Trade Equivalency Assessment

Application Guide
For experienced tradespeople who have not completed an Ontario apprenticeship
but have equivalent qualifications and experience

January 2022
 Table of Contents
WHO SHOULD APPLY? ................................................................................................................................. 2
REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................................................................................... 2
Employment experience .......................................................................................................................... 3
Self-employment experience ................................................................................................................... 3
APPLICATION PROCESS ................................................................................................................................ 4
Step 1: Confirm you meet the requirements/prepare your supporting documents .............................. 4
Step 2: Submit your application to Skilled Trades Ontario...................................................................... 5
Step 3: Make assessment fee payment ................................................................................................... 5
Step 4: Skilled Trades Ontario conducts its assessment.......................................................................... 5
Step 5: You will be notified of the assessment result.............................................................................. 5
CONTACT US ................................................................................................................................................ 6
MORE INFORMATION .................................................................................................................................. 6
APPENDIX A: Identification Requirements .................................................................................................. 7
APPENDIX B: Trade-Specific Requirements ................................................................................................. 8
B1 – Additional Requirements for Electrician Trades ............................................................................ 10
B2 – Additional Requirements for Hoisting Engineer Trades ................................................................ 11
B3 – Additional Requirements for Welder ............................................................................................ 12
B4 – Additional Requirements for Culinary Trades ............................................................................... 13
APPENDIX C: Recognized Hours Credits for Related Trades ..................................................................... 14
APPENDIX D: Work Experience Verification Form.................................................................................... 15
APPLICATION FORM ………………………………………………………………………………………………............................(1-3)

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 WHO SHOULD APPLY?
The Trade Equivalency Assessment process is for experienced tradespeople who have not completed an
Ontario apprenticeship but have equivalent qualifications and experience in a trade, and who want to
attempt the certifying examination required to obtain an Ontario Certificate of Qualification.
You should not apply for a Trade Equivalency Assessment if:
• a Certificate of Qualification is not available in your trade. For trades without a certifying examination,
the highest level of certification available is a Certificate of Apprenticeship which may only be obtained
by completing an apprenticeship. For trades that are eligible for a Trade Equivalency Assessment, see
Appendix B. For information on becoming an apprentice, contact your local Employment Ontario
apprenticeship office.
• You already hold an Ontario Certificate of Apprenticeship indicating you have completed an Ontario
apprenticeship for the same trade. You may apply to attempt the certifying exam for your trade.
• You hold a recognized trade certificate or licence issued in another Canadian province or territory in
the same trade. You may apply directly for an Ontario Certificate of Qualification.
• You are not able to provide sufficient proof that you meet the requirements as described in this guide.
Instead, you may consider becoming registered as an apprentice. Completing an apprenticeship
program may be the best option, even if you have significant work experience. Experienced
tradespeople can receive advanced standing in their apprenticeship—beginning with hours and skills
already credited towards completion. For compulsory trades, apprenticeship lets you to legally work in
your trade while you gain additional experience and/or references to verify your work experience.
If you have questions or require additional support, email assessments-info@skilledtradesontario.ca.

Note to active apprentices:

If you are currently a registered apprentice in Ontario or other Canadian jurisdiction and are considering
this process, please be aware that there is no guarantee that your Trade Equivalency Assessment
application will be approved, and for certain trades, this may affect your ability to work in the trade.
Contact a local Employment Ontario apprenticeship office to speak with an Employment and Training
Consultant about your apprenticeship before proceeding with this application.

REQUIREMENTS
Trade Equivalency Assessment applicants are held to the same on-the-job training standard that is required
to complete an apprenticeship in Ontario, including providing verifiable evidence that demonstrates their
competency in the full scope of the trade and the required experience.
To be approved, you must provide sufficient and verifiable evidence that you have:
• Competency in the skills of the trade, as defined by the trade’s Training Standard or Schedule of
Training (available online at skilledtradesontario.ca/about-trades/trades-information); and
• Experience in the trade that is at least equal to the prescribed or recommended total training time
(including on-the-job and in-school hours).
For the skills and hours requirements for your trade, see Appendix B – Trade-Specific Requirements.

