Finding Employment in Regulated Occupations X + (OC) + (PLAR) WWW + (ASTTBC) Employment = Charles Joyner, AScT

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1 1 Finding Employment in Regulated Occupations Employment = X + (OC) + (PLAR) WWW + (ASTTBC) ASTTBC Charles Joyner, AScT

2 Predicting Employment to 2024 Is it an Art? OR Is it a Science based on Labour Market Information (LMI)? ASTTBC Charles Joyner, AScT Slide 2

3 Labour Force Supply: All Eng., T&T Occupations, BC Moderate Development 90,000 85,000 80,000 75,000 70,000 65,000 60,000 55, Base Supply Demand

4 90,000 Labour Force Supply: All Eng., T&T Occupations, British Columbia, Moderate Development Scenario 85,000 80,000 75,000 70,000 65,000 60,000 55, Base Supply New Entrants Mobility Occupational Mobility Immigration Demand

5 5 Labour Market Information (LMI) Projections on job openings by type and location Free access to 5 and 10 year forecasts of labour supply and demand Online launch October 26, ASTTBC Charles Joyner, AScT

6 Employment = X + (OC) + (PLAR) WWW + (ASTTBC) Solve the equation to find the value of X when: Employment = Registered Fire Protection Technician OC = Occupational Competencies (standards) PLAR = Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition WWW = World Wide Web ASTTBC = Applied Science Technologists and Technicians BC ASTTBC Charles Joyner, AScT Slide 6

7 Pathways to Employment If you have talent, a natural ability, or you enjoy and are interest in... ü How things work ü Using tools or equipment ü Doing simple calculations to solve problems ü Working in various locations and settings ü Steady employment and career progression The equation applies to you! ASTTBC Charles Joyner, AScT Slide 7

8 Select a Career 1. Search career information from various sources such as employment or immigrant service agencies, recruitment notices and the internet. 2. Go to 3. Select from among the 45 career options ASTTBC Charles Joyner, AScT Slide 8

9 Career Options Certified Technicians: 1. Biological Sciences 2. Biomedical Engineering 3. Building 4. Chemical 5. Civil 6. Electrical 7. Electronics 8. Environmental 9. Forest Engineering 10. Gas and Petroleum 11. Geomatics 12. Industrial 13. Information Technology 14. Instrumentation 15. Marine Systems 16. Mechanical 17. Mining 18. Metallurgy Certified Technologists: 19. Biological Sciences 20. Biomedical Engineering 21. Building 22. Chemical 23. Civil 24. Electrical 25. Electronics 26. Environmental 27. Forest Engineering 28. Gas and Petroleum 29. Geomatics 30. Industrial 31. Information Technology 32. Instrumentation 33. Marine Systems 34. Mechanical 35. Mining 36. Metallurgy Technical Specialists: 37. Fire Protection 38. House Inspection 39. Construction Safety 40. Onsite Wastewater 41. Utility Locator 42. Building Designer 43. Site Improvement Survey 44. Public Works Inspector 45. Steel Detailer ASTTBC Charles Joyner, AScT Slide 9

10 Step 1: Review Basic Requirements 1. Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident, Landed Immigrant, or other legal status to enter, live and work in Canada. 2. Secondary School completion. -or - equivalent ASTTBC Charles Joyner, AScT Slide 10

11 Secondary School Equivalent 1. An equivalency certificate issued by a Canadian provincial education authority. - OR - 1. Be a minimum of 19 years old, and 2. Successfully complete a post-secondary course or training program (minimum of 30 hours), or 3. Achieve level 7 on the Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) assessment of English. ASTTBC Charles Joyner, AScT Slide 11

12 Step 2: Review General and Technical Competencies 1. English language communication skills. 2. Knowledge and application of codes and standards. 3. Adapting to the Canadian business culture. 4. Personal attributes. 5. Social and cultural community integration. 6. Work safely in various conditions. 7. Test and inspect fire protection systems. 8. Prepare reports and supporting documentation. ASTTBC Charles Joyner, AScT Slide 12

13 Step 3: Create an Online Portfolio 1. Create your online personal portfolio application account. 2. Submit payment of $50 (plus tax). 3. Complete the personal information sections as requested. ASTTBC Charles Joyner, AScT Slide 13

