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2015 BC APPRENTICESHIP STUDENT OUTCOMES SURVEY

QUESTIONNAIRE

Telephone Introduction ................................................................................................................................. 2

Web Introduction........................................................................................................................................... 2

Introductory Questions ................................................................................................................................. 3

Past Education and Subsequent Education ................................................................................................. 4

In-School Experiences ................................................................................................................................... 4

Employment After Leaving School .............................................................................................................. 6

Workplace Experiences ................................................................................................................................. 7

Current Employment .................................................................................................................................... 7

Equity and Conclusion ................................................................................................................................ 12

2015 BC Apprenticeship Student Outcomes Survey Questionnaire

Final Version, January 15, 2015 Page 2 of 14

Telephone Introduction Public Institutions: Hello, my name is ________ and I’m calling on behalf of [FULL_INSTITUTION, see Programming note] and BC

Stats. We are surveying former students, to assess the quality of apprenticeship and trades training in B.C., and we need your help.

Private Institutions: Hello, my name is ________ and I’m calling on behalf of the Industry Training Authority and BC Stats about your

training at [FULL_INSTITUTION, see Programming note]. We are surveying former apprenticeship students, to assess the quality of

apprenticeship and trades training in B.C., and we need your help.

The survey takes about 10 to 15 minutes to complete and is being conducted jointly by BC Stats, the Industry Training Authority, the

Ministry of Advanced Education, and participating B.C. post-secondary institutions. May I continue?

Your answers are important for our research, but you don’t have to answer any question you don’t want to. Your answers will be used

for statistical and research purposes only and will be shared with the organizations just listed. BC Stats has a data sharing agreement

with [FULL_INSTITUTION if Public institution/ The Industry Training Authority if Private institution] and your information will be

kept confidential in accordance with the Statistics Act.

Web Introduction Web Consent: C1. Are you currently outside of Canada?

1. Yes – go to C2.

0. No – continue to Web introduction.

C2. Under British Columbia’s Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, we need your consent to deliver the survey to you

outside of Canada. None of your information, including your survey answers, will be stored outside Canada.

Public Institutions: Do you consent to [FULL_INSTITUTION], the Ministry of Advanced Education, and BC Stats allowing you to

access your personal information (specifically, the survey questions and your answers) for the purpose of completing the survey from

a location outside of Canada? Your consent would be valid from today [DATE] and would not expire unless revoked by writing to:

Director of Statistics, BC Stats, PO Box 9410 Stn Prov Govt. Victoria, BC, V8W 9V1.

Private Institutions: Do you consent to the Ministry of Advanced Education, Industry Training Authority, and BC Stats allowing

you to access your personal information (specifically, the survey questions and your answers) for the purpose of completing the

survey from a location outside of Canada? Your consent would be valid from today [DATE] and would not expire unless revoked by

writing to: Director of Statistics, BC Stats, PO Box 9410 Stn Prov Govt. Victoria, BC, V8W 9V1.

1. I consent

0. I do not consent – terminate.

Web Termination Script:

We’re sorry but because you are outside Canada, we need your consent to continue with the survey.

Web introduction - Public Institutions: This survey is being conducted jointly by BC Stats, the Industry Training Authority, the

Ministry of Advanced Education, and participating B.C. post-secondary institutions, including [FULL_INSTITUTION – See

Programming note]. We need your help for our annual survey of former students. The purpose of the survey is to assess the quality of

apprenticeship and trades training in B.C.

Web introduction - Private Institutions: This survey is being conducted jointly by BC Stats, the Industry Training Authority, the

Ministry of Advanced Education, and participating B.C. post-secondary institutions. We need your help for our annual survey of former

students. The purpose of the survey is to assess the quality of apprenticeship and trades training in B.C.

While the survey is voluntary, your participation is important. Your answers will be used for statistical and research purposes only and

will be shared with the organizations listed above. BC Stats has a data sharing agreement with [FULL_INSTITUTION if Public

institution/ The Industry Training Authority if Private institution] and your information will be kept confidential in accordance with the

Statistics Act.

