Training School Application (Level 1)

BASIC- Apprenticeship Course Application

Funded by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities, Signatory Contractors through the Terrazzo, Tile & Marble Guild of Ontario, Inc. and Unionized Tradespeople of Brick and Allied Craft Union of Canada.

All Courses Run Monday - Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Name*

First Last

Address*

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Tel. #:	Cell #:

Email*

Date of Birth*

Education*

Schools Attended	Dates Attended	Grade successfully completed (min grade 10 or equivalent)

Education Certificate

Drop files here or

Max. file size: 100 MB.

Please upload a copy of your Education Certificate.

Status*

Status Specification

If answered "other" above please specify

In Case of Emergency Contact:*

Name	Number	Relationship

Experience

Are you presently working at the Trade?*

Yes
No

Trade Experience ("Trade" refers to terrazzo, tile, marble & natural stone)

If answered "yes" above, please list employer(s) and date(s) of employment

Company Name	Contact	Date

Total Trade Experience*

Years	Months	Total Hours

Other Job Experience

List previous employers, a short job description and dates of employment for the last 4 years:

Company Name	Job Description	Date(s)

Are you currently un-employed?*

Yes
No

If "yes" for how many weeks?

Are you entitled to receive Employment Insurance benefits?

Yes
No

Are you currently receiving Employment Insurance benefits?*

Yes
No

General Questions

How did you learn about the terrazzo, tile & natural stone trade?*

If "other" please specify

Why do you want to be in this trade? What are your expectations?*

Do you have experience with hand tools?*

If "yes" please list

Physical Fitness/Health

Applicants should be aware that the nature of this work requires that they are physically fit and able to perform repeated lifting. For some people, repeated lifting can result in strain to the lower back. The physical demands of this work should be carefully considered. For example, such work would not be appropriate for a person suffering from back problems.

Applicants must also consider their ability to perform the duties of this work, which may often require working at heights or on a scaffold. For those persons who are afraid or uncomfortable working at heights, such an occupation may not be realistic.

Do you have any health issues which may interfere with your performance of Trade School Activities?*

If accepted to the Trade School, you will be required to provide health related information that will be held in strict confidence. The Trade School will not be held liable for pre-existing medical conditions that were not disclosed prior to acceptance and affect your performance.

General Information - Trade School

1. The completed Application Form, including "Rules and Regulations" (see below)

2. If you are selected to enter the training program, you will be advised by letter or telephone regarding the starting date, time and location.

3. Tuition Fees are payable on the first day of training and are not refundable.

4. The Terrazzo, Tile & Marble Trade School is located on a TTC bus route. Applicants are responsible or their own transportation including during on-the-job placement that may not be accessible by public transportation.

Declaration

If my application is accepted, I agree to comply with all rules and regulations of the program and to listen, learn and not be abusive or become involved with drugs and/or alcohol during my training period. It is understood that non-compliance with any of the above may result in my removal from the training course.

It is the responsibility of the student to provide a lock for his/her locker. TTMTS will not be responsible for loss or theft on Trade School premises. The student assumes all liability for his/her personal property.

I Agree

If accepted as a student of the Terrazzo, Tile & Marble Trade School, Inc. I agree to provide my Social Insurance Number and authorize it's use for tax reporting, identification and record keeping.

Consent*

I agree to the COVID-19 VACCINATION POLICY

TERRAZZO TILE AND MARBLE TRADE SCHOOL INC
30 CAPSTAN GATE UNITS 4&5
CONCORD, ONTARIO
L4K-3E8
905-660-4816 – WWW.TTMGO.ORG

COVID-19 VACCINATION POLICY
(Note: This is a policy that provides non-disciplinary alternatives if an employee/student elects not to be vaccinated. It is not a mandatory vaccination policy)
September 7, 2021
Purpose
Covid-19 is a serious condition and has had a devastating impact on Canadian and other s across the globe. The Terrazzo, Tile & Marble Trade School, Inc. (the ”TTMTS”) is committed to providing students, employees, contractors, customers and visitors with a safe and healthy learning and work environment consistent with its legislative obligations. It therefore adopts this Policy to protect the health and well-being of our students, employees, contractors, customers and visitors.
Application
This policy applies to the following individuals (Individual” or Individuals”)
Employees, Students, Contractors and Visitors.

