How to Become a Hazardous Materials Worker in Ontario

• 6 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.

   Source

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

   skilledtradesontario.ca/trade-information/hazardous-materials-worker
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 or trainer signing off on the 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/hazardous-materials-worker
3. Complete in-school training

   The apprentice completes one level of theoretical in-school training covering topics such as worker protection, biological hazards and abatement operations.

   Source

   “A Hazardous Materials Worker apprenticeship includes one level of theoretical training, which includes but is not limited to instruction in:”

   skilledtradesontario.ca/trade-information/hazardous-materials-worker
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/hazardous-materials-worker
5. Pass the certifying exam

   The applicant passes the certifying exam for 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/hazardous-materials-worker
6. Receive Certificate of Qualification

   After passing the certifying exam, Skilled Trades Ontario issues a Certificate of Qualification in the trade.

   Source

   “When the certifying exam is passed, Skilled Trades Ontario will issue a Certificate of Qualification in this trade.”

   skilledtradesontario.ca/trade-information/hazardous-materials-worker

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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 an apprenticeship

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

   Source

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

   Source

   “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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