APPRENTICESHIP
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New Apprenticeship
and Trade Certification
Act Proclaimed
What does the new Act mean for Saskatchewan skilled workers?
TBy Jeff Ritter, Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission he Government of Saskatchewan has proclaimed new apprenticeship
and trade certification legislation, broadening
the Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification
Commission (SATCC)’s designation and certification authority, and allowing
the SATCC to more effectively manage its regulatory function.
The Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Act, 2019 (the Act) replaces
The Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Act, 1999. The Apprenticeship
and Trade Certification Regulations and The Apprenticeship and Trade
Certification Commission Regulations have been amended to align with the
changes in the new Act.
The legislation is posted to the SATCC’s website: saskapprenticeship.ca/
resources/acts-regulations/.
The three substantive changes in the Act give the SATCC the authority
to:
1. Designate occupations and sub-trades in Saskatchewan (in addition to
trades);
2. Designate trades, sub-trades or occupations for “certification only”;
and
3. Issue stop work orders if, during on-site inspections of compulsory
trades, there is no journeyperson present at the worksite.
The ability to designate occupations in Saskatchewan professionalizes
skilled work. This amendment will benefit workers by providing them with
a way to obtain meaningful certification in their occupation. It also benefits
employers and consumers. When people certified in occupations apply
for a job, the employer will know the type of training they participated
in. Consumers can feel reassured, too, knowing the person doing the job
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