Current Provincial Trade Advisory Committees
Trade Advisory Committees (TACs) are PROVINCIAL ad-hoc advisory committees established by the Apprenticeship Board in accordance with the Operating Charter of the Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency. TACs advise the Board concerning policy, regulations and other matters specific to a trade(s), or on any matter assigned to the TACs relating to the apprenticeship and trades qualifications system.
The recommendation to establish a Logbook Sign-off and Skill Development Advisory Committee to address issues regarding the authentic sign off the apprentice’s logbook and skill development was approved by the Board on November 17, 2021. Recommendations for TAC members for the Logbook Sign-Off and Skill Development Advisory Committee were approved by the Board on March 25, 2022. Meetings commenced in May 2022.
Member | Representing |
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Cathy Young | Irving Shipbuilding Inc. |
Steve Kehoe | Brilun Construction Ltd. |
Fred MacDonald | O’Regan’s Automotive Group |
George MacDonald | Sheet Metal Workers and Roofers Local 409 |
Joseph MacDonnell | Department of Public Works |
Joey MacDougall | Toromont CAT |
Luke Monk | NSCC Akerley Campus |
Lisa Silliker | Elevate Beauty |
Chris Peckham | A.F. Theriault & Son Ltd. |
Greg Pope | UA Local 56 Training Centre |
Tyler Thibodeau | Graves Electrical Limited |
Geordie Walsh | IBEW Local 625 |
The recommendation to establish a Logbook Sign-off and Skill Development Advisory Committee to address issues regarding the authentic sign off the apprentice’s logbook and skill development was approved by the Board on November 17, 2021. Recommendations for TAC members for the Logbook Sign-Off and Skill Development Advisory Committee were approved by the Board on March 25, 2022. Meetings commenced in May 2022.
Member | Representing |
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Cathy Young | Irving Shipbuilding Inc. |
Steve Kehoe | Brilun Construction Ltd. |
Fred MacDonald | O’Regan’s Automotive Group |
George MacDonald | Sheet Metal Workers and Roofers Local 409 |
Joseph MacDonnell | Department of Public Works |
Joey MacDougall | Toromont CAT |
Luke Monk | NSCC Akerley Campus |
Lisa Silliker | Elevate Beauty |
Chris Peckham | A.F. Theriault & Son Ltd. |
Greg Pope | UA Local 56 Training Centre |
Tyler Thibodeau | Graves Electrical Limited |
Geordie Walsh | IBEW Local 625 |
The recommendation to establish an Arborist TAC to consider an application to designate the trade under the Apprenticeship and Trades Qualifications Act was approved by the Board on April 14, 2021. Recommendations for TAC members for the Arborist TAC were approved by the Board as of September 15, 2021. Meetings commenced in the Fall 2021.
Member | Representing |
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Geoffrey Talbot | TreeWorks Ltd |
Joel Gillespie | Asplundh Tree Services |
David Jollymore | Lucas Tree Services |
Claire Rainkin | Green Butler Landscaping |
Joey Peters | Atlantic Arborists |
Matthew Hull | Arbor Plant Health Care |
Lloyd Beaton | HRM |
Kirk Fletcher | Arbor Plant Health Care |
Tracey MacKenzie | Dalhousie University, Agricultural Campus |
The recommendation to establish an Arborist TAC to consider an application to designate the trade under the Apprenticeship and Trades Qualifications Act was approved by the Board on April 14, 2021. Recommendations for TAC members for the Arborist TAC were approved by the Board as of September 15, 2021. Meetings commenced in the Fall 2021.
Member | Representing |
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Geoffrey Talbot | TreeWorks Ltd |
Joel Gillespie | Asplundh Tree Services |
David Jollymore | Lucas Tree Services |
Claire Rainkin | Green Butler Landscaping |
Joey Peters | Atlantic Arborists |
Matthew Hull | Arbor Plant Health Care |
Lloyd Beaton | HRM |
Kirk Fletcher | Arbor Plant Health Care |
Tracey MacKenzie | Dalhousie University, Agricultural Campus |
The recommendation to establish an Architectural Cladder TAC to consider an application to designate the trade under the Apprenticeship and Trades Qualifications Act was approved by the Board on April 16, 2020. Recommendations for TAC members for the Architectural Cladder TAC were approved by the Board on September 9, 2020. Meetings commenced in Fall 2020.
