How to Become a Pattern Maker in Ontario

• 5 steps without a listed fee

1. Find a sponsor

   You begin the apprenticeship by signing a Training Agreement with a sponsor.

   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

   The signed Training Agreement is registered 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
3. Download your logbook

   You download the Apprenticeship Training Standard Logbook that lists the skills and tasks to master during the apprenticeship.

   Source

   “Download your logbook from the Trades information page.”

   skilledtradesontario.ca/apprenticeship/starting-your-apprenticeship
4. Complete the apprenticeship program

   You complete the apprenticeship program, after which Skilled Trades Ontario issues a Certificate of Apprenticeship.

   Source

   “This trade has an apprenticeship program that is administered by Skilled Trades Ontario. Upon completion of an apprenticeship program, Skilled Trades Ontario issues a Certificate of Apprenticeship.”

   skilledtradesontario.ca/trade-information/pattern-maker
5. Pass the certifying exam

   You take and pass the certifying exam to receive 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/pattern-maker

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• 3 steps without a listed fee

1. Find a sponsor in Ontario

   An apprentice registered in another province or territory first finds a sponsor in Ontario.

   Source

   “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 make sure you meet the skills and experience requirements.

   Source

   “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 gather all supporting documentation before applying, since applying without it will delay the assessment.

   Source

   “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 the assessment application

   In the portal you select Individual, create a new application, select Trade Equivalency Assessment and follow the steps to submit it.

   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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