Lather (Interior Systems Mechanic)

• The term of apprenticeship for a lather (interior systems mechanic) is 3 years (three 12-month periods) including a minimum of 1560 hours of on-the-job training and 8 weeks of classroom instruction in each first, second and third years.
• Classroom instruction for this apprenticeship program is currently suspended. Information about this suspension and how you can continue to progress in your apprenticeship is available here.
• Apprentices are expected to demonstrate progress in their apprenticeship program within 18 months by engaging in an activity that will lead to the completion of a period of the program.
• Apprentices may attempt the Interprovincial Exam in the final period of their apprenticeship training and, if successful, be granted a Red Seal.
• Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship program, the apprentice will receive a journeyperson certificate and an educational credential (Diploma).

You can earn a Journeyperson Certificate based on:

Work Experience

The requirements for a Lather (Interior Systems Mechanic) are:

• A minimum of 54 months AND 7,020 hours of work experience.
• A successful theory exam.
• An Employer Declaration Letter (EDL).

Recognized Credentials

The requirements for a Lather (Interior Systems Mechanic) are:

• A valid recognized credential from another jurisdiction.
• A successful theory exam.

• A high school student can become an apprentice through the Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP) and gain credits toward apprenticeship training and a high school diploma at the same time.
• A student involved in the Career and Technology Studies (CTS) stream in high school may be eligible for credit towards their apprenticeship first period training.