How to Become an Appliance Service Technician in Ontario
Do you need certification?
Certification is voluntary
Appliance service technician is a voluntary trade in Ontario. You can work in the trade without a certificate.
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“Because this trade is non-compulsory, this certificate does not have to be renewed, and the information of individuals practicing this trade will not appear on the Skilled Trades Ontario Public Register.”
From skilledtradesontario.ca/trade-information/appliance-service-technician, checked October 11, 2026.
At a glance
- Licence status
- Voluntary certification See the source
- Routes
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- Trained in Canada: 4 steps
- Licensed in another province: 3 steps
- Trained outside Canada: 5 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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You create a My Ontario account and submit your application for apprenticeship online.
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“Create a My Ontario account to apply online for an apprenticeship (if you are 18 years of age or older).”
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You complete the on-the-job and in-school training that make up the apprenticeship program.
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“An apprenticeship training program consists of on-the-job and in-school training.”
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After completing the apprenticeship program, Skilled Trades Ontario issues you 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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You pass the certifying exam, after which Skilled Trades Ontario issues a Certificate of Qualification in the trade.
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“When the certifying exam is passed, Skilled Trades Ontario will issue a Certificate of Qualification in this trade.”
skilledtradesontario.ca/trade-information/appliance-service-technician
Listed fees for this route
No one-time fees listed by the regulator for these steps Check with Skilled Trades Ontario
4 steps without a listed fee, so the total may not be the full cost.
Licensed in another province
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You find a sponsor for your apprenticeship in Ontario.
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You apply for an apprenticeship program in Ontario and check off the section of the form showing you completed training in another province.
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“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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After you submit your application, Skilled Trades Ontario contacts you to verify your out-of-province training.
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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.
Trained outside Canada
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You review the Trade Qualifier Guide to make sure you 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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You gather all supporting documentation before applying, since applying without them causes a delay.
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“Collect all supporting documentation before applying.”
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You create a My Ontario account, select a new Trade Equivalency Assessment application, and follow the steps to submit it.
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“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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The Trade Equivalency Assessment determines whether you can challenge the certifying exam for the trade.
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“The Trade Equivalency Assessment determines whether you can challenge the certifying exam for a trade.”
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If you pass the exam, you pay a fee and are issued a Certificate of Qualification in the trade.
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“If successful in the exam, you would pay a fee to be issued a Certificate of Qualification in that trade.”
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Listed fees for this route
No one-time fees listed by the regulator for these steps Check with Skilled Trades Ontario
5 steps without a listed fee, so the total may not be the full cost.
Requirements
Experience
Trade Qualifiers applying for a Trade Equivalency Assessment must have equivalent skills and years of experience in the trade.
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“A Trade Equivalency Assessment is the first step for Trade Qualifiers who do not have a recognized trade qualification, but who have equivalent skills and years of experience in a trade.”
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Other
You must be 18 years of age or older to submit an online application for apprenticeship.
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“You must be 18 years of age or older to submit an online application for apprenticeship.”
skilledtradesontario.ca/skilled-trades-ontario-portalTo be considered for the Experienced Apprenticeship Pathway, an applicant who does not meet the Academic Entry Requirements must be at least 21 years old.
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“1. be at least at least 21 years old, or”
skilledtradesontario.ca/resource-hub/research/trade-reports/trade-r...Alternatively, an applicant for the Experienced Apprenticeship Pathway may qualify if they have not received formal education for at least three years.
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“have not received formal education for a period of at least three years.”
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Already licensed in another province?
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The pages say certificate holders from another Canadian province or territory must apply using a PDF form, but they do not state whether an exam or competence assessment is required. Source
“If you have a certificate, license or credential from another Canadian province or territory and would like to obtain an Ontario Certificate of Qualification, please note that the Canadian certificate holder application is currently not available through the Skilled Trades Ontario Portal.”
skilledtradesontario.ca/skilled-trades-ontario-portal
Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with Skilled Trades Ontario
Credential assessment
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Exams
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certifying exam
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“This trade has a certifying exam.”
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in-school exemption test
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“If the apprentice has successfully completed an in-school exemption test, the apprentice must submit a copy of their results letter to be eligible for an exemption from the corresponding level of in-school training.”
skilledtradesontario.ca/apprenticeship/current-apprentices
Language tests
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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 |
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| Ontario | $20.00 | $27.00 | $30.54 | Limited (2 of 5) |
| Canada | $20.00 | $28.13 | $41.59 | — |
Appliance service technicians in other provinces and territories
- British Columbia Voluntary certification
- Alberta Certification required
- Saskatchewan Not confirmed yet
- Manitoba Not confirmed yet
- Quebec Not confirmed yet
- New Brunswick Voluntary certification
- Nova Scotia Voluntary certification
- Prince Edward Island Voluntary certification
- Newfoundland and Labrador Voluntary certification
- Yukon Not confirmed yet
- Northwest Territories Voluntary certification
- Nunavut Voluntary certification
Compare appliance service technician licensing across Canada
Sources checked
- Appliance Service Technician - Skilled Trades Ontario skilledtradesontario.ca/trade-information/appliance-service-technician · fetched October 10, 2026
- Skilled Trades Ontario Portal - Skilled Trades Ontario skilledtradesontario.ca/skilled-trades-ontario-portal · fetched October 10, 2026
- Current apprentices - Skilled Trades Ontario skilledtradesontario.ca/apprenticeship/current-apprentices · fetched October 10, 2026
- Trade reports FAQ - Skilled Trades Ontario skilledtradesontario.ca/resource-hub/research/trade-reports/trade-r... · fetched October 10, 2026
Frequently asked questions
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Do you need a licence to work as an appliance service technician 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.
Which exams are required?
certifying exam, in-school exemption test.
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