Automotive Service Technician Licence: Moving from Quebec to Ontario
The short answer
Extra steps
Registered apprentices from another province or territory may get credit for their training in Ontario, but must find a sponsor, apply for an apprenticeship program, and have Skilled Trades Ontario verify their out-of-province training. Source
“If you’re a registered apprentice in another province or territory, you may get credit for your training in Ontario.”
skilledtradesontario.ca/apprenticeship/current-apprentices
Both provinces
| Licensed in Quebec | Moving to Ontario | |
|---|---|---|
| Licence status | Voluntary certification | Certification required |
| Regulator | — | Skilled Trades Ontario |
| Guide | Automotive service technician in Quebec | Automotive service technician in Ontario |
Steps to transfer
Find a sponsor
Apply for apprenticeship
Source
“Apply for an apprenticeship program in Ontario.”
skilledtradesontario.ca/apprenticeship/current-apprenticesVerification of 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
Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with Skilled Trades Ontario
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