How to Become a Metal Fabricator (fitter) Endorsement: Marine Fitter in British Columbia
Do you need certification?
Certification is voluntary
Metal fabricator (fitter) endorsement: marine fitter is a voluntary trade in British Columbia. You can work in the trade without a certificate.
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“Metal Fabricator (Fitter) Endorsement: Marine Fitter”
From skilledtradesbc.ca/find-your-trade, checked October 11, 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: 3 steps, listed one-time fees $120
- Trained outside Canada: 6 steps, listed one-time fees $120
- Annual fees
- Not stated by the regulator Check with SkilledTradesBC
Your roadmap
Tick each step as you finish it. Your ticks are kept in this browser only.
Trained in Canada
0 of 5 done
- 5 steps without a listed fee
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Begin the apprenticeship pathway for this trade.
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“Interested in this trade? Learn how to start your apprenticeship.”
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Register as early as possible with a SkilledTradesBC-designated training provider to secure a seat for technical training.
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“Make sure to register as early as possible to secure a seat for technical training with a SkilledTradesBC-designated training provider.”
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Complete 8 weeks of technical training over 2 years.
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“Technical Training 8 weeks over 2 years”
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Complete 2460 hours of work-based training.
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“Work-Based Training 2460 HOURS”
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Write the endorsement exam for the marine fitter endorsement.
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“Endorsement Exam - Endorsement Exam Breakdown Chart”
skilledtradesbc.ca/metal-fabricator-fitter-endorsement-marine-fitter
Listed fees for this route
No one-time fees listed by the regulator for these steps Check with SkilledTradesBC
5 steps without a listed fee, so the total may not be the full cost.
Licensed in another province
0 of 3 done
- Listed one-time fees: $120
- 2 steps without a listed fee
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Submit an exam application and a photocopy of your Certificate of Qualification to Customer Service.
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“Please submit the following documents to Customer Service: - Exam Application - A photocopy of your Certificate of Qualification”
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Pay the $120 out-of-province assessment fee with your application.
- Out-of-province assessment fee: $120
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“$120 out-of-province assessment fee. You can pay online, by mail or with a cheque (payable to SkilledTradesBC) with your application.”
skilledtradesbc.ca/canadian-and-military-certificate-holders
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“$120 out-of-province assessment fee. You can pay online, by mail or with a cheque (payable to SkilledTradesBC) with your application.”
skilledtradesbc.ca/canadian-and-military-certificate-holders - Out-of-province assessment fee: $120
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Apply to write the Red Seal exam to obtain the endorsement.
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“you may be eligible to obtain a Red Seal Endorsement by applying to write the Red Seal exam.”
skilledtradesbc.ca/canadian-and-military-certificate-holders
Listed fees for this route
One-time total listed: $120
| Fee type | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Application | $120 | 100% |
| One-time total | $120 | 100% |
2 steps without a listed fee, so the total may not be the full cost.
Trained outside Canada
0 of 6 done
- Listed one-time fees: $120
- 5 steps without a listed fee
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Check the program requirements and confirm you have the required hours and scope of hands-on work experience in the trade.
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“Check the program requirements and your eligibility Search for your trade using Find Your Trade.”
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Create a SkilledTradesBC Portal account by selecting the option to challenge a certification exam.
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“Once you’ve confirmed your eligibility, create a SkilledTradesBC Portal account by selecting the option to challenge a certification exam to start your application.”
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Complete and submit your application with an Employer or Statutory Declaration for each period of work experience, with all documents in English.
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“For each period of work experience listed on your application, you must submit an Employer or Statutory Declaration (near the bottom of your trade page).”
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Pay the $120 application fee through the Portal and submit your application and declaration forms.
- Application fee: $120
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“Pay the $120 application fee through the Portal and submit your application and declaration form(s).”
skilledtradesbc.ca/index%2Ephp/challenge-certification-exam
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“Pay the $120 application fee through the Portal and submit your application and declaration form(s).”
skilledtradesbc.ca/index%2Ephp/challenge-certification-exam - Application fee: $120
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Wait to be notified of your application result.
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“Get notified of your application result”
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Schedule and pass your certification exam and any practical assessments within 24 months of your application approval.
