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Breaking News - 2008
November
- New exams are released for first, second, third and fourth periods in the Carpenter trade. See Carpenter.
(November 14, 2008)
- The Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP) Verification Form now includes fields for the school's address and postal code.
(November 12, 2008)
- A new Textbook and Resource List is released in the Cabinetmaker trade. See Cabinetmaker.
(November 6, 2008)
- New exams for first and second period are released in the Gllazier-Auto Glass Technician trade. See Glazier-Auto Glass Technician.
(November 4, 2008)
October
- A new Course Outline is released in the Auto Body Technician trade. See Auto Body Technician.
(October 30, 2008)
- A revised Textbook and Resource List is released in the Heavy Equipment Technician trade. See Heavy Equipment Technician.
(October 27, 2008)
- CDs for special needs apprentices are now available for 2nd and 3rd period exams in the Millwright trade. See Millwright.
(October 24, 2008)
- An amendment to Section 1 of the Motorcyle Mechanic Trade Regulation (AR 291/2000)was filed On October 10, 2008. See Motorcycle Mechanic.
(October 24, 2008)
- A new exam is released in the Electrician trade for interprovincial, equivalency and qualification (Red Seal and no Red Seal). See Electrician.
(October 23, 2008)
- A practice IP Examination is available for the Welder Trade. See Welder.
(October 22, 2008)
- A new exam is released in the Instrument Technician trade for interprovincial, equivalency and qualification (Red Seal and no Red Seal). See Instrument Technician.
(October 22, 2008)
- A new Record Book is released for the Auto Body Technician trade. See Auto Body Technician.
(October 22, 2008)
- New exams are released for interprovincial, equivalency, and qualification (Red Seal and no Red Seal) in the Plumber trade. Note these exams are in addition to the current exam inventory. See Plumber.
(October 8, 2008)
- New first and second period exams are released in the Glazier trade. See Glazier.
(October 7, 2008)
- New exams are released for first, second and third periods in the new Steamfitter-Pipefitter trade. See Steamfitter-Pipefitter.
(October 7, 2008)
- New exams are released in the second and third periods in the Millwright trade. See Millwright.
(October 7, 2008)
- New exams are released for interprovincial, equivalency, and qualification (Red Seal and no Red Seal) in the Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic (014) trade. Note these exams are in addition to the current exam inventory. See Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic.
(October 7, 2008)
September
- A certificate of qualification issued by British Columbia in the transport refrigeration mechanic trade is now recognized as being equivalent to a trade certificate in the Transport Refrigeration Technician trade. See Transport Refrigeration Technician.
(September 22, 2008)
- New exams are released in the Millwright trade for Interprovincial, Equivalency and Qualification (Red Seal/no Red Seal). See Millwright.
(September 21, 2008)
- New exams are released in the Sheet Metal Worker trade for Interprovincial, Equivalency and Qualification (Red Seal/no Red Seal). See Sheet Metal Worker.
(September 17, 2008)
- Two new practical examinations are released in the Sheet Metal Worker trade. See Sheet Metal Worker.
(September 15, 2008)
- A new exam counselling sheets is released in the Electric Motor System Technician trade in the categories of Interprovincial, Equivalency and Qualification (Red Seal/no Red Seal). See Electric Motor Systems Technician.
(September 10, 2008)
- In the Parts Technician - Materials Technician branch of the trade the following certificates are recognized under the Act: Military DND Training Qualification Level 6 - Supply Technician and Occupational Certificates in the Warehousing Technician Branch of the Warehousing occupation. See Parts Technician- Materials Technician.
(September 4, 2008)
- A new second period exam counselling sheet is released in the Power Lineman trade. See Power Lineman.
(September 4, 2008)
August
- A new Textbook and Resource List is released in the Power Lineman trade. See Power Lineman.
(August 28, 2008)
- A new Textbook and Resource List is released in the Power System Eectrician trade. See Power System Electrican.
(August 28, 2008)
- A new textbook and resource list has been released for the Communication Technician Trade. See Communication Technician.
(August 27, 2008)
July
- A new Temporary Foreign Worker Qualification Application is now ready for use. Please use this targeted application for Temporary Foreign Workers rather than the standard Qualification Application.
(July 29, 2008)
- A newly released Occupation Competency Profile is now available for the Industrial Construction Crew Supervisor occupation.
