Trade Equivalency Assessment (TEA)

Guide and Application

For experienced workers who have not completed an Ontario apprenticeship,
however want to obtain a Certificate of Qualification and/or College membership,
including:

 Canadian and International workers with qualifications or experience

equivalent to an Ontario Apprenticeship; and
 Out-of-province Certificate of Qualification or Red Seal holders.

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The TEA Process Overview

READ CAREFULLY BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO FILL OUT YOUR APPLICATION

Step 1: Obtain the TEA and Membership Application form

The Trade Equivalency Assessment and Membership Application form is available at the end of this guide or on
our website. This guide must be followed as reference for the completing your TEA application and any
questions not answered within should be directed to the College via the contact information found at the end of
the document.

Step 2: Review the Training Standard for your trade

In order for your TEA application to be approved, you MUST provide adequate proof that you have the
experience and skills in your trade that is equal to or exceeds the standard of training that an Ontario apprentice
receives in completion of an apprenticeship. This is defined by the on-the-job Training Standard for each trade.1

Step 3: Prepare your TEA application and supporting documentation

You must ensure that your application is complete and includes all the required documentation in your
submission to avoid having your application denied. To be complete, your submission must include:
1. Application form (completed, signed and dated)

2. Assessment fee (different fee depending on applicant; see ‘Assessment fees’)

3. Identification (government-issued photo identification, a list of acceptable documentation is included with the
attached application form)

4. Evidence of experience and skills (evidence varies depending on applicant; see

‘Submission Requirements’ to ensure you are providing the proper documentation)
5. Review Trades with Additional Application Requirements section to verify you have met any manditory
requirements for you trade.

Organizations that may assist in preparing your TEA Application

The Ontario College of Trades recognizes the following organizations as having experience in
assisting individuals in TEA application preparation. Use of these organizations for assistance in your
application in no way guarantees approval of your application but may reduce delays due to errors or
omissions in your application.

 Skills for Change

Website: http://skillsforchange.org/skilledtrades
Services: Immigrant and Refugee services, Trades Win Support Program

 YMCA
Website: http://ymca.ca/
Services: Immigrant and Refugee services
Note: Contact your local YMCA for services offered

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To download the on-the-job Training Standard for your trade, visit: collegeoftrades.ca/membership/resources/training-standards
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Step 4: Submit your TEA application to the College

Submit your completed application with all the required documentation to the College by mail, courier, fax,
in-person, or by email using the information at the end of this guide.
Note: Electronic copies MUST be sent only to: TEA-APP@collegeoftrades.ca. Do NOT submit your application
to multiple email addresses as this will only delay your assessment.

Step 5: The College may require an interview with you as part of the assessment
During the assessment process the College may conduct in person or telephone interview(s) with you, the applicant,
regarding your application. There will be attempts to make scheduling accommodations, however failure to make
yourself available for these interviews may result in the denial of your application. Interviews by proxy are strictly
prohibited; anyone found to be impersonating an applicant will result in the denial of the application.

Step 6: The College will perform Employment Verification

During the assessment process the College or a partner organisation may conduct in telephone interviews with your
employment references regarding your application. Three attempts will be made to contact employers, failure to make
contact may result in these references not being included in your assessment. Any concerns or questions about the
employment background checks should be directed to the College only.

Step 7: Wait for the College to conduct its assessment

Once you have submitted your application, payment, and required documentation, the College will begin its assessment
and will notify you of the assessment decision in approximately 8 to 10 weeks. Note that some applications may take
longer as the College cannot control the time it takes to contact your references to verify your qualifications, experience
and skills. Once the College has completed its assessment, you will be informed of the assessment decision:

 Approved
If your application contains all of the required documents and the College determines that your experience and
qualifications are equivalent to an Ontario apprenticeship, your application will be approved, and you will be notified
by mail. Once you receive notification of approval, contact the College to finalize your application for membership,
and if applicable, pay your Certificate of Qualification (C of Q) examination fee. Exams can be scheduled at any of
the Ministry of Training Colleges and Universities testing centres, https://
www.ontario.ca/page/employment-ontario-apprenticeship-offices

 Not Approved
If your application is missing pertinent information or necessary documents or if the College determines that your
experience and qualifications are not equivalent to an Ontario apprenticeship, your application will not be
approved, and you will be sent a Denied notification by email or postal mail (at our deiscretion) providing the
reason your application was not approved.

 Under no circumstances will refunds be granted after assessment decisions have been made
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dApplication Requirements
It is critical for your TEA submission to be complete with all required documentation. To be considered
complete, your submission must include:

1. Application Form
The application form must be complete, signed and dated. Information must be printed clearly in ink, using
block letters, or completed online and downloaded. Note that incomplete or unreadable applications will be
denied. The Application Form includes a checklist to ensure your submission is complete.

2. Assessment Fee
The TEA fee varies depending on the type of assessment being conducted; you must pay only one assessment fee
per trade and ensure you are paying the correct fee for your situation:
 For applicants who have a C of Q or Interprovincial Red Seal issued by another Canadian province or
territory in a trade recognized in Ontario, a credential verification fee of $50 (plus HST) applies;

 For all other applicants, the assessment requires a more complex verification of qualifications
and experience, and an assessment fee of $235 (plus HST) applies.

