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Breaking News - 2009
November
- A CD for special needs apprentices is available for the first period exam in the Heavy Equipment Technician trade. See Heavy Equipment Technician.
(November 17, 2009)
- A new exam for the I.P./Qaulification exam is now active in the Millwright trade. See Millwright.
(November 16, 2009)
- A new exam for the I.P./Qualification is active in the Boilermaker trade. See Boilermaker.
(November 16, 2009)
- A new course outline is released in the Electrician trade. See Electrician.
(November 12, 2009)
- A new course outlines is released in the Carpenter trade. See Carpenter.
(November 12, 2009)
- Required hours of work experience for the second period in the Lather-Interior Systems Mechanic trade are changed from 1620 to 1560, affecting the Qualification Program as well.
(November 12, 2009)
- A new course outline is released in the Insulator trade. See Insulator.
(November 12, 2009)
- A CD for special needs apprentices is available for the first period exam in the Parts Technician - Parts Technician trade. See Parts Technician - Parts Technician.
(November 9, 2009)
- A new Record Book is released in the Floorcovering Installer trade. See Floorcovering Installer.
(November 6, 2009)
- A new Course Outline is activated in the Ironworker-Reinforcing trade. See Ironworker-Reinforcing.
(November 6, 2009)
- There is a CD available for special needs apprentices for the fourth period Millwright exam. See Millwright.
(November 3, 2009)
October
- Three new exams are released for the interprovincial and qualification programs in the Plumber trade. See Plumber.
(October 5, 2009)
- The second period theory exam in the Hairstylist trade now includes a CD for special needs apprentices. See Hairstylist.
(October 5, 2009)
September
- A revised first period exam is now active in the Painter and Decorator trade. See Painter and Decorator.
(September 29, 2009)
- A revised first periood exam is now active in the Floorcovering Installer trade. See Floorcovering Installer.
(September 28, 2009)
- A new 4th period practical exam has been added in the Cabinetmaker trade. See Cabinetmaker.
(September 24, 2009)
- A revised third period practical exam has been activated in the Lather-Interior Systems Mechanic trade. See Lather-Interior Systems Mechanic.
(September 24, 2009)
- A new exam in the Steel Detailer - Level 2 occupation has been activated. See Steel Detailer - Level 2.
(September 17, 2009)
- A new fourth period exam has been activated in the Millwright trade. See Millwright.
(September 17, 2009)
- Four new exams have been added to the Carpenter exam inventory. See Carpenter.
(September 16, 2009)
- The Textbook and Resource List for the Floorcovering Installer trade has been augmented with additional suggested resource websites. See Floorcovering Installer.
(September 15, 2009)
August
- A revised Course Outline is released in the Floorcovering Installer trade. See Floorcovering Installer.
(August 13, 2009)
- A revised Course Outline and Record Book are released in the Painter and Decorator trade. See Painter and Decorator.
(August 13, 2009)
- A new third period exam is released in the Instrument Technician trade. See Instrument Technician.
(August 13, 2009)
- A new course outline is released in the Power System Electrician trade. It will be accompanied by a new 3rd period exam in the Fall of 2009 and a new fourth period exam in 2010. See Power System Electrician.
(August 11, 2009)
June
- The Boilermaker apprenticeship program has been changed from 4 periods of technical training in 3 years to 3 periods of technical training in 3 years. See Boilermaker.
(June 25, 2009)
- A new Course Outline is released in the Boilermaker apprenticeship program. See Boilermaker.
(June 25, 2009)
- The hourly salary range for the Power System Electrician trade has been updated. See Power System Electrician.
(June 18, 2009)
April
- The Provincial Contacts List that appears on the Recognized Certificates page has been updated to include other
(April 23, 2009)
- A new trade regulation: Tool and Die Maker Trade Rescission of Designation (AR 88/2009) has been filed, and is effective on April 1, 2011. See Tool and Die Maker .
(April 21, 2009)
- The Power Lineman Trade Regulation (AR 296/2000) has been amended, as of April 15, 2009 to reflect a change in trade name to Powerline Technician (AR 96/2009). See Power Lineman .
(April 21, 2009)
- The Designation of Optional Certification Trades Regulation (AR 203/2000) has been amended to remove reference to Power Lineman and replace it with Powerline Technician (AR 90/2009). See Power Lineman .
