Apprenticeship and Occupational Certification (AOC) Board
The board is appointed by the Minister of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour as an independent body equally representing industry employers’ and employees’ interests. It has both a policy advisory and a regulatory authority role on matters of apprenticeship and certification and is responsible for certifying specific levels of competency in several occupations.
The board includes a chairperson with equal representation of members representing employers and employees. In addition, there are two members of the Standing Committee, three representatives from the training sector (NBCC, CCNB and the NB Association of Career Colleges), and two from the government.
Apprenticeship and Occupational Certification Board Standing Committee
This is an advisory committee with responsibility to provide advice to the Minister of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour and the Apprenticeship and Occupational Certification Board. It provides leadership on how best to ensure the equality of the French linguistic community in matters relating to the direction, suitability, improvement and promotion of the apprenticeship and occupational certification system as a means of meeting industry’s current and emerging needs in New Brunswick.
The committee has eight members, appointed by the minister: six voting members, including a chair and two non-voting members who are members of the board.
Education and compliance
All designated occupations are enforced under the authority of the Apprenticeship and Occupational Certification Act and Regulations by the branch’s Education and Compliance Officer.
Examples of non-compliance include:
- working in a compulsory occupation without proper credentials
- failure to provide direct supervision to an apprentice
- failure to maintain proper ratio of journeyperson to apprentice
- working with fraudulent trade credentials
The officer educates the public and stakeholders and is available to meet or speak with any individual, employer or group to provide clarification of the requirements of the act.
Education & Compliance Handbook
This document outlines the Education and Compliance Program for Skilled Trades NB, detailing responsibilities, compliance requirements and supervision standards for apprentices and employers.