Please use the forward and back arrow buttons to go forward or backward between questions. If you wish to complete the survey at a later

time, you may resume where you left off using the link e-mailed to you. Or, log in at [URL] with your unique username, [ID].

Programming Note: For FULL_INSTITUTION use the full name (e.g., Vancouver Island University). For subsequent occurrences –

use the SHORT_INSTITUTION (e.g., VIU).

Programming Note: For the scale questions, the “would you say...” is not to be shown on the web.



Introductory Questions

Q1 Did you take Apprenticeship or trades training from [FULL_INSTITUTION] at any time during the period July 1, 2013 and June 30,

2014?

1. Yes – go to Q4

0. No – confirm negative, then thank and terminate

-1. Don’t know – attempt to probe, else thank and terminate

-2. Refused – attempt to probe, else thank and terminate

Interviewer read if “No”, or “Don’t know”, or “Refused” in Q1:I’m sorry but if you did not take Apprenticeship or trades

training from [FULL_INSTITUTION] at any time during the period July 1, 2013 and June 30, 2014, then this survey is not for

you. Thank you very much for your time.

Web Termination Script: We’re sorry but if you did not take Apprenticeship or trades training from [FULL_INSTITUTION] at

any time during the period July 1, 2013 and June 30, 2014, then this survey is not for you. Thank you very much for your time.

Q4 Were you in the [PROGRAM_NAME] program?

1. Yes – go to Q2

0. No – go to Q4A

-1. Don’t know – go to Q4A

-2. Refused – go to Q4A

Q4A What program did you take? ___________________________

-1. Don’t know – attempt to probe, else thank and terminate

-2. Refused – attempt to probe, else thank and terminate

Programming Note: If [PROGRAM_NAME] is corrected as a result of Q4A, the corrected version will be used in all subsequent

questions.

Interviewer read if “Don’t know” or “Refused” in Q4A: Unfortunately we need to know what kind of program you took in order

to continue with the survey.

Web Termination Script: Unfortunately we need to know what kind of program you took in order to continue with the survey.

Thank you very much for your time.

Q2 Did you complete the in-school training for your program?

Interviewer Note: Respondent is not required to have attained Certificate of Qualification or Inter-Provincial certification in

order to complete this survey.

1. Yes

0. No – terminate

-1. Don’t know – terminate

-2. Refused – terminate

Interviewer Termination Script: I’m sorry, but this survey is intended for people who have completed their in-school training.

Thank you very much for your time.

Web Termination Script: We’re sorry, but this survey is intended for people who have completed their in-school training. Thank

you very much for your time.



Past Education and Subsequent Education

Q7_1 Were you in a high school Apprenticeship program?

Note: This could have been in any trade.

Interviewer note: The respondent would have worked part-time in a trade.

1. Yes

0. No

-9. Not applicable

-1. Don’t know

-2. Refused

Q7G Did you ever take upgrading, access, bridging, or other preparatory courses during or prior to your studies in the [PROGRAM

NAME] program?

Interviewer note: For example, Adult Basic Education (ABE) courses to improve your skills in Math, English or Science; or

English as a Second Language (ESL) courses to improve your language skills.

Programming Note: Mouse-over on “preparatory” = “For example, Adult Basic Education (ABE) courses to improve your skills in

Math, English or Science; or English as a Second Languages (ESL) courses to improve your language skills”.

0. No did not take any

1. Took Adult Basic Education (ABE) courses

2. Took English as a Second Language (ESL) courses

3. Took both ABE and ESL courses

-1. Don’t know

-2. Refused

Q10 Since you took your [NAME OF PROGRAM] program, have you taken any further studies?

Interviewer note: Refers to other related or unrelated training. If applied but not yet attended select “No.”

Web note: If you have applied for further studies, but have not yet attended, please select “No.”

1. Yes

0. No

-1. Don’t know

-2. Refused

In-School Experiences The following questions are about the [PROGRAM_NAME] program’s in-school training.

Q11_7 Did you get your Certificate of Qualification (CQ)?

Note: This could be with or without Interprovincial Red Seal endorsement.

