INDEPENDENT REVIEW RECORD
Mould or Die Finisher 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 or Die Finisher is listed under Ontario trade code 277M. | Open source ↗ | Verified |
| Scope | A Mould or Die Finisher performs some or all of the following: | Open source ↗ | Verified |
| Duties | Utilizes a variety of power and hand tools to shape, smooth, finish, and polish moulds or metal working dies.. | 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 or Die Finisher 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 $20.00, $28.00 and $40.85 convert to $40,000, $56,000 and $81,700 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 or Die Finisher ↗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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