NOVA SCOTIA APPRENTICESHIP AGENCY STATISTICAL REPORT

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1 NOVA SCOTIA APPRENTICESHIP AGENCY STATISTICAL REPORT

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3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Summary of Apprenticeship System in Nova Scotia..3 Apprenticeship Breakdown by Region..9 Women and Underrepresented Groups in Apprenticeship.12 Employers. 16 Technical Training and Apprenticeship Progression.18 Demographics and Labour Market Comparisons

4 Summary of Apprenticeship System in Nova Scotia In general, the number of apprentices increased by 5.4% in led by the construction sector with an increase of 9.5%. All sectors experienced low growth except the service sector, which had a 3% decline in the number of apprentices. Despite the downturn in the Alberta economy, there has been a small increase in the number of new apprentices in the system (1%). TABLE 1: ACTIVE APPRENTICESHIPS BY SECTOR, TRADE, AND YEAR Trade 211/ / / / /216 One Year Change Construction Sector Boilermaker % Bricklayer % Carpenter % Construction Electrician % Gas Fitter % Glazier % Heavy Duty Equipment % Insulator (Heat & Frost) % Ironworker (Generalist) % Ironworker (Reinforcing) % Ironworker % (Structural/Ornamental) Mobile Crane Operator % Oil Heat System % Painter and Decorator 4 Plumber % Powerline % Refrigeration and Air % Conditioning Mechanic Restoration Stone Mason 2 2 Roofer % Sheet Metal Worker % Sprinkler System Installer % Steamfitter/Pipefitter % Motive Power Sector Agricultural Equipment Automotive Service % % 3

5 Automotive Service (Front End and Brakes) Automotive Service % (Service Station Mechanic) Automotive Service % (Transmissions) Motor Vehicle Body % Repairer (Metal and Paint) Truck and Transport Mechanic % Industrial/Manufacturing Sector Boat Builder % Industrial Electrician % Industrial Mechanic % (Millwright) Instrumentation and % Control Machinist % Metal Fabricator (Fitter) % Power Engineer % Power Engineer % (Refrigeration Plant Operator) Welder % Service Sector Cook % Landscape Horticulturalist % Total Apprentices By Sector Construction Sector % Motive Power Sector % Industrial/Manufacturing % Sector Service Sector % Total Apprentices % 4

6 Table 1 highlights the numbers of apprentices in each trade occupation between 211 and 216 as well as a summary of the changes from 214/215 to 215/216 by trade. Strong gains were made in half of the skilled trades and another quarter experienced no change. FIGURE 1: FIVE TRADES WITH THE MOST APPRENTICES ACROSS THE PAST FIVE YEARS Construction Electrician Carpenter Automotive Service Steamfitter/Pipefitter Plumber 211/ / / / /216 Figure 1 represents five trades that have the most registered apprentices in the past five years. Over the past 5 years, Construction Electrician and Automotive Service have experience modest growth; Steamfitter/Pipefitter and Plumber maintained steady enrolment and Carpenter has experience a modest decline. FIGURE 2: ACTIVE APPRENTICES BY FISCAL YEAR Total Active Apprentices in Nova Scotia

7 Figure 2 shows the number of active apprentices by fiscal year since 21. In contrast to the previous three years of stability ( through ), there was an increase of 5.4% of active apprentices between the and fiscal years. TABLE 2: ACTIVE AND NEWLY REGISTERED APPRENTICES IN NOVA SCOTIA BY FISCAL YEAR Year 29/ 21 21/ / / / / / 216 Active Apprentices Newly Registered Apprentices Table 2 shows that while there was an increase in both the active apprentices across Nova Scotia in as well as the newly registered apprentices in Nova Scotia for the same fiscal year, the increase in newly registered apprentices is less dramatic at only 1.%. TABLE 3: DESIGNATED TRADES IN ATLANTIC REGION Province Number of Trades Number of Compulsory Trades New Brunswick Prince Edward Island 6 4 Nova Scotia Newfoundland 63 5 Table 3 shows the similarities in the number of trades across the Atlantic Provinces. Nova Scotia engages in Joint Registration Agreements (JRAs) with local unions, associations, and First Nation Bands, allowing larger organizations to operate as intermediaries between employers and the apprenticeship system. The Agency signed 1 more JRA in however, the apprentices in Joint Registration Agreements decreased by 12% in primarily due to the decrease in numbers in the UA agreement. TABLE 4: NUMBER OF APPRENTICES IN Joint REGISTRATION AGREEMENTS (JRAS) BY JRA HOLDER AND TRADE (EXCLUDING FIRST NATIONS JRAS SHOWN IN TABLE 5) JRA Holder Trade Registered Apprentices as of March 31, 215 International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators and Asbestos Workers, Local 116 Registered Apprentices as of March 31, 216 Insulator (Heat & Frost) International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Boilermaker

