What’s the difference between regulated and non-regulated trades in Ontario?
Regulated Non-Regulated • Governed by Legislation • Trade-specific regulations • Certificate of Apprenticeship • Certificate of Qualification(C/Q) • Approx. 65 regulated trades • Governed by Legislation • Schedules of Training • Certificate of Apprenticeship • No C/Q • Approx. 100 non-regulated trades Please follow this link to view some of the Non-regulated Trades.
Regulated Non-Regulated Governed by Legislation Trade-specific regulations Certificate of Apprenticeship Certificate of Qualification(C/Q) Approx. 65 regulated trades Governed by Legislation Schedules of Training Certificate of Apprenticeship No C/Q Approx. 100 non-regulated trades Please follow this link to view some of the Non-regulated Trades. How do I become an apprentice? 1. First, you must be at least 16 years old. 2. In the industrial, motive power and service sectors, you must have at least Grade 12 or equivalent. In the construction sector, you must have at least Grade 10, but some employers require Grade 12. Some trades allow an apprentice to work part-time while completing high school. 3. Decide on your area of interest and ability. 4. Find an employer If you have difficulty finding an employer, there are many agencies in that area that will assist you in your search. There are also many helpful websites, such as www.apprenticesearch.