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 To be approved under this process you must submit the following evidence of your trade skills and
experience—which varies depending on the nature of your trade experience:

Employment experience
Work Experience Verifications may be
• Work Experience Verification(s) provided by past or
provided by a supervisor who has
present employer(s) confirming your trade experience
trade knowledge (preferably a
and competency, with each reference providing details
certified journeyperson) and who has
for each position and/or project worked, including:
direct knowledge of your work
- Start and end dates and total number of experience and trade competency.
months and hours worked, and
Verifications may be provided in one
- Detailed description of the tasks performed of two ways:
with specific examples providing context.
• Work Experience Verification
Self-employment experience Form (Appendix D), completed
by each reference.
• Detailed resume of previous trade experience,
including: • Written letters including the
required information, completed
o Details of trade experience, including for each by each reference.
job/project worked:
- Start and end dates and total number of Verifications must be written by the
months and hours worked, and references themselves—not by the
applicant or a third party—and
- Detailed description of the tasks performed
written in a language they are fluent
with specific examples providing context,
in and then translated if needed
o Supporting documents that that prove your (by a member of a recognized
business’ existence (e.g., business number) and Canadian association of translators).
show the type of work performed (e.g., contracts,
customer and supplier invoices). Work experience must be in the
practise of a trade – experience
• Work Experience Verification(s) provided by other must show time spent practising the
trades businesses that have used your services trade, rather than as a supervisor or
confirming your trade experience and competency. a manager, or time spent in school.
Please note:
• If you hold a Canadian Forces Certificate of Military Achievement with a Qualification Level 5 (QL5)
or Developmental Period 2 (DP2) rating in one of nine matched trades, you are eligible for a
streamlined assessment and do not need to provide Work Experience Verifications as your Canadian
Forces trade qualification will be accepted as evidence of your trade skills and experience. You must
include a copy of your Member’s Personnel Record Resume (MPRR) as part of your application. Once
your trade qualification has been verified, you will be approved to attempt the matched trade’s
certifying examination. For trade matches, see the Canadian Forces section of the website.
• If you cannot obtain evidence of work experience and demonstrated skills in your trade because you
are a refugee, refugee claimant, or immigrant from a war-torn or natural-disaster-affected region,
you may be eligible for exemptions from certain requirements. Requests are considered on an
individual basis and alternative assessment methods may be used to confirm your competency and
experience. For more information, contact assessments-info@skilledtradesontario.ca.

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 • Additional evidence may be required to support your skill and experience claims, such as
verifications/declarations from employers/references, government-issued business registration or
employment documents. You will be notified if additional documentation is needed.
• Evidence must be verifiable and authentic. It is your responsibility to provide evidence that is
verifiable by Skilled Trades Ontario. Your application will not be approved if you submit unverifiable or
inauthentic evidence. If it is determined that false representations were made in relation to an
application, any related certificates/memberships may be cancelled or revoked and anyone who
makes false representations may be subject to legal consequences including fines.
• You are encouraged to provide additional, relevant documentation which help prove your experience
working in your trade, including (but not limited to): government-issued licenses, business registration,
or employment documents, technical training certificates, trade school transcripts, and additional
verifications of your trade experience by certified journeypersons in your trade.
• You must communicate directly with Skilled Trades Ontario during the application process. For
privacy reasons and to obtain accurate and verifiable information, it is important to communicate
directly with applicants. Please note that Skilled Trades Ontario will accommodate persons with
disabilities who require assistance from a third-party or where translation support is required. For
information about requesting an accommodation, email assessments-info@skilledtradesontario.ca
and/or submit your request in writing along with your application.
• Documents must be in English or French – documents in any other language must be translated by a
professional translator who is a member of a recognized Canadian association of translators, and both
the translated and original documents must be included.

APPLICATION PROCESS
If you meet the skills and experience requirements for your trade and would like to apply for a Trade
Equivalency Assessment for the trade, you must complete the following steps:

Step 1: Confirm you meet the requirements/prepare your supporting documents

Ensure you have the minimum required hours of hands-on work experience and competency in the trade
you are applying for and that you can provide all the required documentation.
To be approved, you must provide adequate proof that you have hours of experience and demonstrated
skills in your trade that are equal to or exceed the on-the-job training standard that is required to complete
an apprenticeship in Ontario.
Make you have all the required documentation before submitting your application, including:
• Evidence of trade experience and skills (see Requirements section above and Appendix B – Trade-
Specific Requirements for the evidence and documentation requirements for each trade); and
• Identification (copy of photo identification—see Appendix A—Identification Requirements)
Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

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 Step 2: Submit your application to Skilled Trades Ontario
Submit your completed application with all the required documentation to Skilled Trades Ontario either by:
• email, mail, or courier using the Application Form (attached at end of guide)*; or
• online by visiting skilledtradesontario.ca, selecting ‘Log In’, then ‘Trade Equivalency Assessment
Application’ (Canadian applicants only—requires Social Insurance Number)
* Submitting by email or online is recommended to avoid a delay with your application.
Once your application has been received, Skilled Trades Ontario will verify that it is complete. If it is
determined to be complete, you will be then required to make your assessment fee payment.

