This is for engaged and motivated students who have career plans to become a qualified Journeyperson in one of the following Ontario Skilled Trades:

• 󠄀 Automotive Service Technician: Trade Code 310S (London – Z Building)

• Residential Air Conditioning Systems Mechanic (HVAC): Trade Code 313D

• Industrial Electrician: Trade Code 442A (St. Thomas – Elgin Campus) 

• Industrial Mechanic Millwright: Trade Code 433A (St. Thomas – Elgin Campus) 

• Truck & Coach Technician: Trade Code 310T (London – Z Building)

• Welder: Trade Code 456A (Sarnia – Lambton College) 

The courses provide the first of three required levels of in-college apprentice training for the above trades, enhancing students’ employability to continue in their trade after secondary school graduation. Operating in partnership with Fanshawe College, the Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development (MLTSD), the School College Work Initiative (SCWI), and area school boards, the program is available in quadmester 3/4 only.

Main Features

•  eight-week ‘Level One’ apprenticeship training course at the appropriate Fanshawe College campus

• earn two or more secondary school co-op credits plus two secondary school *dual credits (four in total)

• become registered as an apprentice with the Ministry of Labour, Training & Skills Development (MLTSD) while accumulating hours/competencies that count toward eventual completion of said apprenticeship

• costs covered for transportation, tuition, text books, and Personal Protection Equipment (as required)

How it Works

•  students attend an appropriate trade-related co-op placement, arranged through their home school, for the first half of semester 2  or (Q3) with sufficient accumulated hours scheduled to earn two (2) co-op credits

•  students provided daily transportation from April  to June  to attend in-school training at Fanshawe College London for 309A, 310S, 403A, or 429A; Woodstock for 332A; St. Thomas for 433A

•  successful completion of the Level One course earns two (2) secondary school *dual-credits

•  suitable applicants are selected through an application/interview process beginning in the Fall

Stipulations

•  applicants should have attained their compulsory credits and a minimum of 26 credits, and be available to attend co-op exclusively starting in semester two.

•  applicants should have prior Technological Education credits that relate to the trade (or equivalent)

•  their co-op placement must be appropriately qualified and willing to ‘sponsor’ the student with a “Registered Training Agreement” (RTA) in the specified trade (no extra cost or obligation to employer)

•  parent or guardian signature mandatory for those under 18 years of age

Important Notes to Students

• full attendance is expected in College courses; more than three days absent will result in removal from the course and failure to receive any credits. (e.g., this may impact ability to attend Prom activities)

•  an overall passing mark of 60% is required, while maintaining a “2.0 GPA” in each course module; falling below 2.0 will deny Level One completion with loss of some or all of the secondary school dual credits

•  strong math skills are required; an aptitude test is included in the selection process

 these are intense 240 hour courses requiring your full commitment to complete all activities and assignments

•  acceptance is not guaranteed and may be competitive

How to Apply

Submit applications through your guidance department and include: 

• College OYAP Level 1 Application form. (Welders-Lambton College. All other trades-Fanshawe College.)

• Counsellor Form to be completed by Guidance Department.

• Current Graduation Summary

• Student Cover Letter:

➢ Describe why you are a suitable candidate for this program. Expand on your interest, experience, and dedication to this trade.

➢ What qualities, skills, and work habits will support you in the program? Consider these three things:

▪ The requirement for 100% attendance.

▪ The maturity to handle a college-level course and self-advocate by communicating directly with college instructors and support staff.

▪ The use of online platforms to manage schedules, assignments, deadlines, and updates from instructors.

Guidance counsellor will email completed packages, one attachment for each student, by November 5th. Students will be notify of acceptance in December.

Access to Level One OYAP is always based on program availability and student readiness.