues associated with 4th level 2. Solutions • Supportive of the concept of Harmonization • Continue to engage with industry • Continue to engage with Training Providers • Leverage the College governance structure, in particular Trade Boards • Leverage support of the CCDA • Leverage the Red Seal program cycle 3. Strengths • Strong support of the Red Seal program (i.e. supplying facilitators, SME’s, etc. for workshops • Most trades meet or exceed total hours for each trade • Recent establishment of an Apprenticeship Division at MAESD • Renewed collaboration and partnerships between the College and MAESD GOING FORWARD

 Strong collaboration between industry, training providers and apprenticeship authorities make harmonization possible.  Industry stakeholders have confirmed repeatedly that harmonization remains a priority for them and the CCDA is committed to continuing the work.  Participating jurisdictions are making every effort to implement within the agreed-to timelines.  Harmonizing apprenticeship training is a significant undertaking and with continued engagement and support of all participating jurisdictions, we will succeed in achieving greater consistency in Red Seal trades training across Canada.