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

Site Visits and Inspections

Officers conduct site visits to monitor education in an apprenticeship education program or industry training program, or to carry out an inspection to ensure compliance with the Skilled Trades and Apprenticeship Education Act and its regulations.

Purpose of visits and inspections

Depending on the circumstances, a site visit or inspection may be conducted in-person or by distance, and may be intended to:

promote apprenticeship education and industry training programs,
counsel sponsors, employers, mentors, apprentices, or trainees on matters related to education programs,
monitor and assess on-the-job instruction or training,
counsel sponsors, employers and employees on matters related to designated trades and restricted activities,
monitor compliance with the Act and any applicable regulations, or
investigate a complaint.

Frequency of visits and inspections

Field level connection with industry is a priority for Apprenticeship and Industry Training. New sponsors, employers and work sites will be visited when they are identified. Existing sponsors, employers, and work sites may be visited on a regular basis.