Apprenticeship is a post-secondary education program consisting of on-the-job instruction supported by your sponsor and/or your employer, and classroom instruction at a post-secondary institution.
Admission Requirements for Classroom Instruction:
To register for classroom instruction at Lakeland College, you will need to be a registered apprentice in the designated trade. To become a registered apprentice, you will need to refer to the Alberta Apprenticeship Industry Training website: http://tradesecrets.alberta/get-started/begin-an-apprenticeship/ or call 1.800.248.4823
Classroom Registration and Information:
We strongly recommend that you complete your classroom registration through your My Trades Secret (MTS) account; however, you can also contact the office directly by calling or emailing:
Fee’s:
Seats are filled on a first come, first served basis. Fee’s are due in full at time of registration.
Curriculum:
An apprenticeship education program lasts 1-4 years depending on the program. You will learn from working with professionals in the field based on curriculum developed by industry experts.
Joureyperson Certificate and Educational Credentials:
When you complete your apprenticeship, you will receive from Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training:
- a journeyperson certificate which recognizes that you are a skilled professional in your trade and allows you to legally work in the trade using the title Journeyperson
- an education credential which is a formal acknowledgement that you have completed a post-secondary program of study and reflects the amount of time you have spent learning your trade.
For more information on the educational credential, please refer to the Alberta Apprenticeship Industry Training website: https:tradesecrets.alberta.ca/get-started.learn-about-apprenticeship/educational-credentials/
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