 Holders a Certificate of Military Achievement with a QL5 rating in one of the matched trades fall under our Military
Fee Exemption policy (See http://www.collegeoftrades.ca/veterans for details)

3. Identification
Clear and legible copies of government-issued photo identification must be submitted to verify your identity.
A list of acceptable documentation is included with the attached application form. All TEA applications and
supporting Government issued Photo ID must be notarized by an Ontario Notary Public prior to submission
(Canadian Military ID excepted). https://www.yellowpages.ca/business/ON/00911000.html
Note: For applicants not present in Ontario contact your country's Consulate General in Ontario for
identification validation services

4. Address Verification
Copies of at least three different utilities bills or government mailings must be included that match the
address provided on your application and ID.

5. Evidence of Experience and Skills

The evidence you submit must prove that you have been a skilled worker in your trade long enough to
meet the industry-approved minimum time requirements and that you have demonstrated the
competencies as indicated in the Training Standard for your trade. Insufficient evidence will result in
your application being denied.
Note: Documents submitted will NOT be returned to you so it is recommended that you keep a copy of all
documents. Copies of certificates may be submitted, but only original letters of evidence are acceptable; if
you email your application to the College you must be able to produce original letters of evidence upon
request.
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6. Language Requirements

Language of Your Documents

All documents you include must be in either English or French. If your documents are in any other
language, you must have them translated into one of these two languages and include both the translated
document and the original document with your TEA submission. Translations must be performed by a
professional certified and verifiable translator from the Association of Translators and Interpreters in
Ontario.

Language Proficiency

At this time the Ontario College of Trades does not have a language proficiency requirement however
recommends that the applicants meet the minimum requirement as set out by Federal Skills Trades
Program.

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=640&top=29

•CLB 5 (English) or NCLC 5 (French) for speaking and listening, and

•CLB 4 (English) or NCLC 4 (French) for reading and writing.

7. Evidence of Certification and Education

Depending on your situation, the evidence of qualifications and experience you must submit varies:
 For applicants who have a C of Q or an Interprovincial Red Seal issued by another Canadian
province or territory in a trade recognized in Ontario2, the only evidence required is a copy of your
out-of-province C of Q; once submitted, the College will verify the validity of your certification with
the issuing jurisdiction and issue an Ontario C of Q for the same trade.

 For applicants submitting foreign certificates related to their trade they must be submitted and
validated through World Education Services (WES). WES does not evaluate certificates unless
issued by a recognized academic institution. Please follow the steps at https://www.wes.org/ca/
partners/credential-evaluation-requirements-ontario-college-of-trades/ on how to have your
credentials validated through WES. Once validation is complete WES will provide the Ontario
College of Trades with the results of your credential evaluation.

 Trades admission in Ontario requires Grade 12 high school education unless otherwise stated in
Ontario Regulation 421/12. Foreign education documents proving equivalency to these
requirements must be submitted through World Education Services (WES). Please follow the steps
at https://www.wes.org/ca/partners/credential-evaluation-requirements-ontario-college-of-
trades/ on how to have your credentials validated through WES. See Appendix H: Trade Academic
Requirements

NOTE: Ontario Applicants Trades admission in Ontario requires evidence Grade 12 high
school education or equivalency unless otherwise stated in Ontario Regulation 421/12.
See Appendix H: Trade Academic Requirements
NOTE: Credentials unable to be validated will not be considered in any part as evidence
in a TEA application Package

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For a list of all trades recognized in Ontario, visit: collegeoftrades.ca/about/trades-in-ontario
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8. Department of National Defence

For applicants who have a Department of National Defense Certificate of Military Achievement with a QL5
rating and rank of corporal in one of nine matched trades (below), a copy of your Member’s Personnel Record
Resume (MPRR) is sufficient evidence of your qualifications and experience; once submitted, the College will
verify the validity of your certification and approve you to write the C of Q exam without further training.

In addition to our policy offering an exemption from certain fees for applicants and members who are
reservists and veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). Our Military applicants are NOT required to have
their Military ID Nortorized or otherwise verified as we perfom the verification ourselves.

Military Trade Ontario (Red Seal) Trade(s)

Marine Engineering Technician • Industrial Mechanic Millwright (433A)
• General Machinist (429A)
Electrical Technician • Industrial Electrician (442A)
Vehicle Technician • Automotive Service Technician (310S)
• Heavy Duty Equipment Technician (421A)
• Truck and Coach Technician (310T)
Materials Technician • Welder (456A)
Refrigeration and Mechanical Technician • Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Systems
Mechanic (313A)
Electrical Distribution Technician • Construction and Maintenance Electrician (309A)
Plumbing and Heating Technician • Plumber (306A)
Construction Technician • General Carpenter (403A)
Cook • Cook (415A)
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 For all other applicants, the assessment requires a more complex verification of qualifications and
experience. You must provide evidence that you have the experience and skills that are equal to or
exceed that which an apprentice obtains in the completion of an Ontario apprenticeship in your trade.

