Once an apprentice has completed his/her on-the-job and classroom training, and has demonstrated that s/he can meet the standards established for the trade by the relevant industry, s/he writes an exam for certification. Successful candidates are issued a Certificate of Apprenticeship and a Certificate of Qualification by MTCU.

Entry Requirements
The Hairstylist Apprenticeship Program is covered by the Apprenticeship Certification Act, 1998. Apprenticeships covered under this legislation require candidates to have attained a secondary school (grade 12) diploma or equivalent before beginning their apprenticeship training.

Construction electrician apprentices, on the other hand, are still governed by the Trades Qualification and Apprenticeship Act, 1990. Entry requirements for trades covered by this legislation vary. Construction and Maintenance Electricians require only a grade 10 education to qualify for the apprenticeship training.

However, the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, the organisation that oversees apprentice electricians, require candidates to have completed a secondary school education or equivalent before entering their training program. In addition, apprentices in this trade will be expected to meet the rigorous demands of postsecondary academic training, and rapid advancements in technology. As a result, they will need to have the academic skills and the ability to learn that are associated with a secondary school diploma.

Goal Paths for Apprenticeship Candidates in LBS Programs
Because of the differences between the two selected trades in terms of goal paths and entry requirements, LBS learners who plan to enter one of the programs can be expected to take a variety of paths to arrive at the same end. Which path they take will depend on their current abilities, competencies, credentials and experiences.