1. Yes – go to Q51N

0. No – go to Q11_7A

-9. Not applicable – go to Q51N

-1. Don’t know – go to Q51N

-2. Refused – go to Q51N

Q11_7A Why didn’t you get your certification?

1. Insufficient work hours

2. Haven’t written certification exam yet

3. Unsuccessful certification exam

4. Employer hasn’t signed off

5. Changed occupations

95. Other, please specify ______________________

-1. Don’t know

-2. Refused



Q51N Interviewer: I’m now going to ask you a series of questions about your [NAME OF PROGRAM] program. The first set of questions

asks you to rate how helpful your program was in developing certain skills. If I ask about something that is not relevant to your program,

please say “Not applicable.” How helpful was your program in developing the following skills? What about [A-I]? Would you say…?

Web: How helpful was your program in developing the following skills?

If a particular question is not relevant to your program, please select “Not applicable.”

A. Writing clearly and concisely

B. Speaking effectively

J. Reading and comprehending material appropriate to your field

D. Working effectively with others

E1. Analysing and thinking critically

E2. Resolving issues or problems

I. Learning on your own

F. Using mathematics appropriate to your field

H. Using tools and equipment appropriate to your field

4. Very helpful

3. Helpful

2. Not very helpful

1. Not at all helpful

-9. Not applicable

-1. Don’t know

-2. Refused

Q52 Interviewer: In the next question, I want you to rate certain aspects of your [PROGRAM_NAME] program at

[SHORT_INSTITUTION] using the scale very good, good, adequate, poor, or very poor. Once again, some of these items may not

be applicable. How would you rate the...?

Interviewer Note: Rating is to be on average.

Web: Please rate the following aspects of your program. Once again, some of these items may not be applicable.

A. Quality of instruction

D. Amount of practical experience during the in-school portion of the training (Interviewer/Web note: refers to appropriate

balance of practical experience and theoretical material or instruction)

B. The organization of the program

I. Quality of tools and equipment used in your program

E. Textbooks and learning materials

5. Very good

4. Good

3. Adequate

2. Poor

1. Very poor

-9. Not applicable

-1. Don’t know

-2. Refused

Q52A Interviewer: How would you rate the program’s in-school training in the following areas, again using the scale very good, good,

adequate, poor, and very poor?

Web: Please rate the program’s courses in the following areas:

A. Being up to date

B. Covering the topics most relevant to your field

5. Very good

4. Good

3. Adequate

2. Poor

1. Very poor

-9. Not applicable

-1. Don’t know

-2. Refused



Q49A How satisfied are you with the education you received from the [PROGRAM_NAME] program at [SHORT_INSTITUTION]?

Would you say you are. . . ?

4. Very satisfied

3. Satisfied

2. Dissatisfied

1. Very dissatisfied

-1. Don’t know

-2. Refused

Q11_10 How useful have the knowledge and skills you gained in your program been in preparing to write the Certificate of Qualification or

Interprovincial Red Seal certification examination? Would you say...?

Programming Note: If (Q11_7=1 and Q11_10= -9) then display on screen: “Earlier you had indicated that you had written the CQ

examination. Are you able to answer the question with that examination in mind?”

4. Very useful

3. Somewhat useful

2. Not very useful

1. Not at all useful

-9. Not applicable

-1. Don’t know

-2. Refused

Q53 How could the training in the [PROGRAM_NAME] program at [SHORT_INSTITUTION] be improved?

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________

2. Everything was fine/no improvement required

-1. Don’t know/No comment

-2. Refused

Employment After Leaving School

Q17_8A Did you have a job in your trade to go back to after you finished your training at [SHORT_INSTITUTION]?

1. Yes – go to Q17_8B

0. No

-1. Don’t know

-2. Refused

Q26A How many months did it take you to find a job in your trade after you finished your training at [SHORT_INSTITUTION]?

Interviewer note If less than 1 month – enter 0. If respondent became self-employed, if necessary, probe for how many months

they looked for their first job (first client, first contract).

