Apprenticeship Exemption Exams
Dependant on job experience, as well as level of expertise, eligible applicants may challenge the in-school portion of apprenticeship levels of the trade-specific apprenticeship program. Non-apprentices can likewise challenge the in-school portion of the program starting at level one.
The exemption tests are based on the formal instruction requirements for an apprenticeship program. Candidates should contact the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development or their Apprenticeship Representative for more information. Or, to ensure you are choosing to write the correct exam: Ontario Apprenticeship Offices. Fleming College is not responsible should you choose the incorrect exam.
The Fleming College Testing Centre is a ministry approved Apprenticeship Exemption Test centre, authorized through the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development, for both apprentice and non-apprentices.
Apprenticeship Exam Testing is offered in-person at Sutherland (Peterborough) and Frost (Lindsay) campuses.
- Candidate must be over 18 years old, or be at least 16 years old with parent's signature.
- Exemption tests must be written in sequential order (if applicable).
- Most exemption tests are closed book and are three hours in duration
- A PASS/FAIL letter will be sent to the candidate and the Ministry Apprenticeship Office within 10 working days of the test date.
- Where a candidate has been unsuccessful, they must wait three months (exemption tests) or 15 days (modular tests) before being permitted to re-write the test.
- Fees are paid in-person on the day of the exam.
- Apprenticeship Exemption Exams - $150 flat non-refundable fee
- Modular Exams - $100 flat non-refundable fee (includes Asbestos and Crane and Drill Rigging exams)
- If you need to reschedule, you must notify the Testing Centre by email Apprenticeship.ExemptionExams@flemingcollege.ca at least 72 hours in advance.
- Interested and eligible candidates must complete the Request for Apprenticeship Exemption Testing Form.
- Once you have submitted this form the Testing Centre Coordinator will contact you within two to three business days.
- ARRIVE ON TIME. We highly recommend you arrive for your exam at least 30 minutes before your scheduled start time to allow time to find parking and the testing location. Testers who arrive late may not be permitted to write.
- Bring valid government-issued photo ID (health cards are not accepted). You will not be able to take the test without valid photo ID.
- Only bring what you need. Personal items will have to be set aside while you are writing your test - including cellphones, laptops and purses.
- All supplies will be provided to you. Testers are not able to use their personal code books or reference materials while writing the Apprenticeship Exemption test.