INDEPENDENT REVIEW RECORD
Mould Designer 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 | Mould Designer is listed under Ontario trade code 670E. | Open source ↗ | Verified |
| Scope | A Mould Designer is able to design all types of moulds by: | Open source ↗ | Verified |
| Duties | Demonstrating safe working practices and techniques; Reading and interpreting a piece-part drawing; Analyzing piece part for mouldability/manufacturability; Conveying information to CAD program/system; Determining the type of mould; Designing layout of mould components/parts; Designing sequencing of multi-plate openings; Creating a mould/tooling design; Detailing and dimensioning the mould/tooling design; Finalizing the mould drawing/design; Implementing construction of the mould; Archiving/maintaining files. | Open source ↗ | Verified |
| Training | 4,000 total hours: 3,760 workplace and 240 in school. | Open source ↗ | Verified or qualified |
| Certification | Skilled Trades Ontario identifies Mould Designer 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 $23.00, $35.00 and $52.88 convert to $46,000, $70,000 and $105,760 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 — Mould Designer ↗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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