AIT Policy Manual

Table of Contents

Apprentice Eligibility

Dual Apprenticeship

Cancellation of Apprentice Registration

Re-enter an Apprenticeship Education Program

Registration in an Apprenticeship Education Program Without a Sponsor

Apprentice Mobility

Alberta Apprentices Working in Another Jurisdiction

Apprentices from Other Jurisdictions Working in Alberta

Examination Administration in Other Jurisdictions

Access to Alberta Classroom Instruction for Apprentices from Other Jurisdictions

Working in Alberta with an Expired Out-of-Province Trade Credential

Receiving Recognition for an Expired Out-of-Province Trade Credential

Classroom Instruction

Attendance in Classroom Instruction

Determining Success in Classroom Instruction

Academic Conduct and Personal Behaviour

Sponsor Eligibility

Obligations of a Sponsor

Compliance and Enforcement

Non-Compliance

Site Visits and Inspections

Enforcement

Compliance

Consequences for Non-compliance

Inspection and Suspension

Prosecution

Publication of Convictions

Assessment

Limits on Rescheduling or Failing to Attend an Assessment

Industry Pathways

Establishing Apprenticeship Education Programs

Establishing Industry Training Programs

Blue Seal Program

Glossary

Federal public policy on apprentices without a study permit

Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced a temporary policy allowing foreign nationals in Canada on a work permit to be able to participate in apprenticeship education programs without a study permit.

You can find full details on the federal policy here:
- Public policy allowing certain apprentices to study without a study permit ( canada.ca)

At this time, the Alberta apprentice eligibility policy currently does not permit individuals covered under this temporary IRCC policy to register in an Alberta apprenticeship program. However, Alberta we are reviewing this policy and gathering feedback from the public.

If you would like to share your views on IRCC policy or its potential impact on Alberta’s apprenticeship system, contact ae.skilledtradesandprofessions@gov.ab.ca