Frequently Asked Questions

1) Who pays for the insurance of a student?

-Co-op/OYAP students are covered under the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act (WSIA) by the Ministry of Education. To ensure WSIA coverage, a Worker Education Agreement (WEA) is signed by all parties before the student starts.

-Students who receive payment or who are employed beyond the hours or dates stated in the WEA must be provided with WSIA coverage by the employer.

2) What is the key role of the supervisor?

-Provide health and safety awareness training and site-specific safety training.

-Provide encouragement to students as they develop their education and career/life goals.

3) When is the student monitored by the teacher?

-The supervisor can expect full support and assistance as the teacher monitors the student’s learning regularly during the placement.

-A meeting involving the student, the Co-op teacher, and the placement supervisor will take place near the start of the placement.

4) How is attendance monitored?

-Students are responsible for calling the placement supervisor and the Co-op teacher if they will be late or absent.

-The Co-op teacher keeps records along with the student time logs.

5) If I sponsor an OYAP apprentice, what happens after the placement ends?

-The OYAP Training Agreement is for the period of Co-op training.

-The employer is not obligated to hire the student/apprentice; but may choose to offer the student employment and continuation of their apprenticeship.

-Employer or student is encouraged to contact their local MLTSD Training Consultant to either cancel or continue the Training Agreement.