Web note: If less than 1 month, please enter 0. If you became self-employed immediately after you finished your training, how

many months did it take you to find your first client or contact?

___________ months

Range = 0 to 48

-9. Did not find a job in my trade – go to Workplace Experiences section

-1. Don’t know

-2. Refused

Q17_8B Are you still working for that same employer?

1. Yes

0. No

-1. Don’t know

-2. Refused



Workplace Experiences

Programming Note: IF Q17_8A=1 THEN AUTOMATICALLY FILL Q17_4F=1 AND SKIP TO Q49A_1

The next question refers to the workplace training experiences you may have had during your program.

Q17_4F Were you employed as an apprentice or did you have a work placement outside of [SHORT_INSTITUTION]?

1. Yes – go to Q49A_1

0. No – go to Current Employment Section

-1. Don’t know – go to Current Employment Section

-2. Refused – go to Current Employment Section

Q49A_1 How satisfied are you with the overall workplace training experience? Would you say you are . . . ?

4. Very satisfied

3. Satisfied

2. Dissatisfied

1. Very dissatisfied

-1. Don’t know

-2. Refused

Q17_5 How related was your in-school training to your workplace experience? Would you say . . . ?

4. Very related

3. Somewhat related

2. Not very related

1. Not at all related

-1. Don’t know

-2. Refused

Current Employment

Interviewer: On a different topic, I would like to ask you some questions regarding your current employment, now that you

have completed your in-school training.

Programming Note: IF Q17_8B=1 THEN AUTOMATICALLY FILL Q18=1 AND SKIP TO Q22

Q18 Are you currently working at a job or business?

1. Yes – go to Q22

0. No – go to Q18B

-1. Don’t know – go to Equity & Conclusion Section

-2. Refused – go to Equity & Conclusion Section

Q18B Are you looking for work?

1. Yes – go to Q18C

0. No – go to Q19C



Q18C Are you currently enrolled as a full-time student and looking for full-time work?

1. Yes – not in labour force, go to Q19

0. No – go to Q18D





Q18D Could you have worked within the last month if a suitable job had been offered?

1. Yes – go to Q19




Q19 What is the main reason you are not currently working?

Choices 1-7 rotated on web

1. Can’t find a job/no jobs available – go to Equity & Conclusion Section

2. Salary too low in jobs available – go to Equity & Conclusion Section

3. Temporarily laid off/seasonal work – go to Equity & Conclusion Section

4. Temporarily between jobs/expecting job soon – go to Equity & Conclusion Section

5. Need more education/training – go to Equity & Conclusion Section

6. Unable to obtain required licence, trade certificate, or union membership – go to Equity & Conclusion Section

7. Studying – go to Equity & Conclusion Section

95. Other (specify): ______________ – go to Equity & Conclusion Section



Q19C What is the main reason you are not currently looking for work?


1. Studying – go to Equity & Conclusion Section

2. Poor prospect of suitable employment (e.g., low salaries, location, etc.) – go to Equity & Conclusion Section

3. Personal circumstances (e.g., health, family responsibilities, etc.) – go to Equity & Conclusion Section

4. Doing other things (e.g., travelling, sports, volunteering to gain experience, etc.) – go to Equity & Conclusion Section

5. Have a job lined up/waiting for replies from employers – go to Q19E

95. Other (specify): ______________ (e.g., seasonal work, moving/recently moved) – go to Equity & Conclusion Section



Q19E Do you have a job lined up to start in the next 4 weeks?

1. Yes – go to Q18D (Programming note: this is a backwards skip to Q18D)

0. No – go to Equity & Conclusion Section



Q19D What is the main reason you are not currently available for work?


1. Studying

2. Poor prospect of suitable employment (e.g., low salaries, location, etc.)

3. Personal circumstances (e.g., health, family responsibilities, etc.)

4. Doing other things (e.g., travelling, sports, volunteering to gain experience, etc.)

5. Have a job lined up/waiting for replies from employers

95. Other (specify): ______________ (e.g., seasonal work, moving/recently moved)

-1. Don’t know

-2. Refused

Programming Note: IF Q18=NO (I.E., NOT CURRENTLY EMPLOYED), SKIP TO EQUITY AND CONCLUSION SECTION

Q22 How many jobs do you currently have?