Step 3: Make your assessment fee payment

The Trade Equivalency Assessment fee is $235 plus HST ($265.55). You may pay either by credit card (by
phone or online) or by certified cheque or money order (by mail/courier).
If paying by credit card, you may pay either online or by phone, however, your fee payment cannot be
processed until after your application has first been reviewed and determined to be complete and ready for
assessment. Go online or call to check the status of your application so you know when to make payment.

Step 4: Skilled Trades Ontario conducts its assessment

Skilled Trades Ontario will begin conducting a skill and experience assessment based on the documents you
provide. Assessments may also include additional verifications of your skills and experience, including:
• Contacting your reference(s)– Skilled Trades Ontario or a third-party may conduct telephone
interviews with your reference(s). Any questions about the background checks should be directed to
Skilled Trades Ontario. Three attempts will be made to contact references, and failure to make contact
may result in these references not being included in your assessment.
• Requiring you to complete one or more interviews – Skilled Trades Ontario may conduct in-person or
telephone interviews with you regarding your application. If an interview is required, Skilled Trades
Ontario will attempt to accommodate your schedule and your language needs, but failure to
participate in a required interview will result in your application being not approved.

Step 5: You will be notified of the assessment result

Once your assessment is complete, you will be notified of the result and your next steps by email (or by
mail if there is no valid email address on your file). Please note that some applications take longer because
of the time it takes to contact references or temporary fluctuations in the number of applications received.
Important: If your trade is compulsory, you will not be permitted to work in your trade until you are either
approved under this process and pass the certifying examination, or you become a registered apprentice.
For more information about starting an apprenticeship, contact the Ministry using the information at the
end of this guide.

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 CONTACT US
Email: Application submissions: assessments@skilledtradesontario.ca
Assessment questions: assessments-info@skilledtradesontario.ca

Telephone: (647) 847-3000

1 (855) 299-0028 (toll-free in Ontario only)
Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm (EST)

Mail: Skilled Trades Ontario

PO Box 20009 RPO Bay Adelaide
Toronto, ON M5H 0A1

MORE INFORMATION
• For information about Skilled Trades Ontario, visit: skilledtradesontario.ca
• For information about apprenticeship, visit: ontario.ca/page/start-apprenticeship
• For a list of Employment Ontario apprenticeship offices, visit: ontario.ca/page/employment-ontario-
apprenticeship-offices

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 APPENDIX A: Identification Requirements
You must submit legible copies of recognized government-issued photo identification with your application.
If you are approved under this process, you will then be required to show original identification in person to
the Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development representative who is invigilating your examination
on the day you attempt it.

What is considered an acceptable identification?

Identification must have been issued by a national/federal, provincial, territorial, or state government
authority and must be valid (not expired). Documents must be original and valid. Photocopies and expired
documents are not acceptable. To be acceptable, identification must include legal name, date of birth,
photo, and signature.
If your identification is not in either of Canada’s official languages—English or French, it must be translated
by someone who is a valid member of a recognized Canadian association of translators.

Which forms of valid identification are acceptable?

The following documents are acceptable forms of identification (if it shows your legal name, date of birth,
photo, and signature):
• Passport (Canadian or international)
• Canadian Citizenship Card
• Secure Certificate of Indian Status Card
• Canadian Provincial or Territorial driver's license or identification card
• Permanent immigration documents*, including:
o Permanent Resident Card (PRC)
o Record of Landing (Form 1000)
o Confirmation of Permanent Residence (Form IMM 5292)
• Temporary immigration documents*, including:
o Student Authorization (IMM 1442)
o Employment Authorization (IMM 1442)
o Visitor Record (IMM 1442)
o Temporary Resident's Permit (IMM 1442)
o Report Pursuant to the Immigration Act (IMM 1442)
o Single Journey Travel Document (SJTD) for Resettlement to Canada (IMM 5485)

* must be issued by an Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada or Canada Border Services Agency
office, Case Processing Centre, or Canadian visa office outside Canada.

