Summary of Survey Results: 2015 to 2019

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Region respondents were living in at the time of the survey

Gender Age at the Time of the Survey

Aboriginal Identity

Trades Training Type:

Demographics

Progressive apprenticeship, Traditional apprenticeship, Trades foundation, and

Trades-related vocational programs

Median Age

22

1%9%took Adult Basic Education

courses during or prior to their

trades training program

About the Respondents

took English as a Second Language courses

during or prior to their

trades training program

16%relocated from their hometown

to attend program

Based on domestic students only

3%

CPC: VCC: Auto Collision Repair Technician;

145

77

53%

Description of Survey Respondents

1%

9%

1%

88%

U.S.A.

Unknown B.C.

Rest of Canada

Unknown

Northern B.C.

Vancouver Island/Coast

Interior/Kootenays

Lower Mainland/Southwest

6%

14%

14%

65%

40 and older

30-39

25-29

Under 2599% 1%Male

Female

Summary of Survey Results: 2015 to 2019

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Respondents

Response Rate

In the labour force

94%Unemployment rate

6.1%

62

"Employment rate" is the number employed as a percentage of all respondents.

The "Unemployment rate" is the number of unemployed as a percentage of respondents in the labour force.

Employment rate

84%

Hours Worked(median, main job)

Hourly Wage(median, main job)

Hourly Wage Group (main job)

n = 62

Skills and Knowledge Gained

Useful in Performing Job

# employed

% of those

employed

CPC: VCC: Auto Collision Repair Technician;

145

77

53%

Employment Outcomes

3%

7322: Motor vehicle body repairers 37 60%

Top Occupations (4-digit NOC)

XXXX: Unclassified occupations 8 13%

Total employed

Of those employed:

40$15

7241: Electricians (except industrial and power system) 1 2%Total of top occupations 58 94%

1312: Insurance adjusters and claims examiners 1 2%

6732: Specialized cleaners 2 3%

6321: Chefs 1 2%

Trades Training Type:

Progressive apprenticeship, Traditional apprenticeship, Trades foundation, and

Trades-related vocational programs

9417: Machining tool operators 1 2%6541: Security guards and related security service occupations 1 2%

7321: Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers 4 6%7452: Material handlers 2

85%

74%

90%

Employed in permanent position

Employed in training-related job

Employed full-time

5%

8%

24%

63%

More than $40

$35.01 to $40

$30.01 to $35

$25.01 to $30

$20.01 to $25

$15.01 to $20

$15 or less

47%

37%

8%8%

Very useful

Somewhat useful

Not very useful

Not at all useful

Summary of Survey Results: 2015 to 2019

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Response Rate

CPC: VCC: Auto Collision Repair Technician;

145 77

53%

Skill Development and Post-Secondary Experience

3%

0%

0%

Percentages are based on those who gave a valid rating, excluding those who said not applicable.

81%

21%

17%

8%

Not

applicableSkill Development

Trades Training Type:

Progressive apprenticeship, Traditional apprenticeship, Trades foundation, and Trades-related vocational programs

Percentages are based on those who gave a valid rating, excluding those who said not applicable.

Not

applicable

0%

0%

1%

0%

1%

0%

0%

Satisfaction with Post-Secondary Experience

said they were Very satisfied or Satisfied with the education they received.

1%

22%

0%

75%

65%

81%

63%

74%

48%

61%

13%

22%

12%

25%

16%

39%

39%

12%

13%

8%

12%

9%

13%

Quality of instruction

Being up to date

Covered topics relevant to field

Organization of program

Amount of practical experience

Textbooks and learning materials

Quality of tools and equipment

Very good or Good Adequate Poor or Very poor

78%

79%

86%

91%

88%

91%

84%

67%

100%

14%

16%

11%

8%

9%

8%

15%

22%

8%

5%

3%

1%

3%

1%

1%

11%

Write clearly and concisely

Speak effectively

Read and comprehend material

Work effectively with others

Analyse and think critically

Resolve issues or problems

Learn on your own

Use mathematics

Use tools and equipment

Very helpful or Helpful Not very helpful Not at all helpful

Summary of Survey Results: 2015 to 2019

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Response Rate

Other EducationRespondents were asked about the education they took before and after their program. From 2015 to 2017, these questions were asked of both Trades

foundation and Trades-related vocational respondents. As of 2018, only Trades-related vocational respondents were asked these questions.

took further studies after

completing their program

20n =

of those who had taken

further studies said their

program helped prepare

them

were very satisfied or satisfied

with their transfer experience

28%

83%

38%

Trades foundation & Trades-related vocational programsIn 2017, in addition to flagging trades foundation programs, institutions were asked to flag trades-related vocational programs. The trades-related

vocational programs were not identified before 2017 and may have been flagged as either trades foundation or non-trades programs.

Time spent looking for employment

Excludes employed respondents who said they had the same job

while attending their program n= 40

37%

82%said their education was

useful in getting their job

Employment After Leaving School

had the same job

while they were

attending school

Trades Training Type:

Trades foundation, Trades-related vocational programs

CPC: VCC: Auto Collision Repair Technician;

145

77

53%

of respondents

were currently studying

Further studies related to program Of those who took further studies

at a different institution:

20%expected transfer credit

n = 1

Of those who expected transfer credit:

100%received transfer credit

100%

65%

15% 15%6%

Less than 1 month 1 to 2 months 3 to 4 months 5 to 6 months More than 6 months

53%

21%

5%

21%

Very related Somewhat related

Not very related Not at all related

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Summary of Survey Results: 2015 to 2019

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Respondents

Response Rate

Trades Training Type:

Trades foundation, Trades-related vocational programs

CPC: VCC: Auto Collision Repair Technician;

145

77

53%

83%of Trades foundation

respondents tried to get

employment as an

apprentice after they left

their program

Trades FoundationThe following results are for Trades foundation respondents.

Note: the following questions were not asked in 2015. n = 61

Based on those who had taken previous post-secondary education.

Respondents could report more than one type of post-secondary credential.

n =

70%of those who tried to get

employment as an

apprentice were successful

Program prepared them for their apprenticeship training

47% had taken previous post-secondary education 25

25%

53%

16%

6%

Very well

Well

Adequately

Poorly

Very poorly

5%

5%

19%

24%

14%

48%

0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40% 45% 50%

Graduate degree

Certificate or diploma above Bachelor level

Bachelor's degree

Non-trades credential below Bachelor level

Trades program diploma, certificate, or citation

No credential

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