ALBERTA APPRENTICESHIP AND INDUSTRY TRAINING BOARD

The Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board’s main function is to advise the Minister of Advanced Education and Technology on labour market issues that relate to training and certification of people in designated trades and occupations.

The Board consists of a chair, eight members who represent trades, and four members who represent other industries. The twelve members represent employers and employees in equal numbers. (see Members of the Board)

Members of the Board are appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council on the recommendation of the Minister for a term of up to three years, and may serve no more than two terms.

The Board members must be knowledgeable about the needs of the Alberta labour market, and the training and certification of people in the trades and occupations.

When advising the Minister, the Board draws on the expertise of various committees – especially the Local and Provincial Apprenticeship Committees and the Occupational Committees. (see Industry Committees)

Responsibilities

The Board carries out the responsibilities outlined in the Apprenticeship and Industry Training Act including:

• making recommendations to the Minister of Advanced Education and Technology about:
  - needs of the Alberta labour market for skilled and trained workers
  - training and certification of people in trades or occupations
  - designation of trades and occupations
• recognizing apprenticeship programs, student work training, work experience and training programs
• developing policies about recognizing training as equivalent to training under the Apprenticeship and Industry Training Act
• appointing members to the Local and Provincial Apprenticeship Committees and the Occupational Committees
• providing the Minister with an annual report summarizing the affairs of the Board for that fiscal year. The report is presented to the Legislative Assembly by the Minister