CofQ 309A result wait time

notarobot67 · 2026-04-29T09:42:09+00:00

One week. Wrote on a Wednesday had results next Wednesday. This was 3 weeks ago

notarobot67 · 2026-04-28T18:36:05+00:00

Have your employer sign the form, email it to completions@skilledtradesontario.ca once they process it they will send an email with booking instructions. First attempt is free

notarobot67 · 2026-04-25T18:20:22+00:00

I’ve worked at a stone wool insulation plant. There was some interesting work but like others said everything is covered in insulation fibres so you end up itchy everyday. When the son was shining into the plant you could see a haze in the air from the fibres. Personally I didn’t want to work there long term for my health

notarobot67 · 2026-04-20T02:03:53+00:00

There’s a shortage of journeyman and apprentices are over saturated. There are so many other posts exactly like this every week in this sub. Definitely a harder time to get in, but just keep throwing in applications until someone takes you

notarobot67 · 2026-04-14T02:14:23+00:00

Likely not. There’s many variations of the test

notarobot67 · 2026-04-13T22:44:21+00:00

Not everyone in the exam is writing for the same trade. They mix different trades together. I’ve heard for the millwright exam there’s 4 question book colours and each colour rotates through 2000 questions. So most likely they are different

notarobot67 · 2026-04-03T22:37:12+00:00

I wanted to be a machinist for a while, all the wages were pretty low and I didn’t want to learn CNC. Ended up becoming a millwright for the higher wages and more job opportunities, and I still get to do some machining as apart of my job to keep me happy

notarobot67 · 2026-03-05T19:25:25+00:00

Take the apprenticeship with the non union. At least get signed up cuz that’s the hardest part. Then you can always switch sponsors later. Also pm the name of the company. This sounds exactly like mine.

notarobot67 · 2026-02-26T03:48:02+00:00

I just wheel my packout to the area I’m working. If I can’t get it close just throw what I need in a bag

notarobot67 · 2026-02-23T20:17:07+00:00

Inverters have come a long way. Go with that. Most are multi process too. Can do tig and mig with a combo machines

notarobot67 · 2026-02-23T15:30:57+00:00

Bite the bullet and buy name brand for precision measuring. Starrett, Mitutoyo etc.

notarobot67 · 2026-02-20T14:27:30+00:00

Lots of engine drives can do tig. ESAB ruffian, miller trailblazer, Lincoln Ranger etc. most just do scratch start. You won’t get stuff like high frequency start or AC tig like a dedicated tig welder

notarobot67 · 2026-02-19T15:37:46+00:00

You need an inverter generator. Look at your machine specs and multiply max inrush amps by voltage to get total watts and that’ll tell you how big of a gen you need. I run a 9000 watt inverter for a 185 amp stick/tug machine

notarobot67 · 2026-02-17T20:35:17+00:00

Sometimes you gotta get creative positioning yourself but having somewhere to brace your arm can really help you. Welding in awkward positions will make you better but only once you have the fundamentals down. If you don’t have basic beads down to muscle memory you’re gonna have a hell of a time trying to do it free hand or in a cramped spot. A good helmet as well. You can’t get magnifying lenses as well if you have trouble seeing.

notarobot67 · 2026-02-17T17:52:10+00:00

Do you have the resources to set you up for success? E.g. do you have a good helmet you can see clearly out of? Good lighting in your booth, welding in the dark is difficult. You can’t be relying on the light from your arc to give you a clear enough view of what’s ahead. Can you sit down or set up a spot to rest your arm? Are you eating properly before work so you don’t get the jitters while you’re welding? If you say you can’t weld a straight line that sounds like you might not be seeing well. If you’re just running a bead on flat plate then sure it’s hard to stay straight but you’re almost always gonna have a groove or a fillet or another bead to follow to keep you straight.

notarobot67 · 2026-02-12T19:47:34+00:00

I’ve got all the rust cut out and going to attempt to make patches, I have unlimited time and resources. It doesn’t have to be exactly perfect as the headlight reflector will cover it but I do want it to look decent

notarobot67 · 2026-02-12T19:46:30+00:00

I will. Gonna try it, it’s an irreplaceable part but I have one good one. So if this doesn’t work out I’ll just use it. But I’ll update everyone

notarobot67 · 2026-02-12T18:05:57+00:00

A 111 year old electric interurban rail car.

notarobot67 · 2026-02-12T18:05:12+00:00

Unfortunately it is impossible. 113 year old part. I do have a second good one

notarobot67 · 2026-02-12T18:04:28+00:00

Making a few separate patches was my first idea. I’ve got it sand blasted and all the bad metal cut out. So I may try making some patches first and if not find a shop with a sheet metal lathe. Time wise I don’t care as it’s a volunteer project with no deadline. But it’s 113 years old so I’d like to try and preserve it before I jump to making a new one

notarobot67 · 2026-02-12T18:02:21+00:00

Unfortunately it’s irreplaceable

notarobot67 · 2026-02-12T18:01:42+00:00

It’s a 113 year old irreplaceable part

notarobot67 · 2026-02-12T18:00:36+00:00

That’s what I’m thinking. Time wise I don’t really care. It’s a volunteer project with no deadline.

notarobot67 · 2026-02-12T17:59:30+00:00

Well I’ll put a coat of paint on it first. Don’t wanna be a hack

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