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TIME IS RUNNING OUT;
Last Updated on Wednesday, 01 September 2010 17:49 Written by Lindsay Gates Wednesday, 01 September 2010 17:37
TIME IS RUNNING OUT;
In August 2009, the Motor Vehicle Body Repairer (Metal and Paint) (MVBR) trade was designated compulsory certified under the Apprenticeship and Trades Qualifications Act (ATQA) by the government of Nova Scotia. Compulsory Certification means that only those individuals who possess a Certificate of Qualification in the trade, are registered apprentices in the trade, or who hold a valid Temporary Permit to work in that trade are permitted to work in that trade. Any person who is performing the work of the MVBR trade will need to become certified or become an apprentice to train as a tradesperson. Commencing on August 4th, 2009 until August 4th, 2011, the fee to apply and challenge the certification examination, under the Trade Qualifier route (Section 30) is waived. After August 4th, 2011, the regular application and examination fee of will apply. The Apprenticeship Training and Skill Development (ATSD) division is providing this opportunity at no cost in order to promote certification and to further build capacity of journeypersons in these trades in order to train more apprentices.
To assist individuals in being successful in obtaining their certification, the ATSD developed a 38 hour upgrade/refresher course which was delivered, free of charge, at various locations throughout the province with a great success rate. There are some individuals/technicians who have not become certified or registered with the ATSD and we want to remind you that time is running out for the fee waiver and free training.
For information on becoming certified contact the ATSD at 1 800 – 494 -5656 (424 – 5651) or visit the ATSD website at www.nsapprenticeship.ca.
Don't Go to Your Local Dealer for Info
Last Updated on Friday, 25 June 2010 21:00 Thursday, 24 June 2010 23:27
Don't Go to Your Local Dealer for Information
The Canadian Automotive Service Information Standard
(CASIS) became fully operational on May 1st 2010,as planned. Auto manufacturers are now providing
the Canadian aftermarket repair industry with access to their
OEM service & repair information, training information and
tools at a level on par with what their authorized dealers have.
This is the voluntary solution to the "Right to Repair" issue
agreed to last September by the National Automotive Trades
Association (NATA) the Association of International Automobile
Manufactures of Canada (AIAMC) and the Canadian Vehicle
Manufacturers' Association.
For immediate release
Last Updated on Monday, 10 May 2010 14:37 Friday, 07 May 2010 18:59
Canadian Automotive Service Information Standard (CASIS)
Burnaby, B.C., May 3, 2010 - Following the signing of the CASIS agreement between the
Association of International Automobile Manufacturers of Canada (AIAM C), the Canadian
Vehicle Manufacturers’ Association (CVMA ) and the National Automotive Trade Association
(NATA ) in September 2009, Canadian automotive manufacturers have been working
aggressively towards the stated goal of implementing the CASIS on May 1, 2010. NATA is
pleased to announce that this stated goal has been met...
Collision Repair info
Last Updated on Saturday, 16 January 2010 20:54 Written by Brian Slaunwhite Friday, 15 January 2010 15:08
The Collision Repair Association of Nova Scotia (CRANS) has been working to bring together Environment Canada, Department of Labour and Workforce Development all working though the Nova Scotia Community College.
Through the assistance of the Automotive Trades Association we are forwarding the attached flyer. It is pertaining to upcoming important information sessions being held across the province. The sessions will inform industry on recent changes to federal regulations for automotive paints and coatings, provincial certification and apprenticeship training for the collision industry and how these will apply to the NS Occupational Health & Safety Act and regulations.
Please see attached.
VOC Regulations
Last Updated on Thursday, 24 December 2009 19:59 Written by Lindsay Gates Wednesday, 23 December 2009 18:55
Will you be affected by VOC Regulations?
Collision Repair Association of Nova Scotia (CRANS) has been working to bring together Environment Canada, Department of Labour and Workforce Development all working through the Nova Scotia Community College.
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