FACILITATOR'S GUIDE

Contents

Introduction

The objective of this workshop is to enable front-line staff in immigrant serving agencies to guide internationally-trained clients seeking employment or apprenticeship in the skilled trades using NeCTAR Resources.

Methodology

The workshop series delivery is based on the principles of adult education methodology. The strategies and techniques accommodate diverse learning styles and are relevant to the service intervention requirements of front-line workers serving Internationally-Trained Individuals seeking entry to the skilled trades.

Module 1: Trades Apprenticeship in Ontario

• Acquire knowledge about the skilled trades and certification in Ontario.
• understand how the trades apprenticeship system works, including roles and responsibilities of key stakeholders.
• develop an awareness of access issues for Internationally-Trained Tradespeople.

Module 2: The Certification Pathway

• Identify the detailed steps involved in becoming certified in Ontario.
• Recognize barriers faced by clients during the certification pathway.
• Deliver appropriate service interventions during the certification pathway:
  • screen for appropriate documentation and advise on obtaining absent documentation
  • administer self-assessment tools based on the training standards manual and the competency attestation form
  • cross-reference skill sets of closely related trades and determine the relevancy and scope of ITT's training and experience
  • identify potential gaps in their training and experience
  • provide trade-specific information and referral
  • provide exam preparation strategies, resources and organize study groups
  • utilize tools and resources to assist clients

Module 3: The Apprenticeship Pathway

• identify benefits and challenges of apprenticeship training for newcomers
• conduct an information session on apprenticeship
• identify the detailed steps to complete apprenticeship training and guide clients through these steps
• raise their awareness of the rights of an apprentice, and be better able to advocate and problem solve with clients during training

Training Module 4: Role of the Unions

• lead a discussion on the role of organized labour in Canada
• identify the role of trade unions as key stakeholders in the trades apprenticeship system
• Answer questions regarding the advantages of unionized versus non-unionized employment
• Provide union information and website referrals

Health and Safety for Newcomers

• Deliver group Health and Safety Workshops
• Provide trade-specific Health and Safety Information and resources
• Assist tradespeople to recognize their rights and responsibilities under the health and safety act
• Identify employers key obligations under the health and safety act