Jan 27, 2021
Eight excited and highly motivated trainees were onboarded to our first Blended e-Learning program in January to become Mold Maintenance Technicians.
Mold Maintenance Technician Program
The program offers interested candidates the opportunity to learn and improve their technical knowledge in the basic manufacturing and theorical Technical Learning Outcomes expected of a certified Mold Maintenance Technician [ Level 1], prior to being interviewed by an interested employer.
The learning duration is 2 to 3 months to complete the program. In addition to their individual work, trainers meet virtually with their e-Learning instructor on a weekly basis. The instructor is technically very experienced in both mold and machining as well as e-Learning instruction. At specified times, trainees complete e-Learning tests and take certification exams.
Trainees can expect to work on their e-Learning modules for less than 1 hour per week at the beginning of the program. The time commitment expands to 2-3 hours per week after that. In addition, the e-Learning classroom instruction sessions take approximately one hour a week. Trainees can schedule their time to complete the e-Learning modules at their own convenience. The e-Learning classroom instruction session is conducted at a fixed time each week it is scheduled.
Benefits of the Program
The benefits for the trainees are:
- they receive certification by WBLC, an industry developed and recognized program
- the program increases their employability as Mold Maintenance Technicians
- the program improves prospects in the advanced manufacturing sector.
Sep 30, 2020
Harry Garoian is the first graduate to have completed the Mold Maintenance Technician [Level 1] Training Program.
The program helps job seekers learn in-demand skills, get paid on-the-job training, which leads to great stable jobs at Canadian advanced manufacturing companies.
Upon receiving his certificate, Harry said:
“I am delighted to have passed and been certified as a Mold Maintenance Technician [Level 1] by WBLC. As a mid-career worker, it is especially significant to my employer and myself that I successfully completed the program with distinction. I want to thank Peter Drews my Monitor/Coach for his advice and support. Thank you WBLC for the opportunity.”
MP Tool President, AIi Tontonchian said of the program:
“I think the program is good. It was developed specifically to help our industry and the trade in a very practical way. The next step is to build a base and expand it with the other local employers .”
Kim Thiara. President, AceTronic Industrial Controls INC. and Toronto Chapter Chair of CAMM, stated:
Having the opportunity to have had a small part in the creation of this program has been extremely gratifying. As the Toronto Chapter Chair of CAMM, it is our commitment to ensure our industry continues to thrive and flourish well into the future. The Mold Maintenance Technician Program is just one step closer to this goal. We are grateful to WBLC for seeing this come to fruition.
AIi Tontonchian (President, MP Tools President), Harry Garoian, and Blair Munro (Trianer, MP Tools)
WBLC has trained and certified approximately 600 employees for Ontario’s advanced manufacturing sector. Currently WBLC is conducting two programs – Mold Maintenance Technician [level 1] Selection and Learning Program and our CNC Machinist [Level 1] Program. Both are active with their in-takes commencing in October and November.
Detailed information about other programs and services that WBLC is providing can be found at workbasedlearning.ca/programs
Jan 30, 2020
The Work Based Learning Consortium (WBLC) recently launched a comprehensive Mold Maintenance Training Program for mid career workers.
The program is funded by the Government of Canada through a generous grant from the the Future Skill Centre (FSC) to undertake the project “Skilled Jobs and Career Pathways for Mid-Career Workers through Work-Based Learning”.
The program provides a blended learning program for trainees including e-learning, online classroom discussions, in person classes, and on the job shop floor experience.
WBLC programs are unique in many aspects:
- They are always industry-led based on actual requirements from employers. In this case, the Work-Based Learning (WBL) program is designed to find talented and hardworking mid-career job seekers, connect them with companies that are in need of Mold Maintenance Technicians to be hired, trained and certified – quickly, reliably and cost-effectively.
- Our programs are based on industry approved competencies that are then translated into screening, and selection criteria, technical learning objectives and finally certification standards and criteria. WBLC is the only organization in Canada the uses competencies as the basis for all program decision making, thus ensuring reliable and valid outcomes.
- Our programs have very visible and worthwhile outcome – a permanent job for the trainee. For the employer – a new employee with the potential for growth, that is able to be trained and assume complete job duties in very short learning periods. Over the past five years over 90% of our recommended and hired trainees complete their selection and learning program and are certified by WBLC.
WBLC is the preeminent organization supporting business and industry firms in meeting their needs for skilled employees. We design, develop, manage and promote Work-Based Learning programs for entry-level to mid-level skilled jobs that enable unskilled people to get hired, acquire industry-valued skills, achieve industry-recognized certification and pursue rewarding career pathways.
WBLC has trained and certified approximately 600 employees for Ontario’s advanced manufacturing sector. Currently WBLC is conducting two programs – Mold Maintenance Technician [level 1] Selection and Learning Program and our CNC Machinist [Level 1] Program. Both are active with their in-takes commencing in October and November.
Detailed information about other programs and services that WBLC is providing can be found at workbasedlearning.ca/programs