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APPENDIX B: Trade-Specific Requirements
Experience Competencies Additional
Trade
required required requirements
Agricultural Equipment Technician (425A) 7000 hrs Training Standard
Alignment and Brakes Technician (310E) 5880 hrs n/a
Appliance Service Technician (445A) 6000 hrs Training Standard
Arborist (444A) 6120 hrs Training Standard
Architectural Glass and Metal Technician (424A) 8000 hrs Training Standard
Auto Body and Collision Damage Repairer (310B) 8000 hrs Training Standard
Auto Body Repairer (310Q) 6000 hrs Training Standard
Automotive Electronic Accessory Technician (310K) 3240 hours Training Standard
Automotive Painter (410N) 4800 hours Training Standard
Automotive Service Technician (310S) 7220 hours Training Standard
Baker-Pâtissier (423C) 7000 hours Training Standard Appendix B4
Brick and Stone Mason (401A) 5600 hours Training Standard
Cabinetmaker (438A) 8000 hours Training Standard
Cement (Concrete) Finisher (244G) 4980 hours Training Standard
Concrete Pump Operator (637C) 2159 hours Schedule of Training
Construction Boilermaker (428A) 6600 hours Training Standard
Construction Craft Worker (450A) 2880 hours Training Standard
Construction Millwright (426A) 8000 hours Training Standard
Cook (415A) 6000 hours Training Standard Appendix B4
Drywall Finisher and Plasterer (453A) 5400 hours Schedule of Training
Drywall, Acoustic and Lathing Applicator (451A) 5400 hours Training Standard
Electric Motor System Technician (446A) 8000 hours Schedule of Training
Electrician – Construction and Maintenance (309A) 9000 hours Training Standard Appendix B1
Electrician – Domestic and Rural (309C) 7200 hours Training Standard Appendix B1
Entertainment Industry Power Technician (269E) 5000 hours Training Standard
Facilities Mechanic (255W) 6000 hours Training Standard
Facilities Technician (255B) 8000 hours Training Standard
Floor Covering Installer (448A) 6000 hours Training Standard
General Carpenter (403A) 7200 hours Training Standard
General Machinist (429A) 8000 hours Training Standard
Hairstylist (332A) 3500 hours Training Standard
Hazardous Materials Worker (253H) 3000 hours Schedule of Training
Heat and Frost Insulator (253A) 6400 hours Schedule of Training
Heavy Duty Equipment Technician (421A) 7000 hours Training Standard
Heavy Equipment Operator – Dozer (636C) 2500 hours Schedule of Training
Heavy Equipment Operator – Excavator (636B) 2500 hours Schedule of Training
Heavy Equipment Operator – Tractor Loader Backhoe (636A) 2500 hours Schedule of Training
Hoisting Engineer – Mobile Crane Operator 1 (339A) 6000 hours Training Standard Appendix B2
Hoisting Engineer – Mobile Crane Operator 2 (339C) 1000 hours Training Standard Appendix B2
Hoisting Engineer – Tower Crane Operator (339B) 3000 hours Training Standard Appendix B2
Horticultural Technician (441C) 6120 hours Training Standard

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 Industrial Electrician (442A) 9000 hours Training Standard Appendix B1
Industrial Mechanic Millwright (433A) 8000 hrs Training Standard
Institutional Cook (415D) 3960 hrs Training Standard Appendix B4
Instrumentation and Control Technician (447A) 8000 hrs Training Standard
Ironworker – Generalist (420B) 8000 hrs Training Standard
Ironworker – Structural and Ornamental (420A) 6000 hrs Training Standard
Machine Tool Builder and Integrator (430M) 8000 hrs Training Standard
Marine Engine Technician (435B) 5000 hrs Training Standard
Metal Fabricator (Fitter) (437A) 5400 hrs Training Standard
Motive Power Machinist (410K) 6060 hrs Training Standard
Motorcycle Technician (310G) 6000 hrs Training Standard
Mould Maker (431A) 8000 hrs Training Standard
Network Cabling Specialist (631A) 4576 hours Training Standard
Painter and Decorator – Commercial and Residential (404C) 6000 hours Training Standard
Painter and Decorator – Industrial (404D) 6000 hours Schedule of Training
Parts Technician (240P) 6000 hours Training Standard
Pattern Maker (443A) 8000 hours Training Standard
Plumber (306A) 9000 hours Training Standard
Powered Lift Truck Technician (282E) 7000 hours Training Standard
Powerline Technician (434A) 8000 hours Training Standard
Pressure Systems Welder (456P) 5760 hours Training Standard
Railway Car Technician (268R) 8000 hours Training Standard
Recreation Vehicle Technician (690H) 7000 hours Training Standard
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Systems Mechanic (313A) 9000 hours Training Standard
Reinforcing Rodworker (452A) 4000 hours Training Standard
Residential (Low Rise) Sheet Metal Installer (308R) 4500 hours Training Standard
Residential Air Conditioning Systems Mechanic (313D) 4500 hours Training Standard
Roofer (449A) 4000 hours Training Standard
Sheet Metal Worker (308A) 9000 hours Training Standard
Small Engine Technician (435A) 5000 hours Training Standard
Sprinkler and Fire Protection Installer (427A) 7200 hours Training Standard
Steamfitter (307A) 9000 hours Training Standard
Surface Blaster (278B) 2600 hours Training Standard
Terrazzo, Tile and Marble Setter (241A) 5600 hours Training Standard
Tool and Die Maker (430A) 8000 hours Training Standard
Tool/Tooling Maker (630T) 8000 hours Training Standard
Transmission Technician (310D) 6480 hours Training Standard
Truck and Coach Technician (310T) 6720 hours Training Standard
Truck-Trailer Service Technician (310J) 4480 hours Training Standard
Utility Arborist (444B) 6000 hours Training Standard
Welder (456A) 6000 hours Training Standard Appendix B3

