Experience as an apprentice

[aarturr92]

Hello.

I am wondering whether immigration accepts experience as an apprentice... I am an international student and I want to study here in order to be eligible to apply for PR (and get some education of course). Centennial College offers 2-years programs with co-op and they say that these 8 months (co-op) are also counted for apprenticeship. I am thinking about Electrician or Automotive Service Technician however I worry that immigration won't accept this experience whily applying for PR..

What do you think? Has anyone got Pr this way ?

 

[scylla]

I know that if you are applying for the Canadian Experience Class program, any work done as part of your studies (including co-op work) does not count towards the one year of Canadian work experience you need to qualify for this immigration program.

 

[aarturr92]

how about a year worked as an apprentice after graduation ??

 

[gurminnder]

paid work will be counted towards your experience....

 

[aarturr92]

Even as an apprentice ?

The thing is that for instance, for electricians there is a license required to be able to work in the trade... So now I'm confused, because some people say the 'apprentice experience' is not counted towards CEC, FSW and FSTP while others say it is...

Is here anyone who worked as an apprentice in trade which requires a license and then after a year or two applied for PR in one of this immigration programs and was accepted ??

Any help will be appreciated... thanks