How to Become a Pattern Maker in Ontario

• 4 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 that lists the skills and tasks to master during the apprenticeship.

   Source

   “An Apprenticeship Training Standard Logbook or Schedule of Training outlines all the skills and tasks you need to master during your apprenticeship.”

   skilledtradesontario.ca/apprenticeship/starting-your-apprenticeship
3. Complete the apprenticeship program

   Complete the apprenticeship program, after which 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/pattern-maker
4. Pass the certifying exam

   Take and pass the certifying exam to receive a Certificate of Qualification in the trade.

   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/pattern-maker

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• 3 steps without a listed fee

1. Review the application guide

   Review the Canadian Certificate Holder Guide and Form and follow the application instructions.

   Source

   “Review the Canadian Certificate Holder Guide and Form and follow the application instructions.”

   skilledtradesontario.ca/skilled-trades-ontario-portal
2. Submit a PDF application

   Submit the application using the PDF form by email or mail to Skilled Trades Ontario, since this application is not available through the portal.

   Source

   “You must use the PDF application form and email or mail your application to Skilled Trades Ontario.”

   skilledtradesontario.ca/skilled-trades-ontario-portal
3. Receive the certificate

   Once the application is approved and a Certificate of Qualification is issued, the portal can be used to update information or pay fees.

   Source

   “Once your application is approved and you are issued a Certificate of Qualification, you may then use the Skilled Trades Ontario Portal to update your information, pay fees or initiate other applications.”

   skilledtradesontario.ca/skilled-trades-ontario-portal

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• 5 steps without a listed fee

1. Review the Trade Qualifier guide

   Review the Trade Qualifier Guide carefully to make sure you meet the skills and experience requirements.

   Source

   “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, because applying without all documents will delay the assessment.

   Source

   “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, choose Trade Equivalency Assessment and follow the steps to submit it.

   Source

   “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. Challenge the certifying exam

   If the Trade Equivalency Assessment determines you are eligible, you can challenge the certifying exam for the trade.

   Source

   “The Trade Equivalency Assessment determines whether you can challenge the certifying exam for a trade.”

   skilledtradesontario.ca/resource-hub/research/trade-reports/trade-r...
5. Pay the certificate fee

   If you pass the exam, you pay a fee to be issued a Certificate of Qualification in the trade.

   Source

   “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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