Mould Maker

Trade Information

A Mould Maker:

Reads and interprets complex engineering drawings and work-process documentation
Designs, builds, and repairs moulds and models used to mass produce plastic or metal components or products
Builds precision mould components using conventional and numerically controlled metal-cutting machines and equipment including saws, drills, grinders, lathes, mills, and EDMs
Performs work-in-process measuring or checking using specialized and precision tools and equipment

Apprenticeship Resources

Curriculum Training Standard – Level 1 (PDF)

Curriculum Training Standard – Level 2 (PDF)

Curriculum Training Standard – Level 3 (PDF)

Apprenticeship Training Standard (PDF)

Release Note of Updated Training Standard Effective January 4th, 2022 (PDF)

Exam Counselling Sheet (PDF)

Mould Maker is a trade named under the Building Opportunities in the Skilled Trades Act, 2021.

This trade has an apprenticeship program that is administered by the Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development. Upon completion of an apprenticeship program, the Ministry issues a Certificate of Apprenticeship.

This trade has a certifying exam. When the certifying exam is passed, Skilled Trades Ontario will issue a Certificate of Qualification in this trade. Because this trade is non-compulsory, this certificate does not have to be renewed, and the information of individuals practicing this trade will not appear on the Skilled Trades Ontario Public Register.