Tool and 

Die Maker

Please note that this program is only available for those wishing to challenge certification. There is no apprenticeship pathway at this time.

Program Information and Updates

Program Updates

  • December 1, 2018: OPSN 2018 022
    The Tool and Die Maker apprenticeship pathway has been deactivated. The challenge pathway for the Tool and Die trade has been preserved and the Machinist Red Seal certification remains a pre-requisite to entering the challenge pathway. As a result of harmonization, the work-based training hour requirement has been adjusted.

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Program Profile

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Occupational Description: A Tool and Die Maker designs, constructs, tests and repairs production tools, cutting tools, jigs, fixtures, gauges and specialty hand tools by laying out, setting-up, machining, fitting and finishing using various metals, alloys and plastics. Tool and Die Makers produce tooling that is used to manufacture and stamp out parts, and supply tooling and dies for all manufacturing sectors. 

Interprovincial Exam Information

Challenge the Trade

The Tool and Die Maker apprenticeship pathway has been deactivated. The challenge pathway for the Tool and Die trade has been preserved and the Machinist Red Seal certification remains a pre-requisite to entering the challenge pathway. As a result of harmonization, the work-based training hour requirement has been adjusted.