COVID-19 Update – March 25, 2022: In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, TTG continues to monitor and follow local and provincial information and recommendations to ensure the safety of all trainees, instructors, staff and others.
COVID-19 Update – March 25, 2022: In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, TTG continues to monitor and follow local and provincial information and recommendations to ensure the safety of all trainees, instructors, staff and others.
The Welder Apprenticeship program consists of on-the-job and in-school training. Generally, the time-frame to become competent in the trade of Welder is 6,000 hours (approximately three years) consisting of 5,280 hours of on-the-job work experience and 720 hours of in-school training.
On-the-Job Training: Apprentices gain on-the job training experience at their place of employment. The skills (set out by the trade’s Apprenticeship Training Standard) are competencies recognized by the welding industry as essential to the practice of the trade. As competencies are developed, the apprentice’s sponsor (employer) signs the relevant sections of the training standard to indicate that the apprentice has met the individual training objectives by demonstrating the skills required.
In-School Training: Technical Training Group (TTG) is a Training Delivery Agent (106A) for the in-school portion of the Welder (456A) apprenticeship program. The program is funded in part by The Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD).
This training includes three levels of theoretical training. Regular evaluations and testing of the apprentices knowledge and skills are conducted throughout the training to ensure that all apprentices have achieved the learning outcomes identified in the Welder Curriculum Standard.
TTG’s in-school training is delivered annually, and is a part-time evening and day release (Level 1 only in 2023) delivery model which runs from September – June. This training is delivered in Stratford, Ontario at Stratford District Secondary School (SDSS) 428 Forman Ave, (TTG Site 1).
Applicants must:
To learn more, review Apprenticeship Eligibility Requirements
Upon successful completion of the 6,000 hours of apprenticeship training:
OPEN for 2023
September-June
Part-time evenings
Tuesday & Thursday
6pm-10pm
Day Release - NEW
Friday 8am-5pm
Apprentice Fee $500
Book & Supplies $550
Total: $1,050 (no HST)
CLOSED for 2023
October - April
Monday & Wednesday
6pm-10pm
Apprentice Fee $300
Book & Supplies $500
Total: $800 (no HST)
OPEN for 2023
October - June
Tuesday & Thursday
6pm-10pm
Apprentice Fee $450
Book & Supplies $600
Total: $1,050 (no HST)
*T2202 tax receipts are provided for tuition, pro-rated based on attendance and number of classes. All fees must be paid in full before tax receipts can be issued.
If you have any questions, or require additional information, contact us at 519-801-8641, or info@technicaltraininggroup.org.
Due to limited seat availability, registrations will be accepted on a first come, first served basis.
To secure your seat you must register online via the form below and pay your Apprentice and Books & Supplies fees:
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An email verifying confirmation of your seat and a receipt for payment will be sent within 7 business days of TTG receiving full payment of Tuition and Books & Supplies fees.
If you do not receive this confirmation email or have any questions or concerns, call (519) 801-8641 or email info@technicaltraininggroup.org.
STEP 1 - Once you have an employer sponsor, you need to submit an apprenticeship application online through the Skilled Trades Ontario Portal (STOP). Visit https://www.skilledtradesontario.ca/skilled-trades-ontario-portal/
STEP 2 - If your application is approved, the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD) will:
STEP 3 – When in-class schooling becomes available, you and your employer will receive your Offer of Classroom Training from the MLITSD by email. This will occur approximately 90 days prior to the start of the in-class training. Please reference this Offer of Classroom Training to locate your class number, training dates and classroom fee. *Note this offer from the MLITSD does NOT include TTG’s Books and Supplies fee.
If you need assistance, have additional questions, or have not received your Offer of Classroom Training, contact your local MLITSD Apprenticeship Office:
London Office (1-800-265-1050), 1200 Commissioners Rd E Unit 72, London, ON N5A 4R3
Kitchener Office (1-866-877-0099), 4275 King Street E Suite 200, Kitchener, ON N2P 2E9
STEP 4 - You can NOW register online with TTG for your apprenticeship in-class training.
The Apprenticeship Incentive Grant (AIG) is a taxable cash grant of $1,000.00 per year or level, for a lifetime maximum amount of $2,000 per person. For more information, visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/apprentices/grants.html
The Apprenticeship Completion Grant (ACG) is a one-time, taxable cash grant with a lifetime maximum amount of $2,000 per person for registered apprentices who complete their apprenticeship training and obtain their journeyperson certification. For more information, visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/apprentices/grants.html
Interested in an apprenticeship? You need to first find an employer who will sponsor you as an apprentice. For more information on how to find a sponsor, visit: https://www.ontario.ca/page/start-apprenticeship#section-3
If you are interested pursuing a career in the skilled trades and are not sure where to start – explore a Pre-Apprenticeship program. These programs are a great way to develop the job skills and trade-readiness needed to start on the path towards an apprenticeship. TTG offers Pre-Apprenticeship Multiple Trades Exposure Programs that provide an opportunity to gain the skills required to secure employment in the skilled trades and help set you on the path towards securing an apprenticeship. For more information visit Pre-Apprenticeship Multiple Trades Exposure Programs.
