Information
The Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP) is an opportunity for high school students to earn up to 40 credits towards their high school diploma while accumulating hours towards their first year apprenticeship in one of Alberta's designated trades.
The students who have made career choices and commitments to RAP begin their training in any one of the apprenticeship trades while in high school. They spend part of their year in school completing graduation requirements and part in industry as a registered apprentice. Visit www.tradesecrets.gov.ab.ca for more information about the trades.
All students participating in RAP must complete the ACSA (Alberta Construction Safety Association) course. This is an online course which is offered at no cost to high school students. See your high school Off-Campus Coordinator or Counsellor for more information.
Advantages to doing RAP?
- Allows a high school student the opportunity to start a Post-Secondary Program in a well-respected career while in high school.
- A RAP apprentice gets a realistic look at the work world and learns employability and hands on skills required in the industry.
- With a high demand for skilled trade workers, the future in the chosen career field looks very promising.
- Employers have an opportunity to find quality young employees.
- RAP students earn a wage plus as many as 40 high school credits including four 30-level, 5-credit courses towards your high school diploma.
FAQ
Who is RAP for?
The Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP) is a modified apprenticeship program for students 15 years of age and older. RAP students are both full-time students and registered apprentices.
Do I earn credit?
A RAP student can earn up to 1000 hours of time credits toward an apprenticeship and simultaneously earn up to 40 credits ( 1 credit = 25 hours ) toward senior high school diploma requirements.
When do I do RAP?
Most employers require RAP students to work at least half days and perhaps weekends. Students need to organize their on campus (school) schedules to accommodate if interested in the RAP program.
Do I get paid?
Students in RAP must be paid at least current Alberta minimum wage .
Will I be an apprentice?
RAP is considered your first step toward a career in the trades. When an employer employ's a RAP student they are committing to teaching that student a trade. The student needs to be committed to learning the trade.
Who is part of the agreement?
Employers enter into an agreement with the student, guardian of student, and the Holy Spirit School Division, covering the period of employment. The employer, for reference, should retain one copy of completed agreement. The Off Campus Program will register the student with the Alberta Apprenticeship Board and incur all related costs.
What are my duties?
Students duties should be discussed and agreed to by the employer and Off Campus Coordinator, keeping in mind the objective of an apprenticeship.
How am I evaluated?
The off-campus coordinator, in consultation with the onsite supervisor and based on personal observations, shall assess the students performance. Whenever possible, the coordinator will arrange to visit the work site.
What about safety?
The student is provided with appropriate safety course/orientation related to job responsibilities and work site environment. The student will be encouraged to complete a construction safety course and is required to complete the workplace safety course (HCS 3000).
How am I supervised?
The student is to be appropriately supervised and monitored during each work shift by a suitable supervisor.