* If you still have questions about the requirements, email assessments-info@skilledtradesontario.ca

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 B1 – Additional Requirements for Electrician Trades
• Electrician—Construction and Maintenance (309A)
• Electrician—Domestic and Rural (309C)
• Industrial Electrician (442A)

Requirement Description/Timelines
Submit evidence of knowledge If you are providing proof of work experience in the electrician trade
of the Canadian Electrical Code in Canada (option A), you must ensure the evidence of trade
(CE Code), including either: experience you submit with your application clearly describes your
experience using/applying the CE Code.
A. proof of legal work
experience in an electrician If you are providing proof that you have completed a CE Code course
trade in Canada (for example, (option B), you must ensure it meets the following criteria:
as an apprentice or working
• adequate rigor and focus; training must:
under an exemption)
o provide an understanding of, and ability to apply, the
or latest requirements of the CE Code, and
B. proof of completion of a o be a minimum of 12 hours focused on the CE Code.
Canadian Electrical Code
course or program from a • must be delivered (in-person or online) by a recognized training
recognized Canadian Canadian institution including a Canadian College of Applied Arts
training institution and Technology, Private Career College, or other organization
such as the Canadian Standards Association (CSA).
If you have already completed training that you believe meets the
above criteria, you may submit proof of completion of training along
with your application and Skilled Trades Ontario will review the
training course and determine if it is acceptable.
If you have not yet completed training that meets the above criteria,
you must identify a training course or program that does. Several
Ontario training providers offer trades training programs which meet
these requirements. For the list of recognized courses/programs,
contact assessment-info@skilledtradesontario.ca.
If you have identified a course that you believe meets the criteria,
you may request that Skilled Trades Ontario review your proposed
training course before you enroll. To request a review, email a
detailed course description or syllabus with your request to:
assessment-info@skilledtradesontario.ca.
Skilled Trades Ontario also recognizes the Canadian Standards
Association (CSA) Group’s Canadian Electrical Code Essentials Course
as sufficiently meeting this requirement. Visit the CSA’s website for
more information: csagroup.org/store/canadian-electrical-code-
training-options/

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 B2 – Additional Requirements for Hoisting Engineer Trades
• Hoisting Engineer—Mobile Crane Operator 1 (339A)
• Hoisting Engineer—Mobile Crane Operator 2 (339C)
• Hoisting Engineer—Tower Crane Operator (339B)

Requirement Description/Timelines

Submit a completed Statement of Experience Must be submitted with your initial application.
form indicating your hours of experience on Applications submitted without a completed form
various crane types. included will not be accepted.

After your initial assessment – You will be eligible to begin attempting the tests only
Pass a three-part Demonstration of Skills Test after your initial assessment is completed. Skilled Trades
(DOST). Ontario will inform you if/when you are approved to
attempt the tests.
1. Hand Signal Test
(confirmation of knowledge of safety Tests #1 and #2 must be scheduled with a local Ministry
signals for crane operation) of Labour, Training and Skills Development
2. Load Chart Test Apprenticeship Office and must be passed before
(confirmation of knowledge of maximum attempting test #3.
safe loads)
Test #3 (Demonstration on Equipment) must be
3. Demonstration on Equipment Test arranged with an approved testing centre. A list of
(practical demonstration of safety, care, testing centres will be provided following the initial
and operation of equipment) assessment.
Please note that test #3 may be taken a maximum of
three (3) times.
If you have questions or require support, email:
assessment-info@skilledtradesontario.ca.