Depending on your trade, training, and work experience, you are required to provide different evidence:

 Verifiable Employment Evidence (Canadian or International)

Evidence must include letters of evidence from past or present employers, which must be:
 signed and dated original documents, in English or French, or translated by a professional
translator (See ‘Language of Your Documents’)

 signed by a company representative who can confirm the information in the letter which includes:
- the company’s representative’s name, job title and contact information
- the company’s name, address and telephone number
- a description of the business operation (put into context the nature of the business and the work it
performs)
- the name, start and end dates, and total number of hours worked for each position held that supports
your application
- a DETAILED description of your job duties for each position (hands-on experience)

 accompanied by a Competency Analysis Profile (CAP) for your trade (or Training Standard if there is no
CAP available)3, signed off by a Journeyperson (or equivalent, for voluntary trades) with whom you
have worked (i.e. current or former employer or co-worker) indicating his or her contact information,
as well as the certification number, name and location of certifying body (if applicable)

NOTE: All individuals attesting to an applicant's skills must be available for

interviews by College staff or their representatives. The discussions in these
interviews are confidential and will not be shared with the applicant.

Additional, optional documents (do not replace mandatory documentation):

 copies of certificates or other documents that prove successful completion of education, training or
workshops related to your trade (we cannot gaurantee original documents will be returned, please do
not send them)

 descriptions of community or volunteer work in which you practised your trade

 samples or photographs of your work (e.g. menus if your trade is cook) or newspaper clippings or
magazine articles in which your work is referenced

 evidence of previous employment (e.g. Records of Employment (ROEs), T4 slips, income tax returns);
if you have lost or misplaced these government documents, you can request additional copies through
Service Canada (toll-free: 1-800-206-7218)

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To download the Training Standard or CAP for your trade, visit: collegeoftrades.ca/membership/resources/training-standards
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 Self-employed (Canadian or International)

Evidence must include:
 a Competency Analysis Profile (CAP) for your trade (or Training Standard if there is no CAP available),
signed by you as an attestation of your experience and skills4
 a detailed resume of completed jobs, including names of customers and their contact information,
descriptions and locations of the jobs and how long each took to complete
 documents that show the type of work you performed for customers (e.g. contracts, formal
quotations for jobs)
 invoices to customers, invoices from suppliers (sampling covering the years in business)
 your GST/HST account number and/or your Business Number from the Canada Revenue
Agency
 a signed statement from your accountant or lawyer certifying the name of your business, the type of
business, its location, the date you became self-employed and your role in the business

Additional, optional evidence may include:

 letters of reference from satisfied customers and/or contractors and the names and phone numbers
for each reference
 documents showing the volume of your business (e.g., tax returns, financial statements)
 your Workplace Safety and Insurance Board account number and/or
 evidence of your membership in a business or industry association

 Refugees, refugee claimants, and immigrants from war-torn countries

If you cannot obtain documents that provide evidence of work experience and demonstrated skills in
your trade for reasons beyond your control, such as being a refugee, a refugee claimant, or having
immigrated to Canada from a war-torn country, your application’s evidence must include:
 a Competency Analysis Profile (CAP) for your trade (or Training Standard if there is no CAP available),
signed by you as an attestation of your experience and skills4
 confirmation of your status from Canada’s Immigration and Refugee Board or Citizenship and
Immigration Canada
 a written explanation of why you have no documentation of skills and work experience
 photocopy of your passport or other acceptable government issued identification
 A detailed as possible resume outlining your skills and experience

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To download the Training Standard or CAP for your trade, visit: collegeoftrades.ca/membership/resources/training-standards
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 Trades with Additional Application Requirements or Restrictions

In addition to any required documentation listed above, applicants in the following trades are required to
meet additional requirements and submit supporting documentation or recognize restrictions in the
following trades:

Appendix A: Hoisting Engineer trades (339A, 339B, 339C)

Appendix B: Welder
Appendix C: Electrician Trades
Appendix D: Culinary Trades (Pending, 415A, 415B, 415C, 415D, 423A, 423C)
Appendix E: Automotive Trades (Pending, 310S, 310T)
Appendix F: Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Systems Mechanic (313A) and
Residential Air Conditioning Systems Mechanic (313D)
Appendix G: Voluntary Trades without a Certificate of Qualifications Exam
Appendix H: Trades Academic Requirements
Appendix I: Construction Sector Health and Safety Training Requirements (Pending)

Note: Trade specific requirements or restrictions are subject to change please

ensure you have referenced the latest version of this document, the Ontario College
of Trades website (https://www.collegeoftrades.ca/) or contacted the College at
(647) 847-3000 with any questions before submitting your application.
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 Applicants for a TEA in a ‘post-certification’ trade

In addition to the required documentation listed above, if you are applying for a TEA in the following ‘post-
certification’ trades, you must provide proof that you already hold an Ontario C of Q (or equivalent C of Q or Red
Seal issued by another Canadian province or territory) in a pre-requisite trade:

Trade Pre-requisite(s)
Chef (415C) • Cook (415A)
Computer Numerical Control Programmer (670C) • General Machinist (429A)
• Tool and Die Maker (430A)
• Mould Maker (431A)
• Tool/Tooling Maker (630T)
Die Designer (670D) • Tool and Die Maker (430A)
Mould Designer (670E) • Mould Maker (431A)
Pressure Systems Welder (456P) • Welder (456A)
Refractory Mason (401R) • Brick and Stone Mason (401A)
Tool and Gauge Inspector (239B) • Tool and Die Maker (430A)

 Contact Us
In-person/mail: Ontario College of Trades
655 Bay St., Suite 600
Toronto, ON M5G 2K4
(Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm)
Telephone: (647) 847-3000 (within the GTA); 1 (855) 299-0028 (toll-
free) (Call Centre Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am–5:00pm)
Email: TEA application submissions: TEA-APP@collegeoftrades.ca
General information: info@collegeoftades.ca

 More Information
For information about the Ontario College of Trades, visit:
collegeoftrades.ca
For information about the College’s legislation and regulations, visit:
collegeoftrades.ca/about/legislation-and-regulations
For information about apprenticeship training programs in Ontario, visit:
tcu.gov.on.ca/eng/apprentices/faq.html
For a list of MTCU Apprenticeship Offices throughout Ontario, visit:
services.findhelp.ca/eo/tcu/appoff
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Appendix A - Hoisting Engineer Trades

Hoisting Engineer trades (339A, 339B, 339C)
If you are applying for a TEA in the Hoisting Engineer trades (339A, 339B, 339C), you must submit a Statement of
Experience form with your TEA application as evidence of the hours you have worked on various types of hoisting
equipment. After the College verifies your experience, you will be required to complete a series of Demonstration of
Skills Tests (DOST), including: Hand Signal and Load Chart assessments administered by the MTCU, and, if passed, a
Practical Demonstration arranged by the College at a testing center.

Approved Pratical Testing Centres:

• A list of approved testing centres will be provided by the College analyst upon verification of
experience requirements
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Appendix B - Welder

Welder (456A) - Effective March 1, 2017

If you are applying for a TEA in the trade of Welder (456A), you must submit a valid certificate indicating you have
already passed a practical assessment or the following processes:

1. Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW - 3G) 4. Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW - 2G)
2. Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW - 3F and 4G) 5. Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW - 3F and 4G)
3. Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW - 1G) 6. Oxy-Fuel Cutting

Applicants are required to complete the welder practical assessment at a designated testing centre in the province and
must submit proof of completion to the Ontario College of Trades as part of the Trade Equivalency Assessment
application. Proof of completion of the practical assessment is necessary in order to be approved to write the written
examination. The following Testing Centres are available for the Welder Practical Assessment:

Approved Testing Centres:

Eastern Ontario

• UA Local 71, 1250 Agnes Drive Ottawa, ON K1G 5T4, Contact: E. Turpin eric@ualocal71.com

Northern Ontario

• UA Local 800, 1640 Bancroft Drive, Sudbury, ON P3B 1R8, Contact: A. Iannucci
anthony.iannucci@ualocal800.com

GTA Region

• UA Local 46, 936 Warden Avenue, Scarborough, ON M1L 4C9, Contact: D. Hardy
dhardy@ualocal46.org

Southwestern Ontario

• UA Local 527, 225 Frobisher Drive, Waterloo, ON N2J 4G8, Contact: C. Descoteaux
chris.descoteaux@ua527.com

• Technical Training Group 428 Forman Avenue, Stratford, ON N5A 0B3, Contact: S. Bontaine
sbontaine@technicaltraininggroup.org

Note: Once a centre has a minimum of three (3) to a maximum of six (6) registrations the
practical assessment will be scheduled.
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Appendix C - Electrician Trades

Electrician Trades (309A, 309C, 442A)
If you are submitting a TEA for any of the Electrician Trades you must submit proof of Canadian experience with either
the Ontario Electrical Safety Code or Canadian Electrical Code. This experience can be either domestic work
experience or proof a completed Ontario or Canadian electrical code course obtained from a recognised Canadian
institution.

NOTE: Individuals choosing to reference practical work experience in navigating and using the
electrical codes should include those details in their application.

An electrical code course should reflect the following parameters:

• Offered by an authorized training institution including a College of Applied Arts and Technology (CAAT), the
Canadian Standards Association Group (CSA), the Electrical Safety Authority (ESA), a Private Career College (PCC)
or other training institution or organization
• Course may be in person or online
• Minimum hours: 12 hours
• Minimum content: If unclear, course content should be verified through request for a course description.
• Applicants should include the following course documentation with their applications for possible verification:

o Date of course
o Certificate of completion or equivalent documentation
o Name of institution through which course was offered

Recommended Training Programs:

Applicants without proof of experience or knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code We recommend the following
courses from the CSA Group:

