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 a Computerized Numerical Controls Machinist.

    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 Computerized Numerical Controls Machinist 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 Computerized Numerical Controls Machinist occupation.

    During your training, specific tasks will include:

    - the interpreting of geometrical tolerancing and dimensioning;
    - the interpreting of blueprints, schematic drawings and symbols specific to the computerized numerical controls machinist occupation;
    - the application of quality assurance principles;
    - the measuring of parts and components;
    - the application of basic programming and editing principles for centres of computerized numerical controls;
    - the execution of programs on centres of computerized numerical controls;
    - the operating of centres of computerized numerical controls; and
    - the operating of any other machine related to the computerized numerical controls machinist occupation.

    This training program requires a minimum of 7200 hours of employment and training.

    A New Brunswick Diploma of Apprenticeship and Certificate of Qualification are awarded upon successful completion of 7200 hours of on the job and technical training and the final examination.

    A person who has gained the equivalent of 9000 hours of practical experience in the occupation may apply to challenge the certification examination. Successful candidates will receive a New Brunswick Certificate of Qualification.
    Persons successfully completing this training program may be employed with with machine shops and transportation manufacturing.

    Changes To Fees

    This document provides the rationale supporting changes to fees, associated revenue information, and the legal authority:
    2013-PETL.pdf


    Fees

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

    Fee DescriptionRate in $Effective Date
    YYYY-MM-DD
    Certificate of Qualification Examination2012-07-31
      Examination250.002012-07-31
      Re-examination120.002013-06-06
    Certificate of Qualification based on "out-of-province journeyperson status"150.002012-07-31
    Replacement of Certification Documents20.002013-06-06
    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