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Apprenticeships

Earn while you learn! Skilled trades at Niagara College offer a variety of interest options and many programs offer flexible hours. There is and will continue to be a demand for highly qualified, highly skilled tradespeople within the construction, industrial, motive power and service sectors. Niagara College is dedicated to providing state of the art facilities and equipment, thorough instruction by experienced teachers and industry professionals to meet and surpass this demand.

Niagara College is a training delivery agent for a number of apprenticeship programs for the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (MTCU), including red seal certification apprenticeship programs.

ProgramTrade CodeLengthStart DateCampus
Automotive Service Technician - Apprenticeship274L3 YearsSeptemberWelland
Automotive Service Technician - MAP32 Apprenticeship  32 Weeks September Welland
Baker - Apprenticeship 423A Two 15-Week January NOTL
Cabinetmaker - Apprenticeship 438A 3 - 3.5 Years September Welland
Cook - Apprenticeship 415A Two 15-Week September, January NOTL
Child Development Practitioner - Apprenticeship  2 Years VariesWelland
Information Technology Contact Centre
Customer Service Agent 		634E 3 Years Ongoing Off-site
Information Technology
Contact Centre Sales Agent 		634D 3 Years Ongoing Off-site
Information Technology Contact Centre Technical Support Agent 634A 3 Years Ongoing Off-site
General Machinist - Apprenticeship  3 - 3.5 Years September Welland
Hairstylist - Apprenticeship 332A 2 - 2.5 Years September MMC
Metal Fabricator (Fitter) - Apprenticeship 437A 3 - 3.5 Years September Welland
Welder - Apprenticeship 456A 3 - 3.5 Years September Welland

Pre-Apprenticeships

Pre-apprenticeship programs are offered on a year to year basis upon funding approval by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (MTCU). Successful applicants are required to undergo a selection criteria as outlined by the MTCU.

Graduates of our pre-apprenticeship programs will receive an Ontario College Pre-Apprenticeship Certificate of Achievement, Level 1 in-school apprenticeship component and a work term experience (practical experience with a regional employer).

ProgramLengthStart DateCampus
Child Development Practitioner - Aboriginal (Pre-Apprenticeship) 42 Weeks
March, 2013
Welland
General Machinist - Pre-Apprenticeship 38 Weeks April, 2013 Welland

Co-Op Apprenticeships

The Co-Op apprenticeship program rolls two major achievements into one: earning your Ontario College diploma AND completing Levels 1, 2 and 3 in-school training of your apprenticeship training—earning a Certificate of Qualification.

Individuals must meet all eligibility criteria for the college diploma programs as well as the apprenticeship training. Applying for these programs must be done directly through Niagara College. Niagara College works with employer sponsored groups to register apprentices and assists with co-op work terms.

Niagara College works with employer sponsored groups to register apprentices as well, assists with co-op work terms.

ProgramTrade CodeLengthStart DateCampus
Motive Power Technician -
Automotive Apprenticeship (Co-op) 		0745/274L
2 Years
SeptemberWelland
Culinary Management (Co-op) 415A 2 Years September, January NOTL

Services

Qualification of Exams and Certificate of Qualification

How do I get a Certificate of Qualification?

For trainees and apprentices seeking to prepare for their Certificate of Qualification examination in the Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) trade; Niagara College offers PNHY1034 through Continuing Education.

Visit their website for the next course offering. Your local union will also be able to assist with other provincial/red seal certification examinations.

Contact Information

For more information, contact:
Apprenticeship Client Services
Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities
Workplace Training Branch
301 St. Paul Street, 9th floor
St. Catharines, Ontario L2R 7R4
Phone: 905-704-2991
Fax: 905-704-2985
Web: www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/tcu/apprentices

Niagara College Apprenticeship Information Line
Phone: 905-735-2211 ext. 7457