How to Become a Network Cabling Specialist in Ontario

• 7 steps without a listed fee

1. Find a sponsor

   An apprenticeship program begins when you sign a Training Agreement with a sponsor and register 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. Register the training agreement

   You register the signed training agreement with Skilled Trades Ontario to start the apprenticeship.

   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
3. Download the training logbook

   You download the Apprenticeship Training Standard Logbook that lists the skills and tasks to master, and your sponsor signs off each skill as you demonstrate proficiency.

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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
4. Complete on-the-job training

   You complete 4,000 hours of on-the-job work experience as part of the apprenticeship.

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   “Generally, the time-frame to become competent in the trade of Network Cabling Specialist is 4,600 hours (approximately two and a half years) consisting of 4,000 hours of on-the-job work experience and 600 hours of in-school training.”

   skilledtradesontario.ca/trade-information/network-cabling-specialist
5. Complete in-school training
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   “A Network Cabling Specialist apprenticeship includes two levels of theoretical training, which includes but is not limited to instruction in:”

   skilledtradesontario.ca/trade-information/network-cabling-specialist
6. 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/network-cabling-specialist
7. Pass the certifying exam

   You take and pass the certifying exam to obtain 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/network-cabling-specialist

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• 3 steps without a listed fee

1. Find a sponsor in Ontario

   An apprentice registered in another province or territory must find a sponsor in Ontario.

   Source

   “#### Steps to register in Ontario 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.

   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 you to verify your out-of-province training after you submit your application.

   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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• 6 steps without a listed fee

1. Review the Trade Qualifier Guide

   You review the Trade Qualifier Guide carefully to ensure 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.”

   skilledtradesontario.ca/skilled-trades-ontario-portal
2. Collect supporting documentation

   You collect all supporting documentation before applying, since applying without all 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.”

   skilledtradesontario.ca/skilled-trades-ontario-portal
3. Create a portal account

   You create a My Ontario account to access the Skilled Trades Ontario Portal.

   Source

   “Create a My Ontario account to access the Skilled Trades Ontario Portal.”

   skilledtradesontario.ca/skilled-trades-ontario-portal
4. Submit Trade Equivalency Assessment application

   You create a new application, select Trade Equivalency Assessment, and follow the steps to submit your application.

   Source

   “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
5. 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...
6. Pay fee and receive certificate

   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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