Oversees the entire apprenticeship process - your Registered Training Agreement is with the Ministry.

Works alongside Skilled Trades Ontario to govern apprenticeship in Ontario.

MLITSD Website

Professional body that regulates and promotes Ontario's trades and oversees the compulsory trades.

Responsible for trade certification and includes services like;

• apprenticeship programs,
• assessing experience and qualifications,
• issuing Certificate of Qualification,
• and so much more!

STO Website

Takes on responsibility for administration and operation of the apprenticeship registration, is typically your employer.

Sponsors must maintain 1:1 ratio, for every registered apprentice there needs to be a Journeyperson.

If you leave your employer, be sure to ask for anything that will help prove your hours and acquired competencies (such as reference letters that include hours worked and log book sign-offs).

You may have a third-party group sponsor that is different than your employer (see your RTA).

TDA's are the colleges approved to provide apprenticeship training.

Each TDA has its own program but follows the same curriculum for in-class training.

Dates and availability for TDAs are based on previous years enrollment, so accepting your seat offers is key to your success!

When you sign your RTA, you will be asked for two preferences of colleges (approved TDAs) to attend for your in-class learning. This means that your name will go on a waitlist. This is how you register for your in-class learning.

You will receive your confirmation of classroom training from MLITSD – as soon as you get your offer do not hesitate to register, classes fill up quickly!

Classroom offers are sent based on your registration date (initial registration date) and are usually sent 12-18 months after registration or previous level completed.

Offers for classroom training are not based on hours.

You are an apprentice after you’ve completed the training application with your Sponsor – this is not done until you’ve signed final copies of your training agreement (RTA).

Earn while your learn – your journey is made up of both on-site and in-class training experience.

Supervised by a certified Journeyperson.

Has completed all on-site and in-class training requirements.

Passed their Certificate of Qualification (C of Q) exam.

Act as mentor for apprentices on-site.

Can sign off on competencies and skills in your logbook.