Interviewer note: This refers to the number of jobs, not the number of job sites.

Web note: This refers to the number of jobs, not the number of job sites.

1. One – go to Q24

2. Two – go to Q23

3. Three or more – go to Q23

-1. Don’t know – go to Q23

-2 Refused – go to Q23



Q23 In an average week, how many paid hours do you work at all your jobs?

___________ hours

Range = 0.25 to 168.00.

-1. Don’t know

-2. Refused

Programming Note: IF Q22 = NOT EQUAL 1, GO TO NOTE BELOW, ELSE GO TO Q24

The next questions ask about your main job, which is the job at which you work the most hours.

Programming Note: IF Q22 NOT EQUAL 1 THEN “main” SHOULD BE INSERTED WHERE SPECIFIED AS [main] FOR THE

FOLLOWING QUESTIONS.

Q24 Are you primarily a paid employee or self employed?

1. Paid employee – go to Q27

2. Self-employed – go to Q34

-1. Don’t know – go to Q27

-2. Refused – go to Q27

Q27 Interviewer: Is your [main] job a temporary or a permanent position?

Interviewer note: Refers to the type of position, not whether or not the respondent wants to continue in the job.

Web: Is your [main] job...?

1. Temporary (e.g., short-term contract < 6 months)

2. Permanent

-1. Don’t know

-2. Refused

Q34 What is your job title?

Interviewer note: Refers to MAIN job if respondent has more than one job.

Interviewer note: Please record full description (e.g., “construction electrician,” “industrial electrician,” “power system

electrician,” “automotive service technician,” “transmission mechanic,” or “motor vehicle mechanic.”

Web note: Please provide a full description (e.g., “construction electrician,” “industrial electrician,” “power system electrician,”

“automotive service technician,” “transmission mechanic,” or “motor vehicle mechanic.”

____________________________________________________________________________

-1. Don’t know

-2. Refused

Q35 What are your main duties?

____________________________________________________________________________

-1. Don’t know

-2. Refused

Programming Note: IF Q24 = 2 (SELF-EMPLOYMENT), GO TO Q29A

Q29 What is the name of the company you work for?

Interviewer note: Enter name of business, government department or agency, or person.

____________________________________________________________________________

-1. Don’t know

-2. Refused

Programming Note: IF Q24 NOT EQUAL 2, GO TO Q30



Q29A What is the name of your business?

Interviewer note: If self-employed but do not have a business name, then use “Don’t know.”

Web note: If you are self-employed but do not have a business name, then choose “Don’t know.”

____________________________________________________________________________

-1. Don’t know

-2. Refused

Q30 What kind of business, industry, or service is it?

Interviewer note: Give full description (e.g. retail, forestry, automotive, etc.).

Web note: Please provide a full description (e.g. retail, forestry, automotive, etc.).

____________________________________________________________________________

-1. Don’t know

-2. Refused

Programming Note: IF Q22 NOT EQUAL 1, GO TO NOTE BELOW, ELSE GO TO Q37

Note: Remember, employment questions are about your main job, which is the job at which you work the most hours.

Q37 How related is your [main] job to the training you took in the [PROGRAM_NAME] program at [SHORT_INSTITUTION]? Would

you say...?

4. Very related – go to Q41A

3. Somewhat related – go to Q41A

2. Not very related – go to Q37B

1. Not at all related – go to Q37B


-2. Refused – go to Q41A

Q37B Why are you not in a [main] job that is more related to your training?


1. Better pay in present job

2. Couldn’t find training-related job

3. Training was inadequate to get a job

4. Tried training-related job and found I didn’t like it

5. Didn’t complete training

6. Still enrolled in school

7. Have not been looking for a training-related job

8. The opportunity arose to work in this field/job changed

95. Other (specify) _________________________________________________

-1. Don’t know

-2. Refused

Q41A How useful have the knowledge and skills you gained in the program at [SHORT_INSTITUTION] been in performing your [main]

job? Would you say...?