8 Local 73 International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local Union 625 International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local Union 1852 International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local Union 1928 International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Crafts Workers Local 1 International Union of Operating Engineers Local 721 and Construction Management Bureau Limited Construction Electrician Construction Electrician, Industrial Electrician, Instrumentation and Control Construction Electrician N/A 8* JRA signed March 215 Bricklayer Mobile Crane Operators Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee Ironworker (Generalist, Reinforcing, of Ironworkers, Local 752 Structural/ Ornamental) United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Carpenter Joiners of America, Local 83 United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Carpenter 1 Joiners of America, Local 1392 Millwright and Machine Erectors, Local Millwright Union 1178 Nova Scotia Boat Builders Association Boat Builder 4* 18 This number recorded incorrectly in 215 Sheet Metal Workers International Association Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee, Local 56 and the Construction Management Bureau Ltd. of Nova Scotia Sheet Metal Worker, other Relevant Trades 9 1 United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry of United States and Canada, Locals 244,682,56 United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee, Local Union 1588 Gas Fitter, Instrumentation Control, Metal Fabricators, Oil Heat System s, Plumber, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic, Sprinkler System Installer, Steamfitter/Pipefitter, Welder Carpenter 7 8 Total

9 Table 4 shows the current Joint Registration Agreements, the trades that are represented under these agreements and the number of apprentices represented by each JRA. Overall, the number of apprentices in JRAs has remained relatively steady. TABLE 5: NUMBER OF APPRENTICES IN Joint REGISTRATION AGREEMENTS WITH FIRST NATIONS ORGANIZATIONS Joint Registration Agreement Holder Number of registered Apprentices as of March 31, 215 Number of registered Apprentices as of March 31, 216 Eskasoni Band 9 13 Membertou Band Pictou Landing First Nation Band 2 2 Potlotek (Chapel Island) First Nation Band 1 1 Total Table 5 shows the number of active apprentices with Aboriginal JRA Holders. Apprentices registered under JRAs with Aboriginal communities has increased by 12% however, this only represents a small number of apprentices (64); Nova Scotia currently has 28 Aboriginal apprentices. TABLE 6: OTHER JOINT REGISTRATION AGREEMENTS WITH FIRST NATIONS ORGANIZATIONS Joint Registration Agreement Holder Paqtnkek Mi kmaw Nation Band Wagmatcook First Nation Band Waycobah First Nation Band Trade or Group Represented Construction and relevant trades Construction and relevant trades Construction and relevant trades Table 6 details the remainder of JRAs in First Nation Bands. TABLE 7: Joint REGISTRATION AGREEMENTS WITHOUT REGISTERED APPRENTICES Joint Registration Agreement Holder Construction Association of Nova Scotia (CANS) International Union of Painters and Allied Trades Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee, Local Unions 1945 and 1439 Trade or Group Represented Youth Painter/Decorator Table 7 shows that some trades are represented but no apprentices are registered under JRAs. 8

