Apprenticeships

Durham College provides the in-school training portion of the skilled trades programs listed below. You must maintain excellent attendance, a minimum mark of 70 per cent in each subject and a minimum overall grade point average of 3.0 or higher in order to successfully complete your program.

Certificate of Qualification

At the completion of your apprenticeship (all levels), you will be qualified to write the Certificate of Qualification exam. Successful completion of the exam means that you will be certified in your chosen occupation.

Red Seal Endorsement

If you complete your training or are a certified journeyperson, you will be able to obtain Red Seal endorsement on your certificates of qualification and apprenticeship by successfully completing an Interprovincial Standards Examination. The Red Seal allows qualified tradespersons to practice their trade in any province or territory in Canada where that trade is designated without having to write further examinations.

Earn an Ontario College Certificate

Students in select Apprenticeship programs who successfully complete all the in-class training at Durham College (DC) will receive an Ontario College Certificate (OCC) credential. Recognized by Ontario’s 24 colleges and beyond, an OCC can expand your options for post-secondary studies in the future and streamline your pathway to a diploma.

 

Apprenticeship Trade # Ontario College Certificate Program Title
Automotive Service Technician* 310S Motive Power Fundamentals – Automotive Service Apprenticeship
Cook Br. 2 415A Culinary Skills – Cook II Apprenticeship
Child Development Practitioner 620C Early Childhood Assistant – Apprenticeship
Electrician – Construction and Maintenance* 309A Electrical Techniques – Construction and Maintenance Apprenticeship
Industrial Electrician*

 

 442A Electrical Techniques – Industrial Electrician Apprenticeship
Elevating Devices Mechanic

 

 636E Mechanical Techniques – Elevating Devices Mechanic Apprenticeship
Industrial Mechanic Millwright* 433A Manufacturing Techniques – Millwright Apprenticeship
Hoisting Engineer: Mobile Crane Operator (Branch 1)

 

 339A Hoisting Techniques and Mobile Crane Operation – Apprenticeship
Plumber*

 

 306A Plumbing Techniques – Apprenticeship
Steamfitter* 307A Mechanical Techniques – Steamfitting Apprenticeship
Welder* 456A Welding Techniques - Apprenticeship

*Red Seal trades

BENEFITS OF APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING

  • Challenging and satisfying work.
  • Earning while learning.
  • Efficient method of preparing and educating individuals interested in the skilled trades.
  • Potentially qualifying for a training allowance or Employment Insurance benefits while attending school.

CHOOSE DURHAM COLLEGE

  • Easy access from Hwy. 401.
  • Experienced, trade-certified professors.
  • Extensive lab and shop facilities.
  • Proven track record with industry.
  • State-of-the-art Skills Training Centre.

APPRENTICESHIP GRANTS

Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development (MLTSD) financial help is available for apprentices. To check eligibility, application processes and deadline dates, please visit: https://www.ontario.ca/page/hire-apprentice.

HOW TO REGISTER

For more information on how to become a registered apprentice, please contact your local apprenticeship office or visit the MLTSD website at https://www.ontario.ca/page/employment-ontario.

For Durham Region, please contact:
MLTSD, Durham Region Apprenticeship Office
78 Richmond St W
Oshawa, ON
L1G 1E1
T: 1.800.461.4608
TTY: 1.800.533.6339
F: 1.800.461.5385

Apprenticeship registration form

For a list of frequently asked questions, please visit https://www.ontario.ca/page/start-apprenticeship.

Please note: when registering for courses, personal cheques or payments in cash are not accepted.

The following options are available for payment:

  • Credit card – Visa, MasterCard or American Express
  • Through your banking institution – please see your receipt for your student number.