Member | Representing |
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Benny Niesten | Timberlake Construction |
Roy Pennell | Markland Associates Ltd. |
George MacDonald | SMW and Roofers Local 409 |
Randall Pinfold | SMW and Roofers Local 409 |
Gary Lahey | Timberlake Construction |
Jared Swinemar | Guilford’s |
Matthew MacKinnon | Scotia Sheet Metal |
Travis Barrett | Flynn Canada |
Tristan Patterson | Flynn Canada |
The recommendation to establish an Architectural Cladder TAC to consider an application to designate the trade under the Apprenticeship and Trades Qualifications Act was approved by the Board on April 16, 2020. Recommendations for TAC members for the Architectural Cladder TAC were approved by the Board on September 9, 2020. Meetings commenced in Fall 2020.
Member | Representing |
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Benny Niesten | Timberlake Construction |
Roy Pennell | Markland Associates Ltd. |
George MacDonald | SMW and Roofers Local 409 |
Randall Pinfold | SMW and Roofers Local 409 |
Gary Lahey | Timberlake Construction |
Jared Swinemar | Guilford’s |
Matthew MacKinnon | Scotia Sheet Metal |
Travis Barrett | Flynn Canada |
Tristan Patterson | Flynn Canada |
Member | Representing |
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Dennis Burke (Chair) | Canavans Central Appraisal |
Derek Covey | Covey’s Auto Recyclers Ltd. |
Boyd Greene | DR Hayman Insurance |
Larry James | Fix Auto New Glasgow |
Shannon Trites | Automotive Sector Council |
Member | Representing |
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Dennis Burke (Chair) | Canavans Central Appraisal |
Derek Covey | Covey’s Auto Recyclers Ltd. |
Boyd Greene | DR Hayman Insurance |
Larry James | Fix Auto New Glasgow |
Shannon Trites | Automotive Sector Council |
The Apprenticeship Board approved the establishment of a Barber TAC to review an application to designate Barber as a trade under the Apprenticeship and Trades Qualifications Act at the June 2020 Board meeting. TAC members were subsequently approved and began meeting in October 2020. At the June 2022 Board meeting, the Apprenticeship Board approved moving forward towards trade designation. NSAA and Labour, Skills and Immigration are working with Nova Scotia Registered Barbers Association regarding possible next steps.
Member | Representing |
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Neil Atkinson | Lucky Cat Barber Shop |
Angela Bower | Brian’s Barber Shop |
Stuart Cochrane | Blue Collar Barber Shop |
Anthony Marzilli | Scissors Over Comb Barber Shop |
Kari Prior | Brian’s Barber Shop |
The Apprenticeship Board approved the establishment of a Barber TAC to review an application to designate Barber as a trade under the Apprenticeship and Trades Qualifications Act at the June 2020 Board meeting. TAC members were subsequently approved and began meeting in October 2020. At the June 2022 Board meeting, the Apprenticeship Board approved moving forward towards trade designation. NSAA and Labour, Skills and Immigration are working with Nova Scotia Registered Barbers Association regarding possible next steps.
Member | Representing |
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Neil Atkinson | Lucky Cat Barber Shop |
Angela Bower | Brian’s Barber Shop |
Stuart Cochrane | Blue Collar Barber Shop |
Anthony Marzilli | Scissors Over Comb Barber Shop |
Kari Prior | Brian’s Barber Shop |
Member | Representing |
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Alan Crosby (Chair) | White Point Beach Resort |
Admond Evong | Member-at-Large |
Cheryl Gaudet | Nova Scotia Health Authority |
Julie Marks | Italian Market |
Keith O'Brien | Offshore Catering |
Daniel Orovec | Atlantica Hotel |
Member | Representing |
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Alan Crosby (Chair) | White Point Beach Resort |
Admond Evong | Member-at-Large |
Cheryl Gaudet | Nova Scotia Health Authority |
Julie Marks | Italian Market |
Keith O'Brien | Offshore Catering |
Daniel Orovec | Atlantica Hotel |
The recommendation to establish a Forestry Equipment Operator TAC to consider an application to designate the trade under the Apprenticeship and Trades Qualifications Act was approved by the Board on November 17, 2021. Recommendations for TAC members for the Architectural Sheet Metal Worker TAC were approved by the Board on March 25, 2022. Meetings commenced in June 2022.