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 B3 – Additional Requirements for Welder
• Welder (456A)

Requirement Description/Timelines
Submit a valid certificate You must complete the welder practical assessment at a designated
indicating you have completed testing centre and submit proof of completion to Skilled Trades Ontario
the welder practical as part of your application.
assessment with a recognized
testing centre on the following You must schedule your assessment with one of seven approved testing
six welding processes: centres in Ontario:
Greater Toronto Area (GTA) Region:
1. Shielded Metal Arc Welding
(SMAW - 3G) • UA Local 46 – 936 Warden Avenue, Scarborough, ON
Contact: Dave Hardy (dhardy@ualocal46.org)
2. Shielded Metal Arc Welding
(SMAW - 3F & 4G) • Institute of Technical Trades – 749 Warden Avenue Scarborough, ON
Contact: T. Hall (markosh@sympatico.ca)
3. Gas Metal Arc Welding
(GMAW - 1G) Eastern Ontario:
• UA Local 71 – 1250 Agnes Drive Ottawa, ON;
4. Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Contact: Eric Turpin (eric@ualocal71.com)
(GTAW - 2G)
• Durham College – 2000 Simcoe Street North, Oshawa, ON
5. Flux Cored Arc Welding Contact: Rebecca Milburn (rebecca.milburn@durhamcollege.ca)
(FCAW - 3F & 4G)
Northern Ontario:
6. Oxy-Fuel Cutting
• UA Local 800 – 1640 Bancroft Drive, Sudbury, ON
Contact: Tony Iannucci (anthony.iannucci@ualocal800.com)
• UA Local 628 – 969 Alloy Drive, Thunder Bay, ON
Contact: Dan Rojik (dan628@tbaytel.net)
Southwestern Ontario:
• UA Local 527 – 225 Frobisher Drive, Waterloo, ON
Contact: John Smit (jsmit@ua527.com)
• Technical Training Group – 428 Forman Avenue, Stratford, ON
Contact: Shawn Bontaine (sbontaine@technicaltraininggroup.org)
• Mohawk College – 481 Barton Street Stoney Creek, ON
Contact: C. Mastroianni (claudio.mastroianni@mohawkcollege.ca)
• UA Local 67 – 195 Dartnall Road, Hamilton, ON
Contact: Dale McGavin (dmcgavin@ualocal67.com)

* Please note that fees may vary between testing centers

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 B4 – Additional Requirements for Culinary Trades
• Cook (415A)
• Institutional Cook (415D)
• Baker-Pâtissier (423C)

Requirement Description/Timelines
Submit proof you have You must complete a training program and obtain certification from a
completed a recognized Food food handler training and certification program that is recognized by
Handler Training and Certification the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (MOHLTC),
program in the past 3 years including:
• Programs offered by or on behalf of Ontario public health units that
qualify for a Provincial Food Handler Certification Card.

• Programs recognized by the MOHLTC as equivalent to the training and

certification offered by local public health units.

More information including a list of local public health units and

programs recognized by MOHLTC is available online:
www.health.gov.on.ca/en/pro/programs/publichealth/enviro/

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APPENDIX C: Recognized Hours Credits for Related Trades
Additional
Trade in which applicant is applying: Existing certificate held by applicant: hours
required
Auto Body and Collision Damage Repairer Auto Body Repairer 2,000
Auto Body and Collision Damage Repairer Automotive Painter 4,000
Auto Body Repairer Automotive Painter 3,000
Construction Millwright Industrial Mechanic Millwright 2,000
Electrician—Construction and Maintenance Electrician—Domestic and Rural 2,000
Electrician—Construction and Maintenance Industrial Electrician 1,800
Hoisting Engineer - Mobile Crane Operator 1 Hoisting Engineer - Mobile Crane Operator 2 5,100
Hoisting Engineer - Mobile Crane Operator 1 Hoisting Engineer - Tower Crane Operator 4,000
Hoisting Engineer - Mobile Crane Operator 2 Hoisting Engineer - Tower Crane Operator 1,000
Hoisting Engineer - Tower Crane Operator Hoisting Engineer - Mobile Crane Operator 1 1,000
Hoisting Engineer - Tower Crane Operator Hoisting Engineer - Mobile Crane Operator 2 2,000
Industrial Electrician Electrician—Construction and Maintenance 1,800
Industrial Mechanic Millwright Construction Millwright 2,000
Ironworker — Generalist Ironworker — Structural and Ornamental 2,000
Ironworker — Generalist Reinforcing Rodworker 6,000
Ironworker — Structural and Ornamental Reinforcing Rodworker 4,000
Painter-Decorator — Commercial and
Painter-Decorator — Industrial 2,000
Residential
Painter-Decorator — Commercial and
Painter-Decorator — Industrial 2,000
Residential
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Systems
Residential Air Conditioning Systems Mechanic 4,500
Mechanic
Reinforcing Rodworker Ironworker — Structural and Ornamental 2,000

