Trades Today Spring 2014 Page 10

Active Trade Boards
comprised of industry
stakeholders representing
their trade in the College's
governance structure,
including an even mix
of employees and
employers.

journeyperson-apprentice
ratio

reviews

completed by independent
review panels based on
submissions from industry
stakeholders and experts.

as part of a number of consultations on
various proposed regulatory changes.

new regulations

passed to protect the public
interest since 2011.

15 journeyperson-apprentice ratios will change as a result of
completed reviews: 14 will decrease, 1 will increase, while 18 will
remain the same.
2007 was the last time in Ontario that a ratio was reviewed and
amended prior to the ratio review process undertaken by the
College.
2016 all ratios will be reviewed again. The College has committed
to ratio reviews every four years.

Source: Policy and Research, Ontario
College of Trades: April October, 2013

330 industry stakeholders actively involved in the governance of the trades in
Ontario, including an even mix of employees and employers.
595 industry stakeholders will eventually be engaged in the governance of the trades
(once the Appointments Council completes its work and appoints people to all vacant
positions).

1,049

submissions received

from the public

199 trade board meetings

have been conducted since 2012, including 29 for the
motive power sector, 105 for the construction
sector, 28 for the service sector, and 27 for the
industrial sector.

What is the Exam Guide?

he College now has a helpful Exam Preparation
Guide for those who are preparing to write the
Certificate of Qualification (C of Q) exam either for

the first time or upgrading after a failed examination.
The Guide includes study tips, information on training
standards, sample questions and tests, pre-exam
checklists, next steps and much more.

Where can you get a copy?

The Exam Preparation Guide is now available on the
College's website under the resources, guides and forms
tab.

Why is it important?

Other than being a valuable tool to help you prepare to
write the C of Q exam, beginning on April 8, 2014, the first
wave of people in the Journeyperson Candidates Class
working in a compulsory trade will need to have passed
the C of Q exam in order to continue to work legally in
Ontario after their 12 months of membership in that class
expires.

Preparing to write
your exam

Helpful tips available through the Exam Guide

Quick Facts