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Concrete Finisher

Transition Plan


Table of Contents Abbreviations ................................................................................................................................................ 3

Harmonization Overview .............................................................................................................................. 4

Transition Planning Process .......................................................................................................................... 5

Training Provider ........................................................................................................................................... 6

Apprentice Numbers in Current Program ..................................................................................................... 7

The Gaps ....................................................................................................................................................... 8

Transition Scenario – Phase in (with dual stream as needed) ...................................................................... 9

Pathways for Current Apprentices (Summary) ........................................................................................... 10

Exams .......................................................................................................................................................... 11

Appendix A: Details of Gaps ........................................................................................................................ 13

Appendix B: Communication Plan for Transition ........................................................................................ 17

Appendix C: Transition Map ........................................................................................................................ 18


Abbreviations

CCDA Canadian Council of Directors of Apprenticeship

CL Current level (2010)

DA Direct Access (ITA’s registration system)

ER Employer sponsor

HL Harmonized level (Sept 2019)

IPSE Interprovincial Red Seal Exam

NOA Red Seal National Occupational Analysis

RSOS Red Seal Occupational Standard; replaces NOA

SLE Standardized Level Exam

TP Training provider

TT Technical training

TTTA Trowel Trades Training Association

TW Trade worker

WBT Work-based training


Harmonization Overview

The Canadian Council of Directors of

Apprenticeship (CCDA) is responsible for the

Red Seal Program, which develops common

interprovincial standards and examinations.

The CCDA is undertaking the Harmonization

Initiative in 30 Red Seal trades by 2020. British

Columbia is an active participant in this

initiative.

The goal is to substantively align

apprenticeship systems across Canada by

making apprenticeship training requirements

more consistent in the Red Seal trades.


Transition Planning Process

The re-sequencing of the Concrete Finisher (CF) program through the Harmonization

Initiative has resulted in significant changes to the sequencing of technical training.

We consulted with the private post-secondary training provider that delivers the

Concrete Finisher program, and also considered the input of our internal partners. We

evaluated a number of scenarios, and the transition plan outlined in this document was

identified as the best option. We have also ensured that there are options for all current

apprentices to complete their apprenticeship.

In all of our work on harmonization, we are guided by the following principles:

Meet the needs of industry

Minimize disadvantage to TWs, including those currently registered

Minimize challenges for training providers in implementing the program


Program Development and Transition Planning 2017-2018

Training Provider (1)

Trowel Trades Training Association (TTTA)

Develop Harmonized Program Outline

October 2017

Develop Transition Plan

December 2017 - February 2018

Align SLE to Harmonized Program

January-February 2018

Launch Harmonized Program & Transition Plan

September 1, 2018


Apprentice Numbers in Current Program

Program Status 0TT 1TT 2TT Total

Concrete Finisher Active 40 13 4 57

Inactive 128 24 10 162

Total 168 37 14 219

Estimated Demand

Notes on the numbers and estimates:

1. Numbers are as of November 1, 2017

2. Current Level 3TT - TWs who have completed L3 TT are not considered in transition

planning.

3. Active – apprentices for whom activity has been logged in Direct Access (DA) within the last

18 months.

4. Inactive – apprentices for whom no activity has been logged in DA within the last 18

months.

1 apprentice took out of sequence training (Missing L1 & L2, Completed L3)


The Gaps

Gap A (CL1HL2) applies to a student who has completed Current Level 1 and is moving into

Harmonized Level 2.

Gap B (CL2Program Completion) applies to a student who has completed Current Levels

1&2 and needs to complete their program either by taking HL2 or through the challenge

pathway.

Overlap refers to the hours of content that a student who transitions to the harmonized program

will be repeating.

Gap is an estimate of the hours of self-study and face-to-face instruction a student would need

in order to complete the missing competencies if they transition to the harmonized program.

Note: If a TW completes their training in the current program, they will not face a gap in their

training. Gaps and overlaps only apply to apprentices who miss their opportunity to train out of

the current program.

**See Appendix C: Details of Gaps for a list of the missing competencies**

Gap A (CL1 -> HL2) Gap B (CL2 -> completion)

Overlap 6 0

Gap (F2F) 14.5 43.5

Gap (self-study) 10 26

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Transitioning to the Harmonized Program


Transition Scenario – Phase in (with dual stream as needed)

Year 0

17/18

CL1 CL2 CL3

Year 1

18/19

HL1 CL2 CL3

Year 2

19/20

HL1

CL2 (if needed) CL3

HL2

Year 3

20/21

HL1 HL2

CL3

(if needed)

Pathways for Apprentices

Completed CL1 – complete CL2 (by Aug 2020) and CL3 (by Aug 2021)

Completed CL1 and CL2 – complete CL3 (by Sept 2021)

Completed HL1 – complete HL2; do not take CL2 or CL3

Risks Mitigation Strategies

Current apprentices miss the deadlines to train out of Current Program.

