INDEPENDENT REVIEW RECORD
Blacksmith claim-verification table
Accessed and reviewed August 25, 2026. Numerical, regulatory and time-sensitive information is qualified and linked to its authority.
| Type | Claim | Authority | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Identity | Blacksmith is listed under Ontario trade code 600P. | Open source ↗ | Verified |
| Scope | A Blacksmith: | Open source ↗ | Verified |
| Duties | Forges and repairs metal parts used in farm machinery and industrial and domestic equipment; Makes striking and cutting tools; Makes, sharpening or hardening drills, chisels and other tools.; Makes custom work, including ornamental railings, gates, grilles, furniture and horse shoes.; Forges welding; Conducts hot riveting. | Open source ↗ | Verified |
| Training | The Ontario apprenticeship is currently inactive. | Open source ↗ | Verified or qualified |
| Certification | Skilled Trades Ontario identifies Blacksmith as inactive and not accepting new apprenticeship registrations indefinitely. Confirm any status change directly before planning. | Open source ↗ | Verified or qualified |
| Wages | Ontario hourly rates of $21.00, $30.00 and $42.79 convert to $42,000, $60,000 and $85,580 at 2,000 paid hours. | Open source ↗ | Verified calculation |
Wage calculations are broad employee estimates, not guarantees or business-income forecasts. Training delivery, fees, job opportunities and employer requirements can change.
EVIDENCE BASE
Sources & verification
Regulated, numerical and time-sensitive claims link to the authority used. Accessed and reviewed August 25, 2026.
Skilled Trades Ontario — Blacksmith ↗Official scope, duties, training and certificationGovernment of Canada Job Bank — Ontario wages ↗Ontario low, median and high employee wage benchmarkSkilled Trades Ontario — Start an apprenticeship ↗Eligibility, sponsors and registrationOntario — OYAP ↗High-school apprenticeship pathway
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