Ontario College of Trades membership FAQ

Ontario College of Trades FAQ

The process for Apprenticeship registration has changed in Ontario. Apprenticeship in Ontario is a partnership between the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (MTCU) & Ontario College of Trades (College).


MTCU Responsibilities:

  • Signing Registered Training Agreements (RTAs)
  • Invigilating exams on behalf of OCOT
  • Approving and monitoring Training Delivery Agents (TDAs)
  • Assessing eligibility to write the C of Q exam on behalf of OCOT
  • Promoting skilled trades and apprenticeship
  • Providing secretariat support to the Appointments Council
  • Working with other governments and OCOT on the Interprovincial Red Seal Program for apprenticeship
  • Conducting policy development, evaluation and research
  • Passing regulations
  • Collaborating with OCOT on issues affecting trades and apprenticeship


OCOT Responsibilities:

  • Regulating over 150 skilled trades named under OCTAA
  • Ensuring confidence in the qualifications of members, through a public register, with a mandate to gather and investigate complaints against members and to discipline members as required (includes all registered apprentices excluding OYAP)
  • Establishing an Industry-driven approach
  • Processing Membership applications (due within 90 days of RTA signing)
  • Developing, revising and updating examinations (C of Q and exemption)
  • Developing, revising and updating Training and Curriculum Standards
  • Promoting skilled trades and apprenticeship
  • Working with other governments and the College on the Interprovincial Red Seal Program for apprenticeship
  • Collaborating with MTCU on issues affecting trades and apprenticeship
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