Apprenticeship Programs Apprenticeship programs require an employer/sponsor. The employer must register the apprentice with the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities at 217 York St., Suite 201, London, Ontario, N6A 5P9, 519-675-7788. A typical apprentice might require 600 to 700 hours of classroom time (an eight or ten week block of time each year for three years). This format is called ‘block release’.
Agricultural Equipment Technician (block release)
Automotive Service Technician (GM-ASEP) (block release - enhanced)
– as an agricultural equipment technician, you’ll work on large machinery such as tractors and harvesting equipment, maintaining, repairing and overhauling engines, transmissions, hydraulic systems, and electric and electronic systems. Your communication skills will help as you work with customers and managers and you’ll be expected to keep up with new technology.
– this program, which requires the sponsorship of a GM dealership, trains students in the testing, diagnosis and servicing of General Motors vehicles. You’ll train on current GM components and products.
Agricultural Equipment Technician - John Deere Tech (block release - enhanced) – this apprenticeship program requires the sponsorship of a John Deere dealership. John Deere provides specialized equipment and diagnostic tools and the curriculum is jointly designed by John Deere and Fanshawe College. Over a 28-month period, students spend 40 weeks at Fanshawe College in three separate sessions (one 16-week and two 12-week sessions).
Auto Body and Collision Damage Repairer (branch I - block release) – working mainly indoors, most often for a local auto body shop or dealership, you’ll restore, repair and replace auto body parts and interior finishing. You’ll assess damage and estimate the cost of repairs. You’ll operate soldering equipment or use filler to fix holes and dents, then prime and paint surfaces. Increasingly complex methods of repairing vehicles means top-notch skills and a commitment to continued learning are required.
Auto Body Repairer Apprentice (branch II; block release) – you’ll learn about the different types of materials used in the construction and repair of automobiles and gain confidence in using the materials and tools available to repair damaged vehicles, everything from large-scale structural repair such as frame straightening to detailed finishes and colour matching.
Heavy Duty Equipment Technician (block release) – from everyday maintenance to troubleshooting, overhauling and repairing, you’ll keep big equipment such as bulldozers, cranes and graders on the job on construction sites, in the mining and forestry industries or even in modern labs where they overhaul fuel injection systems. You’ll read and understand operating manuals and service specifications and enjoy the challenge of changing technology. The job can require performing hard, physical labour in tough conditions.
Plumber
(block release)
– plumbers install, maintain and repair pipes, fixtures and fittings that carry water and discharge such as sewage and grey water. On the job and in class you’ll learn to read and interpret drawings and blueprints, plan and lay out a job, and assemble and test systems. You’ll diagnose and repair problems, and get to know the Plumbing Code.
Sheet Metal Worker
(block release)
– sheet metal workers fabricate, assemble, install and repair sheet metal products such as heating, cooling and ventilation shafts, eavestroughs and sheet metal buildings. They are employed by construction firms, heating and cooling companies and parts manufacturers. You’ll learn to work with punches and drill presses, sheers and brakes and with the latest laser or plasma-cutting equipment. You’ll need to be good with numbers, physically fit and comfortable working alone or as part of a team.
Truck and Coach Technician (block release)
Automotive Service Technician (block release and day release) – an automotive service technician diagnoses, repairs and maintains engines and many electrical and electronic systems in cars, trucks and buses. Some mechanics choose specialties such as engines and fuel systems, electrical and electronic systems, suspension or brakes.
– working in fleet maintenance for construction companies, public transit systems or small repair operations, you’ll learn to troubleshoot and repair engines, power trains, ignition and electrical systems, brakes, steering, suspension and more. You’ll also learn about on-the-job safety and environmental regulations affecting the transportation industry.