Tool/Tooling Maker

Trade Information

A Tool/Tooling Maker:

Reads and interprets complex engineering drawings, bills of material, component and part prints, assembly drawings, tool and part drawings and work documentation
Uses conventional and numerically controlled metal cutting machines and specialized equipment
Designs, builds and assembles tools, jigs, fixtures, specialized equipment, instruments, models and prototypes
Assembles and fits tool and tooling components
Conducts final fitting and inspection of tool sub-assemblies and components
Conducts final finishing and testing of complex tools and tooling

Apprenticeship Resources

Apprenticeship Training Standard (pdf)

Curriculum Training Standard – Level 1 (pdf)

Curriculum Training Standard – Level 2 (PDF)

Curriculum Training Standard – Level 3 (pdf)

Tool/Tooling 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.