Have them repeat the level in the Harmonized Program OR Have the Employer-Sponsor sign off on missing content

Apprentices may take the wrong course (i.e. a CL1 student takes HL2, or an HL1 student takes CL2)

Ensure that apprentices are registered for the correct course. Check in DA to verify whether apprentice is in the harmonized (HL) or current program (CL).

Apprentices who take HL1 must wait until HL2 is implemented before continuing their training.

Communicate with TW and ER that the apprentice cannot take CL2, but must wait for HL2 to be implemented.

Implementation Timelines Level 1 September 1, 2018 Level 2 September 1, 2019


Pathways for Current Apprentices

0TT / new

registrations

Complete HL 1 after Sept 2018

Complete HL2 after Sept 2019

Completed CL1

Wait until Sept 2018

Complete CL2 before Sept 2020

Complete CL3 before Sept 2021

Completed

CL1 & CL2

Transition to Harmonized Program

OR if unable to complete in Current Program

Complete HL2

after Sept 2019

Remain in Current Program

Complete ER sign off on Gap A


Remain in Current Program Complete CL3 by

Aug 2021

OR if unable to complete in Current Program



Complete HL 1 after Sept 2018


OR


Total Training Hours

The Technical Training (TT) time and the Work-based Training (WBT) have not changed with

Harmonization. However, TT time has been redistributed from 3 levels to 2 levels as follows:

CL1 120 hours (4 weeks) HL1 150 hours (5 weeks) CL2 120 hours (4 weeks) HL2 210 hours (7 weeks) CL3 120 hours (4 weeks) Total 360 hours (12 weeks) 360 hours (12 weeks)

The above changes to TT time for Concrete Finisher will come into effect starting September 1,

2018.

Current Program Hours

Technical Training Level 1 = 120 hours Level 2 = 120 hours Level 3 = 120 hours

360

Work-based Training Hours 3,240

Current Total Training Hours 3,600

Harmonized Program Hours

Technical Training Level 1 = 150hours Level 2 = 210hours

360

Work-based Training Hours 3,240

Harmonized Total Training Hours 3,600

Please note that the redistribution of technical

training hours applies only to Harmonized Levels.

Current Levels 2 and 3 that are delivered after

September 1, 2018 will remain at 120 hours (4

weeks).


Exams

Exams for the Harmonized Program Because the harmonized Concrete Finisher program has two levels of technical training, there will be a standardized level exam (SLE) for HL1 only. Apprentices completing HL2 will take the IPSE as their final exam.

Exam Exam Development Exam Launch

HL1 January 2017 Early 2019

The HL1 SLE will need to be piloted with the first cohort of apprentices that complete HL1 and then further validated by peer review. This means the HL1 SLE will not launch until early 2019. For any HL1 classes that finish before the launch of the HL1 SLE, the final mark for the level will be based solely on in-class assessments. An OPSN will be sent to announce the launch of the HL1 SLE. The SLEs for CL1 and CL2 will be available for any CL1 and CL2 class. It will be crucial to ensure that classes are writing the exam that matches the course they have completed. When requesting an exam, please indicate whether it is for a harmonized (HL) or current (CL) class.


Appendix A: Details of Gaps

GAP A: CL1HL2

Gap (Missing Content)

This table lists the content that a student will be missing if they have completed CL1 and then take HL2.

Competency Missing Objectives or Learning Task

Achievement Criteria

Changes Priority Strategy Self-Study Hours

F2F Hours

C1 Use documentation

Interpret documentation relating to concrete standards and building code

No HL1CL2

Med Self-study Worksheets

2

C2 Determine material requirements and quantities

Perform slump test

Yes – Perform slump test

HL1CL3

Med Self-study reading and on the job or in class

1 .5

E1 Inspect site Describe site inspection before site preparation

No HL1CL3 Med Reading and

On-job or in class

1 2

E2 Prepare sub-grade and elevations

Describe basic layout Perform calculations

No HL1CL3

High In class 4

F5 Remove forms

Describe form removal

No HL1CL2

High Hardened concrete can be self-study; plastic concrete needs F2F instruction

1 2

P1 Inspect concrete

Describe concrete defects and their causes

No HL1CL2

High Self-study; reading and video

2

P2 Remove materials

Perform removal for minor repair (i.e. snap ties, bug holes and minimal honeycomb)

No HL1CL2

Low-Med

In class or on-job

2

P3 Prepare surface for repair or restoration

Prepare surface for minor repair, including profile requirement

No HL1CL2

Low Self-study or on-job

1

P4 Install repair materials

Install repair materials for minor repairs

Yes - Perform a minor patch repair

HL1CL2

High Self-study and on-job or in class

2 4

Total Hours 10 14.5


OVERLAP A: CL1HL2

Overlap (Repeated Content)

This table lists the content that a student will be repeating if they have completed CL1 and then take HL2.

