Centennial College’s School of Transportation offers educational apprenticeship training in 13 Post-secondary, 7 Modified Apprenticeship training and 8 Traditional Apprenticeship training programs. Our post-secondary programs focus on technical, theoretical and on-the-job optional paid Co-op training.
Three Ways to Become an Apprentice
- Start in high school co-op as an OYAP student. You can even complete your Level 1 at Centennial College in your grade 12 year then get hired after graduation.
OR - Complete a Centennial College Certificate or Co-Op Diploma* program and get hired as an apprentice after graduation *(Co-op may be optional with some Diploma Programs)
OR - Get a job in the trades and have your employer register you as an apprentice.
Need more information? Visit: www.ontario.ca/page/apprenticeship-ontario
Call the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training, and Skills Development (MLITSD) Office at +1 800-531-5551
Visit: www.ontario.ca/page/ministry-labour-training-skills-development
How To Become A Registered Apprentice – Motive Power Programs
- Possess an OSSD or equivalent (such as a Diploma)
- Complete all in-school Ministry required training (all 3 levels)
- Submit your completed and signed Apprenticeship Training Standard Log Book
- Provide your Certificate of Apprenticeship
- Be in good standing with the MLITSD
After all of the above are completed, the Ministry will inform you to write your Certification of Qualifications Exam
(Check fees at www.collegeoftrades.ca/membership/become-a-member/classes-of-members-fees)
How to Achieve Accreditation Towards the Issue of an Ame License –Aviation Programs
In order to obtain a Canadian Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) License, applicants must meet the requirements outlined in the Transport Canada Licensing standard. One of the requirements for license issue is the successful completion of “basic training”. Centennial’s Aviation Technician and Technology programs meet this requirement and provide students with both experience and technical examination credit towards the issue of an AME licence.
In order to be eligible for this credit (or “accreditation”) students are required to obtain a 70% in each course, maintain 95% attendance throughout their program and complete all required practical tasks (mandatory projects). Students that achieve accreditation receive an 18-month experience credit towards the total experience requirement (48 months as a learner) for licence issue, are exempt from writing the Transport Canada technical licensing examinations and only need to write the Canadian Aviation Regulations exam. The majority of industry employers prefer to hire students who have obtained accreditation into “apprentice” (aka technicians) positions.
International Students
As an international student at Centennial College’s School of Transportation department, you will be getting an excellent education in technical training, in our Motive Power Certificate or Diploma programs. Upon graduation, you will be eligible to apply for a work permit.