4. Very useful

3. Somewhat useful

2. Not very useful

1. Not at all useful

-1. Don’t know

-2. Refused

Q38D How much are you paid, before deductions, at your [main] job? Hourly wage is preferred.

Interviewer note: Only if respondent asks – this does not include tips or commissions on top of your wage or salary. If paid by

commission only, record yearly amount here, and then choose “YEARLY” for the next question.

Interviewer read if necessary: While you can refuse to answer any question you are not comfortable with, I can reassure you that

your answers will remain completely confidential, and your name will not be associated with the information you provide.



Web note: Does not include tips or commissions. If commission only, record yearly amount here, then choose "Yearly" for the

next question.

Programming Note: Mouse-over on “How much are you paid” = “Your answers will remain completely confidential, and your name

will not be associated with the information you provide.”

$___________ wage

Range = $0.25 to $999999.99

-1. Don’t know – go to Q38C_1

-2. Refused – go to Q38C_1

Q38B Interviewer: Is that (below)? Read categories and probe for answer.

Interviewer note: Select the appropriate category for reported wage or salary.

Web: Is that...?

Programming Note: Q38B should be a drop down menu resulting from wage recorded in Q38D.

1. Hourly – go to Q38C_1 2. Daily – go to Q38C_1

3. Weekly – go to Q38C_1 4. Every 2 weeks – go to Q38C_1

5. Monthly – go to Q38C_1 6. Yearly – go to Q38C_1

7. Twice a month – go to Q38C_1

95. Other (specify) _____ – go to Q38C_1 -1. Don’t know – go to Q38C_1

-2. Refused – go to Q38C_1

Programming Note: IF Q22 NOT EQUAL 1, ASK Q38C_1

Programming Note: IF Q22=1, ASK Q38C

Q38C_1 In an average week, how many paid hours do you work at your main job?

______________________ hrs/week

Range = 0.25 to 168.00.

-1. Don’t know – go to Equity & Conclusion section

-2. Refused – go to Equity & Conclusion section

Q38C In an average week, how many paid hours do you work at your job?

______________________ hrs/week

Range = 0.25 to 168.00.



Programming Note: THE VALUE ENTERED IN Q38C_1 CANNOT BE GREATER THAN THE VALUE ENTERED IN Q23. IF

Q38C_1 IS > Q23 THEN ASK RESPONDENT TO CHANGE EITHER Q23 OR Q38C_1.

Programming Note: THE VALUE ENTERED IN Q38C_1 SHOULD NOT BE EQUAL TO THE VALUE ENTERED IN Q23. IF

Q38C_1 = Q23 THEN ASK RESPONDENT TO CONFIRM OR CHANGE Q23 OR Q38C_1.

Programming Note: (IF Q38D= DON’T KNOW OR REFUSED) OR (IF Q38B= DON’T KNOW OR REFUSED OR OTHER) OR (IF

Q38C/Q38C_1= DON’T KNOW OR REFUSED AND Q38B IS NOT DAILY), SKIP TO EQUITY AND CONCLUSION SECTION

AS HOURLY WAGE CANNOT BE CALCULATED.

Programming Note: IF ((Q38B=1) AND (Q38D>$5.99 OR <$100)) THEN GO TO SKIP BEFORE Q40. OTHERWISE ((Q38B=1)

AND (Q38D<$5 OR >=$100)) GO TO Q38F_1 ALTERNATE WORDING.

Programming Note: IF Q38B=2 (DAILY):

Q38H On average, how many hours per day do you work at your [main] job?

_____________hrs/day – Go to Q38E_1

Range = 0.25 to 24.00





Programming Note: IF Q38B=6 (YEARLY):

Q38I How many months do you work to earn this annual salary?

Interviewer can prompt: Would it be 12 months?

__________ months

Range = 0.25 to 12.00.



Q38E_1 Gross hourly wage calculation.____________

(For example, $2000/month, working 37.5 hrs/wk (7.5 hrs/day) *22 days=165 hrs/month=$12.12/hr)

Q38F_1 Does [recall amount from Q38E_1] an hour at your [main] job sound about right?

