How to Become a Surface Blaster in Ontario

• 3 steps without a listed fee

1. Complete an apprenticeship program

   Complete the apprenticeship program administered by Skilled Trades Ontario for this trade.

   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/surface-blaster
2. Receive Certificate of Apprenticeship

   Upon completing 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/surface-blaster
3. Pass the certifying exam

   Pass the certifying exam for this trade so that Skilled Trades Ontario will issue a Certificate of Qualification.

   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/surface-blaster

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• 3 steps without a listed fee

1. Apply to verify credential

   If you hold an authorizing certificate from another Canadian province or territory, apply to have your credential verified.

   Source

   “If you have an authorizing certificate from another Canadian province or territory you can apply to have your credential verified and no further training or examination will be required.”

   skilledtradesontario.ca/experienced-workers
2. Use the PDF application form

   Because the Canadian certificate holder application is not available through the portal, use the PDF application form and email or mail it to Skilled Trades Ontario.

   Source

   “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
3. Review the guide and form

   Review the Canadian Certificate Holder Guide and Form and follow the application instructions.

   Source

   “1. Review the Canadian Certificate Holder Guide and Form and follow the application instructions.”

   skilledtradesontario.ca/skilled-trades-ontario-portal

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• 6 steps without a listed fee

1. Apply for Trade Equivalency Assessment

   Apply to have your skills, experience and qualifications assessed by Skilled Trades Ontario as the first step to obtaining a Certificate of Qualification.

   Source

   “you may apply to have your skills, experience and qualifications assessed by Skilled Trades Ontario as the first step to obtaining a Certificate of Qualification in Ontario.”

   skilledtradesontario.ca/experienced-workers
2. Review the Trade Qualifier Guide

   Review the Trade Qualifier Guide carefully to ensure you meet the skills and experience requirements.

   Source

   “1. Review the Trade Qualifier Guide carefully to ensure that you meet the skills and experience requirements.”

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

   Collect all supporting documentation before applying, since applying without them will delay the assessment.

   Source

   “2. 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
4. Submit application through portal

   Create a My Ontario account, select Individual, create a new application, select Trade Equivalency Assessment and follow the steps to submit it.

   Source

   “3. 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
5. Challenge the certifying exam

   If the Trade Equivalency Assessment determines you are eligible, 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 for certificate

   If you pass the exam, 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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