How to Become a Marine Mechanical Technician in Ontario

• 5 steps without a listed fee

1. Sign a training agreement

   You begin the apprenticeship program by signing a Training Agreement with a sponsor and registering it with Skilled Trades Ontario.

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   “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. Download your training logbook

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

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   “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
3. Complete on-the-job and in-school training

   You complete 5,000 hours to become competent in the trade, made up of 4,280 hours of on-the-job work experience and 720 hours of in-school training.

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   “Generally, the time-frame to become competent in the trade of Marine Engine Technician is 5,000 hours (approximately two and a half years) consisting of 4,280 hours of on-the-job work experience and 720 hours of in-school training.”

   skilledtradesontario.ca/trade-information/marine-engine-technician
4. Receive Certificate of Apprenticeship

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

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

   skilledtradesontario.ca/trade-information/marine-engine-technician
5. Pass the certifying exam

   You take the certifying exam, and when it is passed, Skilled Trades Ontario issues a Certificate of Qualification in this 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/marine-engine-technician

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• 3 steps without a listed fee

1. Find a sponsor in Ontario

   You find a sponsor in Ontario.

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   “1. Find a sponsor in Ontario.”

   skilledtradesontario.ca/apprenticeship/current-apprentices
2. Apply for an apprenticeship program

   You apply for an apprenticeship program in Ontario and check off the section of the form indicating you have completed training in another province.

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   “2. Apply for an apprenticeship program in Ontario. - 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. Verification of out-of-province training

   Skilled Trades Ontario will contact you to verify your out-of-province training after you have submitted your application.

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   “4. Skilled Trades Ontario will contact you to verify your out-of-province training after you have submitted your application.”

   skilledtradesontario.ca/apprenticeship/current-apprentices

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• 4 steps without a listed fee

1. Review the Trade Qualifier Guide

   You review the Trade Qualifier Guide carefully to ensure that you meet the skills and experience requirements.

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   “1. Review the Trade Qualifier Guide carefully to ensure that you meet the skills and experience requirements.”

   skilledtradesontario.ca/skilled-trades-ontario-portal
2. Collect supporting documentation

   You collect all supporting documentation before applying, because applying without all documents will delay the assessment.

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   “2. Collect all supporting documentation before applying. If you apply without attaching all supporting documents, it will cause a delay and you will be required to submit the documents before the assessment can begin.”

   skilledtradesontario.ca/skilled-trades-ontario-portal
3. Submit Trade Equivalency Assessment application

   You create a My Ontario account to access the Skilled Trades Ontario Portal, select Individual, create a new application, select Trade Equivalency Assessment and follow the steps to submit it.

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   “3. Create a My Ontario account to access the Skilled Trades Ontario Portal. Then, when prompted, select Individual, create a New application and select Trade Equivalency Assessment and follow the steps to submit your application.”

   skilledtradesontario.ca/skilled-trades-ontario-portal
4. Attempt the certifying examination

   Once eligible through the Trade Qualifier process, you attempt the certifying examination to obtain a Certificate of Qualification.

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   “Skilled Trades Ontario’s Trade Qualifier application process enables experienced tradespeople who are not already certified in a trade and have not completed an Ontario apprenticeship (i.e. Trade Qualifiers) to become eligible to attempt the certifying examination to obtain a Certificate of Qualification.”

   skilledtradesontario.ca/skilled-trades-ontario-portal

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