How to Become a Parts Technician in Ontario
Do you need certification?
Certification is voluntary
Parts 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/parts-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: 4 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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- 4 steps without a listed fee
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Apply for an apprenticeship program in the trade.
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Complete the on-the-job work experience set out in the Apprenticeship Training Standard, with the sponsor signing off skills as they are learned.
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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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Complete the two levels of theoretical in-school training for the trade.
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“A Parts Technician apprenticeship includes two levels of theoretical training, which includes but is not limited to instruction in:”
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Pass the certifying exam so that Skilled Trades Ontario issues a Certificate of Qualification.
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“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/parts-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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Find a sponsor in Ontario.
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Apply for an apprenticeship program in Ontario, checking off the section of the form indicating training completed 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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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
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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- 4 steps without a listed fee
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Review the Trade Qualifier Guide carefully to ensure that 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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Collect all supporting documentation before applying, since applying without them causes a delay.
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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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Create a My Ontario account, select Individual, create a new application, select Trade Equivalency Assessment and follow 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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If the Trade Equivalency Assessment determines you can challenge the certifying exam, pass it and pay a fee to be issued a Certificate of Qualification.
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“The Trade Equivalency Assessment determines whether you can challenge the certifying exam for a trade. 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
4 steps without a listed fee, so the total may not be the full cost.
Requirements
Education
The academic entry grade for the trade is Grade 12.
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“Academic entry grade Grade 12”
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Experience
Applicants for a Trade Equivalency Assessment must have equivalent skills and years of experience in the trade.
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“If you are a tradesperson with equivalent skills and years of experience in a trade and would like to apply for a Trade Equivalency Assessment:”
skilledtradesontario.ca/skilled-trades-ontario-portal
Other
Applicants who do not meet the academic entry requirements may register through the Experienced Apprenticeship Pathway if they are at least 21 years old or have not received formal education for at least three years.
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“1. be at least at least 21 years old, or 2. 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 the Canadian Certificate Holder Guide and Form, but 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
Apply by PDF form
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“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. You must use the PDF application form and email or mail your application to Skilled Trades Ontario.”
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. When the certifying exam is passed, Skilled Trades Ontario will issue a Certificate of Qualification in this trade.”
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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
Not stated by the regulator Check with Skilled Trades Ontario
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ontario | $19.00 | $27.00 | $41.00 | Limited (2 of 5) |
| Canada | $19.17 | $26.00 | $40.00 | — |
Parts technicians in other provinces and territories
- British Columbia Voluntary certification
- Alberta Voluntary certification
- Saskatchewan Voluntary certification
- Manitoba Voluntary certification
- Quebec Voluntary certification
- New Brunswick Voluntary certification
- Nova Scotia Voluntary certification
- Prince Edward Island Voluntary certification
- Newfoundland and Labrador Voluntary certification
- Yukon Voluntary certification
- Northwest Territories Voluntary certification
- Nunavut Voluntary certification
Sources checked
- Parts Technician - Skilled Trades Ontario skilledtradesontario.ca/trade-information/parts-technician · fetched October 11, 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
- Parts Technician (240P) skilledtradesontario.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/parts-technician... · fetched October 11, 2026
Frequently asked questions
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Do you need a licence to work as a parts 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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