Harmonization of Apprenticeship Training

Provincial and territorial apprenticeship authorities are each responsible for their respective apprenticeship programs. In the spirit of continual improvement, and to facilitate mobility among apprentices in Canada, participating authorities have agreed to work towards harmonizing certain aspects of their programs where possible. After consulting with their stakeholders in the trade, they have reached consensus on the following elements. Note that implementation of these elements may vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, depending on their own circumstances. For more information on the implementation in any province and territory, please contact that jurisdiction’s apprenticeship authority.

1. Trade name

The official Red Seal name for this trade is Tool and Die Maker.

2. Number of Levels of Apprenticeship

The number of levels of technical training recommended for this trade is 3 (three).

3. Total Training Hours During Apprenticeship Training

The total hours of training, including both on-the-job and in-school training for this trade is 7200.

4. Sequencing Topics and Related Sub-tasks

The topic titles in the table below are placed in a column for each apprenticeship level for technical training. Each topic is accompanied by the sub-tasks and their reference number. The topics in the grey shaded cells represent those that are covered “in context” with other training in the subsequent years.

Level 1	Level 2	Level 3
	Benchwork in context	Benchwork in context
		Grinding Machine Operation in context
Safety-Related Functions 1.01 Maintains safe work environment 1.02 Uses PPE and safety equipment 1.03 Uses hoisting, lifting and rigging equipment	Safety-Related Functions 1.01 Maintains safe work environment 1.02 Uses PPE and safety equipment 1.03 Uses hoisting, lifting and rigging equipment	Safety-Related Functions 1.01 Maintains safe work environment 1.02 Uses PPE and safety equipment 1.03 Uses hoisting, lifting and rigging equipment
Machine-Tools, Accessories And Cutting Tool Maintenance 2.01 Maintains machine-tools and accessories 2.02 Maintains cutting tools	Machine-Tools, Accessories And Cutting Tool Maintenance 2.01 Maintains machine-tools and accessories 2.02 Maintains cutting tools	Machine-Tools, Accessories And Cutting Tool Maintenance 2.01 Maintains machine-tools and accessories 2.02 Maintains cutting tools
Organizes Work 3.01 Interprets drawings, specifications and applications 3.02 Plans project activities	Organizes Work 3.01 Interprets drawings, specifications and applications 3.02 Plans project activities	Organizes Work 3.01 Interprets drawings, specifications and applications 3.02 Plans project activities
Benchwork 4.01 Performs layout 4.02 Finishes workpiece 4.03 Inspects workpiece
Communication 5.01 Uses communication techniques	Communication and Mentoring 5.01 Uses communication techniques 5.02 Uses mentoring techniques	Mentoring 5.02 Uses mentoring techniques
Power Saw Operation 6.01 Sets up power saws 6.02 Saws straight and angle cuts 6.03 Cuts irregular shapes
Drill Press Operation 7.01 Sets up drill presses 7.02 Drills holes using a drill press 7.03 Cuts countersinks, counterbores, chamfers and spot faces using a drill press 7.04 Performs tapping using a drill press 7.05 Finishes holes using a drill press
Conventional Lathe Operation 8.01 Sets up conventional lathes 8.02 Faces surface using a conventional lathe 8.03 Turns internal and external surfaces using conventional lathes 8.04 Creates holes using conventional lathes	Conventional Lathe Operation 8.01 Sets up conventional lathes 8.03 Turns internal and external surfaces using conventional lathes 8.04 Creates holes using conventional lathes
Conventional Milling Machine Operation 9.01 Sets up conventional milling machines 9.02 Mills surfaces using conventional milling machines 9.03 Creates holes and hole features using conventional milling machines	Conventional Milling Machine Operation 9.01 Sets up conventional milling machines 9.02 Mills surfaces using conventional milling machines 9.03 Creates holes and hole features using conventional milling machines
Grinding Machine Operation 10.01 Sets up grinding machines 10.02 Grinds flat surfaces using a surface grinder 10.03 Grinds profiles	Grinding Machine Operation 10.01 Sets up grinding machines 10.02 Grinds flat surfaces using a surface grinder 10.03 Grinds profiles 10.04 Grinds internal and external cylindrical and tapered surfaces 10.05 Grinds tools and cutters 10.06 Finishes holes using a honing machine
	CNC Operation 11.01 Performs CNC programming 11.02 Inputs program data into control memory 11.03 Establishes workpiece datum 11.04 Verifies program 11.05 Monitors machining processes^{Footnote 1}	CNC Operation 11.01 Performs CNC programming 11.04 Verifies program
		EDM Operation 12.01 Determines flushing methods 12.02 Sets cutting conditions
	Heat Treatment of Materials 13.01 Selects heat treating process 13.02 Hardens materials 13.03 Tempers materials 13.04 Anneals materials 13.05 Normalizes materials 13.06 Case hardens materials	Heat Treatment of Materials 13.01 Selects heat treating process 13.02 Hardens materials 13.06 Case hardens materials
	Heat Treatment Testing 14.01 Performs visual inspection 14.02 Performs hardness test	Heat Treatment Testing 14.01 Performs visual inspection 14.02 Performs hardness test
	Production Tool Design 15.01 Identifies production tool requirements 15.02 Prepares shop sketches 15.03 Determines production tool material specifications and engineered components 15.04 Prepares information for designing or drafting	Production Tool Design 15.01 Identifies production tool requirements 15.02 Prepares shop sketches 15.03 Determines production tool material specifications and engineered components 15.04 Prepares information for designing or drafting
	Prototype Development 16.01 Selects prototyping technique and materials 16.02 Fabricates prototype components 16.03 Assembles prototype components 16.04 Inspects prototype 16.05 Proves out prototypes	Prototype Development 16.01 Selects prototyping technique and materials 16.02 Fabricates prototype components 16.03 Assembles prototype components 16.04 Inspects prototype 16.05 Proves out prototypes
	Production Tools (Fit and Assembly)^{Footnote 2} 17.01 Verifies dimensions of production tool components 17.02 Performs production tool assembly	Production Tools (Fit and Assembly)^{Footnote 2} 17.01 Verifies dimensions of production tool components 17.02 Performs production tool assembly 17.03 Sets production tool timing
	Production Tools (Proves out)^{Footnote 2} 18.01 Sets up production tools 18.02 Verifies production part material 18.04 Cycles equipment with production tools 18.05 Evaluates production part 18.06 Checks production tool for damage 18.07 Modifies production tools to enhance productivity	Production Tools (Proves out)^{Footnote 2} 18.01 Sets up production tools 18.02 Verifies production part material 18.03 Develops blank/strip 18.04 Cycles equipment with production tools 18.05 Evaluates production part 18.06 Checks production tool for damage 18.07 Modifies production tools to enhance productivity
	Production Tools (Repair and Maintenance)^{Footnote 2} 19.01 Identifies condition of production tools 19.02 Identifies repair procedures 19.03 Adjusts production tool components 19.04 Reconditions production tool components	Production Tools (Repair and Maintenance)^{Footnote 2} 19.01 Identifies condition of production tools 19.02 Identifies repair procedures 19.03 Adjusts production tool components 19.04 Reconditions production tool components