How to Become a Recreation Vehicle Service Technician in Ontario

• 6 steps without a listed fee
• Listed time: 230.3 months (only 2 of 6 steps state a time)

1. Find a sponsor

   The applicant finds an employer or trainer willing to sponsor their apprenticeship in the trade.

   Source

   “As a sponsor, you are responsible for ensuring that the apprentice receives training in accordance with the apprenticeship training program established by Skilled Trades Ontario.”

   skilledtradesontario.ca/apprenticeship/sponsor-an-apprentice
2. Apply for apprenticeship

   The applicant submits an application for an apprenticeship program, online if they are 18 or older or on paper if younger.

   Source

   “You must be 18 years of age or older to submit an online application for apprenticeship. You can still apply for an apprenticeship if you are under 18 years of age, but you must download and submit a paper application to Skilled Trades Ontario”

   skilledtradesontario.ca/skilled-trades-ontario-portal
3. Complete on-the-job training

   The apprentice completes the required on-the-job work experience set out in the Apprenticeship Training Standard, with the sponsor signing off on skills as they are learned.

   Time: 6,280 days

   Time source

   “6280 hours of on-the-job work experience”

   skilledtradesontario.ca/trade-information/recreation-vehicle-techni...
   Source

   “Generally, the time-frame to become competent in the trade of Recreation Vehicle Technician is 7000 hours (approximately three and a half years) consisting of 6280 hours of on-the-job work experience and 720 hours of in-school training.”

   skilledtradesontario.ca/trade-information/recreation-vehicle-techni...
4. Complete in-school training

   The apprentice completes three levels of theoretical in-school training, delivered in ways such as block release, day release, part-time or alternative delivery.

   Time: 720 days

   Time source

   “Technical training 720 hours (6 months across 3 levels)”

   skilledtradesontario.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/recreation-vehic...
   Source

   “A Recreation Vehicle Technician apprenticeship includes three levels of theoretical training, which includes but is not limited to instruction in:”

   skilledtradesontario.ca/trade-information/recreation-vehicle-techni...
5. 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/recreation-vehicle-techni...
6. Pass the certifying exam

   The applicant passes the certifying exam, after which Skilled Trades Ontario issues 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/recreation-vehicle-techni...

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• 4 steps without a listed fee

1. Apply for 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
2. Verification of prior training

   After the application is submitted, Skilled Trades Ontario contacts the applicant to verify their out-of-province training and applies any credits for prior learning and training.

   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
3. Provide proof of experience

   The applicant provides documents such as employer letters, transcripts or proof of apprenticeship registration from their former province so prior experience can be assessed.

   Source

   “Proof of apprenticeship registration from their former province or territory: A copy of their training agreement or a registration wallet card.”

   skilledtradesontario.ca/apprenticeship/sponsor-an-apprentice
4. Apply as Canadian certificate holder

   A journeyperson with a certificate from another Canadian province or territory reviews the Canadian Certificate Holder Guide and Form and emails or mails the PDF application to Skilled Trades Ontario, since this application is not available through the portal.

   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. You must use the PDF application form and email or mail your application to Skilled Trades Ontario.”

   skilledtradesontario.ca/skilled-trades-ontario-portal

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• 4 steps without a listed fee

1. Review the Trade Qualifier Guide

   The applicant reviews the Trade Qualifier Guide carefully to ensure they 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

   The applicant collects all supporting documentation before applying, since applying without it causes a delay.

   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. Submit Trade Equivalency Assessment

   The applicant creates a My Ontario account, selects Individual, creates a new application, selects Trade Equivalency Assessment and follows the steps to submit it.

   Source

   “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.”

   skilledtradesontario.ca/skilled-trades-ontario-portal
4. Pass the certifying exam

   Once the assessment makes them eligible, the Trade Qualifier attempts the certifying examination to obtain a Certificate of Qualification.

   Source

   “Skilled Trades Ontario’s Trade Qualifier application process enables experienced tradespeople who are not already certified in a trade and have not completed an Ontario apprenticeship (i.e. Trade Qualifiers) to become eligible to attempt the certifying examination to obtain a Certificate of Qualification.”

   skilledtradesontario.ca/skilled-trades-ontario-portal

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