How to Become a Transmission Technician in Ontario

• 5 steps without a listed fee

1. Find a sponsor

   The applicant finds a sponsor in Ontario to begin an apprenticeship.

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   “1. Find a sponsor in Ontario.”

   skilledtradesontario.ca/apprenticeship/current-apprentices
2. Apply for apprenticeship

   The applicant applies for an apprenticeship program in Ontario.

   Source

   “2. Apply for an apprenticeship program in Ontario.”

   skilledtradesontario.ca/apprenticeship/current-apprentices
3. Complete on-the-job training

   The apprentice completes the on-the-job work experience set out in the Apprenticeship Training Standard, with the sponsor signing off on 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.”

   skilledtradesontario.ca/trade-information/transmission-technician
4. Complete in-school training

   The apprentice completes two levels of theoretical in-school training covering topics such as workplace health and safety, manual and automatic transmissions, and electricity and electronics.

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

   skilledtradesontario.ca/trade-information/transmission-technician
5. Pass the certifying exam

   Upon completing the apprenticeship program, the apprentice passes the certifying exam to obtain a Certificate of Qualification.

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   “This trade has a certifying exam. Upon passing the certifying exam, Skilled Trades Ontario issues a Certificate of Qualification in this trade.”

   skilledtradesontario.ca/trade-information/transmission-technician

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• 3 steps without a listed fee

1. Review the application guide

   The applicant reviews the Canadian Certificate Holder Guide and Form and follows the application instructions.

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

   skilledtradesontario.ca/skilled-trades-ontario-portal
2. Submit the PDF application

   The applicant completes the PDF application form and emails or mails it to Skilled Trades Ontario.

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

   skilledtradesontario.ca/skilled-trades-ontario-portal
3. Receive the Certificate of Qualification

   Once the application is approved, the applicant is issued a Certificate of Qualification and can then use the portal to update information or pay fees.

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   “2. Once your application is approved and you are issued a Certificate of Qualification, you may then use the Skilled Trades Ontario Portal to update your information, pay fees or initiate other applications.”

   skilledtradesontario.ca/skilled-trades-ontario-portal

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• 5 steps without a listed fee

1. Review the Trade Qualifier Guide

   The applicant reviews the Trade Qualifier Guide carefully to make sure they meet the skills and experience requirements.

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

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   “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
3. Submit the TEA application

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

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   “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
4. Challenge the certifying exam

   If the Trade Equivalency Assessment determines the applicant is eligible, they challenge the certifying exam for the trade.

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   “The Trade Equivalency Assessment determines whether you can challenge the certifying exam for a trade.”

   skilledtradesontario.ca/resource-hub/research/trade-reports/trade-r...
5. Pay for the certificate

   If successful in the exam, the applicant pays 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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