#1: Commercial, Industrial & Institutional Construction – 2018 Canadian

Electrical Code – Online option available - 1-day - $299 (SKU 2426361)
Designed to give participants a solid foundation to understand and apply the latest requirements of
the 2018 Canadian Electrical Code, Part I. Relevant to commercial, industrial and institutional
construction projects. This course is available online, in-class, or on-site at your location to best suit
your needs. A certificate of achievement is provided upon completion of the course.

https://store.csagroup.org/ccrz__ProductDetails?viewState=DetailView&cartID=&sku=2426361&isCSRFl
ow=true&portalUser=&store=&cclcl=fr_CA

#2: Navigating the 2018 Canadian Electrical Code – Online – 30 mins - $45 (SKU:2426360)

This course provides practical guidance on how to navigate and use the 2018 Canadian Electrical
Code, Part I so that you can easily locate the information you need the most, whenever you need it.

https://store.csagroup.org/ccrz__ProductDetails?
viewState=DetailView&cartID=&sku=2426360&isCSRFlo w=true&portalUser=&store=&cclcl=en_US

The Website for the CSA with these and other courses can be found at:
http://shop.csa.ca/en/canada/training/electrical-training/icat/electricaltrain
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Appendix D - Culinary Trades

Culinary Trades (415A, 415B, 415C, 415D, 423A, 423C)
Food Safety regulations require that food handlers have the knowledge of safe food handling practices to prevent
food-borne illness. As a result, ALL TEA applicants as of April 23, 2018, including individuals with work experience
from any Canadian Jurisdiction or International Applicants, will be required to provide proof a Canadian Food
Handlers certification program that has been completed within the last 3 years. Local jurisdictional by-laws may
have different requirements for training & certification.

The requirement for TEA applicants to have this certification is to be consistent with the apprenticeship program,
in which an apprentice must have completed a Food Handling certification prior to commencing their program or
within the first 100 hours of in-school training. In many jurisdictions, certification must be renewed every 5 years.

Certificate Parameters:
• Offered by an authorized training institution or through Public Health units or on their behalf under a formal
agreement, qualify for provincial certification. All successful candidates of these programs receive a Provincial
Food Handler Certification Card.

• Course is based in a Canadian jurisdiction

• Course may be delivered in classroom or online

• Minimum hours: 6 hours and the passing of an exam

• Minimum content: Courses should generally reflect learning outcomes focusing on food safety, public health
legislation, the role of the public health inspector, foodborne illness, safe food handling methods and food
premises sanitation

• Applicants should include the following course documentation with their applications for possible verification:
o Date of course
o Certificate of completion or equivalent documentation
o Name of institution through which course was offered
*Course outline if available (only required upon the request of the assessor)
• Approved by Ontario Ministry of Health and Long Term Care.

Recommended Certificate Programs:

Applicants who do not hold a food handler certificate can be referred to course providers as part of their TEA
process. Any course that fits within the aforementioned parameters can be recommended.
Certification requirements can be completed through either municipal or national certification programs, such as:

• TrainCan, Inc. - Food Safety Training and Certification in Canada

http://www.traincan.com/
BASIC.fst - Food Handler Safety
ADVANCED.fst - Manager Food Safety Training

• FoodSafetyTraining.ca, Online Food Handler Certification Course

https://www.foodsafetytraining.ca/

• Toronto Public Health offers Food Handler Certification Courses to provide food handlers with the knowledge of safe food handling practices
to prevent food-borne illness.
https://www.toronto.ca/community-people/health-wellness-care/health-programs-advice/food-safety/food-handler-certification/
• The Ontario Ministry of Health and Long Term Care approves programs/companies to train and certify Food
Handlers. For a complete list of approved training provides go to: Ontario Ministry of Health and Long Term
Care – Environmental Health website.
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Appendix E - Automotive Trades (310S, 310T)

The content for this appendix is pending, Assessors with the College may at anytime
require evidence of particular skills related to your application.
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Appendix F: Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Systems Mechanic (313A) and

Residential Air Conditioning Systems Mechanic (313D)

The following restrictions apply to TEA applications for the 313A and 313D Trades:

• Certifications from the Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) including all fuel based
certifications will NOT be credited towards the College’s equivalency requirements for the 313A or 313D
trades

• Experience and on the job work hours on fuel based systems including furnaces, RTUs, boilers, air heating
systems and fire places will NOT be credited towards the College’s equivalency requirements for the 313A
or 313D trades

Appendix G: Voluntary Trades without Certificate of Qualification Exams

All TEA applications for Voluntary Trades not having a CofQ exam as a final step in
certification must be notarized and submitted in person at the Ontario College of Trades
office. The applicant must be prepared to present government issued photo ID at this time.
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Appendix H: Trade Academic Requirements

This list is a selection of Ontario Compulsory Trades, for specific trades not listed below refer to the
Ontario Regulation 421/12 Schedule 2 ( https://www.ontario.ca/laws/regulation/120421 ) or
contact the College at 647-847-3000 (in the GTA) or 1-855-299-0028 (toll-free)

If you are unable to provide evidence of the base academic requirements a GED (General
Educational Development) exam result or other evidence can be submitted directly to the Ontario
College of Trades with your application.
Academic Entry Requirement
Trade Code Trade Name Ontario Grade Level

