How to Become a Truck and Transport Mechanic in Ontario

• 5 steps without a listed fee

1. Start an apprenticeship

   The applicant begins an apprenticeship training program in the trade, which combines on-the-job and in-school training.

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   “An apprenticeship training program consists of on-the-job and in-school training.”

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2. Complete on-the-job training

   The apprentice completes practical on-the-job training while a sponsor or trainer signs off the skills in the Apprenticeship Training Standard.

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   “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.”

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3. Complete in-school training

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

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   “A Truck and Coach Technician apprenticeship includes three levels of theoretical training, which includes but is not limited to instruction in:”

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4. 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.”

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5. Pass the certifying exam

   The applicant passes the certifying exam, after which Skilled Trades Ontario issues a Certificate of Qualification.

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

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• 3 steps without a listed fee

1. Review the application guide

   The applicant reviews the Canadian Certificate Holder Guide and Form and follows the application instructions.

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

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2. Submit the application

   The applicant submits the PDF application form by email or mail to Skilled Trades Ontario.

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

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3. Receive Certificate of Qualification

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

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   “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.”

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• 4 steps without a listed fee

1. Review the Trade Qualifier Guide

   The applicant reviews the Trade Qualifier Guide carefully to ensure they meet the skills and experience requirements.

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

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2. Collect supporting documentation

   The applicant collects all supporting documentation before applying, since missing documents will delay the assessment.

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   “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.”

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3. Submit Trade Equivalency Assessment application

   The applicant creates a My Ontario account, selects Trade Equivalency Assessment as a new application, and follows the steps to submit it.

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   “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.”

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4. Pass the certifying exam

   After the assessment makes them eligible, the applicant attempts the certifying examination to obtain a Certificate of Qualification.

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   “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.”

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