313d to 313A Apprenticeship Hours

[kevin1]

I am curently have my 313d and wanted to know what apprentice level I would start out at if i went for my 313a? I have heard either  a 3rd or 4th year apprentice. Thanks!

[Admin]

The following is from Ontario Regulation 75/05

Section 5 - (3)  Despite subsection (1), if a person holds a certificate of qualification as a residential air conditioning systems mechanic and begins an apprentice training program described in subsection 4 (3), the rate of wages for the person during his or her apprenticeship shall be no less than the following percentage of the average hourly rate of wages for journeypersons who have received such a certificate and are employed by the employer with whom the apprentice is working:
?1.?60 per cent, during the period of apprenticeship referred to in paragraph 1 of subsection 4 (3).
?2.?70 per cent, during the first of the two periods of apprenticeship referred to in paragraph 2 of subsection 4 (3).
?3.?80 per cent, during the second of the two periods of apprenticeship referred to in paragraph 2 of subsection 4 (3).  O. Reg. 75/05, s. 5 (3).
?(4)  The minimum rate of wages established under subsections (1), (2) and (3) apply to all of the apprentice's hours of work, whether for regular daily hours of work or for hours of work in excess of the regular daily hours of work.  O. Reg. 75/05, s. 5 (4).

Your wages would be 60% of a certified 313A mechanic, equal to a 3rd year apprentice.

You can contact the MTCU if needed - 1-800-387-5514