Apprenticeship Construction Trades

Program Overview

Apprenticeship training is "earning while learning." Apprentices in the various trades are employed in their respective industries and work under the supervision of journeypersons. At specified intervals, after they have completed a set number of hours of work, they attend training sessions. Upon completion of the apprenticeship program, participants are eligible to write an examination to become certified in the trade. Under certain conditions, individuals with considerable trade experience are eligible to challenge the trade certification exam.

SIIT, together with the Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission, formed the SIIT Joint Training Committee (SIIT JTC) in 1998. The SIIT JTC enables qualified First Nation individuals to more easily enter construction trades as apprentices. The trades that the SIIT JTC is involved with include trades commonly in residential, commercial and light industrial construction. Examples include: carpenter, concrete finisher, drywaller, painter, electrician, plumber, steamfitter/pipefitter, sheet metal worker, refrigeration mechanic, sprinkler system installer, welder, etc.

For more information contact:
Trades & Industrial Department
(306) 477-9204

Program Details

Academic Requirement(s):

Varies with individual trades, based on secondary education and work experience or other requirements specified by the Saskatchewan Apprenticeship Commission. Specific subjects are required for some trades. Individuals must be working in construction for a minimum of six months (either as an employee, employer or self-employed owner) before applying for apprenticeship training. A contractual agreement is signed by the employee, the employer, and the director of apprenticeship.

Length of Program:

Working full-time, it takes approximately three to five years (depending on which trade) to complete all program requirements. To move from one level to the next level, the participant must complete enough on-the-job work experience to total at least 1800 hours. Several levels of technical training must be completed. Generally there is one training session per year, each with a length of seven to 12 weeks.

Location and Start Date:

Individuals who want to work towards trade certification can start the process at any time. Individuals can be employed anywhere in the province. The technical and theoretical training sessions are scheduled on an annual basis by the Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission. For more information contact a Career Centre near you or one of the apprenticeship and trade certification offices.

Apprenticeship Construction Trades