Roles & Responsibilities of the Apprentice, Employer, Apprenticeship Manitoba

A successful apprenticeship relies on the full support and participation of the apprentice, the employer/trainer, the Apprenticeship Training Coordinator and Apprenticeship Manitoba/Government.

Apprentice Responsibilities:

• Find appropriate employment and complete and submit the Apprenticeship Application and Agreement. The apprentice may receive time credit for previous work experience or training in the trade (at the employer’s discretion). Ensure that the Apprenticeship Application outlines time credit for previous work experience. These hours will be recorded by Apprenticeship Manitoba in the Report of Hours (blue book).
• Carefully review the information sent from Apprenticeship Manitoba including the Apprenticeship Registration Package, the Technical Training Registration Calendar and Employment Insurance information prior to technical training and income tax information sent each spring.
• Take the appropriate steps required to ensure a successful progression from practical training to in-school training. See section on “Before School Starts”.
• Actively participate in and successfully complete the required on-the-job and in-class training.
• Ensure that the Report of Hours (blue book) is up-to-date by submitting it to Apprenticeship Manitoba every six (6) months. Only hours entered and signed by the registered employer(s) in the Report of Hours (blue book) will be credited toward the completion of the apprenticeship.
• The apprentice along with their employer/trainer, should establish a plan for the regular review of the practical training progress on a recommended bi-weekly basis.
• Ask for help when needed and review supports/services available.
• Report any changes (employment, address, name) immediately to Apprenticeship Manitoba.
• Provide honest and loyal service, showing due regard for the property of the employer.
• Obey all lawful instructions given by the employer or any person designated by the employer.
• Work safely, not just for personal safety but for that of co-workers.
• Review and undertstand information about Workers Compensation Coverage.

Employer/Trainer Responsibilities

• Grant hours to the apprentice for previous experience or training on the Apprenticeship Application.
• Provide the apprentice with on-the-job training supervised by a certified journeyperson or designated trainer. Ensure that the apprentice has on-site access to and is able to mutually communicate with a journeyperson or designated trainer.
• Keep accurate records of the on-the-job training hours in the Report of Hours (blue book) and submit it to Apprenticeship Manitoba every six (6) months for updating.
• The employer/trainer, along with the apprentice, should establish a bi-weekly plan for the regular review of the on-the-job practical training progress.
• Maintain a work environment that is conducive to learning the scope of the trade and offers the apprentice a safe place to work with proper equipment and shop facilities.
• Pay the apprentice’s wages (usually set at a rising percentage of the journeyperson wages).
• Arrange for the apprentice to have time for in-school technical training.
• Provide insurance coverage. Since an apprentice (including a high school apprentice) is an employee, the employer is responsible for providing coverage in the event of a workplace accident in the same manner as the employer’s other employees.
• Immediately notify Apprenticeship Manitoba if:
• There are changes to staffing which could affect the ability to provide on-the-job training or supervision.
• The company relocates or changes its mailing address.
• The apprentice leaves.

Apprenticeship Manitoba/Government Responsibilities

• Approve the Apprenticeship Application and register the Apprenticeship Agreement
• Ensure the apprentice has a Report of Hours (blue book) and record new hours when submitted
• Monitor the apprentice’s on-the-job practical training and in-school technical training
• When required, identify the apprentices learning needs and recommend upgrading or other alternatives for skill development.
• Notify the apprentice when technical training and examinations are scheduled.
• Assist the apprentice in planning on-the-job practical training, Evaluate the training program and facility.
• When requested, investigate complaints and act as a mediator to resolve issues.
• Work with industry through the Apprenticeship Certification Board and Provincial Advisory Committees (PTAC) to develop and maintain occupational definitions, training and certification standards.
• Schedule in-school technical training and examinations. Inform the apprentice of technical in-school training through the distribution of the Apprenticeship Technical Registration Calendar.
• Set tuition fees and pay in-school technical training costs not covered by these fees.
• Keep employers and apprentices informed.
• Develop and manage examinations for each level of the program and final examination for certification.
• Issue Certificates of Qualification to apprentices who successfully complete the program and achieve a 70 per cent or higher on the certification exam.

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