Government of New Brunswick
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    Apprenticeship is a long-standing part of the training and education system in New Brunswick. It is a structured training program that requires the committed participation of three partners: the apprentice, the employer and the government represented by Apprenticeship and Occupational Certification.

    This apprenticeship training program is designed to provide you with the skills and knowledge required to become qualified as an Ironworker (Reinforcing).

    Eligibility

    To register as an apprentice, you must have successfully completed and possess a Grade 12 diploma or an Adult High School diploma or a GED or a Diploma of Apprenticeship in another occupation, and be employed in the occupation with an employer who is willing to enter into an apprenticeship agreement with you.


    Description

    In this program you will receive a combination of on the job training and related classroom training, designed to produce fully qualified persons of journeyperson status in the Ironworker (Reinforcing) occupation. Under the direction of an employer and qualified instructors, you will become fully familiar with the materials, tools, principles and skills required in the Ironworker (Reinforcing) occupation.

    During your training, specific tasks will include:

    - the cutting, bending, layout and placement of reinforcing rods, wire fabric and composite materials;
    - the placing and stressing of post-tensioning systems;
    - the rigging of loads and directing of crane operators when installing reinforcing and post-tensioning components;
    - the application of sealants, where applicable;
    - the edging preparation, tacking and burning of ferrous and non-ferrous metals;
    - the selecting, erecting and dismantling of scaffolding; and
    - the interpreting of blueprints and symbols.

    This training program requires a minimum of 3600 hours of employment and training.

    A New Brunswick Diploma of Apprenticeship and a Certificate of Qualification are awarded upon successful completion of 3600 hours of on the job and technical training and the final examination. In most instances, an Interprovincial Red Seal will be affixed to these documents.

    A person who has gained the equivalent of 5400 hours of practical experience in the Ironworker (Reinforcing) occupation may apply to challenge the examination. Successful candidates will receive a New Brunswick Certificate of Qualification. In most instances, an Interprovincial Red Seal will be affixed to the document.

    Persons successfully completing this training program may be employed with construction and bridge building companies.

    Changes To Fees

    This document provides the rationale supporting changes to fees, associated revenue information, and the legal authority:
    2012-PETL-01-ApprenticeshipFees.pdf


    Fees

    Unless otherwise specified, Fees exclude the harmonized sales tax (HST).

    Fee DescriptionRate in $Effective Date
    YYYY-MM-DD
    Interprovincial Standards Examination100.002012-07-31
    Certificate of Qualification Examination2012-07-31
      Examination250.002012-07-31
      Re-examination85.002012-07-31
    Certificate of Qualification based on "out-of-province journeyperson status"150.002012-07-31
    Replacement of Certification Documents15.002012-07-31
    Tuition Fees - Technical Training weekly rate60.002012-07-31
    Certificate of Qualification Challenger Assessment Fee100.002012-07-31
    Prior Learning Assessment100.002012-07-31
    Apprenticeship Registration Fee25.002012-07-31
    Replacement of Photo Identification Card20.002012-07-31
    Replacement of Progress Record Book25.002012-07-31
    Assessment of Foreign Credentials100.002012-07-31
    Contact Information Email Location
    Campbellton
    Edmundston
    Fredericton
    Miramichi
    Moncton
    Fredericton
    Bathurst
    Saint John
    Woodstock