Researchers

CAF-FCA aims to produce and to support the creation of high quality research on apprenticeship in Canada. Here are some useful research resources. Please note these sources and findings do not necessarily represent the opinions of CAF-FCA or any of its stakeholders.

Canadian Resources

Study: Apprenticeable occupations and the employment downturn in Canada

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Apprenticeship Statistics

The latest data on apprenticeship is from 2009. Data from 2010 will become available in the summer of 2012.

• 2009 Statistics from Registered Apprenticeship Information System
• Completions

  Registered apprenticeship training, Completions by the top ten trades (number), 2009
  Source: Registered Apprenticeship Information System (RAIS)
  1	Electricians	5,292
  2	Plumbers, Pipefitters and Steamfitters	3,411
  3	Carpenters	3,225
  4	Automotive Service	3,222
  5	Hairstylists and Estheticians	2,139
  6	Welders	1,941
  7	Heavy Equipment and Crane Operators	1,164
  8	Millwrights	1,146
  9	Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanics	1,140
  10	Interior Finishing	1,062

  
  
• Registrations

  Registered apprenticeship training, Registrations by the top ten trades (number), 2009
  Source: Registered Apprenticeship Information System (RAIS)
  1	Electricians	58,635
  2	Carpenters	50,502
  3	Automotive Service	44,634
  4	Plumbers, Pipefitters and Steamfitters	40,056
  5	Hairstylists and Estheticians	19,053
  6	Interior Finishing	17,856
  7	Welders	17,112
  8	Food Service	16,863
  9	User Support Technicians	15,051
  10	Exterior Finishine	14,046

  
  
  • 2008 Statistics from Registered Apprenticeship Information System
  • Completions

    Registered apprenticeship training, Completions by the top ten trades (number), 2008
    Source: Registered Apprenticeship Information System (RAIS)
    1	Electricians	4,926
    2	Plumbers, Pipefitters and Steamfitters	3,435
    3	Automotive Service	3,261
    4	Carpenters	2,871
    5	Hairstylists and Estheticians	2,106
    6	Welders	1,461
    7	Millwrights	1,098
    8	Heavy Equipment and Crane Operators	1,008
    9	Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanics	981
    10	Interior Finishing	900

    
    
  • Registrations

    Registered apprenticeship training, Registrations by the top ten trades (number), 2008
    Source: Registered Apprenticeship Information System (RAIS)
    1	Electricians	58,158
    2	Carpenters	51,390
    3	Automotive Service	44,007
    4	Plumbers, Pipefitters and Steamfitters	38,562
    5	Welders	18,030
    6	Hairstylists and Estheticians	18,006
    7	Interior Finishing	17,553
    8	Food Service	15,015
    9	Exterior Finishine	13,743
    10	Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanics	12,492

  • 2007 Statistics from Registered Apprenticeship Information System

    Note to Users:
    As of June of 2010, the data for Registered Apprenticeship Information System has changed using a different classification using NOC-S 2006. The categories for the 2007 data are not comparable to the 2008 because the classification level has changed.

    • http://www.statcan.gc.ca/daily-quotidien/090625/dq090625c-eng.htm
      
  • Completions
    • http://www.statcan.gc.ca/daily-quotidien/090625/t090625c1-eng.htm
    • Trade Specific Information

    Registered apprenticeship training, Completions by the top ten trades (number), 2007
    Source: Registered Apprenticeship Information System (RAIS)
    1	Construction Electrician	3,690
    2	Carpenter	2,405
    3	Automotive Service Technician	2,000
    4	Hairstylist/Hairstyling	2,000
    5	Welder	1,205
    6	Plumber	1,105
    7	Industrial Mechanic-Millwright	945
    8	Steamfitter - Pipefitter	665
    9	Truck And Transport Mechanic	665
    10	Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic Technician	625

    
    
  • Registrations
    • http://www.statcan.gc.ca/daily-quotidien/090625/t090625c2-eng.htm
    • Trade Specific Information

    Registered apprenticeship training, Registrations by the top ten trades (number), 2007
    Source: Registered Apprenticeship Information System (RAIS)
    1	Carpenter	46,330
    2	Construction Electrician	42,245
    3	Automotive Service Technician	24,735
    4	Welder	16,350
    5	Hairstylist/Hairstyling	16,040
    6	Steamfitter - Pipefitter	14,990
    7	Industrial Electrician	12,295
    8	Plumber	11,730
    9	Industrial Mechanic-Millwright	10,865
    10	Cook	10,790

    
    Ellis Chart for Red Seal Trades
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    Ontario Budget Information
    • Ontario Construction Secretariat bulletin - March 26, 2010
      
      

  Reports

• CAF-FCA Reports and Resources
  
  http://www.caf-fca.org/en/reports/
  
  Check out a CAF-FCA study that provides NAS data and apprentices’ perspectives on the Challenge to Finding an Employer Sponsor!
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• Performance Driven: Labour Market Opportunities and Challenges for Canada's Motive Power Repair and Service Sector
  The motive power repair and service (MPRS) sector experienced growth from 2005 in the percentage of locations with 10 or more bays and a corresponding decline in the proportion of smaller locations. Currently, there are 66,263 establishments in the MPRS sector which employ an estimated 306,165 employees. Over half of sector business locations (57%) operated at full capacity during all 12 months in 2008.
  
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• National Apprenticeship Survey:  Canada Overview Report
  http://www.statcan.gc.ca/pub/81-598-x/81-598-x2008001-eng.pdf
  
• Apprentice Completers and Mobility
  http://www.statcan.gc.ca/pub/81-004-x/2009002/article/10895-eng.htm
  
• Trends in the Trades: Registered Apprenticeship Registrations, Completions and Certification, 1991 to 2007
  http://www.statcan.gc.ca/pub/81-004-x/2009006/article/11127-eng.htm
  

International Resources

Reports

• OECD
  http://www.oecd.org/home/0,3305,,00.html
  
• NCVER Australia
  http://www.ncver.edu.au/
  
• European Centre for Vocational Education
  http://www.cedefop.europa.eu/
  
• INAP – International Network on Innovative Apprenticeship
  http://www.innovative-apprenticeship.net
  
• The Institute for Work, Skills and Training (IAQ)
  http://www.iaq.uni-due.de/index-e.php
  
• Policy Archive
  https://www.policyarchive.org/
  
• Manpower Inc.
  http://www.manpower.com/research/research.cfm
  
• City & Guilds Centre for Skills Development
  http://www.skillsdevelopment.org/Default.aspx?page=5
  
• Australian Vocational Education and Training Research Association (AVETRA)
  http://www.avetra.org.au/index.shtml
  
• European Research Network in Vocational Education and Training – papers from conferences
  http://www.vet-research.net/conferences