Job requirements Die Repairer in Canada

Find out what you typically need to work as a die repairer in Canada. These requirements are applicable to all Tool and die makers (NOC 72101).

Employment requirements

This is what you typically need for the job.

  • Completion of secondary school is usually required.
  • Completion of a four- or five-year tool and die making apprenticeship program or a combination of over five years of work experience in the trade and some high school, college or industry courses in tool and die making is usually required to be eligible for tool and die trade certification.
  • Tool and die maker trade certification is available, but voluntary, in Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba and British Columbia.
  • Red Seal endorsement is also available to qualified tool and die makers upon successful completion of the interprovincial Red Seal examination.
  • Mould makers usually require completion of a four-year apprenticeship or college program in mould making.
  • Trade certification for mould makers is available, but voluntary, in Quebec and Ontario.
  • Patternmakers usually require completion of an apprenticeship or college program in patternmaking.
  • Patternmaking trade certification is available, but voluntary, in Ontario.

Source National Occupational Classification

Professional certification and licensing

You might need to get a certification from a regulatory authority before you start working. Find out if this occupation is regulated and contact the regulatory authority to learn about the certification process.

British Columbia

Job title Tool And Die Maker
Regulated
Regulatory body: Skilled Trades BC

Manitoba

Job title Tool And Die Makers
Regulated
Regulatory body: Apprenticeship Manitoba

Nova Scotia

Job title Tool And Die Maker
Regulated

Ontario

Job title Mould Maker
Regulated
Regulatory body: Ontario College of Trades
Job title Tool/tooling Maker
Regulated
Regulatory body: Ontario College of Trades
Job title Mould Or Die Fininsher
Regulated
Regulatory body: Ontario College of Trades
Job title Pattern Maker
Regulated
Regulatory body: Ontario College of Trades
Job title Tool And Die Maker
Regulated
Regulatory body: Ontario College of Trades

Québec

Job title Die Maker
Regulated
Regulatory body: Québec.ca
Job title Toolmaker
Regulated
Regulatory body: Québec.ca

Source Foreign Credential Recognition Program - ESDC

Red Seal endorsement

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This job may be eligible for Red Seal endorsement in some provinces and territories

When you get a Red Seal endorsement on your trade certificate, it lets employers know that you meet the national qualification standards for workers in your trade. Learn more about the Red Seal endorsement.

Do you want to work in another province or territory?

If you are already certified to work in a regulated occupation in your province or territory, it will be easier for you to have your certification recognized in another province or territory. See the Workers Mobility's website to learn more.

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