10 APPRENTICESHIP BREAKDOWN BY REGION FIGURE 3: NEWLY REGISTERED APPRENTICES IN 215/216 BY REGION. FIGURE 6 DOES NOT INCLUDE OUT OF PROVINCE APPRENTICES Newly Registered Apprentices in 215/ Northern 274 Cape Breton 193 Southwestern 43 Northeastern 657 Central NEW APPRENTICES shown by REGION (215/216) REGION Cape Breton Central Northeastern Northern Southwestern COUNTIES Cape Breton, Richmond, Inverness, Victoria Halifax, Hants, Lunenburg, Queens Antigonish, Guysborough Cumberland, Colchester, Pictou Shelburne, Yarmouth, Digby, Kings, Annapolis Figure 3 map highlights the areas represented by regional divisions within Nova Scotia, and the most recent numbers for newly registered apprentices in Nova Scotia. 9

11 TABLE 8: NEWLY REGISTERED APPRENTICES IN NOVA SCOTIA BY REGION AND FISCAL YEAR Year Cape Breton Central Northeastern Northern Southwestern Total NEW* Total Active Apprentices at end of period 2/ / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / Table 8 shows the number of newly registered apprentices by fiscal year and location. Central Nova Scotia continues to account for nearly 5% of the new registrations during the fiscal year. 1

12 FIGURE 4: NEWLY REGISTERED APPRENTICES IN NOVA SCOTIA BY REGION AND FISCAL YEAR New Apprentice Registrations by Region Cape Breton Central Northeastern Northern Out of Province Southwestern Total Figure 4 shows the data from TABLE 8 represented graphically by region and year. This Figure demonstrates the relative stability of new apprentice registrations since 27/28. FIGURE 5: TRENDS BY LOCATION FOR NEWLY REGISTERED APPRENTICES Apprentice Registration Since 21 Cape Breton Central Northeastern Northern Southwestern 21/ / / / / /216 Figure 5 shows another depiction of the data from TABLE 8. There is also stability of new apprentice registrations since 27/28 across regions. 11

13 Women and Underrepresented Groups in Apprenticeship Over the past 1 years, there has been a steady increase in women in non-traditional trades (33%). In addition, the number of self-identified apprentices from diverse groups in the system has increased from.5% in 211 to 9.8% in 216. FIGURE 6: FEMALE APPRENTICES IN NOVA SCOTIA SINCE Female Apprentices in Nova Scotia Figure 6 shows a steady increase in females in the apprenticeship system since FIGURE 7: PERCENTAGE GROWTH OF APPRENTICES SINCE 2 8.% 6.% 4.% 2.%.% -2.% -4.% 15.92% Changes in Active Apprenticeship Since % 3.48% 35.82% 7.15% 72.64% 55.72% Male Female Figure 7 indicates that since 26-7, females have been registering for apprenticeship at a greater rate than males in Nova Scotia. 12

14 FIGURE 8: PERCENTAGE BREAKDOWN OF WOMEN IN TRADITIONAL AND NON-TRADITIONAL TRADES Female Apprentice Distribution by Trade 1% 9% 8% 7% 6% 5% 4% 3% 2% 1% % / / / / /216 Non-Traditional Trades Traditional Trades Figure 8 shows that since there has been a 33% increase in women in non-traditional trades in Nova Scotia. 13

FIGURE 9: CHANGES FOR WOMEN IN TRADES Changes from 211/212 to 215/216 for Female Apprentices by Trade Agricultural Equipment Automotive Service Automotive Service (Front End and Brakes) Automotive

15 FIGURE 9: CHANGES FOR WOMEN IN TRADES Changes from 211/212 to 215/216 for Female Apprentices by Trade Agricultural Equipment Automotive Service Automotive Service (Front End and Brakes) Automotive Service (Service Station Mechanic) Automotive Service (Transmissions) Boat Builder Boilermaker Bricklayer Carpenter Construction Electrician Cook Gas Fitter Glazier Heavy Duty Equipment Industrial Electrician Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) Instrumentation and Control Insulator (Heat & Frost) Ironworker (Generalist) Ironworker (Reinforcing) Ironworker (Structural/Ornamental) Landscape Horticulturalist Machinist Metal Fabricator (Fitter) Mobile Crane Operator Motor Vehicle Body Repairer (Metal and Paint) Oil Heat System Painter and Decorator Plumber Power Engineer Power Engineer (Refrigeration Plant Operator) Powerline Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic Restoration Stone Mason Roofer Sheet Metal Worker Sprinkler System Installer Steamfitter/Pipefitter Truck and Transport Mechanic Welder