306A Plumber 10
307A Steamfitter 10
308A Sheet Metal Worker 10
308R Residential (Low Rise) Sheet Metal Installer 10
309A Electrician Construction and Maintenance 10
309C Electrician Domestic and Rural 10
310Q Auto Body Repairer 10
313A Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Systems Mechanic 10
313D Residential Air Conditioning Systems Mechanic 10
339A Hoisting Engineer Mobile Crane Operator 1 10
339B Hoisting Engineer Tower Crane Operator 10
339C Hoisting Engineer Mobile Crane Operator 2 10
427A Sprinkler and Fire Protection Installer 10
310B Auto Body and Collision Damage Repairer 12
310D Transmission Technician 12
310E Alignment and Brakes Technician 12
310G Motorcycle Technician 12
310J Truck-Trailer Service Technician 12
310S Automotive Service Technician 12
310T Truck and Coach Technician 12
332A Hairstylist 12
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Appendix I: Construction Sector Heath and Safety Training Requirements

The content for this appendix is pending, Assessors with the College may at anytime require
evidence of particular skills related to your application.
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www.collegeoftrades.ca
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST
Section A – Applicant Identification
All applicants are required to complete this section of the application, including the following mandatory fields:

PERSONAL This information helps the College identify who you are. Please complete all parts, including the following:
INFORMATION
First, middle and last name: please print exactly as it is shown on your official government identification
Date of Birth
College membership identification number, if you already hold membership in another trade or class
Primary contact information
Name and code of the trade in which you are applying for equivalency
(list of trade names and codes can be found on the College's website under “Trades in Ontario”)
Details on any apprenticeship or registered training agreement you have held in Ontario
Attach a copy of government issued photo ID

INTERPROVINCIAL Out-of-Province Certificate (e.g. Red Seal and Provincial C of Qs)

RECIPROCAL or This section is only for applicants who hold an authorizing certificate from another Canadian province or territory, and who wish to work
DND INFORMATION in Ontario. Once you have completed this section, skip to Section C – Declarations, Consent and Membership QuestionsFees

Attach photocopy of Certificate of Qualification or licence

Department of National Defence - Certificate of Military Achievement
This section is only for applicants who have received their Certificate of Military Achievement at the QL5 Level. Once you have
completed this section, skip to Section B – Work Experience and Education.
Attach photocopy of Member Personnel Record Resume (MPRR)

Section B – Work Experience and Education

All applicants except those with an authorizing certificate from another Province or Territory are required to complete this section.

Attach sufficient evidence of trade skills and work experience (employment letters, resume of work, etc.)
Ensure you provide evidence that meets the hours and skill requirements of your trade as per the apprenticeship training standard

Formal Instruction/Education Information

Credentials Held Outside Canada (Attach photocopy of your certificate or credential)

Additional Requirements for Hoisting Engineer Trades (339A, 339B, 339C) , Welder (456A) or Electrician (309A, 309C, or 442A)

Section C – Declarations, Consent and Membership Questions

This section outlines declarations of accuracy for your application, as well as consents for application and notice of collection of personal information.
Please read these statements carefully.
Answer all four membership questions, sign and date prior to submitting application

Section D – Fees, Payment and Correspondence Information

All applicants are required to complete this section.
Include payment with your application

I confirm that I have read and understand the Trade Equivalency Assessment (TEA) Application Guide, and have completed my application and provided the
required supporting documentation in accordance with the Guide. I also acknowledge that if my TEA application is approved, AND I am currently an active
Apprentice in the trade for which I am a submitting an application for, it is my responsibility to contact and cancel my Training Agreement with the Ministry of
Training Colleges and Universities.

Signature Date (mm/dd/yyyy)

Completed Trade Equivalency Assessment and Membership Application forms may be submitted with supporting
documentation to the College in person, by mail, courier, fax (1-866- 398-0368) or by email: TEA-APP@collegeoftrades.ca

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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST

All TEA applications and supporting government issued Photo ID must be notarized by an Ontario Notary Public prior to
submission (Canadian Military ID excepted). https://www.yellowpages.ca/business/ON/00911000.html , Note: For applicants not
present in Ontario contact your country's Consulate General in Ontario for identification validation services
All TEA applications for Voluntary Trades that not having a CofQ exam as a final step in certification must be notarized as above and submitted
in person at the Ontario College of Trades office. The applicant must be prepared to present government issued photo ID at this time.

The following documents and criteria are deemed acceptable for identification purposes by the Ontario College of Trades and the time of this
documents creation.

Acceptable Identification Documents

1. Passport - Canadian

2. Passport - Foreign

3. Canadian Citizenship Card with photo (issued prior to February 1, 2012), or Citizenship Certificate/Certificate of Canadian Citizenship -
small wallet sized card issued from 1954 to January 2012.
Note: Canadian Citizenship document issued beginning February 1, 2012 is not valid as proof of any of the three data elements.