Member | Representing |
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Heather Boyd | Forestry Sector Council |
Alan Angrignon | Forestry Safety Society of NS |
Marshall Bateman | ABL Timber Ltd. |
Ryan Cameron | J.D. Irving Limited |
Leif Helmer | NSCC |
Julia McMillan | MacMillan Forest Inc. |
Jeremy Simpson | Backcountry Farm and Forestry |
Ralph Stewart | RES Sustainable Forestry Ltd. |
The recommendation to establish a Forestry Equipment Operator TAC to consider an application to designate the trade under the Apprenticeship and Trades Qualifications Act was approved by the Board on November 17, 2021. Recommendations for TAC members for the Architectural Sheet Metal Worker TAC were approved by the Board on March 25, 2022. Meetings commenced in June 2022.
Member | Representing |
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Heather Boyd | Forestry Sector Council |
Alan Angrignon | Forestry Safety Society of NS |
Marshall Bateman | ABL Timber Ltd. |
Ryan Cameron | J.D. Irving Limited |
Leif Helmer | NSCC |
Julia McMillan | MacMillan Forest Inc. |
Jeremy Simpson | Backcountry Farm and Forestry |
Ralph Stewart | RES Sustainable Forestry Ltd. |
Member | Representing |
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Jon MacNeil (Chair) | Cape Breton |
Tanya Baker | First Choice Haircutters |
Tracey Crawley | Dartmouth |
Iris Harnish | South Shore |
Dana Sharkey | Cosmetology Association of Nova Scotia |
Tracy Samson | Cape Breton Business College |
Lisa Silliker | Elevate Beauty Institute of Cosmetology, New Minas |
Member | Representing |
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Jon MacNeil (Chair) | Cape Breton |
Tanya Baker | First Choice Haircutters |
Tracey Crawley | Dartmouth |
Iris Harnish | South Shore |
Dana Sharkey | Cosmetology Association of Nova Scotia |
Tracy Samson | Cape Breton Business College |
Lisa Silliker | Elevate Beauty Institute of Cosmetology, New Minas |
- The Board established the Heavy Equipment Operator TAC on Feb 10, 2021.
- The TAC started meeting in May 2021.
Member | Representing |
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Marshall Bateman | ABL Timber Ltd. |
Craig McCormick | Ray McCormick & Sons Ltd. |
Derek Long | Michelin Tire Canada |
Deven Harvey | Operating Engineers Training Institute of Nova Scotia |
Matthew MacGillivray | LG MacGillivray & Son Lumbering Ltd. |
- The Board established the Heavy Equipment Operator TAC on Feb 10, 2021.
- The TAC started meeting in May 2021.
Member | Representing |
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Marshall Bateman | ABL Timber Ltd. |
Craig McCormick | Ray McCormick & Sons Ltd. |
Derek Long | Michelin Tire Canada |
Deven Harvey | Operating Engineers Training Institute of Nova Scotia |
Matthew MacGillivray | LG MacGillivray & Son Lumbering Ltd. |
The recommendation to establish an Industrial Coatings Applicator TAC to consider an application to designate the trade under the Apprenticeship and Trades Qualifications Act was approved by the Board on November 17, 2021. Recommendations for TAC members for the Architectural Industrial Coatings Applicator TAC were approved by the Board on March 25, 2022. Meetings commenced in June 2022.
Member | Representing |
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Darrell Reid | Irving Shipbuilding Inc. |
Glenn Hollins | Irving Shipbuilding Inc. |
Stephane LeBlanc | A.F. Theriault & Son Ltd. |
Walter MacDonald | International Union of Painters and Allied Trades |
Scott MacKinnon | MacKinnon and Olding |
Arnold MacLeod | AML Painting Ltd. |
The recommendation to establish an Industrial Coatings Applicator TAC to consider an application to designate the trade under the Apprenticeship and Trades Qualifications Act was approved by the Board on November 17, 2021. Recommendations for TAC members for the Architectural Industrial Coatings Applicator TAC were approved by the Board on March 25, 2022. Meetings commenced in June 2022.
