How to Become a Concrete Finisher in Ontario

• 7 steps without a listed fee

1. Find a sponsor

   You find a sponsor and sign a training agreement with them to begin an apprenticeship.

   Source

   “An apprenticeship program begins when you sign a Training Agreement with a sponsor and register it with Skilled Trades Ontario.”

   skilledtradesontario.ca/apprenticeship/starting-your-apprenticeship
2. Register the training agreement

   The signed training agreement is registered with Skilled Trades Ontario to officially start the apprenticeship.

   Source

   “An apprenticeship program begins when you sign a Training Agreement with a sponsor and register it with Skilled Trades Ontario.”

   skilledtradesontario.ca/apprenticeship/starting-your-apprenticeship
3. Download your logbook

   You download the Apprenticeship Training Standard Logbook, which lists the skills and tasks your sponsor signs off as you demonstrate them.

   Source

   “An Apprenticeship Training Standard Logbook or Schedule of Training outlines all the skills and tasks you need to master during your apprenticeship. Your sponsor or trainer will sign off on each skill once you demonstrate proficiency.”

   skilledtradesontario.ca/apprenticeship/starting-your-apprenticeship
4. Complete on-the-job training

   You complete the on-the-job work experience hours, with your sponsor signing the training standard as you demonstrate each skill.

   Source

   “Generally, the time-frame to become competent in the trade of Cement (Concrete) Finisher is 4,980 hours (approximately two and a half years) consisting of 4,500 hours of on-the-job work experience and 480 hours of in-school training.”

   skilledtradesontario.ca/trade-information/cement-concrete-finisher
5. Complete in-school training

   You complete the two levels of theoretical in-school training required for the trade.

   Source

   “A Cement (Concrete) Finisher apprenticeship includes two levels of theoretical training, which includes but is not limited to instruction in:”

   skilledtradesontario.ca/trade-information/cement-concrete-finisher
6. Receive Certificate of Apprenticeship

   Upon completing the apprenticeship program, Skilled Trades Ontario issues you a Certificate of Apprenticeship.

   Source

   “Upon completion of an apprenticeship program, Skilled Trades Ontario issues a Certificate of Apprenticeship.”

   skilledtradesontario.ca/trade-information/cement-concrete-finisher
7. Pass the certifying exam

   You take and pass the certifying exam, after which Skilled Trades Ontario issues a Certificate of Qualification.

   Source

   “This trade has a certifying exam. When the certifying exam is passed, Skilled Trades Ontario will issue a Certificate of Qualification in this trade.”

   skilledtradesontario.ca/trade-information/cement-concrete-finisher

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• 3 steps without a listed fee

1. Review the application guide

   You review the Canadian Certificate Holder Guide and Form and follow the application instructions.

   Source

   “Review the Canadian Certificate Holder Guide and Form and follow the application instructions.”

   skilledtradesontario.ca/skilled-trades-ontario-portal
2. Submit the application

   You submit the PDF application form by email or mail to Skilled Trades Ontario, since this application is not available through the portal.

   Source

   “You must use the PDF application form and email or mail your application to Skilled Trades Ontario.”

   skilledtradesontario.ca/skilled-trades-ontario-portal
3. Receive Certificate of Qualification

   Once your application is approved, you are issued an Ontario Certificate of Qualification.

   Source

   “Once your application is approved and you are issued a Certificate of Qualification, you may then use the Skilled Trades Ontario Portal to update your information, pay fees or initiate other applications.”

   skilledtradesontario.ca/skilled-trades-ontario-portal

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