Alternate wording if ((Q38B=1) and (Q38D<$6.00 or >= $100.00): Just to confirm, is your hourly wage [recall amount from

Q38D]?

1. Yes – go to Equity & Conclusion section

0. No – go to Q38G_1



Q38G_1 What is your hourly wage?

$___________ wage – go to Q38J

Range = $0.25 to $999.99



Programming Note: IF Q38B = 1 (HOURLY) SKIP Q38J

Q38J Why do you think our calculation of your expected hourly wage was incorrect?

______________________________________________________________________________________

-1. Don’t know

-2. Refused

Equity and Conclusion

The following questions collect information that is needed to support programs that promote equal educational opportunities for

everyone.

Q78 What is your country of origin?

1. Canada – go to Q56

_____________Other (choose country from drop-down provided by BC Stats) – go to Q78A

-1. Don’t know – go to Q74D

-2. Refused – go to Q74D

Q56 Do you identify yourself as an Aboriginal person, that is, First Nations, Métis, or Inuit?

Interviewer note: If respondent identifies themselves as North American Indian (status or non-status), select “Yes.” The student

can answer “Don’t know” to Q56 and still answer Q56A.

1. Yes – go to Q56A






Q56A More specifically, do you identify yourself as a First Nations person, a Métis person, or an Inuit person?

Interviewer note: It is possible for a respondent to choose more than one option.

Web note: Select all that apply.

1. First Nations – go to Q74D

2. Métis – go to Q74D

3. Inuit – go to Q74D

-1. Don’t know – go to Q74D


Q78A What was your citizenship or immigration status when you took the [PROGRAM_NAME] program?

1. Canadian citizen

2. Permanent resident/landed immigrant

3. Permanent resident/refugee

11. Was about to become permanent resident (had letter from Citizenship and Immigration Canada stating approval in principle)

4. Refugee claimant

5. Student visa

6. Other visa

10. Live-in caregiver program work permit holder

95. Other (please specify) _________________

-1. Don’t know

-2. Refused

Programming Note: IF NO POSTAL CODE IN COHORT FILE, GO TO Q59

Q74D Is _________________ your correct residential postal code?

1. Yes – go to thank respondent

0. No – go to Q59

-1. Don’t know – go to thank respondent

-2. Refused – go to thank respondent

Q59 What is your current residential postal code or ZIP code?

Interviewer note: For postal codes, please use the format A9A9A9 with no spaces. Record Zip codes as given.

_____________________

-1. Don’t know

-2. Refused

Web note (to be placed below choices): For postal codes, please use the format A9A9A9 with no spaces.

THANK RESPONDENT

Read:

The information in this survey is collected under Section 26 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIPPA) and under

the Statistics Act, for research purposes only. Your answers will be shared with participating post-secondary institutions, the Industry Training

Authority, and the Ministry of Advanced Education unless you give notice in writing to the Director of Statistics before May 15, 2015 (see

address below). When survey results are published, your answers will be combined with the answers of others so you cannot be identified.

Interviewer: Do you have any questions or require contact information?

Interviewer note: If yes, give out address(es) below as required:

Programming note: BOTH ADDRESSES ARE SHOWN ON THE WEB.

Contact information for questions about the FOIPPA: Michael Griffin

Manager, Project and Risk Management

Service BC

Ministry of Technology, Innovation & Citizens’ Services

PO Box 9410 Stn Prov Govt

Victoria, BC



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Telephone: 778-679-7321

Contact information for Director of Statistics: Martin Monkman

BC Stats

Ministry of Technology, Innovation & Citizens’ Services

PO Box 9410 Stn Prov Govt

Victoria, BC

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Thank you for your participation in this important research.

Documents

2015 BC Apprenticeship Student Outcomes Survey Questionnaireoutcomes.bcstats.gov.bc.ca/.../APPSOQuestionnaire2015.pdf · 2015 BC Apprenticeship Student Outcomes Survey Questionnaire