16 FIGURE 1: UNDERREPRESENTED POPULATIONS IN APPRENTICESHIP SINCE 2/ Underrepresented Groups in Nova Scotia Apprenticeship System Aboriginal Immigrant Status Person with a Learning Disability Visible Minority Figure 1 shows a steady increase in the number of underrepresented groups in the apprenticeship system (not including female apprentices). FIGURE 11: UNDERREPRESENTED POPULATIONS AS A PERCENTAGE OF TOTAL APPRENTICES 1.% 9.% 8.% 7.% 6.% 5.% 4.% 3.% 2.% 1.%.%.47% Representation of Underrepresented Groups 8.41% 7.12% 2.5% 9.44% 9.79% ** DOES NOT INCLUDE NON-DISCLOSED PARTICIPANTS Figure 11 also depicts the increasing numbers of underrepresented groups in the Nova Scotia apprenticeship system. 15

17 Employers The number of employers in the apprenticeship system has steadily increased over the last 5 years. There was a 4.7% increase in the number of employers in the system in Figure 12: New Employers with apprentices in 216 (April 1, 215-March 31, 216) by Sector New Employers by Sector, with active apprentices 215/216 Service Industrial/Manufacturing Motive Power Construction Sector FIGURE 13: NUMBER OF ACTIVE EMPLOYERS BY FISCAL YEAR Active Employers Figure 13 shows the trends for the number of employers participating in the apprenticeship system. Trends reveal relatively stable numbers overall since 2. 16

FIGURE 14: DISTRIBUTION OF APPROVED START GRANTS ACROSS NOVA SCOTIA SINCE INCEPTION In 212, the Nova Scotia Government implemented the START program.

18 FIGURE 14: DISTRIBUTION OF APPROVED START GRANTS ACROSS NOVA SCOTIA SINCE INCEPTION In 212, the Nova Scotia Government implemented the START program. This program was designed to provide a financial incentive to employers to hire apprentices from rural communities working in small to medium sized enterprises, and apprentices from diverse groups working in both rural and metro areas START Program by County since 212 Figure 14 shows the dispersion of grant funding across Nova Scotia. FIGURE 15: START GRANT DISTRIBUTION BY UNDERREPRESENTED GROUPS Start Program Participant START PROGRAM: UNDERREPRESENTED POPULATIONS Person with a Learning Disability Medical Documented Aboriginal People Immigrant Status Visible Minority *Does not include non-disclosed applicants from rural areas Figure 15 shows the disbursement distribution of START funding for underrepresented groups. 17

19 Technical Training and Apprenticeship Progression The Apprenticeship Award Trust is a scholarship program that provides financial incentives to apprentices as they progress through the apprenticeship system. Awards are given for progressing through technical training levels, and for completing the apprenticeship program. TABLE 9: APPRENTICESHIP AWARDTRUST DISBURSEMENT BY TRADE Apprentice Progression/Completion Awards 214/ /216 Automotive Service Boat Builder 2 Bricklayer 1 Carpenter Construction Electrician Gas Fitter 9 15 Glazier 1 Heavy Duty Equipment 3 7 Industrial Electrician Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) Instrumentation and Control 1 6 Machinist 6 7 Metal Fabricator (Fitter) 5 11 Plumber Power Engineer 9 11 Powerline 1 4 Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic Sheet Metal Worker 7 7 Steamfitter/Pipefitter 64 5 Truck and Transport Mechanic Total Table 9 highlights the number of successful applications in 214/15 and 215/16 showing that applications are fairly consistent from one fiscal year to the next. In , $376,25 was provided to 449 apprentices in the form of progression and completion grants to defray the costs of participating in apprenticeship technical training. 18

