How to Become a Tractor-trailer Commercial Driver in Ontario

• 5 steps without a listed fee

1. Sign a training agreement

   You begin an 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 or Schedule of Training, which lists the skills and tasks your sponsor signs off as you demonstrate them.

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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 training

   You complete the apprenticeship program, which typically consists of 3000 hours of on-the-job learning and skills development.

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   “This apprenticeship program typically consists of 3000 hours of on-the-job learning and skills development.”

   skilledtradesontario.ca/trade-information/tractor-trailer-commercia...
4. Show proof of AZ licence

   At the completion stage of the apprenticeship program you are required to show proof of an Ontario AZ licence.

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   “Individuals are now required to show proof of AZ license at the completion stage of the Apprenticeship Program.”

   skilledtradesontario.ca/trade-information/tractor-trailer-commercia...
5. 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/tractor-trailer-commercia...

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• 3 steps without a listed fee

1. Find a sponsor in Ontario

   You find a sponsor in Ontario.

   Source

   “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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   “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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