4. Canadian Permanent Resident Card with signature

5. Record of Landing (Form IMM 1000). If information on the IMM 1000 is amended and an IMM 1436 is issued, IMM 1436 must be
accompanied by IMM 1000 to be acceptable

6. Confirmation of Permanent Resident Form (IMM 5292) accompanied by a valid passport from country of origin

7. Report Pursuant to the Immigration and Refugees Protection Act (IMM 1442) with photo

8. Secure Certificate of Indian Status Card (issued on or after December 15, 2009 by Indian and Northern Affairs Canada)

9. Ontario Driver’s License

10. Ontario Photo Card

11. Canadian Department of National Defence Driver’s Licence (DND 404)

12. Canadian Department of National Defence ID Card

Notes:

 Legal name is defined as the one registered at birth or the one changed legally through adoption, court order/Change of Name Certificate
or marriage.

 If there is a variation in the names on the legal identification you present and the name that appears on your application, you will be
required to provide additional supporting documents to link the names together.

 Only clear and legible copies of identification will be accepted.

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Trade Equivalency Assessment Application

The information provided in or in connection with this application is collected, used and disclosed under the authority of the Ontario College of
Trades and Apprenticeship Act, 2009 (OCTAA), the Regulations under the OCTAA, the College’s by-laws, and other applicable laws or
regulations.

As a note to all applicants, the College takes reasonable steps to verify information provided in support of any application. Applicants are
responsible for ensuring the accuracy and validity of all information provided. During the assessment of an application, or at any later date, if
the College 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 the Ontario College of Trades and Apprenticeship Act, 2009, with fines of up
to $10,000 may apply.

Section A - Applicant Identification

Personal Information
First Name Middle Name or Initial Last Name

Preferred First Name (optional) Date of Birth (mm/dd/yyyy) OCOT Membership ID (if exists)

Gender Preferred Language Primary Phone Number Secondary Phone Number

Male Female English French
Cell Telephone Number Email Address

Street Number Rural Route Street Name Unit Number PO Box

City/Town Province Postal Code Country

Name of trade under which you are applying for College membership Trade code under which you are applying for College membership

Do you currently have, or have you ever had, a contract of apprenticeship or training agreement in the above trade registered in Ontario? No Yes

Contract or Training Agreement Number Certificate of Apprenticeship Number

Interprovincial Reciprocal or Department of National Defence Application InformationFirst

1. Out-of-Province Certificate (e.g. Red Seal and Provincial C of Qs)
Do you hold an authorizing certificate in the above trade issued in another Canadian province or territory? No Yes
If yes in what trade?

Certificate Number Date of Issue (mm/dd/yyyy) If applicable, what is the Red Seal Number?

Province or territory of issue

QC NB NS PE NL MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
Do you hold an authorizing certificate (Certificate of Qualification) issued by Ontario in another trade?

No Yes If yes, in what trade?

Certificate of Qualification Number Date of Issue (mm/dd/yyyy) If applicable, what is the Red Seal Number?

2. Department of National Defence - Certificate of Military Achievement (QL5)

Do you hold a Certificate of Military Achievement at the QL5 level in this or another trade?
No Yes If yes, in what trade?
Certificate Number Date of Issue (mm/dd/yyyy) If yes, what rank did you attain?

Attach photocopy of Member Personnel Record Resume (MPRR)

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 SECTION B – Work Experience and Education
Work Experience

Work experience must be attached to this application in the form of a TYPED letter from the original employer (if possible), a separate
letter should be included for each employer. If possible a Competency Analysis Profile (CAP Chart), available at http://
www.collegeoftrades.ca/training-standards, should also be included with each work experience letter signed by the employer.
To avoid delays and a possible denial of your application the work experience letters must include the following details:

• What is/was your job title?

• Work Start Date (mm/dd/yyyy)
• Work End Date (mm/dd/yyyy)
• Total hours worked excluding breaks, lunches (note: the Ontario College of trades allows for a maximum of 1850 experience
hours per year without additional support evidence)
• A detailed description of your duties while working with this employer. Please describe skills, tools, equipment, types of
projects, customers, etc.
• Legal Name of Employer
• Operating Name of Employer (if different from legal name)
• Complete address of employer
• Name and day time contact information for a direct supervisor, owner or human resources individual authorized to verify this
documentation. (Note: if the College feels it necessary we may reach out to other company contacts independently.
• Language that the contact can communicate effectively in

Formal Instruction/Education
Describe any formal instruction (courses, classes, academic training) you have had in the trade you are applying for. Please start with the most recently completed
(if you need more space, please attach an extra page). Please provide a COPY of your transcript, diploma, degree or certificate.
Course or Program Name

Name of educational or training institution (e.g. college, technical college, private career college, union training centre, university, etc.)

City/Town Province/State Country Length of Course

Start Date (mm/dd/yyyy) End Date (mm/dd/yyyy) Did you successfully complete the course or program?
No Yes

Credentials held outside of Canada

Do you hold a certificate or credential issued by another country or non-Canadian jurisdiction in this or another trade?
No Yes If yes, in what trade?
Certificate Number Date of Issue (mm/dd/yyyy) If yes, please indicate country, state, province or other local jurisdiction

Please indicate the name of the certification body

Please attach a COPY of the credentials or certificate to this application

Trade Specific Requirements (Note: Applications that do not adhere to the following will not be accepted)
In addition to the required documentation listed above certain trades are required to meet additional requirements. Please refer to the guide included in this document.

