Electric Motor System Technician is a trade named under the Building Opportunities in the Skilled Trades Act, 2021.

This trade has an apprenticeship program that is administered by the Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development. Upon completion of an apprenticeship program, the Ministry issues a Certificate of Apprenticeship.

This trade has a certifying exam. When the certifying exam is passed, Skilled Trades Ontario will issue a Certificate of Qualification in this trade. Because this trade is non-compulsory, this certificate does not have to be renewed, and the information of individuals practicing this trade will not appear on the Skilled Trades Ontario Public Register.

Beginning August 1, 2022, a Red Seal Endorsement will no longer be available across Canada for the Electric Motor System Technician (446A) trade. In Ontario, skilled tradespeople who pass their certifying exam will receive an Ontario Certificate of Qualification without the Red Seal Endorsement.