OIT Credential Requirements 3

Question 1

What is the standard journeyperson-to-apprentice ratio in most Ontario compulsory trades?

Accepted Answer

1 journeyperson to 1 apprentice

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1 journeyperson to 3 apprentices

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2 journeypersons to 1 apprentice

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No prescribed ratio; it is employer-determined

Question 2

Which document must an Ontario apprentice carry while performing work in a compulsory trade?

Accepted Answer

Their Ontario apprenticeship registration card or digital proof of registration

Answer

A copy of their training agreement only

Answer

A letter of reference from their employer

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Their school transcripts and safety certifications

Question 3

What is the minimum passing score on most Ontario trade certification exams?

Accepted Answer

70%

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60%

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75%

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80%

Question 4

An applicant for a Certificate of Qualification through the TEA route must demonstrate a minimum number of hours of trade experience. Which range best reflects this requirement for most trades?

Accepted Answer

Equivalent to the full apprenticeship term hours for the trade

Answer

500–1,000 hours

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1,500–2,000 hours

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No specific hours; assessment is purely interview-based

Question 5

Under the Ontario Apprenticeship system, who is legally responsible for registering a new apprentice?

Accepted Answer

The sponsor (employer) and the apprentice jointly, through Skilled Trades Ontario

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The apprentice alone

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The trade union representing the sector

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The in-school training institution

Question 6

Which term describes the formal document that outlines the obligations of the apprentice, the employer-sponsor, and Skilled Trades Ontario during an apprenticeship?

Accepted Answer

Registered Training Agreement

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Certificate of Qualification

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Employer Compliance Agreement

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Letter of Intent

Question 7

A journeyperson certified in Ontario wishes to work temporarily in British Columbia. Which endorsement on their CQ would allow them to do so without a separate BC exam?

Accepted Answer

Red Seal (Interprovincial Standards) endorsement

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Ontario Trade Mobility Seal

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NAFTA Trade Credential stamp

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Canadian Council of Directors of Apprenticeship (CCDA) waiver