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Registering As An Apprentice
If you are keen to acquire new skills and learn best through ‘hands-on’ experiences, then registered apprenticeship is a good option for you. These programmes always involve work experience as well as classroom instruction and produce workers skilled in the occupation. There is a Q1 written contract to be signed by the apprentice and the employer, which acknowledges their joint commitment to the training process. This contract is approved and registered by the New York State Department of Labor.
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How Do I Qualify?
First of all you must meet the employer’s minimum Q2 qualification. This could be a high school diploma or the equivalent. However, some employers will ask for specific high school courses, prior experience, or occupationally related courses.
What Is My Training Like?
Training for each apprentice able occupation is conducted according to a training outline that has been standardized for the occupation. This assures that apprentices across the state have the same sets of basic competencies and skills. At the successful completion of each registered apprenticeship, the Department of Labor awards the apprentice a ‘Certificate of Completion’, which is a nationally recognized credential.
The length of time it takes you to learn the skills of the occupation depends upon two things: the standard training outline and your aptitude. Each trade has a definite Q3 term of training, listed in years. As a registered apprentice, you may progress according to that established training term, or you may become skilled more quickly or more slowly. It may even be that you start your apprenticeship with credit toward the goal. Your employer may choose to award you this for previous working experience in the occupation, or for Q4 prior coursework related to the occupation.
As an apprentice, you are part of the Q5 employer’s workforce You work full-time for the employer. A registered apprentice works under the guidance of more experienced craft workers called Q6 journey workers. From them, you learn the skills of the trade. As you master each skill, you become a more productive employee.
At the same time as you are working, you are also required to attend classes (usually in the evenings). The Q7 location and times of these are set up by the local education agent in consultation with the employer. Your progress is tracked by you, your employer and your education provider.
Successful completion of all requirements results in your certificate.