Drop-In Program

Apprentices & Journeypersons

If you are a registered apprentice and want to improve your skills for laying units, you can come in on a day you are not working to practice and get help from the OMTC instructor.

For example, this could apply to:

  • OYAP participants,
  • First year apprentices that want to brush up on block laying skills before the Level 2 assessment. If you are planning to attend the next Level 2 session, your assessment could be done while you doing your practice sessions.
  • As a registered apprentice, if you did not pass a previous level due to hands on skills, you can work to improve those skills and try to get a pass for that skill. Or you can start a small project that would be part of your next level. To do this you will need to speak to the instructor and get approval.
  • If you came through the non- Level 1 Pre-apprenticeship program and want to brush up your skills before entering Level 1
  • If you have been working predominantly in one area of the trade (i.e., restoration) and want to improve your red-brick skills

For registered apprentices there is no set curriculum to work through, any instruction you receive will be based on the skills you are looking to improve. You will need to discuss your objective for the practice training with the instructor so that they know what your objectives are. This will make it easier for the instructor to assist you.

There are no set number of hours you have to complete, but you will be limited to 10 hour time slots initially. If you wish to continue practicing after you have reached the limit, you will need to meet with the instructor or Training Director to extend your access.

Drop-in Program Start Dates

Mississauga Campus: July 20th, 2026

Ottawa Campus: August 1oth, 2026

The program is FREE for all participants!

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What You'll Need to Register

  • Driver’s License
  • Social Insurance Number (SIN)
  • If you are a registered apprentice you will need to provide your Client ID#
  • If you are a journeyperson, you need to provide a letter from the union indicating how many hours you have completed.
  • If you have attended PATP (Pre-Apprentice Training Program), you will need to provide your completion letter from the training school.

How to Register

  1. Fill Out the Registration Form:
    Start by completing our registration form. Make sure to answer all mandatory questions and click “submit” when finished.
  2. Create Your User Account:
    • Once accepted into the program, check your email for a link to our Account Registration Form.
    • This form includes our policies regarding attendance, conduct, and absenteeism.
    • After completing the registration form, your user account will be reviewed by an OMTC staff member.
    • Upon approval, you will receive an email with a link, username, and password.
  3. Log In:
    Click the link and enter your username and password, or click the My Account button in the website header.
  4. Book and Manage Your Time Slots:
    The user account dashboard allows you to book, reschedule, and cancel appointments. It also contains your attendance history, and additional resources.
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