How to Become a Motorcycle Technician in Ontario

• 6 steps without a listed fee

1. Sign a training agreement

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

   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. Download your training logbook

   Download the Apprenticeship Training Standard Logbook, which your sponsor signs off on as you demonstrate each skill.

   Source

   “Download your logbook from the Trades information page.”

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

   Complete the on-the-job work experience hours, with your sponsor or trainer signing the training standard as you demonstrate the required skills.

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   “Generally, the time-frame to become competent in the trade of Motorcycle Technician is 6,000 hours (approximately three and a half years) consisting of 5,520 hours of on-the-job work experience and 480 hours of in-school training.”

   skilledtradesontario.ca/trade-information/motorcycle-technician
4. Complete in-school training

   Complete the two levels of theoretical in-school training, which may be delivered as block release, day release, part-time or alternative delivery.

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   “A Motorcycle Technician apprenticeship includes two levels of theoretical training, which includes but is not limited to instruction in:”

   skilledtradesontario.ca/trade-information/motorcycle-technician
5. Receive Certificate of Apprenticeship

   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/motorcycle-technician
6. Pass the certifying exam

   Pass the certifying exam, after which Skilled Trades Ontario issues a Certificate of Qualification in the trade.

   Source

   “This trade has a certifying exam. Upon passing the certifying exam, Skilled Trades Ontario issues a Certificate of Qualification in this trade.”

   skilledtradesontario.ca/trade-information/motorcycle-technician

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• 3 steps without a listed fee

1. Find a sponsor in Ontario

   Find a sponsor in Ontario.

   Source

   “1. Find a sponsor in Ontario.”

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

   Apply for an apprenticeship program in Ontario, checking off the section of the form indicating you 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 prior training

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

   Source

   “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

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

   Source

   “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

   Collect all supporting documentation before applying, since applying without them 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 the assessment application

   Create a My Ontario account, select Individual, create a new application, select Trade Equivalency Assessment and follow the steps to submit it.

   Source

   “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 exam

   Once the assessment makes you eligible, attempt the certifying examination to obtain a Certificate of Qualification.

   Source

   “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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