CSA Z301:24

1 Scope 1.1 Inclusions This Standard specifies requirements and provides guidelines for equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility (EDIA) in apprenticeship programs. This Standard is applicable to all aspects of an apprenticeship system including pre-apprenticeship, classroom learning, mentorship, and on-the-job training delivered in an apprenticeable trade, and for which successful completion of the required stages of apprenticeship and testing is recognized by the apprenticeship authority within the jurisdiction. Note: This covers programming delivered by unions, community colleges, and private trades colleges, and includes related services such as recruitment, admissions, and academic and personal counselling. This Standard can be used in conjunction with an organization’s management systems, human resource programs, and/or occupational health and safety programs, or on its own in the absence of a formal program to support EDIA. 1.2 Exclusions This Standard was written with the context of apprenticeship systems governed by provincial or territorial apprenticeship authorities. While it is intended to be a useful resource, its content might not always apply to other training models (e.g., military, private training, co-ops, informal) for learning in the trades. 1.3 Terminology In this Standard, “shall” is used to express a requirement, i.e., a provision that the user is obliged to satisfy in order to comply with the Standard; “should” is used to express a recommendation or that which is advised but not required; and “may” is used to express an option or that which is permissible within the limits of the Standard. Notes accompanying clauses do not include requirements or alternative requirements; the purpose of a note accompanying a clause is to separate from the text explanatory or informative material. Notes to tables and figures are considered part of the table or figure and may be written as requirements. Annexes are designated normative (mandatory) or informative (non-mandatory) to define their application.