Main Information
- Testing done by instructors who are experienced, licensed journeypersons
- Upon successful completion of the Practical Assessment, candidates are eligible to book and write the Red Seal Exam.
About the Assessment
All apprentices and individuals going through the Trade Equivalency Assessment are required to complete an Ontario Welder Practical Assessment prior to the written Welder Red Seal examination. Upon successful completion of both the practical assessment and the written examination, a Certificate of Qualification with a Red Seal Endorsement (RSE) will be issued.
Technical Training Group is an officially designated welding test centre for the National Practical Assessment required for Trade Equivalency applicants.
Testing sessions are offered throughout the year as either a full day session (8 hours) or over two nights (two 4-hour testing blocks).
The Ontario Welder Practical Assessment includes:
- Four welding processes (SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, GTAW)
- Five weld plate test assemblies (visual and bend)
- One oxy-acetylene cutting test assembly (measurement and visual)
The TTG Test Centre is located at Stratford Secondary School, 428 Forman Avenue, Stratford, ON.
Exemptions: Welders who have proof of corresponding Canadian Welding Bureau or American Society of Mechanical Engineers certifications (CWB or ASME tickets) for any or all Tests 1 through 5, only have to complete the missing component(s) and the oxy-fuel cutting component of the practical assessment.
Prerequisites
Prior to booking, please review the Ontario Welder Practical Examination Testing Guidelines.
For testing guidelines visit:
To review the test equivalency chart, visit:
Program Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this testing, you will receive a proof of completion form/assessment sheet. You must then present this proof of Ontario Welder Practical Assessment testing when booking your Red Seal exam.
Pre-Assessment & Practice Time in preparation for Ontario Welder Practical Assessment Testing*
*This is an OPTIONAL 8-hour Pre-Assessment and Practice session designed to help with preparation and determine test readiness for the Ontario Welder Practical Assessment.
This session involves a 4-hour Pre-Assessment with instructor feedback, followed by 4-hours of self-directed booth time, with access to onsite instructors for feedback.
Payment is required in full to reserve a spot.
2025 Fall Pre-Assessment & Practice Session - November 1, 2025 (max. 12 people)
- Saturday, November 1, 2025: 9am-5pm
Pricing:
$800.00 for Pre-Assessment and Practice / booth time.
Payment is required in full to reserve a spot.
Click here to review the TTG refund policy.
To register or for more information, please contact TTG at 519-801-8641, or email info@technicaltraininggroup.org.
Ontario Welder Practical Assessment Testing
*Please Note: Photo ID and all tickets for exemptions must be submitted via email to TTG upon booking for documentation/verification. They must also be presented again in person on first night of testing.
Payment is required in full (once any exemptions are verified) to reserve a spot.
2025 Fall Testing - November 29, 2025 (max. 12 people)
- Ticket/Certification Verification for Exemptions and photo ID: Submit via email upon booking.
- Saturday, November 29, 2025: 9am-5pm
Pricing:
$600.00 for Full Assessment Testing, plus $100.00 plate deposit (will be reimbursed if not used)
Ontario Welder Practical Assessment Exemptions*:
$100 per weld test *minimum charge of $200.00 required, regardless of exemptions
- $20 per additional plate (re-testing if required)
- $100 plate deposit is required regardless of number of tests to be done (will be reimbursed if not used)
Payment is required in full (once any exemptions are verified) to reserve a spot.
Click here to review the TTG Refund Policy.
Proof of Certification/Tickets and Photo ID (Valid driver’s license) must be submitted by email upon booking and must also be presented in person on both nights of the Welder Practical Assessment, for verification.
To register or for more information, please contact TTG at 519-801-8641, or email info@technicaltraininggroup.org.