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APPENDIX D:
Work Experience Verification Form Trade Equivalency Assessment

Section 1: Applicant Information (must be completed by applicant before being sent to reference)
Applicant name Applicant date of birth

Trade name: Trade code

Self-employment experience Note: you may be required to provide proof of your

relationship to your reference, such as payroll records,
Employment experience government tax documents, or contracts or invoices.

Instructions for references:

This form is for a person who is providing a verification of an applicant’s work experience and competency in
the practice of the trade in which they are applying for certification.
A verification must be provided by a former employer, manager, supervisor, or other person who has trade
knowledge (preferably as a certified journeyperson), and who has direct knowledge of the applicant’s
experience and competency in the trade in which they are applying. Only work experience practising a trade
will be considered (rather than as a supervisor/manager).
Once this form is completed, it should be sent directly to Skilled Trades Ontario by the reference.
Please send completed forms to assessments@skilledtradesontario.ca. Skilled Trades Ontario (or a third-party)
will contact each reference to verify the authenticity and content of the experience verification being provided.

Section 2: Reference Information (must be completed by applicant’s reference)

Reference name Certificate # (if applicable)

Reference position/title in business Reference’s relationship to applicant

Legal name of reference’s business (or employer)

Operating name of reference’s business (or employer)

Business address Business phone number

Business website

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 Work start date Work end date Full-time
Part-time
Total months worked Total hours worked Seasonal
Contract
Describe the details about the applicant’s trade experience for each position worked, including a detailed
description of the tasks/skills performed and the context of the work. For the skills requirements for each
trade, see Appendix B or visit skilledtradesontario.ca/about-trades/trades-information.

Attach additional pages if needed

Reference signature Date signed

Important: When signed, this is considered a legal attestation of the signatory’s knowledge of the applicant’s
experience and competence in the trade. Note that it is an offense to make or assist with the making of a false
representation or submit false information with respect to an application for trade certification under the
Building Opportunities in the Skilled Trades Act, 2021 (BOSTA), s. 37.
If Skilled Trades Ontario determines that false, misleading, or incorrect information was provided, an
application may be cancelled, revoked and/or refused. Additionally, if it is found that anyone attesting to an
applicant’s trade qualifications and/or experience has provided false or misleading statements of any kind,
further consequences under BOSTA (including fines of up to $10,000) may apply.

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 Skilled Trades Ontario
PO Box 20009 RPO Bay Adelaide
Toronto, ON M5H 0A1
647-847-3000/1-855-299-0028

Trade Equivalency Assessment Application Form

This form is for experienced tradespeople who have not completed an Ontario apprenticeship but have
equivalent qualifications or experience in a trade, and who want to attempt the certifying examination
required to obtain an Ontario Certificate of Qualification.
For instructions on completing this application, review the Trade Equivalency Assessment Application Guide,
available online at skilledtradesontario.ca/experienced-workers/trade-equivalency-assessment.

Section A – Applicant Information

First name Middle name or initial Last name

Date of birth (mm-dd-yyyy) Gender Preferred language Account # (if applicable)

English French
Cellular telephone number Home telephone number Business telephone number

Email address Rural route/PO box

Street number Street name Unit number

City/town Province Postal code Country

Ontario trade in which you are applying

Trade name in Ontario Trade code

* for Ontario trade names and trade codes, see Appendix B—Trade-Specific Requirements

Do you have, or have you had, a registered training agreement in the above trade in Ontario?
Yes Contract or training agreement number Certificate of Apprenticeship # (if completed)
No
Do you hold a Canadian Forces Trade Qualification with a QL5/DL2 rating in a matched trade? *
Yes Canadian Forces trade name Service Number (SN)
No
* If yes attach a copy of your Member's Personnel Record Resume and do not complete Section B of this form.
For Ontario-Canadian Forces trade matches, see the Canadian Forces section of Skilled Trades Ontario’s website.