YES NO I have reviewed the guide and completed all additional requirements for my trade.

Ontario College of Trades Code of Ethics

By submitting this form, you confirm that you have read and agree to comply with the Ontario College of Trades Code of Ethics for Members upon issuance
of membership in the College. (See http://www.collegeoftrades.ca/latest-news/ontario-college-of-trades-launches-first-members-code-of-ethics)

I agree and understand

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Declaration of Accuracy and Acknowledgement

Certification of Accuracy of Information Provided

By signing below, I declare that all information I have provided or will provide to the Ontario College of Trades (the College) in the future in, or in connection with, this
application is true, accurate and complete. I agree to immediately notify the College regarding any future changes to information I have provided. I acknowledge that if I
provide false or misleading information or documents to the College, or fail to provide information or documents requested by the College:
• I may be denied a Certificate of Qualification, Provisional Certification of Qualification, or a Statement of Membership;
• any Certificate of Qualification, Provisional Certificate of Qualification, or a Statement of Membership issued by the College 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 Ontario College of Trades and Apprenticeship Act, 2009 (the OCTAA), the
Regulations under the OCTAA, and the College’s by-laws, including but not limited to, professional misconduct proceedings which could result, if I am found guilty, in a
range of penalties, including an order directing the Registrar to revoke, suspend or impose terms, conditions or limitations on any Certificate of Qualification,
Provisional Certificate of Qualification, or Statement of Membership which the College may issue to me.”

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

I consent that all information, documents or records requested by the College for the above-noted purposes from other sources may be provided to the College. In addition,
I consent that the College may collect, use and disclose my personal information and confidential information provided in, or in connection with, this application as provided
above, as well as in accordance with the College’s privacy policy available at http://www.collegeoftrades.ca/privacy and as permitted or required by applicable laws or
regulations. The information provided in, or in connection with, this application is collected, used and disclosed under the authority of OCTAA, the Regulations under the
OCTAA, the College’s by-laws, and other applicable laws or regulations.

Membership Background Questions

In the following questions, “you” refers both to an individual and to any corporation, partnership, proprietorship, or other organization used by an individual (alone or
with others).
If you answer “Yes” to any of the following questions, please provide full details, including particulars, dates, results, outcomes, and supporting documents (if you need
more space, please attach an extra page).
Have you ever had investigations proceedings or actions commenced against you by an apprenticeship or trades organization, regulatory or self-regulatory body in
Canada or elsewhere, in relation to discipline, misconduct, incompetence, or incapacity?
No Yes If Yes, provide details.
Have you ever been refused membership, a licence, or a permit from an apprenticeship or trades organization, regulatory or self-regulatory body in Canada or
elsewhere, on the grounds of discipline, misconduct, incompetence, or incapacity?
No Yes If Yes, provide details.
Have you ever had your membership, licence, permit or training agreement issued by an apprenticeship or trades organization, regulatory or self-regulatory body in
Canada or elsewhere, revoked, suspended, or made subject to specified terms, conditions or limitations on the grounds of discipline, misconduct, incompetence, or
incapacity?
No Yes If Yes, provide details.
Have you ever, as a member or holder of a licence, permit or training agreement of an apprenticeship or trades organization, regulatory or self-regulatory body in Canada
or elsewhere, been reprimanded, admonished, fined, found guilty of an offence, received counselling, required to perform training or course of study, subject to any
other remedial measures, or resigned, on the grounds of discipline, misconduct, incompetence, or incapacity?
No Yes If Yes, provide details.

Signature Date (mm/dd/yyyy)

X
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Application Fees

Fee Type Applicable Fee

Trade Equivalency Assessment $235 + HST = $265.55

('equivalency to apprenticeship' assessment for experienced workers)

Credential verification for authorizing certificate (e.g. out-of-province C of Qs)

$50 + HST = $56.50

Verification of qualifications and/or experience in a language other than English or French

$100 + HST = $113
(if applicable; in addition to the assessment fee)

Reactivation / Reassessment
(if applicable; in addition to the assessment fee) $100 + HST = $113

Please note: Examination and Membership fees are not included in the above fees .
Application Payment Processing (Note: all payments to be made to the 'Ontario College of Trades')

Application payment type (choose one): Trade Equivalency Assessment Credential Verification
($235 + HST = $265.55) ($50 + HST = $56.50)
Re-Assessment
($100 + HST = $113.00)

I have attached a certified cheque or money order to cover fees Cheque or Money Order Number:

I authorize the use of the following credit card to cover fees

Credit Card Type: Visa MasterCard American Express

Credit Card Number

Expiry Date:
(mm/yyyy)
Print Cardholder’s Last Name: First Name:

Cardholder Signature: Date Signed:

(mm/dd/yyyy)

FOR YOUR PROTECTION:

Please do not EMAIL credit card information. For Credit Card payments call or fax to the numbers at the top of this form.

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