Does Apprenticeship Count as work

[F1SHA]

Hello,

I'm from Australia and I did my English test in June and passed with flying colours. I have worked in Canada (BC) for 5 years, however I was an electrical apprentice for most of it and just received my journeyman ticket in January 2015.

After I got my English test results back I tried to start a profile online for the express entry visa because I thought I met the requirements but it says that I'm not eligible to apply. This seems strange, but I'm thinking it might be because I only have 6 months working as a journeyman and all my other experience is being an apprentice....does anyone know if this is true, or should I try to call them to sort out why I'm not eligible?

Thanks,
F1SHA

 

[wifedoctor]

Unfortunately apprenticeships and unpaid internships do not count.

And you need a minimum of 1 year work experience to qualify.. Do you have any foreign work experience?

 

[F1SHA]

Thanks for your reply. No, I do not have any foreign work experience as an electrician. When I lived in Australia the only work experience I have is in hospitality. I started my career/apprenticeship as an electrician when I moved to Canada with my Canadian girlfriend in 2010.

Thanks,
Julie

 

[zaki100]

HI FISHA
Did you join your trade through a diploma program? or did u go for the 2moths school and 8-10moths work.

i think for people with a diploma and a post-grad work permit, all their hours are counted

((Can I count work experience that was part of my education toward the work requirement?

No. Co-op terms and apprenticeships completed before graduating do not count as skilled work experience. They are considered part of an educational program.

The work experience you can use to apply for the Canadian Experience Class must not have been gained while studying full time on a student permit (for example, experience gained while on a co-op work term)).
the above quote is from CIC website
apprenticeship completed before graduation are not counted, but those after should be, at least that's my understanding.
i am also a journeyman but i only could get my ticket after working for 3yrs

 

[josematt18]

I had undergone an apprenticeship program in India, which was paid, full time and after completion of my bachelor's degree. Will it count as work experience?

 

[Spina]

I too have 1 year of paid apprenticeship from a renowned organisation.
Do let me know if something has worked for you.

 

[josematt18]

I too have 1 year of paid apprenticeship from a renowned organisation.
Do let me know if something has worked for you.

If you worked full time, at least 30 hours a week and got paid, you can claim the work experience. The only condition is the apprenticeship should not be part of your education. For example, ITI people require to complete the apprenticeship to finish their education and get certificate

 

[parshid]

If you worked full time, at least 30 hours a week and got paid, you can claim the work experience. The only condition is the apprenticeship should not be part of your education. For example, ITI people require to complete the apprenticeship to finish their education and get certificate

Hey josematt18,

I have similar work experience in India at an Automotive OEM.
It was for a period of 12 months, full time and paid - the only caveat being it was called "Graduate Engineer Apprenticeship"
Also, my work experience certificate is titled "Training Certificate".
How should I go about this one?

Thanks in advance

 

[Suraj johney]

If you worked full time, at least 30 hours a week and got paid, you can claim the work experience. The only condition is the apprenticeship should not be part of your education. For example, ITI people require to complete the apprenticeship to finish their education and get certificate

Hi, What was the outcome of your case? Did they accept it? Do they count graduate engineer apprentice in india, which was not part of a program,paid,full time with duties in b level still counted?

 

[Sarunppillai]

Hey josematt18,

I have similar work experience in India at an Automotive OEM.
It was for a period of 12 months, full time and paid - the only caveat being it was called "Graduate Engineer Apprenticeship"
Also, my work experience certificate is titled "Training Certificate".
How should I go about this one?

Thanks in advance

I have a similar profile i have done 1 year apprenticeship in a government of India company. It was after my btech degree and it was paid ( full time). Will it count in any noc level ?

 

[Suraj johney]

https://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=394&top=29

 

[Sarunppillai]

Anyone please tell whether act apprenticeship is counted for canada pr? It was paid, continuous and after completion of my btech degree.

 

[Suraj johney]

As per the above update, it can be counted if it's paid, matches with an NOC, was full time. Might need to get new certificates stating that you are full time, though.

 

[Suraj johney]

As per the above update, it can be counted if it's paid, matches with an NOC, was full time. Might need to get new certificates stating that you are full time, though.

Should be continuous too.

 

[Sarunppillai]

https://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=394&top=29

Which means its not valid?