Member | Representing |
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Darrell Reid | Irving Shipbuilding Inc. |
Glenn Hollins | Irving Shipbuilding Inc. |
Stephane LeBlanc | A.F. Theriault & Son Ltd. |
Walter MacDonald | International Union of Painters and Allied Trades |
Scott MacKinnon | MacKinnon and Olding |
Arnold MacLeod | AML Painting Ltd. |
- The Board established the Insulator (Heat and Frost) TAC on Nov 18, 2020.
- The TAC started meeting in June 2021.
Member | Representing |
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Matthew Benson | Insulators Union, Local 116 |
Patrick Murphy | Pro Insul Limited |
Kent Hayley | CanPro Insulation |
Dwaine MacDonald | Trinity Energy Group |
Michael MacDonald | MacKinnon and Olding Ltd. |
Carl Zinck | Zinck Mechanical Insulation |
- The Board established the Insulator (Heat and Frost) TAC on Nov 18, 2020.
- The TAC started meeting in June 2021.
Member | Representing |
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Matthew Benson | Insulators Union, Local 116 |
Patrick Murphy | Pro Insul Limited |
Kent Hayley | CanPro Insulation |
Dwaine MacDonald | Trinity Energy Group |
Michael MacDonald | MacKinnon and Olding Ltd. |
Carl Zinck | Zinck Mechanical Insulation |
- The Board established the Machinist TAC on June 12, 2019.
- The TAC started meeting in November 2019.
Member | Representing |
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Jonathan Blinder | AACE Machining |
Kevin Borgel | Dalhousie University |
Kelsey Gallant | Nova Scotia Department of Public Works |
Andy MacGregor | MacGregor’s Industrial Group |
Angela Graham | Nova Scotia Community College |
Sean MacPhee | Velocity Machining and Welding Inc. and Techtronics Machine Works Ltd. |
- The Board established the Machinist TAC on June 12, 2019.
- The TAC started meeting in November 2019.
Member | Representing |
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Jonathan Blinder | AACE Machining |
Kevin Borgel | Dalhousie University |
Kelsey Gallant | Nova Scotia Department of Public Works |
Andy MacGregor | MacGregor’s Industrial Group |
Angela Graham | Nova Scotia Community College |
Sean MacPhee | Velocity Machining and Welding Inc. and Techtronics Machine Works Ltd. |
The recommendation to establish a Residential HVAC Installer TAC to consider an application to designate the trade under the Apprenticeship and Trades Qualifications Act was approved by the Board on February 16, 2022. Recommendations for TAC members for the Residential HVAC Installer TAC were approved by the Board on September 21, 2022. Meetings will commence in Fall 2022.
Member | Representing |
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Dale Comeau | Comeau Refrigeration Ltd. |
Steve Gallant | Nova Scotia Health |
Darren MacKenzie | MacKenzie Electrical Services Ltd. |
Cory MacNutt | Atmosphere Climate Control Specialists Ltd. |
Mark McCormick | Advanced Heating Solutions |
Darren Muise | UA Local 56 |
Wally Myalls | Kings Refrigeration & AC Ltd. |
Tony Place | Nova Scotia Community College |
Claudette Roy | EMCO HVAC |
Ian Tate | Tate Plumbing |
David Wilkie | J. Wilkie Mechanical |
The recommendation to establish a Residential HVAC Installer TAC to consider an application to designate the trade under the Apprenticeship and Trades Qualifications Act was approved by the Board on February 16, 2022. Recommendations for TAC members for the Residential HVAC Installer TAC were approved by the Board on September 21, 2022. Meetings will commence in Fall 2022.
Member | Representing |
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Dale Comeau | Comeau Refrigeration Ltd. |
Steve Gallant | Nova Scotia Health |
Darren MacKenzie | MacKenzie Electrical Services Ltd. |
Cory MacNutt | Atmosphere Climate Control Specialists Ltd. |
Mark McCormick | Advanced Heating Solutions |
Darren Muise | UA Local 56 |
Wally Myalls | Kings Refrigeration & AC Ltd. |
Tony Place | Nova Scotia Community College |
Claudette Roy | EMCO HVAC |
Ian Tate | Tate Plumbing |
David Wilkie | J. Wilkie Mechanical |
Completed Provincial Trade Advisory Committees
The Automotive Service Technician TAC was mandated by the Board to make recommendations regarding trade regulations as it pertained to the shared (crossover) work with the Truck and Transport Mechanic trade, to make recommendations on enhancing participation and improving the overall trade profile.
