How to Become a Parts Technician in Ontario

• 5 steps without a listed fee

1. Find a sponsor

   The applicant finds a sponsor or trainer who provides practical on-the-job training in the trade.

   Source

   “An apprenticeship involves practical training provided on-the-job by a skilled worker, or trainer.”

   skilledtradesontario.ca/trade-information/parts-technician
2. Complete on-the-job training

   The apprentice completes the on-the-job work experience set out in the Apprenticeship Training Standard, with the sponsor signing off skills as they are demonstrated.

   Source

   “As these essential skills are developed, the apprentice’s sponsor or trainer signs the relevant sections of the training standard to indicate that the apprentice has met the individual training objectives by demonstrating the skills required of a skilled worker, or journeyperson, in the trade.”

   skilledtradesontario.ca/trade-information/parts-technician
3. Complete in-school training

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

   Source

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

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

   Upon completion of 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/parts-technician
5. Pass the certifying exam

   The applicant passes 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/parts-technician

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• 3 steps without a listed fee

1. Find a sponsor in Ontario

   The applicant finds a sponsor in Ontario.

   Source

   “1. Find a sponsor in Ontario.”

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

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

   Source

   “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 contacts the applicant to verify their out-of-province training after the application is submitted.

   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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• 5 steps without a listed fee

1. Review the Trade Qualifier Guide

   The applicant reviews the Trade Qualifier Guide to ensure they 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

   The applicant collects all supporting documentation before applying, since applying without them causes a delay.

   Source

   “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. Create a portal account

   The applicant creates a My Ontario account to access the Skilled Trades Ontario Portal.

   Source

   “3. Create a My Ontario account to access the Skilled Trades Ontario Portal.”

   skilledtradesontario.ca/skilled-trades-ontario-portal
4. Submit TEA application

   The applicant selects Individual, creates a new application, selects Trade Equivalency Assessment and follows the steps to submit it.

   Source

   “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
5. Challenge the certifying exam

   If the Trade Equivalency Assessment determines the applicant can challenge the certifying exam, they take it, and if successful pay a fee to be issued a Certificate of Qualification.

   Source

   “The Trade Equivalency Assessment determines whether you can challenge the certifying exam for a trade. If successful in the exam, you would pay a fee to be issued a Certificate of Qualification in that trade.”

   skilledtradesontario.ca/resource-hub/research/trade-reports/trade-r...

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