3 to 4 years

Voluntary

No

Blacksmiths forge, weld, rivet, and repair metal parts. Their work is used in farm machinery and industrial and domestic equipment. They also forge custom pieces, such as ornamental railings, gates, furniture, and horseshoes.

• The Blacksmith apprenticeship consists of 5,280 hours of on-the-job training.
• Apprentices must also complete 720 hours of in-class technical training.
• Once you have successfully completed the apprenticeship requirements, you receive a Certificate of Apprenticeship and are certified as a journeyperson in the trade.
• A person with at least 6,000 hours of related work experience is eligible to apply for a Trade Equivalency Assessment (TEA) and, if successful, becomes certified as a journeyperson in this trade.

Grade 12 or equivalent.

Please contact your local apprenticeship office for information on the availability of technical training for this program.