Frequently asked questions

How do I become an apprentice?
  • You will need to find an employer who will hire and train you first.
  • If you wish to attend school at Durham College, contact your designated Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development (MLTSD) Employment Training Consultant (ETC) to register your apprenticeship Training Agreement. To contact the correct ETC, call the Employment Ontario Hotline at 1.800.387.5656.
  • MLTSD Apprenticeship Training Agreement must be signed by you, your employer and your ETC
  • After signing, you must make an application to the Ontario College of Trades (OCOT) and pay the membership fee. For more information about OCOT, visit http://www.collegeoftrades.ca/membership/become-a-member.
  • You will need to receive an Offer of Classroom Training from the MLTSD, directing you to contact Durham College to pay and reserve your spot (CDP apprentices, click here for the process).
  • For more information, contact your local apprenticeship office or visit http://www.tcu.gov.on.ca/eng/employmentontario/training/.

For Durham Region, contact:
MLTSD Durham Region Apprenticeship Branch
78 Richmond St. W., Oshawa, ON L1G 1E1
1.800.461.4608

If you have received an offer, please fill out the apprenticeship registration form and you will be placed in order of receipt. You will receive a response within 5 to 7 business days.

Whitby Enrolment Services will email you once you have been registered, noting registration is first come, first served and only by this form. Please note the ministry sends out more offers than we have seats so there is no guarantee you will be registered.

If you have any questions please contact us through the LiveChat option or email wes@durhamcollege.ca.

  • You will need to find an employer who will hire and train you first.
  • If you wish to attend school at Durham College, contact your designated Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development (MLTSD) Employment Training Consultant (ETC) to register your apprenticeship Training Agreement. To contact the correct ETC, call the Employment Ontario Hotline at 1.800.387.5656.
  • MLTSD Apprenticeship Training Agreement must be signed by you, your employer and your ETC
  • After signing, you must make an application to the Ontario College of Trades (OCOT) and pay the membership fee. For more information about OCOT, visit http://www.collegeoftrades.ca/membership/become-a-member.
  • You will need to receive an Offer of Classroom Training from the MLTSD, directing you to contact Durham College to pay and reserve your spot (CDP apprentices, click here for the process).
  • For more information, contact your local apprenticeship office or visit http://www.tcu.gov.on.ca/eng/employmentontario/training/.
For Durham Region, contact: MLTSD Durham Region Apprenticeship Branch 78 Richmond St. W., Oshawa, ON L1G 1E1 1.800.461.4608
Offers of Classroom Training are sent from the MLTSD.  Please contact your Employment Training Consultant (ETC) about receiving an offer.

If you are registering into CDP-Child Development Practitioner please visit this link for further information.  

Intakes begin at various times throughout the year and offers are sent several months before classes begin. Contact your Employment Training Consultant (ETC) about receiving an offer. CDP apprentices who have applied to Durham College through the CDP process described at https://durhamcollege.ca/ppl/cdp will receive an email directly from Durham College about next intake dates.

Yes, spaces are limited and are first come, first served once the ministry sends out the Offers of Classroom Training. We recommend that you contact Durham College as soon as you receive your Offer of Classroom Training at the number on your Offer.
They often fill up fast due to limited space. Seats are offered on a first come, first served basis.  We recommend that you contact Durham College as soon as you receive your Offer of Classroom Training. 

Yes, once you have received your Offer of Classroom Training from the MLTSD, and we have enrolled you and confirmed your enrolment by email, payment is required in full in order to secure your seat.

Unfortunately not.  We require payment at the time of enrolment, and cannot hold a seat without it.
Unfortunately not.  You must have received your Offer of Classroom Training before you contact us to pay and enrol.   
The Offer of Classroom Training includes only the classroom fee.  HST, an apprenticeship fee for your transcript, as well as a graduation fee for apprentices in their final level are added. 
All you need to know about Employment Insurance (EI) for apprentices is at the Government of Canada site at https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/apprentices/ei-apprentices.html.  It will also connect you to the Service Canada site complete the EI process.
MLTSD sends the 16-digit reference code in a separate letter directly to all apprentices. Everyone in your class has the same reference code (not applicable to Child Development Practitioner CDP apprentices). 
  • Check your spam, junk and/or promotions folders in your email account before contacting your ETC
  • Ensure any changes to your contact information are sent to your ETC as well as Durham College
  • CDP apprentices would receive course-related emails directly from Durham College in February, June and November.