20 FIGURE 16: INCREASING TREND OF GRADUATES IN NOVA SCOTIA APPRENTICESHIP SYSTEM There was a significant increase in certifications in (968) and that number has dropped in (782); numbers for are within the normal range. Graduates Apprenticeship Awards Trust Introduced Figure 16 shows graduates who have completed apprenticeship system and attained a Certificate of Qualification FIGURE 17: GRADUATES BY REGION AND YEAR Graduates by Region and Year Cape Breton Central Northeastern Northern Out of Province Southwestern Average Since 21/21 Figure 17 shows the number of graduates since 21/22 by region along with an average across the fifteen years. 19

21 FIGURE 18: EXAMINATION PASS RATES FOR RED SEAL TRADES Examination Pass Rates 9% 8% 7% 6% 5% 4% 3% 2% 1% % 28/29 29/21 21/ / / / / /216 Apprentice Trade Qualifier Figure 18 shows that the pass rates on the certification exams has declined over the last 5 years, from a high of 77% in to a low of 67% in , likely as a result of introducing new exams more frequently. The pass rate for the trade qualifier exam has remained steady. From a trade perspective, there has been a steady decline of carpenter and automotive service technician apprentices writing the certification exam over the last 5 years, but there has been an increase in ironworker apprentices and a substantial increase in the number of sheet metal apprentices who are writing the certification exam likely due to the conversion to a compulsory certified trade in 214. TABLE 1: ALL CERTIFICATES OF QUALIFICATION ISSUED BY TRADE AND YEAR IN NOVA SCOTIA Trade 212/ / / / Year Change Alarm and Security 2 Automotive Glass 1 2 Automotive Service % Automotive Service 1 33 (Service Station Mechanic) Baker % Blaster % Boat Builder % Boilermaker % Bricklayer % Cabinetmaker 1 Carpenter % Concrete Finisher 1 1 Construction Electrician % 2

22 Cook % Gas Fitter % Glazier 1 Hairstylist* % Heavy Duty Equipment % Industrial % Industrial Mechanic % Millwright Instrumentation and % Control Insulator (Heat & Frost) % Ironworker (Generalist) % Ironworker % (Reinforcing) Ironworker % (Structural/Ornamental) Landscape % Horticulturalist Machinist % Marine Service % Metal Fabricator (Fitter) % Mobile Crane Operator % Motor Vehicle Body % Repairer (Metal & Paint) Motorcycle Mechanic % Oil Heat System % Painter and Decorator 1 1-1% Partsperson 1 Plumber % Powerline % Refrigeration and Air % Conditioning Mechanic Restoration Stone 3 Mason Roofer % Sheet Metal Worker % Sprinkler System % Installer Steamfitter/Pipefitter % Tilesetter 1 Transport Trailer 2 21

23 Truck and Transport % Mechanic Welder % Total Certificate of Qualifications % *Hairstylist data taken from the Cosmetology Association of Nova Scotia Table 1 shows the distribution of Certificates of Qualification (CQ) by trade in Nova Scotia over the past four fiscal years. The number of Certificates of Qualification decreased by 19% between and fiscal years; however, in the same time period there were increases in CQs identified for Blaster, Boat Builder, Ironworker (Structural/Ornamental), Sheet Metal Worker and Gas Fitter trades. FIGURE 19: NUMBER OF APPRENTICES NOT ATTENDING EXAMS 6 Exam Sittings - not attended 4 2 Figure 19 shows that while there have been fluctuations in graduation rates and certificates earned, since 21 the trends continue to be more consistent also indicating better results at qualification exams. 22

24 FIGURE 2: TRENDS FOR TECHNICAL TRAINING NUMBERS BY FISCAL YEAR 25 Technical Training Figure 2 shows a fairly steady increase in technical training numbers from 21 to 216 TABLE 11: TECHNICAL TRAINING BASED ON YEAR AND LOCATION Year Cape Breton Central Northeastern Northern Out of Province Southwestern Total 21/ / / / / / / / / / / / / / / Table 11 shows a breakdown of the number of people registered in technical training by fiscal year and location. Of note, there have been increases in Cape Breton and the Northern regions, while the others have remained fairly steady. 23