Effective Date
This Policy is in effect as of September 7, 2021.
Vaccination Requirement
The TTMTS asks that each individual get vaccinated against COVID-19. Vaccination includes any subsequent dose, boosters or boosters that may be required or recommended by the provincial government and/or public health authorities. In order to be considered vaccinated, an individual must have received two doses of a World Health Organization approved vaccine and two weeks have elapsed since the second dose of the vaccine was administered to the individual.
Between September 7, 2021 and October 13, 2021 all individuals who attend at the TTMTS facility must:
Be vaccinated and have provided proof of vaccination to Robert Roppa, the Coordinator or Chief Instructor.
Provide proof of two negative COVID-19 rapid antigen tests per week as set out in section 4 of the Policy and comply with additional measures as required by the TTMTS to reduce the potential for COVID-19 transmission in the facility. This may include the continued use of personal protective equipment (when no longer required by law), physical distancing, restriction on use of certain common areas, or other measures deemed necessary by the TTMTS.
For clarity, individuals who have been granted an accommodation request or are awaiting a decision with respect to an accommodation request pursuant to section 3 of the Policy must participate in rapid antigen testing as set out in section 4 of the Policy.
Effective October 13, 2021, Individuals will not be permitted to attend at the TTMTS facility unless they:
Are vaccinated and have provided proof of vaccination to Robert Roppa, the Coordinator or the Chief Instructor
Have been granted an accommodation or are awaiting a decision from the TTMTS with respect to an accommodation request pursuant to section 3 of the Policy; and are complying with the rapid antigen testing requirements set out in section 4 of the Policy and additional measures as required by the TTMTS to reduce the potential for COVID-19 transmission in the facility. This may include the continued use of personal protective equipment (when no longer required by law), physical distancing, restriction on use of certain common areas, or other measures deemed necessary by the TTMTS.
Individuals who cannot be vaccinated for a reason prospected by the provincial human rights legislation (such as medical condition) must submit a request for accommodation to Robert Roppa, the Coordinator or the Chief Instructor. The individual may need to provide medical documentation or other proof to support the accommodation request. Such requests should be made at time of application submittal in order to ensure that individuals are permitted to attend at the TTMTS facility subsequent to October 13, 2021. An individual who is awaiting a decision with respect to an accommodation request must comply with the testing requirements under section 4 of the Policy and additional measures as required by the TTMTS to reduce the potential for COVID-19 transmission in the facility. This may include the continued use of personal protective equipment (when no longer required by law), physical distancing, restriction on use of certain common areas, or other measures deemed necessary by the TTMTS.

Individuals who are required to participate in rapid antigen testing pursuant to section 1 and 2 of the Policy shall comply testing requirements and procedures set out by the TTMTS. TTMTS will require two negative COVID-19 rapid antigen tests per seven-day period. The tests will be separated by a minimum of 72 hours. Two negative COVID-19 tests must be completed commencing one week before an Individual attends at the TTMTS facility, they will again need to provide two negative COVID-19 rapid antigen tests per seven-day period, with each test separated by a minimum of 72 hours, commencing one week before the Individual returns to the TTMTS facility. TTMTS will arrange for tests to be administered and will not accept self-administered test results.

Any individual who contravenes the Policy or who are found to have submitted fraudulent proof of vaccination, fraudulent documentation supporting an accommodation, or a fraudulent COVID-19 test result will be subject to discipline, up to and including a prohibition from attending at the TTMTS facility and/or work sits, expulsion from TTMTS and/or termination from employment for cause.

Proof of Vaccination
Any vaccination records maintained will only be accessible by Robert Roppa, the Coordinator or the Chief Instructor and will be securely stored with appropriate physical and technical safeguards. The information will not be disclosed to any third party without the individual’s consent, unless required by law.
Questions
For any questions about this Policy, please speak to Robert Roppa, the Coordinator or the Chief Instructor.

Tuition Fees:

Basic Course + College of Trade fee: 9 weeks, 360 hours, $400 + $70 + $25

RULES AND REGULATIONS - ALL APPLICANTS MUST READ AND SIGN

1. Class hours are Monday to Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
2. Coffee and lunch breaks are scheduled as follows: 15 minutes break at 10:30 a.m., 30 minute lunch break at 12:00 p.m. and 15 minute break at 3:00 p.m.
3. Proper attire must be supplied by the student and worn at all times during school hours, including safety boots, work clothes, safety glasses and safety helmet and safety vests.
4. Sleeveless T-shirts and short pants are unacceptable.
5. Participation in class exercises will NOT be allowed if ALL proper safety equipment is not being worn.
6. Poor attendance and/or late arrival may result in dismissal:

Absence without notification and reasonable cause:
1st infraction: Verbal Warning
2nd infraction: Written Warning
3rd infraction: Dismissal

7. Hours accumulated for in class participation will not be validated for any student who has been expelled, dismissed or who has not completed the course.
8. School administration must be notified 48 hours prior to absence for any dental or medical appointments. Documentation MUST be provided.
9. Skipping of classes may result in your dismissal
10. Completion of the course(s) will not guarantee employment placement or acceptance into the union.
11. School premises are deemed a NON-smoking area.
12. All work projects completed by students are the property of the Trade School.
13. All theory class i.e - WHMIS, Fall Protection, First Aid, Blueprint Reading and Math ARE MANDATORY. Skipping these classes may result in your dismissal or failure.
14. Homework assignments must be completed and submitted no later than Friday of the following week. Failure to complete all homework assignments may result in failure of course.
15. Apprentice log books must be completed and submitted every Friday by 4:00 p.m.
16. Cell phones, i-pods, music players, cameras or any other form of media players are NOT allowed during school hours.
17. Course payment is due on the first day or training.
18. There are no refunds on course fees.

Refundable Application Fee

A fully refundable $25.00 Application Fee is payable online when the completed Application is submitted. If the applicant is interviewed and accepted, the $25 fee is credited to the individual's Trade School tuition. Should the applicant not be accepted, the $25 fee will be fully refunded and mailed directly to the applicant. If the applicant fails to attend the scheduled interview, the $25 fee is forfeited and applied to TTMTS for administrative costs. There is also a $70.00 College of Trade Fee when you are approved to join the school.