Trades Training Review

Question 1

Your student information can be accessed by your spouse or parent/guardian.

True or False

Answer 1

False

Question 2

Your eligibility to attend school depends on whether you have passed the exams for the current training period and on the availability of a suitable training space.

True or False

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Which of these are benefits available through the Canada Pension Plan?

• retraining support
• support for a surviving spouse after a death
• death benefits
• help with resettling after a move for employment
• support for those living with a disability

Answer 3

All are correct:

• retraining support
• support for a surviving spouse after a death
• death benefits
• help with resettling after a move for employment
• support for those living with a disability

Question 4

Which of the following statements are true? (more than one choice)

• If employment is legally terminated by the employee with notice given, pay is due not later than 3 days from the last day worked
• Employees must be paid not later than 10 days after the end of each pay period
• If employment is legally terminated by the employer with no notice, pay is due not later than 3 days from the last day worked.
• If employment is legally terminated by the employer with no notice, pay is due not later than 10 days from the d. last day worked.
• If employment is legally terminated by the employee with no notice given, pay is due not later than 3 days from the last day worked.

Answer 4

• If employment is legally terminated by the employee with notice given, pay is due not later than 3 days from the last day worked
• Employees must be paid not later than 10 days after the end of each pay period
• If employment is legally terminated by the employer with no notice, pay is due not later than 10 days from the d. last day worked.
• If employment is legally terminated by the employee with no notice given, pay is due not later than 3 days from the last day worked.

Question 5

In which year(s) of apprenticeship is a practical exam required?

• First year
• Second year
• Third year
• Fourth year
• All years

Answer 5

Fourth year

Question 6

How many hours of on-the-job training are required to be completed prior to each period of technical training?

1000 hours

1240 hours

1360 hours

1560 hours

Answer 6

1360 hours

Question 7

It is possible for an employer to recommend that a new apprentice be given on-the-job time credit (from prior experience).

True or False

Answer 7

True

Question 8

CPP premiums are paid in the following ratio:

• split equally between employer and employee
• split between employer (60%) and employee (40%)
• entirely by the employer based on employee length of service

Answer 8

split equally between employer and employee

Question 9

The WCB is a government agency.

True or False

Answer 9

False

Question 10

Which of these agencies is responsible for establishing a safe and healthy
working environment?

HRSDC

AEII

OHSA

WCB

Answer 10

OHSA

Question 11

An employee is entitled to receive El benefits if he or she quit the job or was
fired.

True or False

Answer 11

False

Question 12

In a Contract of Apprenticeship, which of the following things are the responsibility of an employee? (more than one answer)

• notify employer of any change of address
• ensure training perioods do not interfere with scheduled projects at work
• keep the record book
• participate in on-the-job training
• arrange for personal finances during training period

Answer 12

• ensure training perioods do not interfere with scheduled projects at work
• keep the record book
• participate in on-the-job training

Question 13

In a Contract of Apprenticeship, which of the following things are the responsibility of an employer? (more than one answer)

• provide required PPE
• provide training bonus upon completion of schooling
• ensure that apprentices book is filled out by direct supervisor
• on-the-job training
• arrange for training space at school

Answer 13

all are correct:

• provide required PPE
• provide training bonus upon completion of schooling
• ensure that apprentices book is filled out by direct supervisor
• on-the-job training
• arrange for training space at school

Question 14

Match

Arranges training spaces with technical
institutes

1. Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training
2. Arranges training spaces with technical institutes
3. Local Apprenticeship Committee
4. Red Seal Program
5. Provincial government
6. WCB

Answer 14

1. Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training

Question 15

Match

Manage labor standards
relating to: overtime,
termination, leaves and holiday pay

1. Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training
2. Arranges training spaces with technical institutes
3. Local Apprenticeship Committee
4. Red Seal Program
5. Provincial government
6. WCB

Answer 15

5. Provincial government

Question 16

Match

Assist in retraining and financial support of an injured worker

1. Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training
2. Arranges training spaces with technical institutes
3. Local Apprenticeship Committee
4. Red Seal Program
5. Provincial government
6. WCB

Answer 16

6. WCB

Question 17

Match

Provide a standard of
certification nationwide

1. Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training
2. Arranges training spaces with technical institutes
3. Local Apprenticeship Committee
4. Red Seal Program
5. Provincial government
6. WCB

Answer 17

4. Red Seal Program

Question 18

Match

Monitors the progress of apprentices in their trades technical institutes

1. Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training
2. Arranges training spaces with technical institutes
3. Local Apprenticeship Committee
4. Red Seal Program
5. Provincial government
6. WCB

Answer 18

3. Local Apprenticeship Committee

Question 19

Match

Determines training equivalency of work
experience from other jurisdictions

1. Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training
2. Arranges training spaces with technical institutes
3. Local Apprenticeship Committee
4. Red Seal Program
5. Provincial government
6. WCB

Answer 19

2. Arranges training spaces with technical institutes

Question 20

Your privacy is protected under what legislation?

APIFA

PPPA

FOIP

IPAA

Answer 20

FOIP

Question 21

Which of these groups or organizations is described as being ‘industry
driven’?

WCB

NAIT and SAIT

AIT

HRSDC

LAC’s and PAC’s

Answer 21

LAC’s and PAC’s

Question 22

Where should the Apprenticeship record book be kept?

By AIT branch office

By either you or the employer

By the employer

By you

Answer 22

By either you or the employer

Question 23

How long is the waiting period after applying for El benefits?

2 weeks

1 month

5 business days

1 week

Answer 23

2 weeks

Question 24

Which is NOT a consideration when an apprentice wishes to attend the next
session of training immediately after completing a session?

Communicate intention to employer

Doing extra work prior to training to remain on schedule

Availability of training space

Ensure marks are finalized before start of next session

Answer 24

Doing extra work prior to training to remain on schedule

Question 25

Who develops the course outlines and training patterns for the Cabinetmaker trade? Provincial School Board NAIT instructors Industry and Government NAIT instructors

Answer 25

Industry and Government

Question 26

Which certification sets a Canada-wide standard of excellence in skilled trades? Interprovincial Trade Program RSB Certificate Red Seal Program Blue Seal Program

Answer 26

Red Seal Program