Overlap Missing Objectives or Learning Task

Changes Overlap Hours

D1 Use communication techniques

Demonstrate two-way communication Use active listening

CL1HL2 2

F2 Install reinforcements Describe types of reinforcements and their advantages Describe installation of reinforcements

CL1HL2 2

F3 Inspect formwork and reinforcement

Inspect reinforcements CL1HL2 1

L5 Apply evaporation reducers

Describe the application of evaporation reducers

CL1HL2 1

Total Hours of Content

Repeated at HL2 6


GAP B: CL2Completion

Gap (Missing Content)

This table lists the content that a student will be missing if they have completed CL2 and are unable to take CL3. Because there is no HL3, apprentices in this situation can fill these gaps by taking HL2, or will need to cover these gaps on their own and/or with their employer before challenging the IPSE.




F2F Hours

B3 Use measuring equipment

Establish string line location and elevation

No HL2CL3

High In class or on job. Self-study worksheet or video

1 5

C1 Use documentation

Interpret drawings Interpret information found in curb and gutter prints Interpret reference materials and drawings for flat work and road building

No HL2CL3

High Self-study reading and worksheets

6


Perform slump test

Yes – Perform slump test

HL1CL3


1 .5


Estimate concrete costs

Yes – Estimate concrete costs

HL2CL3

Med Self-study reading and worksheets

3

C3 Sequence work procedures

Describe the sequence of work for self-levelling overlayment installation

No HL2CL3

Med Self-study reading

1

D2 Use mentoring techniques

Describe mentoring techniques

No New to HL2

Med On the job or in class

2

E1 Inspect site Describe site inspection before site preparation

No HL1CL3 Med Reading and

On-job or in class

1 2

E1 Inspect site Report on site conditions

No HL2CL3 Med Self-study

reading or on the job

1

E2 Prepare sub-grade and elevations

Describe basic layout Perform calculations

No HL1CL3

High In class 4

H1 Establish elevation

Set string lines Yes – Set string line for an extruded curb

HL2CL3

High In class or on the job

10





F2F Hours

J2 Finish extruded concrete surfaces

Describe finishing procedures for extruded concrete

No HL2CL3

Med Self-study reading or on the job

2

L2 Apply exposed aggregate finish

Create an exposed aggregate finish

No HL2CL3

Med-High

Self-study reading and in class or on the job

2 5

L3 Texture concrete surface

Describe techniques to achieve surface textures

No HL2CL3

Med Self-study reading

2

L4 Apply stamped concrete surface finish

Apply stamped concrete finishes

No HL2CL3

High Self-study reading and in class or on the job

2 6

Q2 Abrade surface to achieve architectural finish

Describe the procedures to abrade concrete surfaces to achieve an architectural finish

No HL2CL3


2 3

R1 Prepare surface for grouting

Prepare surface for grout installation

No HL2CL3

Med Self-study and on the job or in class

1 1

R2 Install grout

Mix grout. Install dry pack grout.

No HL2CL3


1 4

R3 Finish exposed grout surface

Finish exposed grout surfaces

Yes – Mix and install drypack grout

HL2CL3

Med On the job or in class

1

Total Hours 26 43.5


Appendix B: Communication Plan for Transition

Audience Purpose Mode

Training Providers

To announce the changes to training standards and the publication of a new Program Outline and Program Profile on the trade webpage on the ITA website

Official Program Standards Notification (OPSN) via email and posting on trade webpage

Training Providers

To plan for transitioning to the new program Webinar(s), phone calls and/or face to face meetings

Training Providers

To announce the final transition plan Program Update and Transition Plan via email and posting on trade webpage

Training Providers

To announce the launch of the harmonized level exams OPSN via email and posting on trade webpage

Employers To gather input on transition scenarios Webinar(s), phone calls and/or face to face meetings

Employers To inform on the upcoming changes to the program and the pathways to completion for their apprentices

Letters sent through ITA Direct Access (DA)

Employers To inform on the upcoming changes to the program and the pathways to completion for their apprentices

Presentations at Program Advisory Committees (PAC) and other industry events

Apprentices To inform on the upcoming changes to the program and their pathways to completion

Letters sent through ITA Direct Access (DA)


Targeted outreach via phone and email


Classroom visits by Apprenticeship Advisors


Appendix C: Transition Map

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