In general, you usually need a high school diploma.

To gain certification, you usually need to complete an apprenticeship or have a combination of experience and trade courses. Trade certification is available in most provinces/territories.

Qualified tradespersons may also obtain interprovincial (Red Seal) trade certification, which provides job mobility throughout the country.

To be a blacksmith or die setter, you usually need a high school diploma and several years' forging machine operator experience.

Many recent entrants have a trade/vocational certificate.

Certificate
Diploma
Post-diploma

Construction/manufacturing
Diagrams/drawings
Physical work

Industrial Arts (Metalworking)
Math
Drafting
Physics
Computer-related courses