Licensing guide · Ontario

How to Become an Entertainment Industry Power Technician in Ontario

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Do you need certification?

Certification is voluntary

Entertainment industry power 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/entertainment-industry-po..., checked October 11, 2026.

At a glance

Licence status
Voluntary certification See the source
Routes
Annual fees
Not stated by the regulator Check with Skilled Trades Ontario

Your roadmap

Every route is listed. Follow the one that matches where you trained.

Trained in Canada

  • 6 steps without a listed fee

  1. The apprentice begins an apprenticeship training program in the trade that combines on-the-job and in-school training.

    Source
    “An apprenticeship training program consists of on-the-job and in-school training.”
    skilledtradesontario.ca/trade-information/entertainment-industry-po...

  2. The apprentice completes the on-the-job work experience hours set out in the apprenticeship training standard, with the sponsor or trainer signing off skills as they are demonstrated.

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    “Generally, the time-frame to become competent in the trade of Entertainment Industry Power Technician is 5,000 hours (approximately two and a half years) consisting of 4,520 hours of on-the-job work experience and 480 hours of in-school training.”
    skilledtradesontario.ca/trade-information/entertainment-industry-po...

  3. The apprentice completes the in-school training hours required by the apprenticeship program.

    Source
    “Generally, the time-frame to become competent in the trade of Entertainment Industry Power Technician is 5,000 hours (approximately two and a half years) consisting of 4,520 hours of on-the-job work experience and 480 hours of in-school training.”
    skilledtradesontario.ca/trade-information/entertainment-industry-po...

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

    Source
    “Upon completion of an apprenticeship program, Skilled Trades Ontario issues a Certificate of Apprenticeship.”
    skilledtradesontario.ca/trade-information/entertainment-industry-po...

  5. The apprentice passes the certifying exam for 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.”
    skilledtradesontario.ca/trade-information/entertainment-industry-po...

  6. After passing the certifying exam, Skilled Trades Ontario issues a Certificate of Qualification in the trade.

    Source
    “When the certifying exam is passed, Skilled Trades Ontario will issue a Certificate of Qualification in this trade.”
    skilledtradesontario.ca/trade-information/entertainment-industry-po...

Listed fees for this route

No one-time fees listed by the regulator for these steps Check with Skilled Trades Ontario

6 steps without a listed fee, so the total may not be the full cost.

Official page for this route

Licensed in another province

  • 3 steps without a listed fee

  1. An apprentice registered in another province or territory finds a sponsor in Ontario.

    Source
    “Find a sponsor in Ontario.”
    skilledtradesontario.ca/apprenticeship/current-apprentices

  2. The apprentice applies for an apprenticeship program in Ontario and checks off the section of the form indicating they have completed training in another province.

    Source
    “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-apprentices

  3. After the application is submitted, Skilled Trades Ontario contacts the applicant to verify their out-of-province training.

    Source
    “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.

Official page for this route

Requirements

Not stated by the regulator Check with Skilled Trades Ontario

Already licensed in another province?

Extra steps

A registered apprentice from another province or territory must find a sponsor in Ontario, apply for an Ontario apprenticeship, and have Skilled Trades Ontario verify their out-of-province training to get credit for it.

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

  1. Find a sponsor in Ontario

    Source
    “Find a sponsor in Ontario.”
    skilledtradesontario.ca/apprenticeship/current-apprentices

  2. Apply for an Ontario apprenticeship

    Source
    “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-apprentices

  3. Out-of-province training verified

    Source
    “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

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Credential assessment

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Exams

Language tests

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Canadian experience

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Supervised practice

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Demand and pay

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Entertainment industry power technicians in other provinces and territories

Regulated in 0 of the other 12 jurisdictions checked so far. The rules differ from one place to the next.

  • British Columbia Not confirmed yet
  • Alberta Not confirmed yet
  • Saskatchewan Not confirmed yet
  • Manitoba Not confirmed yet
  • Quebec Not confirmed yet
  • New Brunswick Not confirmed yet
  • Nova Scotia Not confirmed yet
  • Prince Edward Island Not confirmed yet
  • Newfoundland and Labrador Not confirmed yet
  • Yukon Not confirmed yet
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Compare entertainment industry power technician licensing across Canada

Sources checked

Pages read on October 11, 2026.

  1. Entertainment Industry Power Technician - Skilled Trades Ontario skilledtradesontario.ca/trade-information/entertainment-industry-po... · fetched October 11, 2026
  2. Current apprentices - Skilled Trades Ontario skilledtradesontario.ca/apprenticeship/current-apprentices · fetched October 10, 2026

Frequently asked questions

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Do you need a licence to work as an entertainment industry power 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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