(April 21, 2009)
- A new regulation, the Tool and Die Maker Transition Regulation (AR 89/2009) is in force as of May 1, 2009. See Tool and Die Maker .
(April 21, 2009)
- The Appeals Rules Regulation (AR 58/99) has been amended in section 2.3 to reflect that a refusal by the Executive Director to register a contract of apprenticeship in the Tool and Die Maker trade is not subject to appeal. See Tool and Die Maker .
(April 21, 2009)
- By amendment to the Designated Occupations Training Program Order (2/2000), the hours of work experience required in the training program for a Field Heat Treatment Technician has been changed to 7,200 (Board Order 3/2009). See Field Heat Treatment Technician .
(April 2, 2009)
- The Cabinetmaker Trade Regulation (266/2000) has been amended in sections 2 and 3 (r) (Alberta Regulation 78/2009). See Cabinetmaker.
(April 2, 2009)
- The Elevator Constructor Trade Regulation (276/2000) has been amended to reflect a new expiry date of August 31, 2011 (Alberta Regulation 79/2009). See Elevator Constructor .
(April 2, 2009)
March
- The number of hours of work experience required for a Field Heat Treatment Technician to apply for an Alberta Occupational Certificate based on proof of skills and work experience has been changed to 10,800. See Field Heat Treatment Technician.
(March 30, 2009)
- The apprenticeship program for the Floorcovering Installer trade is now 2 periods in duration. See Floorcovering Installer.
(March 16, 2009)
- The ratio of apprentices to journeypersons in the Welder-Wire Process Operator trade is now 5:1. See Welder-Wire Process Operator.
(March 10, 2009)
- The Floorcovering Installer trade apprenticeship program has been revised to 2 periods of training, as of March 1, 2009. See Floorcovering Installer.
(March 10, 2009)
- The ratio of apprentices to journeypersons in the Welder trade is now 3:1. See Welder.
(March 10, 2009)
February
- The Auto Body Technician trade profile now includes information on an apprenticeship training program. See Auto Body Technician.
(February 20, 2009)
January
- New Auto Body Technician Trade Regulation 161/2008 and Auto Body Technician Trade Certificate Order 11/2008 come into force February 1, 2009. See Auto Body Technician.
(January 29, 2009)
- As of February, 2009, any new person who wishes to become a certified Auto Body Technician will register only in this branch of the trade. Dual registration is no longer permitted. Certification in the Auto Body Technician trade can only be obtained by completing the Auto Body Technician - Refinisher and Auto Body Technician - Repairer apprenticeship training programs or through the Equivalency or Qualification Programs.
(January 23, 2009)
- As of February, 2009, any new person who wishes to become a certified Auto Body Technician will register only in this branch of the trade. Dual registration is no longer permitted. Certification in the Auto Body Technician trade can only be obtained by completing the Auto Body Technician - Refinisher and Auto Body Technician - Repairer apprenticeship training programs or through the Equivalency or Qualification Programs.
(January 23, 2009)
- As of February, 2009, any new person who wishes to become a certified Auto Body Technician will register only in this branch of the trade. Dual registration is no longer permitted. Certification in the Auto Body Technician trade can only be obtained by completing the Auto Body Technician - Refinisher and Auto Body Technician - Repairer apprenticeship training programs or through the Equivalency or Qualification Programs.
(January 23, 2009)
- A revised Textbook and Resource List is released in the Auto Body Technician trade.
(January 21, 2009)
- A revised Textbook and Resource List is released in the Auto Body Technician - Auto Body Prepper trade.
(January 21, 2009)
- A revised Textbook and Resource List is released in the Auto Body Technician - Auto Body Refinisher trade.
(January 21, 2009)
- A revised Textbook and Resource List is released in the Auto Body Technician - Auto Body Repairer trade.
(January 21, 2009)
- Apprenticeship and Industry Training now accepts American Express (AmEx) as a method of payment.
(January 9, 2009)
- It is now possible to access a detailed map for each AIT field office by going to the "Contact Us" list on the homepage and clicking on any of the cities listed. Not only will this give you access to a map that includes towns, cities, lakes and major roads, there is also a google link enabling you to actually plan a trip complete with specific directions and time estimates for arrival.
(January 9, 2009)
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