Once you have finished all your on-the-job and in-school training, it is time to officially complete your apprenticeship program through Skilled Trades Ontario. Follow these steps to ensure a smooth process.
Make sure your sponsor is informed of your intention to complete your program and that all your records are up to date. This includes:
Once the form is completed and signed, send it to Skilled Trades Ontario by:
Skilled Trades Ontario will review your Apprenticeship Completion Form to confirm your apprenticeship program completion.
When your apprenticeship program completion is confirmed, Skilled Trades Ontario will issue and send you your Certificate of Apprenticeship.
A Certificate of Apprenticeship is issued by Skilled Trades Ontario and confirms you have completed all requirements of your apprenticeship program.
Congratulations on this significant achievement!
Be sure to check the Government of Ontario website for any available apprenticeship completion bonuses or grants available to you.
If your trade does not have a certifying exam, this is the final step in your journey. We wish you continued success in your career in the trades!
If your trade has a certifying exam, Skilled Trades Ontario will automatically issue you a Provisional Certificate of Qualification when you finish your apprenticeship.
This certificate is valid for one year, giving you time to take and pass your exam.
In compulsory trades, this certificate allows you to keep working while you prepare for your exam, and the Skilled Trades Ontario Public Register will automatically be updated to show that you now have a Provisional Certificate of Qualification.
Learn more about the Provisional Certificate of Qualification
We wish you continued success in the final step of your trade certification journey!