Can I submit hours for my apprentice from when they worked for a previous employer?
Yes, as long as these hours have not already been reported by the previous employer, you can submit them as the current sponsor. To do so, select ‘Yes’ under “Hours worked for a Previous/Alternate employer?” then type in the employer’s name.
You may opt to submit only a portion of these hours, if the apprentice’s previous duties were only partially relevant to their current trade.
When you submit hours worked for a previous employer, you are attesting to your apprentice’s past work experience and that they have worked the hours.
Do I need to include proof when I submit hours for my apprentice?
While you are not required to provide proof as a part of the submission, all sponsors are responsible for maintaining sufficient documentation and ensuring the accuracy of the reported hours for their apprentice.
I made a mistake when submitting hours. Can I delete the submission?
Yes, you can do this by going to “Hours History”, then clicking the bin icon under “Void” for the submission that you want to delete. View the Work-Based Training User Manual for more information.
Is there a limit to how many hours I can submit for an apprentice at a time?
No, as long as you are reporting accurate hours within the start and end dates.
My apprentice has unreported work hours in their trade from another country. Can I report these hours as work-based training hours?
No, you can only report work-based training hours that were completed while your apprentice was working in Canada.
For recognition of any work hours completed outside of Canada, they must apply to challenge a level or certification exam. Learn more about how to challenge a skilled trade.