ACCREDITATION FOR MILITARY
ENGINEERING PERSONNEL
Industrial
Mechanic (Millwright) As many members know there are opportunities for Marine
Engineers, Marine Electricians and as of late some Naval Weapons Technicians to apply
through Section 30 of the Apprenticeship and Trades
Qualifications Act. I have been investigating more trades with very
good results. Some of the trades that I have
done Prior Training Assessments for have been:
1.
Industrial Mechanic
2.
Industrial Electrician
3.
Industrial Instrumentation Technician
4.
Sheet Metal Worker
5.
Diesel Mechanic
6.
Motorcycle Repair
7.
Appliance Service Technician
There are also possibilities
that other Technical Trades qualify for accreditation as well, these are evaluated on an
individual basis depending on unique qualifications and upgrades attained. Prior to
contacting the Dept of Education for an interview the candidate should have his UER
examined and a Prior Training Assessment done. This
will enable the certification board to review the application quickly with less of a
chance of rejection. These assessments can be
done through myself, just call and make an appointment for the review. David MacMillan, SSM
CD CET
Power Engineering Certification (formerly
Stationary Engineer)
In accordance with the Crane Operators and Power Engineers Act that was approved on Nov 2000, the board of Examiners may recognize military certification on an equivalency basis. This is for the purpose of issuing Provincial certification and/or permitting the holder of such certification and qualification to complete examination under the Act of Regulations for the next higher certificate. In the past the letter of Validation/Verification could come from the Commanding Officer. In January 2001 the Manager of the Department of Environment and Labour and myself met and came to an understanding in relation to trade recognition and certification transfer. The letter that I produce and the recommendations that I put forth to the Manager and Board are usually followed up on. For more information on Power Engineers and the Regulations contact myself or view the regulations and policies on the government web site:
Résumé Consulting
As every member is aware there are requirements to establish a clean consistent résumé. This résumé is needed to assist the members looking for work in achieving the first interview. As we all know the first interview is the hardest to get. Once in the interview it is usually easier to promote yourself because you are there and not just a piece of paper that tells about you but not for you. In a good Résumé the covering letter is of the utmost importance. It is necessary to grab the Resource Personnel’s attention. There are important items that do this. I have discussed this issue with several Resource and Development Managers and have established a “Clean, to the point Résumé”. This service is an inexpensive reliable way to eliminate the first few hours/days/months of struggle as you decide what to include, what to write, how do I tailor the Résumé, how to eliminate the extras and include the important information.
Note: Both of the above certifications require a Prior Training/Experience Assessment to accompany a copy of your UER and application. The Dept of Labour requires this Assessment to process any Military or Civilian Marine Engineer for accreditation. The Dept of Education does not require the Assessment but by having this assessment accompany your application the Dept will not misunderstand any of your training or education. There will be a nominal fee for the Résumé Consultation as well as the Consultation and subsequent Prior Training/Experience Assessment for the Certifications discussed above. For more information, Résumé Consultations (CV), Prior Training/Experience Assessments contact:
144 Caldwell Road
Dartmouth, NS
B2V 1L8
(902) 499-6702
Email – medley@accesswave.ca
Links
Statement
of Duties for Marine Engineers