Period of Apprenticeship. 41.05.01 The apprenticeship term shall be divided into eight (8) or more periods 1,000 hours each (25 weeks x 40 hours). These periods shall be divided between shop work and classroom instruction as arranged by the Company. For electrical apprentices to receive trade certification, Government regulations require an additional 1,000 hours of training. This may be reduced by the Ministry of Colleges and Universities depending on the education level of the apprentice. 41.05.02 The first three (3) months of the first period shall be considered entirely a probationary period and continuance as an apprentice depends upon the ability, progress and attitude demonstrated during this trial period. 41.05.03 To be eligible for advancement at any six (6) month period, an apprentice must have completed the assigned work to the satisfaction of the Department head and satisfactorily completed his studies in the related theory. In the case of correspondence courses, the required lessons must have been submitted and satisfactory grades attained. 41.05.04 An apprentice who does not qualify for advancement at the end of a six (6) month period shall be considered as re-entering upon a trial period and shall be notified as to the nature of the unsatisfactory performance by his Department head. Should an apprentice fail to qualify after three (3) additional months, the apprentice shall not be allowed to continue in the program. 41.05.05 During the period of apprenticeship, the apprentice shall purchase over a reasonable period of time, necessary tools as outlined by the Department head.
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