14 Step 4: Document General Competencies Option A: 1. Scan and upload evidence of Secondary School completion. 2. Scan and upload transcript of marks for a post-secondary education. 3. Complete the ASTTBC Professionalism in Practice and Ethics (PP&E) online study module and exam. Option B: Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) 1. Describe how, when, and where you learned each of the general competencies. 2. Provide the name and contact information for each referee that could confirm you have achieved the claimed competencies. 3. Complete the ASTTBC Professionalism in Practice and Ethics (PP&E) online study module and exam. ASTTBC Charles Joyner, AScT Slide 14

15 Step 5: Document Technical Competencies Option A: 1. Scan and upload transcript of marks for a post-secondary education or training program applicable to your certification. Option B: Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) 1. Describe how, when, and where you learned each of the technical competencies. 2. Provide the name and contact information for each referee that could confirm you have achieved the claimed competencies. Option C: 1. Write a challenge exam to confirm the claimed competencies. ASTTBC Charles Joyner, AScT Slide 15

16 Recognized Education Courses for Fire Technicians 16 British Columbia Institute of Technology Fire 2077 Emergency Lighting Systems Fire 2080 Automatic Sprinkler and Standpipe Testing Fire 2084 Fire Alarm Systems: Inspection and Testing Fire 2086 Smoke Control and HVAC Systems Fire 2088 Special Fire Suppression Systems OCHS 1410 Fire Extinguisher Service Technician ASTTBC Charles Joyner, AScT

17 Example of Technical Competencies Common to all Fire Protection endorsements 1. Apply fundamental occupational skills 2. Work safely 3. Test and inspect fire protection systems / apparatus 4. Create documentation Endorsement-specific competencies 5. As per each endorsement. ASTTBC Charles Joyner, AScT Slide 17

18 Step 6: Complete a Work Experience Log 1. Use the online work experience log to record your work. 2. Request your supervisor to check your work and to confirm the accuracy and authenticity of entries in your online log. ASTTBC Charles Joyner, AScT Slide 18

19 Sample Work Experience Log Fire Alarm Systems Inspection and Testing # Date Address Building Type & Units System Type Supervisor th Street Surrey, V3R 0S4 4 Story Wood frame, 16 unit apartment building Chubb-Edwards J. Doe, RFPT ASTTBC Charles Joyner, AScT Slide 19

20 Step 7: Review and Submit Your Application 1. Check that all general and technical competencies have been achieved 2. Check that your work experience log is complete 3. Inform your referees that you are submitting your application and that ASTTBC will contact them by e- mail. 4. Pay the application fee ($ % GST) 5. Click on Submit ASTTBC Charles Joyner, AScT Slide 20

21 Application Process Summary 21 1) Review basic requirements 2) Review general and technical competencies 3) Create an Application Portfolio Account 4) Document general Competencies 5) Document Technical Competencies 4-A) Education qualification; or 4-B) Experiential Learning (PLAR) 5-A) Education qualification; or 5-B) Experiential Learning (PLAR); or 5-C) Write a challenge exam 6) Complete work experience log 6-A) Applicant completes all information 6-B) Supervisor confirms work done 7) Review your application and click submit ASTTBC Charles Joyner, AScT

22 Step 8: ASTTBC Online Application Processing 1. The ASTTBC Registration Coordinator checks that all information has been submitted 2. Acknowledges that the application is complete 3. Requests referees to submit references 4. Requests supervisors to confirm supervised work 5. Assigns the application to a SME file reviewer 6. File reviewer submits recommendations to the Certification Board ASTTBC Charles Joyner, AScT Slide 22

23 Step 9: Certification Board Decision 1. Certification Board (CB) makes the final decision 2. Applicant is informed of the CB decision 3. Applicant receives a certificate of registration, member number, and benefits 4. ASTTBC website is updated to include names of the successful applicants 5. If certification is not granted the reasons for the decision are explained in writing ASTTBC Charles Joyner, AScT Slide 23

24 Solve the equation to find the value of X? 24 Employment = X + (OC) + (PLAR) WWW + (ASTTBC) X = ASTTBC Charles Joyner, AScT Slide 24

25 Employment in Regulated Occupations 25 You can do it! We can help! Thank you! ASTTBC Charles Joyner, AScT Slide 25