COVID-19 UPDATE

Mandatory Health and Safety programs for on the job are being offered daily – Monday through Friday – and on going. Please contact the Training Centre @ 416-740-5411 to book your training.

Note: Apprenticeship classes are scheduled to resume in September 2020.
We will contact the apprentices scheduled in classes that were interrupted in the coming weeks.

Click here to read an important message from the Carpenter's Distrinct Council of Ontario

LINKS

UNION
ASSOCIATIONS

International Union Of Painters And Allied Trades
United Brotherhood Of Carpenters And Joiners Of America
Interior Systems Contractors Association Of Ontario
Acoustic Association Ontario
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LINKS

Employment Ontario International Union of Painters and Allied Trades Acoustic Association Ontario
Apprenticeship Grants. Discover how you can better support your career. Click to learn more.
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Grants for Taper and Drywall Acoustic Mechanic

Drywall Acoustic Mechanic and Lather Grants

Contractor apprentices program tax credit to a maximum of $40,000.00 and Apprenticeship Incentive Grant (AIG) taxable cash grant available to registered apprentices

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Grants for HAZMAT and EIFS

Hazardous Materials and EIFS Grants

Contractor apprentices program tax credit to a maximum of $40,000.00 and $2,000 Apprenticeship Grant available to registered apprentices upon completion of their training.

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Questions
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Apprenticeship Programs

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WHO OPERATES AND PAYS FOR REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING? Learn More
WHAT IS THE APPRENTICESHIP AGREEMENT? Learn More
WHAT DOES REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIP SERVE? Learn More

Training Requirements

What Skills Do I Need To Apply? Learn More
What Tools May I Need? Learn More
Getting Started HOW TO APPLY

Click on one of the applications below and take the first step in starting your new careers.

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Drywall Acoustic Mechanic & Lather
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Drywall Finisher And Plasterer
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Exterior Insulating Finishing Systems Mechanic
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Hazardous Materials Worker
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Facts & Figures

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Facts &
Figures

TRENDS

The growth of jobs in this occupation is mainly based on trends in the construction industry.

LOW INTEREST RATES
  • A substantial increase in public and private investment
  • Steady job creation (except in 2009, due to the recession)
  • Lower taxes

Fees &
Costs

IFSTC/MTCU Classroom Fees
Drywall Acoustic Mechanic and Lather Apprenticeship $600.00 Learn More
Drywall Finisher & Plasterer Apprenticeship $900.00 Learn More
Exterior Insulating Finishing Systems Mechanic Apprenticeship $770.00 Learn More
Hazardous Material Worker (HAZMAT) Apprenticeship $250.00 Learn More
NOTE: A certified cheque or money order payable to the Ontario College of Trades (OCOT) in the amount of $67.80 ($60+HST) is due at the time of signing the Training Agreement (completed in our office). IFSTC will submit your application and payment via courier to the OCOT’s office directly.