Summary of Survey Results: 2015 to 2019
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Region respondents were living in at the time of the survey
Gender Age at the Time of the Survey
Aboriginal Identity
Trades Training Type:
Demographics
Progressive apprenticeship, Traditional apprenticeship, Trades foundation, and
Trades-related vocational programs
Median Age
22
1%9%took Adult Basic Education
courses during or prior to their
trades training program
About the Respondents
took English as a Second Language courses
during or prior to their
trades training program
16%relocated from their hometown
to attend program
Based on domestic students only
3%
CPC: VCC: Auto Collision Repair Technician;
145
77
53%
Description of Survey Respondents
1%
9%
1%
88%
U.S.A.
Unknown B.C.
Rest of Canada
Unknown
Northern B.C.
Vancouver Island/Coast
Interior/Kootenays
Lower Mainland/Southwest
6%
14%
14%
65%
40 and older
30-39
25-29
Under 2599% 1%Male
Female
Summary of Survey Results: 2015 to 2019
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Response Rate
In the labour force
94%Unemployment rate
6.1%
62
"Employment rate" is the number employed as a percentage of all respondents.
The "Unemployment rate" is the number of unemployed as a percentage of respondents in the labour force.
Employment rate
84%
Hours Worked(median, main job)
Hourly Wage(median, main job)
Hourly Wage Group (main job)
n = 62
Skills and Knowledge Gained
Useful in Performing Job
# employed
% of those
employed
CPC: VCC: Auto Collision Repair Technician;
145
77
53%
Employment Outcomes
3%
7322: Motor vehicle body repairers 37 60%
Top Occupations (4-digit NOC)
XXXX: Unclassified occupations 8 13%
Total employed
Of those employed:
40$15
7241: Electricians (except industrial and power system) 1 2%Total of top occupations 58 94%
1312: Insurance adjusters and claims examiners 1 2%
6732: Specialized cleaners 2 3%
6321: Chefs 1 2%
Trades Training Type:
Progressive apprenticeship, Traditional apprenticeship, Trades foundation, and
Trades-related vocational programs
9417: Machining tool operators 1 2%6541: Security guards and related security service occupations 1 2%
7321: Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers 4 6%7452: Material handlers 2
85%
74%
90%
Employed in permanent position
Employed in training-related job
Employed full-time
5%
8%
24%
63%
More than $40
$35.01 to $40
$30.01 to $35
$25.01 to $30
$20.01 to $25
$15.01 to $20
$15 or less
47%
37%
8%8%
Very useful
Somewhat useful
Not very useful
Not at all useful
Summary of Survey Results: 2015 to 2019
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CPC: VCC: Auto Collision Repair Technician;
145 77
53%
Skill Development and Post-Secondary Experience
3%
0%
0%
Percentages are based on those who gave a valid rating, excluding those who said not applicable.
81%
21%
17%
8%
Not
applicableSkill Development
Trades Training Type:
Progressive apprenticeship, Traditional apprenticeship, Trades foundation, and Trades-related vocational programs
Percentages are based on those who gave a valid rating, excluding those who said not applicable.
Not
applicable
0%
0%
1%
0%
1%
0%
0%
Satisfaction with Post-Secondary Experience
said they were Very satisfied or Satisfied with the education they received.
1%
22%
0%
75%
65%
81%
63%
74%
48%
61%
13%
22%
12%
25%
16%
39%
39%
12%
13%
8%
12%
9%
13%
Quality of instruction
Being up to date
Covered topics relevant to field
Organization of program
Amount of practical experience
Textbooks and learning materials
Quality of tools and equipment
Very good or Good Adequate Poor or Very poor
78%
79%
86%
91%
88%
91%
84%
67%
100%
14%
16%
11%
8%
9%
8%
15%
22%
8%
5%
3%
1%
3%
1%
1%
11%
Write clearly and concisely
Speak effectively
Read and comprehend material
Work effectively with others
Analyse and think critically
Resolve issues or problems
Learn on your own
Use mathematics
Use tools and equipment
Very helpful or Helpful Not very helpful Not at all helpful
Summary of Survey Results: 2015 to 2019
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Other EducationRespondents were asked about the education they took before and after their program. From 2015 to 2017, these questions were asked of both Trades
foundation and Trades-related vocational respondents. As of 2018, only Trades-related vocational respondents were asked these questions.
took further studies after
completing their program
20n =
of those who had taken
further studies said their
program helped prepare
them
were very satisfied or satisfied
with their transfer experience
28%
83%
38%
Trades foundation & Trades-related vocational programsIn 2017, in addition to flagging trades foundation programs, institutions were asked to flag trades-related vocational programs. The trades-related
vocational programs were not identified before 2017 and may have been flagged as either trades foundation or non-trades programs.
Time spent looking for employment
Excludes employed respondents who said they had the same job
while attending their program n= 40
37%
82%said their education was
useful in getting their job
Employment After Leaving School
had the same job
while they were
attending school
Trades Training Type:
Trades foundation, Trades-related vocational programs
CPC: VCC: Auto Collision Repair Technician;
145
77
53%
of respondents
were currently studying
Further studies related to program Of those who took further studies
at a different institution:
20%expected transfer credit
n = 1
Of those who expected transfer credit:
100%received transfer credit
100%
65%
15% 15%6%
Less than 1 month 1 to 2 months 3 to 4 months 5 to 6 months More than 6 months
53%
21%
5%
21%
Very related Somewhat related
Not very related Not at all related
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Summary of Survey Results: 2015 to 2019
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Respondents
Response Rate
Trades Training Type:
Trades foundation, Trades-related vocational programs
CPC: VCC: Auto Collision Repair Technician;
145
77
53%
83%of Trades foundation
respondents tried to get
employment as an
apprentice after they left
their program
Trades FoundationThe following results are for Trades foundation respondents.
Note: the following questions were not asked in 2015. n = 61
Based on those who had taken previous post-secondary education.
Respondents could report more than one type of post-secondary credential.
n =
70%of those who tried to get
employment as an
apprentice were successful
Program prepared them for their apprenticeship training
47% had taken previous post-secondary education 25
25%
53%
16%
6%
Very well
Well
Adequately
Poorly
Very poorly
5%
5%
19%
24%
14%
48%
0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40% 45% 50%
Graduate degree
Certificate or diploma above Bachelor level
Bachelor's degree
Non-trades credential below Bachelor level
Trades program diploma, certificate, or citation
No credential
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