(July 29, 2008)
- A new Course Outline is released in the Locksmith trade.
(July 29, 2008)
- A new Trade Certificates and Credits Order has been published for the Steamfitter - Pipefitter trade. See See Steamfitter - Pipefitter.
(July 23, 2008)
- A new second period theory exam counseling sheet has been released for the Hairstylist trade. See Hairstylist.
(July 16, 2008)
- A new course outline has been issued for the Communication Technician trade. See Communication Technician.
(July 5, 2008)
June
- A new method of payment has been implemented in AIT. American Express is now accepted, along with cash, debit card, company card, certified cheque, MasterCard, money order, personal cheque and VISA.
(June 26, 2008)
May
- The new Parts Technician trade has two branches: Parts Technician and Parts Technician-Materials Technician. The Materials Technician branch of the trade has a technical training format of 6-6-6, in each of its respective three periods. Examinations will start to roll out in September 2008 with the 1st period exam that's commom to both branches. See Parts Technician - Materials Technician.
(May 28, 2008)
- The Warehousing occupation has been merged with the Parts Technician trade. If a person is already a registered trainee in one of the three levels of the Warehousing occupation, that person has until April 30, 2010 to complete the level of training in which they enrolled. The Warehousing occupation will cease to exist as of April 30, 2010. See Warehousing (All Levels).
(May 28, 2008)
- The Parts Technician trade has been merged with the Warehousing occupation, effective May 1, 2008. The "old" Parts Technician program will continue to serve current apprentices who have already taken some Parts Technician technical training. They must complete all periods of technical training according to the following schedule: the end of June 2009 to complete 2nd period technical training and until June 30, 2010 to complete the 3rd period of technical training. See Parts Technician.
(May 28, 2008)
- The new trade resulting from the merging of the Parts Technician trade and the Warehousing occupation has two branches: Parts Technician and Parts Technician - Materials Technician. The Parts Technician branch of the trade is a 3-year program with a technical training format of 6-8-6 weeks in its respective 1st, 2nd and 3rd periods. There is set schedule for rolling out the new exams, starting in September 2008. See Parts Technician-Parts Technician.
(May 28, 2008)
- Effective May 1, 2008 the Parts Technican trade merged with the Warehousing occupation, creating the new trades of Parts Technician and Parts Technician-Materials Technician. See Parts Technician.
(May 27, 2008)
- The Certificate of Military Achievement, Qaulification Level 5, Refrigeration and Mechanical Technician issed by the Department of National Defence is now recognized as being equivalent to a Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic trade certificate. See Refrigeration and Air Condition Mechanic.
(May 8, 2008)
- The Plumber trade as recently released two additional counselling sheets (for a total of 3 exams)for the interprovincial exam section of the trade pages. See Plumber.
(May 8, 2008)
- A new Parts Technican Trade Regulation came into effect as of May 1, 2008. This impacts both the Parts Technician trade as well as the Warehousing occupation. See Parts Technician.
(May 8, 2008)
- The Tilesetter (020) trade has released new first and second period exams. See Tilesetter.
(May 2, 2008)
- The Roofer (028) trade has released a new IP exam. See Roofer.
(May 1, 2008)
- The Insulator (033) trade has released a new second period exam. See Insulator.
(May 1, 2008)
- The Tool and Die Maker (096) trade has released a new IP exam. See Tool and Die Maker.
(May 1, 2008)
- The Parts Technician (027) trade has released a new IP exam. See Parts Technician.
(May 1, 2008)
- The Plumber (006) trade has released a new IP exam. See Plumber.
(May 1, 2008)
April
February
- The following certificates are now recognized as being equivalent to the Alberta Gasfitter "A" certificate: Gasfitter I Certificate issued by the province of Nova Scotia and Class G1 Gas Technician Licence (G1 Licence) issued by the province of New Brunswick.
(February 14, 2008)
- The following certificates are now recognized as being equivalent to the Alberta Gasfitter "B" certificate: Gasfitter II Certificate issued by the province of Nova Scotia and Class G2 Gas Technician Licence (G2 Licence) issued by the province of New Brunswick.
(February 14, 2008)
January
- The document Entrance Exam Support Materials List has been revised to reflect new prices for educational materials.
(January 15, 2008)
- The Heavy Equipment Technician trade profile has been reissued to reflect new information on required exams. See Heavy Equipment Technician.
(January 3, 2008)
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