National Apprenticeship Survey

Detailed information for 1989-1990

This survey collects data on the extent of labour-market experience inside and outside the trade, the characteristics of the most recent job, labour market status at one point in time, differences in experiences by trade group, training and occupation matches, geographical location, opinions on apprenticeship training, and experiences and motives for entering into the apprenticeship program.

Data release - June 3, 1993

• Description
• Data sources and methodology

Description

This survey collects data on the extent of labour-market experience inside and outside the trade, the characteristics of the most recent job, labour market status at one point in time, differences in experiences by trade group, training and occupation matches, geographical location, opinions on apprenticeship training, and experiences and motives for entering into the apprenticeship program.

Subjects

• Education, training and learning
• Labour
• Outcomes of education

Data sources and methodology

Sampling

This is a sample survey with a cross-sectional design.

The survey is based on a stratified systematic sample design. The population was stratified by province and by 25 trade groups. As well, where provincial files were used, the sample was further stratified by completers and discontinuers. Large proportions (sometimes 100%) were picked for samples of small categories, along with much smaller proportions of apprentices in large categories. This was done so that the data would allow for analysis at acceptable levels of detail, i.e., reliability. Data are being collected through Statistics Canada regional offices. Tracing methods include use of telephone directories, city directories, local taxation offices, motor vehicle licence bureaux, etc.

Data sources

Responding to this survey is voluntary.

Data are collected directly from survey respondents.

Data are collected using Computer assisted telephone interviewing (CATI). Interviews by proxy are not allowed.

Disclosure control

Statistics Canada is prohibited by law from releasing any information it collects that could identify any person, business, or organization, unless consent has been given by the respondent or as permitted by the Statistics Act. Various confidentiality rules are applied to all data that are released or published to prevent the publication or disclosure of any information deemed confidential. If necessary, data are suppressed to prevent direct or residual disclosure of identifiable data.

In order to prevent any data disclosure, confidentiality analysis is done using the Statistics Canada Generalized Disclosure Control System (G-Confid). G-Confid is used for primary suppression (direct disclosure) as well as for secondary suppression (residual disclosure). Direct disclosure occurs when the value in a tabulation cell is composed of or dominated by few enterprises while residual disclosure occurs when confidential information can be derived indirectly by piecing together information from different sources or data series.