The work of this TAC has been concluded.
The Automotive Service Technician TAC was mandated by the Board to make recommendations regarding trade regulations as it pertained to the shared (crossover) work with the Truck and Transport Mechanic trade, to make recommendations on enhancing participation and improving the overall trade profile.
The work of this TAC has been concluded.
The recommendation to establish a Black Beauty Culture Hair Innovator TAC to consider an application to designate the trade under the Apprenticeship and Trades Qualifications Act was approved by the Board on June 17, 2020. Recommendations for TAC members for the Black Beauty Culture Hair Innovator TAC were approved by the Board as of October 6, 2020. Meetings commenced in Fall 2020.
The recommendation to establish a Black Beauty Culture Hair Innovator TAC to consider an application to designate the trade under the Apprenticeship and Trades Qualifications Act was approved by the Board on June 17, 2020. Recommendations for TAC members for the Black Beauty Culture Hair Innovator TAC were approved by the Board as of October 6, 2020. Meetings commenced in Fall 2020.
The Bricklayer TAC was mandated by the Board to review the current trade regulatory provisions and the NSCC Pre-apprenticeship program as well as enhance trade participation and the brand image.
The work of this TAC has been concluded.
The Bricklayer TAC was mandated by the Board to review the current trade regulatory provisions and the NSCC Pre-apprenticeship program as well as enhance trade participation and the brand image.
The work of this TAC has been concluded.
The mandate of the TAC evolved over the years, but its original focus was to review and make recommendations to the Board on an application to specify the trade as compulsory certified, as submitted by the Professional Carpenter’s Guild of Nova Scotia.
The work of this TAC has been concluded.
The mandate of the TAC evolved over the years, but its original focus was to review and make recommendations to the Board on an application to specify the trade as compulsory certified, as submitted by the Professional Carpenter’s Guild of Nova Scotia.
The work of this TAC has been concluded.
A Trade Advisory Committee (TAC) for the Construction Electrician (CE) trade met first on December 15, 2015. The mandate for the CE TAC focused discussions and recommendations on the following: trade regulations as pertaining to cross-over work, trade participation, trade profiles, labour market information and pre-apprenticeship programs.
The work of this TAC has been concluded.
A Trade Advisory Committee (TAC) for the Construction Electrician (CE) trade met first on December 15, 2015. The mandate for the CE TAC focused discussions and recommendations on the following: trade regulations as pertaining to cross-over work, trade participation, trade profiles, labour market information and pre-apprenticeship programs.
The work of this TAC has been concluded.
The recommendation to establish a Farm Technician TAC to consider an application to designate the trade under the Apprenticeship and Trades Qualifications Act was approved by the Board, in Fall of 2018. Meetings commenced in January 2019.
The recommendation to establish a Farm Technician TAC to consider an application to designate the trade under the Apprenticeship and Trades Qualifications Act was approved by the Board, in Fall of 2018. Meetings commenced in January 2019.
A Trade Advisory Committee (TAC) for the Industrial Electrician (IE) trade met first on December 15, 2015. The mandate for the IE TAC focused discussions and recommendations on the following: trade regulations as pertaining to cross-over work, trade participation, trade profiles, labour market information and pre-apprenticeship programs.
The work of this TAC has been concluded.
A Trade Advisory Committee (TAC) for the Industrial Electrician (IE) trade met first on December 15, 2015. The mandate for the IE TAC focused discussions and recommendations on the following: trade regulations as pertaining to cross-over work, trade participation, trade profiles, labour market information and pre-apprenticeship programs.
The work of this TAC has been concluded.
NSAA Board was asked to work with Kameron Coal (Donkin Mine), industry members and regulatory bodies in the safe re-activation of the Mine Electrician trade. As a result, the NSAA Board approved the establishment of a TAC on June 15, 2016.
Due to inactivity at the Mine, this TAC is on hold indefinitely.
NSAA Board was asked to work with Kameron Coal (Donkin Mine), industry members and regulatory bodies in the safe re-activation of the Mine Electrician trade. As a result, the NSAA Board approved the establishment of a TAC on June 15, 2016.