25 Apprentices enrolling in technical training has steadily increased over the past 15 years from a low of 1232 in 21 to a high of 2143 in This is due to increased funding for technical training and more class offerings available. The number of students remained steady this year at The waiting list for technical training is also shrinking with only 68 apprentices on the waiting list in TABLE 12: CLASSROOM TRAINING OFFERED BY TRADE AND YEAR IN NOVA SCOTIA Trade Classroom Training 214/215 Total Weeks* Refresher Training 214/215 Total Weeks* Fill Rates Aug-Dec 214 and Jan-July 215** Classroom Training 215/216 Total Weeks* Refresher Training 215/216 Total Weeks* Fill Rates Aug-Dec 215 and Jan-July 216**** Automotive Service 92 72% 13 85% Boilermaker 25 7% 24 % Bricklayer 16 45% 19 36% Carpenter % % Electrician-Construction and % % Industrial Cook 6 53% 16 53% Heavy Duty 77% 85% Industrial Mechanic Millwright 46 78% 38 64% Instrumentation and Control 31 64% 16 66% Insulator (Heat & Frost)*** 12 6% 12 56% Ironworker 38 85% 33 85% Machinist 16 4% 11 56% Metal Fabricator (Fitter) 34 35% 17 8% Motor Vehicle Body Repairer 8 73% 16 5% (Metal & Paint) Oil Heat System 13 6% 17 44% Plumber 86 84% 89 83% Power Engineer 19 12% 26 81% Powerline 5 33% 15 81% Refrigeration and Air % 29 82% Conditioning Mechanic Roofer 16 4% 15 6% Sheet Metal Worker % % Sprinkler System Installer*** 24 46% 24 51% Steamfitter/Pipefitter % 13 18% Truck and Transport Mechanic 79 86% 64 1% Welder 28 81% 32 56% *Total includes multiple NSCC locations and concurrent classroom sessions **Fill rates based on school year *** Training provided by Unions ****April July 216 rates are projected 24

Demographics and Labour Market Comparisons FIGURE 21: AGE DISTRIBUTION OF ACTIVE APPRENTICES IN 215 45 4 35 3 25 2 15 1 5 17 19 21 23 25 27 29 31 33 35 37 39 41 43 45 47 49 51 53 55 57 59 61 63 65 67

26 Demographics and Labour Market Comparisons FIGURE 21: AGE DISTRIBUTION OF ACTIVE APPRENTICES IN Number of Registered Apprentices by Age in 215 Mean = 31.76, Median = 29 Figure 21 shows the age distribution of registered apprentices in Nova Scotia in 215, with the majority being in the range of years old. FIGURE 22: APPRENTICES IN NOVA SCOTIA COMPARED WITH EMPLOYMENT RATE Apprentices in Nova Scotia Compared with Employment Rate % 1.% 8.% 6.% 4.% 2.%.% Nova Scotia Unemployment Rate Total Apprentices New Apprentice Registration 25

27 FIGURE 23: APPRENTICE AND EMPLOYER TRENDS COMPARED WITH EMPLOYMENT RATE 12.% 1.% 8.% 6.% 4.% 2.% Apprentice and Employer Trends Compared with Employment Rate % Nova Scotia Unemployment Rate Total Apprentices Active Employer Total Figures 22 and 23 show the numbers of apprentices relative to the unemployment rate in Nova Scotia; numbers for newly registered apprentices and participating employers (respectively) are also shown. Trends demonstrate that apprenticeships in Nova Scotia are not greatly affected by unemployment rates and shows a resiliency and demand for the trades within Nova Scotia. 26

SUMMARY OF APPRENTICESHIP SYSTEM IN NOVA SCOTIA

TABLE OF CONTENTS Summary of Apprenticeship System in Nova Scotia... 1 Apprenticeship Breakdown by Region... 5 Women and Underrepresented Groups in Apprenticeship... 9 Technical Training and Apprenticeship