OIT Credential Requirements 4

Question 1

What is the term for the period an apprentice spends working on the job between in-school training blocks?

Accepted Answer

In-trade or on-the-job training period

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Probationary period

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Residency rotation

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Field placement term

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a valid pathway to obtaining an Ontario Certificate of Qualification?

Accepted Answer

Submitting a portfolio of photos of completed work as the sole requirement

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Completing a registered apprenticeship and passing the certification exam

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Completing a Trade Equivalency Assessment and passing the certification exam

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Holding a journeyperson certificate from another province and applying for recognition

Question 3

When a journeyperson from another province applies to have their credential recognized in Ontario, which process do they follow?

Accepted Answer

They apply for a Certificate of Qualification through the out-of-province recognition process with Skilled Trades Ontario

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They automatically receive an Ontario CQ by presenting their out-of-province certificate

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They must start a new apprenticeship from the beginning

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They must work for five years under supervision before applying

Question 4

How long is an Ontario Certificate of Qualification valid before it must be renewed?

Accepted Answer

5 years

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1 year

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2 years

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It does not expire once issued

Question 5

A certified Ontario electrician wants to add the Red Seal endorsement to their CQ. What must they do?

Accepted Answer

Write and pass the Interprovincial Standards (Red Seal) examination for their trade

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Apply to the federal government for a national licence

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Complete 2,000 additional on-the-job hours

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Have three journeypersons co-sign a competency declaration

Question 6

Under Ontario's skilled trades framework, what does the phrase 'scope of practice' define for a certified tradesperson?

Accepted Answer

The specific work activities they are authorized to perform within their certified trade

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The geographic region in which they may legally work

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The number of apprentices they may supervise simultaneously

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The wage range they are entitled to as a journeyperson

Question 7

If an apprentice's training sponsor (employer) closes their business, what should the apprentice do to protect their registered training hours?

Accepted Answer

Contact Skilled Trades Ontario immediately to transfer the training agreement to a new sponsor

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Wait until re-employed and restart the apprenticeship from zero

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Apply directly for a CQ based on hours accumulated so far

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Submit a complaint to the Ministry of Labour for compensation