How to Become an Agricultural Equipment Technician in Ontario
Do you need certification?
Certification is voluntary
Agricultural equipment technician is a voluntary trade in Ontario. You can work in the trade without a certificate.
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“Because this trade is non-compulsory, this certificate does not have to be renewed, and the information of individuals practicing this trade will not appear on the Skilled Trades Ontario Public Register.”
From skilledtradesontario.ca/trade-information/agricultural-equipment-te..., checked October 11, 2026.
At a glance
- Licence status
- Voluntary certification See the source
- Routes
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- Trained in Canada: 5 steps
- Licensed in another province: 3 steps
- Trained outside Canada: 3 steps
- Annual fees
- Not stated by the regulator Check with Skilled Trades Ontario
Your roadmap
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Trained in Canada
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- 5 steps without a listed fee
- Listed time: 230.3 months (only 1 of 5 steps state a time)
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The applicant begins an apprenticeship program that combines on-the-job and in-school training.
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“An apprenticeship training program consists of on-the-job and in-school training.”
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The apprentice completes 6,280 hours of on-the-job work experience as part of the roughly 7,000 hours needed to become competent in the trade.
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“Generally, the time-frame to become competent in the trade of Agricultural Equipment Technician is 7,000 hours (approximately three and a half years) consisting of 6,280 hours of on-the-job work experience and 720 hours of inschool training.”
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“Generally, the time-frame to become competent in the trade of Agricultural Equipment Technician is 7,000 hours (approximately three and a half years) consisting of 6,280 hours of on-the-job work experience and 720 hours of inschool training.”
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The apprentice completes three levels of theoretical training covering topics such as engine systems, fluid power systems and drive train systems.
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“An Agricultural Equipment Technician apprenticeship includes three levels of theoretical training, which includes but is not limited to instruction in:”
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After completing the apprenticeship program, Skilled Trades Ontario issues the apprentice a Certificate of Apprenticeship.
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“Upon completion of an apprenticeship program, Skilled Trades Ontario issues a Certificate of Apprenticeship.”
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When the apprentice passes the certifying exam, Skilled Trades Ontario issues a Certificate of Qualification in the trade.
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“This trade has a certifying exam. When the certifying exam is passed, Skilled Trades Ontario will issue a Certificate of Qualification in this trade.”
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Listed fees for this route
No one-time fees listed by the regulator for these steps Check with Skilled Trades Ontario
5 steps without a listed fee, so the total may not be the full cost.
Licensed in another province
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An apprentice moving to Ontario must first find a sponsor in the province.
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The applicant applies for an apprenticeship program in Ontario and checks off the section of the form showing they completed training in another province.
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“On your application you will need to check off the section of the form that you have completed training in another province.”
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After the application is submitted, Skilled Trades Ontario contacts the applicant to verify their out-of-province training.
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“Skilled Trades Ontario will contact you to verify your out-of-province training after you have submitted your application.”
skilledtradesontario.ca/apprenticeship/current-apprentices
Listed fees for this route
No one-time fees listed by the regulator for these steps Check with Skilled Trades Ontario
3 steps without a listed fee, so the total may not be the full cost.
Trained outside Canada
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- 3 steps without a listed fee
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Experienced workers who have not completed an Ontario apprenticeship but have equivalent qualifications or experience can use the Trade Equivalency Assessment Process.
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“Experienced workers who have not completed an Ontario apprenticeship but have equivalent qualifications or experience in their trade can use the Trade Equivalency Assessment Process.”
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The Trade Equivalency Assessment determines whether the applicant can challenge the certifying exam for the trade.
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“The Trade Equivalency Assessment determines whether you can challenge the certifying exam for a trade.”
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If the applicant is successful in the certifying exam, they pay a fee and are issued a Certificate of Qualification in the trade.
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“If successful in the exam, you would pay a fee to be issued a Certificate of Qualification in that trade.”
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Listed fees for this route
No one-time fees listed by the regulator for these steps Check with Skilled Trades Ontario
3 steps without a listed fee, so the total may not be the full cost.
Requirements
Education
The academic entry requirement for the apprenticeship is Grade 12.
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“Academic entry grade Grade 12”
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Other
Applicants who do not meet the academic entry requirements may be able to register through the Experienced Apprenticeship Pathway.
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“Individuals who do not meet the prescribed Academic Entry Requirements (AERs) may be able to register as an apprentice through the Experienced Apprenticeship Pathway (EAP).”
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Already licensed in another province?
Extra steps
The pages only describe mobility for registered apprentices from another province or territory, who may get credit for their training but must find a sponsor, apply in Ontario and have their out-of-province training verified. Source
“If you’re a registered apprentice in another province or territory, you may get credit for your training in Ontario.”
skilledtradesontario.ca/apprenticeship/current-apprentices
Find a sponsor in Ontario
Apply for an apprenticeship
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“On your application you will need to check off the section of the form that you have completed training in another province.”
skilledtradesontario.ca/apprenticeship/current-apprenticesVerification of training
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“Skilled Trades Ontario will contact you to verify your out-of-province training after you have submitted your application.”
skilledtradesontario.ca/apprenticeship/current-apprentices
Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with Skilled Trades Ontario
Credential assessment
Not stated by the regulator Check with Skilled Trades Ontario
Exams
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certifying exam
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“This trade has a certifying exam. When the certifying exam is passed, Skilled Trades Ontario will issue a Certificate of Qualification in this trade.”
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in-school exemption test
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“If the apprentice has successfully completed an in-school exemption test, the apprentice must submit a copy of their results letter to be eligible for an exemption from the corresponding level of in-school training.”
skilledtradesontario.ca/apprenticeship/current-apprentices
Language tests
Not stated by the regulator Check with Skilled Trades Ontario
Canadian experience
Not stated by the regulator Check with Skilled Trades Ontario
Supervised practice
Not stated by the regulator Check with Skilled Trades Ontario
Demand and pay
| Where | Low | Median | High | Outlook |
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| Ontario | $22.00 | $35.00 | $51.19 | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| Canada | $23.87 | $37.12 | $55.00 | — |
Agricultural equipment technicians in other provinces and territories
- British Columbia Voluntary certification
- Alberta Voluntary certification
- Saskatchewan Voluntary certification
- Manitoba Voluntary certification
- Quebec Not confirmed yet
- New Brunswick Voluntary certification
- Nova Scotia Voluntary certification
- Prince Edward Island Voluntary certification
- Newfoundland and Labrador Voluntary certification
- Yukon Not confirmed yet
- Northwest Territories Not confirmed yet
- Nunavut Not confirmed yet
Compare agricultural equipment technician licensing across Canada
Sources checked
- Agricultural Equipment Technician - Skilled Trades Ontario skilledtradesontario.ca/trade-information/agricultural-equipment-te... · fetched October 10, 2026
- Current apprentices - Skilled Trades Ontario skilledtradesontario.ca/apprenticeship/current-apprentices · fetched October 10, 2026
- Agricultural Equipment Technician (425A) skilledtradesontario.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/agricultural-equ... · fetched October 10, 2026
- Trade reports FAQ - Skilled Trades Ontario skilledtradesontario.ca/resource-hub/research/trade-reports/trade-r... · fetched October 10, 2026
Frequently asked questions
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Do you need a licence to work as an agricultural equipment technician in Ontario?
No. Certification is available, but it is not required to work in the trade in Ontario. Certification is managed by Skilled Trades Ontario.
Which exams are required?
certifying exam, in-school exemption test.
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