How to Become a Turf Equipment Technician in Ontario

• 5 steps without a listed fee

1. Sign a training agreement

   An apprenticeship program begins when you sign a Training Agreement with a sponsor and register it with Skilled Trades Ontario.

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   “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. Download your training logbook

   You download the Apprenticeship Training Standard Logbook, which outlines the skills and tasks you need to master, and your sponsor signs off on each skill as you demonstrate proficiency.

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   “An Apprenticeship Training Standard Logbook or Schedule of Training outlines all the skills and tasks you need to master during your apprenticeship. Your sponsor or trainer will sign off on each skill once you demonstrate proficiency.”

   skilledtradesontario.ca/apprenticeship/starting-your-apprenticeship
3. Complete on-the-job training

   You complete 5,000 hours of practical on-the-job work experience provided by a skilled worker or trainer.

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   “Generally, the time-frame to become competent in the trade of Turf Equipment Technician is 5,720 hours (approximately three years) consisting of 5,000 hours of on-the-job work experience and 720 hours of in-school training.”

   skilledtradesontario.ca/trade-information/turf-equipment-technician
4. Complete in-school training
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   “A Turf Equipment Technician apprenticeship includes three levels of theoretical training, which includes but is not limited to instruction in:”

   skilledtradesontario.ca/trade-information/turf-equipment-technician
5. Receive Certificate of Apprenticeship

   Upon completion of the apprenticeship program, Skilled Trades Ontario issues a Certificate of Apprenticeship, the highest level of certification available for the trade.

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   “Upon completion of an apprenticeship program, Skilled Trades Ontario issues a Certificate of Apprenticeship. This is the highest level of certification available for the trade.”

   skilledtradesontario.ca/trade-information/turf-equipment-technician

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• 3 steps without a listed fee

1. Find a sponsor in Ontario

   You find a sponsor in Ontario.

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   “1. Find a sponsor in Ontario.”

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

   You apply for an apprenticeship program in Ontario and check off the section of the form indicating you have completed training in another province.

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   “2. 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 prior training

   Skilled Trades Ontario contacts you to verify your out-of-province training after you have submitted your application.

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   “4. 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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