Due to inactivity at the Mine, this TAC is on hold indefinitely.
Outcome: The Apprenticeship Board accepted the recommendation of the NDT Trade Advisory Committee, at the April 19, 2023 Board meeting, to not designate Non-Destructive Tester as a trade.
Background: The recommendation to establish a Non-Destructive Tester TAC to consider an application to designate the trade under the Apprenticeship and Trades Qualifications Act was approved by the Board on June 17, 2020.
Member | Representing |
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Gary Bresolin | Boomer Technical Resources Ltd. |
Roger Caissie | Boomer Technical Resources Ltd. |
Iain Campbell | Non-Destructive Tester |
Harold Fraser | Atlas Testing Labs and Services |
Joseph Jurcina | Pratt and Whitney Canada |
Lorne MacKinnon | Breton ND Testing |
Dean Porter | Beautech Automotive and Aircraft Services Inc. |
Outcome: The Apprenticeship Board accepted the recommendation of the NDT Trade Advisory Committee, at the April 19, 2023 Board meeting, to not designate Non-Destructive Tester as a trade.
Background: The recommendation to establish a Non-Destructive Tester TAC to consider an application to designate the trade under the Apprenticeship and Trades Qualifications Act was approved by the Board on June 17, 2020.
Member | Representing |
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Gary Bresolin | Boomer Technical Resources Ltd. |
Roger Caissie | Boomer Technical Resources Ltd. |
Iain Campbell | Non-Destructive Tester |
Harold Fraser | Atlas Testing Labs and Services |
Joseph Jurcina | Pratt and Whitney Canada |
Lorne MacKinnon | Breton ND Testing |
Dean Porter | Beautech Automotive and Aircraft Services Inc. |
The mandate for the Plumber TAC was to advise and make recommendations on enhancing employer, journeyperson and apprentice participation in the Plumber trade. Trade regulation and NSCC/NSAA program reviews were also part of the mandate as was improving the trade profiles for Plumber.
The work of this TAC has been concluded.
The mandate for the Plumber TAC was to advise and make recommendations on enhancing employer, journeyperson and apprentice participation in the Plumber trade. Trade regulation and NSCC/NSAA program reviews were also part of the mandate as was improving the trade profiles for Plumber.
The work of this TAC has been concluded.
The mandate for the Steamfitter/Pipefitter TAC was to advise and make recommendations on enhancing employer, journeyperson and apprentice participation in the Steamfitter/Pipefitter trade. Trade regulation and NSCC/NSAA program reviews were also part of the mandate as was improving the trade profiles for Steamfitter/Pipefitter.
The work of this TACs has been concluded.
The mandate for the Steamfitter/Pipefitter TAC was to advise and make recommendations on enhancing employer, journeyperson and apprentice participation in the Steamfitter/Pipefitter trade. Trade regulation and NSCC/NSAA program reviews were also part of the mandate as was improving the trade profiles for Steamfitter/Pipefitter.
The work of this TACs has been concluded.
Atlantic Trade Advisory Committees
Atlantic Trade Advisory Committees (ATACs), consisting of industry and training representatives, have been, and continue to be, active in supporting the work of the Atlantic Apprenticeship Harmonization Project. Trade-specific ATACs have been formed in several trades to support the development and implementation of harmonized Atlantic Apprenticeship programs, including the development of Atlantic apprenticeship curriculum standards, Atlantic exam banks and Atlantic bilingual apprentice logbooks.
Overview
The Apprenticeship Board of the Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency looks for employers and employees who are knowledgeable about the trades, who understand the labour market and who can commit to attending a number of meetings over a one to two year period. Expenses are reimbursed and members are compensated for meetings attended.
The Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency (NSAA) Board will invite applications for members of Atlantic Trade Advisory Committees (ATACs) through advertisements.
Overview
The Apprenticeship Board of the Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency looks for employers and employees who are knowledgeable about the trades, who understand the labour market and who can commit to attending a number of meetings over a one to two year period. Expenses are reimbursed and members are compensated for meetings attended.
The Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency (NSAA) Board will invite applications for members of Atlantic Trade Advisory Committees (ATACs) through advertisements.