How to Become a Parts Technician in Alberta
Do you need certification?
Certification is voluntary
Parts technician is a voluntary trade in Alberta. You can work in the trade without a certificate.
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“Under Alberta’s Skilled Trades and Apprenticeship Education Act [pdf], you do not have to be certified if you are self-employed or work for an employer who is satisfied that you have the skills and knowledge expected of a journeyperson certified by Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training.”
From alis.alberta.ca/occinfo/certifications-in-alberta/parts-technician, checked October 10, 2026.
At a glance
- Licence status
- Voluntary certification See the source
- Routes
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- Trained in Canada: 5 steps
- Licensed in another province: 1 step
- Annual fees
- Not stated by the regulator Check with Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training
Your roadmap
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Trained in Canada
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- 5 steps without a listed fee
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Apprentices must find a suitable employer who is willing to hire and train them.
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“Apprentices must find suitable employers who are willing to hire and train apprentices.”
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Before enrolling in classroom instruction you must have passed the required high school courses or otherwise show you are ready, for example by passing an entrance exam.
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“Entrance requirements include specific high school courses that you must have passed.”
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You attend the classroom instruction periods of the apprenticeship program while working on the job.
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“Parts technicians attend 6 weeks of classroom instruction in the first and third years, and 8 weeks of classroom instruction in the second year.”
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You must pass a theory exam to complete each period of the apprenticeship program.
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“Theory exam required to complete each period”
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In the final period you may choose to write the Red Seal exam to show you meet the national standard.
Listed fees for this route
No one-time fees listed by the regulator for these steps Check with Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training
5 steps without a listed fee, so the total may not be the full cost.
Licensed in another province
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You submit a copy of a recognized trade certificate from outside Alberta.
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“1. Submit a copy of a recognized trade certificate from outside Alberta.”
tradesecrets.alberta.ca/trades-in-alberta/profiles/0271
Listed fees for this route
No one-time fees listed by the regulator for these steps Check with Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training
1 step without a listed fee, so the total may not be the full cost.
Other listed fees
The regulator lists these without tying them to one step, so they are not in the route totals above. Check which apply to you.
- Entrance exam fee: $150 (for writing an entrance exam when you do not meet the high school entrance requirements)
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“There is a $150 fee for writing an entrance exam.”
tradesecrets.alberta.ca/apprentice-services/prepare-for-an-exam/ent... - PLA period exam fee: $150
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“| Parts Technician - Parts Technician | 1,2,3 | $150.00 each | n/a |”
tradesecrets.alberta.ca/get-started/become-an-apprentice/prior-lear... - PLA - Entrance Exam: $150
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“There is a $150 fee for this application.”
tradesecrets.alberta.ca/get-started/become-an-apprentice/prior-lear...
Requirements
Education
Before enrolling in classroom instruction you must have passed the specific high school courses required for the trade, or meet the requirements another way.
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“Entrance requirements include specific high school courses that you must have passed.”
tradesecrets.alberta.ca/get-started/become-an-apprentice/eligibilit...
Experience
Applicants to the Work Experience Program must have 54 months and 6750 hours of verifiable Parts Technician work experience.
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“1. Complete 54 months and 6750 hours of verifiable Parts Technician work experience.”
tradesecrets.alberta.ca/trades-in-alberta/profiles/0271
Other
Applicants to the Recognized Credentials Program must hold a recognized trade certificate from outside Alberta.
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“1. Submit a copy of a recognized trade certificate from outside Alberta.”
tradesecrets.alberta.ca/trades-in-alberta/profiles/0271
Already licensed in another province?
Extra steps
Parts technicians trained in other provinces and territories can work in Alberta if they hold a recognized certificate or licence, and to be certified through the Recognized Credentials Program they must submit their recognized trade certificate and pass a theory exam. Source
“Parts technicians trained in other provinces and territories can work in Alberta if they hold a certificate or license recognized by Alberta or have the skills and knowledge expected of a journeyperson certified in Alberta.”
alis.alberta.ca/occinfo/certifications-in-alberta/parts-technician
Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training
Credential assessment
Not stated by the regulator Check with Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training
Exams
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Entrance exam
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“If you don’t meet the high school entrance requirements, you’ll need to pass an entrance exam before registering in apprenticeship classroom instruction.”
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Theory exam
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“Theory exam required to complete each period”
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Red Seal exam
Language tests
Not stated by the regulator Check with Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training
Canadian experience
Not stated by the regulator Check with Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training
Supervised practice
Not stated by the regulator Check with Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training
Demand and pay
| Where | Low | Median | High | Outlook |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alberta | $20.00 | $30.29 | $45.13 | Limited (2 of 5) |
| Canada | $19.17 | $26.00 | $40.00 | — |
Parts technicians in other provinces and territories
- British Columbia Voluntary certification
- Saskatchewan Voluntary certification
- Manitoba Voluntary certification
- Ontario Voluntary certification
- Quebec Voluntary certification
- New Brunswick Voluntary certification
- Nova Scotia Voluntary certification
- Prince Edward Island Voluntary certification
- Newfoundland and Labrador Voluntary certification
- Yukon Voluntary certification
- Northwest Territories Voluntary certification
- Nunavut Voluntary certification
Sources checked
- Parts Technician: Certifications in Alberta - alis alis.alberta.ca/occinfo/certifications-in-alberta/parts-technician · fetched October 8, 2026
- Tradesecrets - Parts Technician - Parts Technician tradesecrets.alberta.ca/trades-in-alberta/profiles/0271 · fetched October 9, 2026
- Tradesecrets - Meet Requirements tradesecrets.alberta.ca/get-started/become-an-apprentice/eligibilit... · fetched October 9, 2026
- Tradesecrets - Entrance Exams tradesecrets.alberta.ca/apprentice-services/prepare-for-an-exam/ent... · fetched October 9, 2026
- Tradesecrets - Prior Learning Assessments tradesecrets.alberta.ca/get-started/become-an-apprentice/prior-lear... · fetched October 9, 2026
- Tradesecrets - Types of Exams tradesecrets.alberta.ca/apprentice-services/prepare-for-an-exam/typ... · fetched October 9, 2026
Frequently asked questions
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Do you need a licence to work as a parts technician in Alberta?
No. Certification is available, but it is not required to work in the trade in Alberta. Certification is managed by Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training.
Which exams are required?
Entrance exam, Theory exam, Red Seal exam.
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