How to Become a Mould Designer in Ontario
Do you need certification?
Certification is voluntary
Mould designer is a voluntary trade in Ontario. You can work in the trade without a certificate.
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“As this trade is non-compulsory, the information of individuals practicing this trade will not appear on the Skilled Trades Ontario Public Register.”
From skilledtradesontario.ca/trade-information/mould-designer, checked October 10, 2026.
At a glance
- Licence status
- Voluntary certification See the source
- Routes
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- Trained in Canada: 3 steps
- Licensed in another province: 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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- 3 steps without a listed fee
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The applicant registers for the apprenticeship program administered by Skilled Trades Ontario.
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“This trade has an apprenticeship program that is administered by Skilled Trades Ontario.”
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The applicant completes the apprenticeship program for the trade.
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“Upon completion of an apprenticeship program, Skilled Trades Ontario issues a Certificate of Apprenticeship.”
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Skilled Trades Ontario issues a Certificate of Apprenticeship, which is the highest level of certification available for the trade.
Source
“Upon completion of an apprenticeship program, Skilled Trades Ontario issues a Certificate of Apprenticeship. This is the highest level of certification available for the trade.”
skilledtradesontario.ca/trade-information/mould-designer
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.
Licensed in another province
0 of 3 done
- 3 steps without a listed fee
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The applicant finds a sponsor in Ontario.
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The applicant applies for an apprenticeship program in Ontario and checks off the section of the form indicating they 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.”
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Skilled Trades Ontario contacts the applicant to verify their out-of-province training after the application has been submitted.
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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.
Requirements
Not stated by the regulator Check with Skilled Trades Ontario
Already licensed in another province?
Not stated
The pages do not state how someone already licensed in another Canadian province or territory registers in this trade; the trade has no Certificate of Qualification and no certifying exam, and the Canadian certificate holder path is not described for it. Source
“As there is no certifying exam in this trade, Skilled Trades Ontario does not issue a Certificate of Qualification and therefore cannot accept Trade Equivalency Assessment applications for this trade.”
skilledtradesontario.ca/trade-information/mould-designer
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
Not stated by the regulator Check with Skilled Trades Ontario
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ontario | $23.00 | $38.00 | $52.88 | Limited (2 of 5) |
| Canada | $23.08 | $35.00 | $51.28 | — |
Mould designers in other provinces and territories
- British Columbia Not confirmed yet
- Alberta Not confirmed yet
- Saskatchewan Not confirmed yet
- Manitoba Not confirmed yet
- Quebec Title protected
- 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
- Northwest Territories Not confirmed yet
- Nunavut Not confirmed yet
Sources checked
- Mould Designer - Skilled Trades Ontario skilledtradesontario.ca/trade-information/mould-designer · fetched October 10, 2026
- 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 a mould designer 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.
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