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Section B – Requirements
Evidence of on-the-job experience and trade skills (see Requirements and Appendix B)
#1 Reference name Verification form attached*
Verification letter attached
Business name Email address

Phone number Reference’s preferred language Work start date Work end date

Relationship between applicant and reference

#2 Reference name Verification form attached*

Verification letter attached
Business name Email address

Phone number Reference’s preferred language Work start date Work end date

Relationship between applicant and reference

#3 Reference name Verification form attached*

Verification letter attached
Business name Email address

Phone number Reference’s preferred language Work start date Work end date

Relationship between applicant and reference

* Download Appendix D—Work Experience Verification Form and provide a copy to each reference.

List any additional required documentation attached to your application

You must ensure you include all required documentation. Incomplete applications will not be approved.
See Requirements and Appendix B of the Application Guide for the requirements for your trade.

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Section C – Declaration and Consent
Collection of use of personal information
Information provided in or in connection with this application is collected, used, and disclosed under the
authority of the Building Opportunities in the Skilled Trades Act, 2021 (BOSTA), the Regulations under BOSTA,
Skilled Trades Ontario's by-laws, and other applicable laws or regulations.
Declaration of accuracy of information provided
By signing below, I declare that all information I have provided or will provide to the Skilled Trades Ontario in
the future in, or in connection with, this application is true, accurate and complete. I agree to immediately
notify Skilled Trades Ontario regarding any future changes to information I have provided. I acknowledge that
if I provide false or misleading information or documents to Skilled Trades Ontario, or fail to provide
information or documents requested by Skilled Trades Ontario:
• I may be denied a Certificate of Qualification or Provisional Certification of Qualification;
• any Certificate of Qualification or Provisional Certificate of Qualification issued by Skilled Trades Ontario
to me may be suspended, revoked, or made subject to specified terms, conditions or limitations;
• I may be guilty of an offense and on conviction liable for a fine; or
• I may be subject to other proceedings, penalties, costs, or consequences under the Building Opportunities
in the Skilled Trades Act, 2021 (BOSTA), the Regulations under the BOSTA, and Skilled Trades Ontario’s by-
laws, which could result, if I am found guilty, in a range of penalties, including having the Registrar revoke,
suspend or impose terms, conditions or limitations on any Certificate of Qualification or Provisional
Certificate of Qualification which Skilled Trades Ontario may issue to me.
Consent
I consent that Skilled Trades Ontario may request and receive information, documents or records about me
from, and provide information, documents or records about me to, persons who may have information
relevant to this application including:
• my current and former employers;
• governmental bodies, organizations (including departments, ministries, boards and agencies) or officials,
police forces or military authorities;
• governing, regulatory, self-regulatory, apprenticeship or other trades bodies, authorities, agencies or
officials;
• educational or training institutions;
• consumer reporting agencies;
• publicly available sources under applicable laws or regulations;
• any other relevant sources.

I consent that Skilled Trades Ontario may collect, use and disclose any information, documents or records
provided in or in connection with this application, including personal information and confidential
information, for the following purposes:
• verifying the information;
• assessing and processing this application;
• administering my file or membership with Skilled Trades Ontario;
• administering and enforcing the BOSTA, Regulations under BOSTA, and Skilled Trades Ontario’s by-laws;
• conducting inspections or investigations;
• conducting policy analysis, evaluation and research related to apprenticeship and trades certification;
• any other purpose for which Skilled Trades Ontario requests your consent and to which you consent;
• as required or permitted by law.

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Section C – Declaration and Consent (continued)
I consent that all information, documents or records requested by Skilled Trades Ontario for the above-noted
purposes from other sources may be provided to Skilled Trades Ontario.
Skilled Trades Ontario collects, uses and discloses personal information in accordance with the Freedom of
Information and Protection of Privacy Act, 1990, and sections 62 and 63 of BOSTA. The collection, use and
disclosure of your personal information will be limited to only what is necessary for the purposes
specified above.

Applicant signature Date signed

Important: attach a copy of photo identification that complies with the Identification Requirements otherwise
your application will not be considered complete. Incomplete applications will not be assessed.

Section D – Fee Payment

Trade Equivalency Assessment fee: $235 (plus HST) = $265.55

Payment options:

Credit card
Call 647-847-3000 or 1-855-299-0028 (toll-free in Ontario). Do not email or mail credit card information.
or

Certified cheque or money order Certified cheque or money order number

Enter number and attach to application.

Notes:
• All payments to be made to the 'Skilled Trades Ontario'.
• Fees are in Canadian dollars and are subject to change.
• A separate assessment fee applies for each trade application.
• Examination and certification fees are not included.
• Canadian Forces veterans and reservists are exempt from application fees. If you are a Canadian Forces
veteran/reservist, submit a completed Canadian Forces Veteran/Reservist Fee Exemption Application Form
and do not include payment.

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