Title :
Pay for Knowledge [technician apprenticeship programme]
Author :
McIntyre, Brent D.
Author_Institution :
Millar Western Pulp Meadow Lake Ltd., Meadow Lake, Sask., Canada
Abstract :
This paper is an overview of the shortcomings of a conventional dual trade program when a large percentage of engineering technicians require to be apprenticed. The steps taken in the development of an alternate solution which is custom fit for individual pulp/paper plants are also detailed. The advantages associated with the Pay for Knowledge Program developed are also given.
Keywords :
engineering education; maintenance engineering; paper industry; teaching; training; Pay for Knowledge Program; development; dual trade program; education; engineering technicians; maintenance; pulp/paper plants; technician apprenticeship; Calibration; Educational institutions; Educational programs; Marine vehicles; Milling machines; Personnel; Remuneration; Terminology; Test equipment;
Conference_Titel :
Pulp and Paper Industry Technical Conference, 1996., Conference Record of 1996 Annual
Conference_Location :
Birmingham, AL, USA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-3148-6
DOI :
10.1109/PAPCON.1996.535990
