32. Until 30 June 2017, despite sections 3 and 3.1, the Commission may issue an apprentice competency certificate to a person 16 years of age or over domiciled in the territory described in subparagraph 1 of the first paragraph of section 30(1) who provides an attestation that he or she has successfully completed a health and safety course required under the Safety Code for the construction industry (chapter S-2.1, r. 4);
(2) who demonstrates that he or she meets the admission requirements prescribed in basic school regulations made under the Education Act (chapter I-13.3), for programs of studies leading to a vocational training diploma pertaining to the trade indicated in the request; and
(3) in respect of whom an employer registered with the Commission files a workforce request, guarantees that person employment for not less than 150 hours over a period not exceeding 3 months and provides the Commission with proof of the guarantee.