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“You can schedule and pass your certification exam and practical assessments, if applicable, within 24 months of your application approval.”
skilledtradesbc.ca/index%2Ephp/challenge-certification-exam
Listed fees for this route
One-time total listed: $120
| Fee type | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Application | $120 | 100% |
| One-time total | $120 | 100% |
5 steps 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.
- Certification Exam rewrite fee: $100
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“3rd Attempt | Score below 70% on 2nd attempt | Contact your Apprenticeship Advisor for guidance and approval before scheduling a rewrite exam | $100”
skilledtradesbc.ca/index%2Ephp/exam-rewrites
Requirements
Experience
You must have the required hours and scope of hands-on work experience in the trade to challenge the certification exam.
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“You have the required hours and scope of hands-on work experience in the trade.”
skilledtradesbc.ca/index%2Ephp/challenge-certification-exam
Other
Your references will be contacted by phone to verify your work experience, and if they cannot be contacted the application will be denied.
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“Your references will be contacted by phone to verify your work experience. If references cannot be contacted, it will result in a denied application.”
skilledtradesbc.ca/index%2Ephp/challenge-certification-examYou must be able to schedule and pass your certification exam and practical assessments, if applicable, within 24 months of your application approval.
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“You can schedule and pass your certification exam and practical assessments, if applicable, within 24 months of your application approval.”
skilledtradesbc.ca/index%2Ephp/challenge-certification-exam
Already licensed in another province?
Not stated
The pages do not state how someone already licensed in another Canadian province or territory registers for this marine fitter endorsement. Source
“Check the Program Profile on this page for the available pathway options and eligibility details.”
skilledtradesbc.ca/metal-fabricator-fitter-endorsement-marine-fitter
Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with SkilledTradesBC
Credential assessment
Not stated by the regulator Check with SkilledTradesBC
Exams
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Endorsement Exam
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“Endorsement Exam - Endorsement Exam Breakdown Chart”
skilledtradesbc.ca/metal-fabricator-fitter-endorsement-marine-fitter -
certification exam
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“you may be eligible to challenge the certification exam as a Trade Qualifier and become certified without going through an apprenticeship program”
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level exam
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“you may be eligible to challenge a level exam to enter the program at the appropriate level.”
skilledtradesbc.ca/metal-fabricator-fitter-endorsement-marine-fitter
Language tests
Not stated by the regulator Check with SkilledTradesBC
Canadian experience
Not stated by the regulator Check with SkilledTradesBC
Supervised practice
Not stated by the regulator Check with SkilledTradesBC
Demand and pay
No Job Bank wage or outlook data for this occupation yet.
Metal fabricators (fitter) endorsement: marine fitter in other provinces and territories
- Alberta Not confirmed yet
- Saskatchewan Not confirmed yet
- Manitoba Not confirmed yet
- Ontario Not confirmed yet
- Quebec Not confirmed yet
- New Brunswick Not confirmed yet
- Nova Scotia Not confirmed yet
- Prince Edward Island Not confirmed yet
- Newfoundland and Labrador Not confirmed yet
- Yukon Not confirmed yet
- Northwest Territories Not confirmed yet
- Nunavut Not confirmed yet
Compare metal fabricator (fitter) endorsement: marine fitter licensing across Canada
Sources checked
- Find Your Trade | SkilledTradesBC skilledtradesbc.ca/find-your-trade · fetched October 9, 2026
- Metal Fabricator (Fitter) Endorsement: Marine Fitter | SkilledTradesBC skilledtradesbc.ca/metal-fabricator-fitter-endorsement-marine-fitter · fetched October 9, 2026
- Canadian and Military Certificate Holders | SkilledTradesBC skilledtradesbc.ca/canadian-and-military-certificate-holders · fetched October 9, 2026
- Challenge a Certification Exam | SkilledTradesBC skilledtradesbc.ca/index%2Ephp/challenge-certification-exam · fetched October 11, 2026
- Exam Rewrites | SkilledTradesBC skilledtradesbc.ca/index%2Ephp/exam-rewrites · fetched October 11, 2026
Frequently asked questions
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Do you need a licence to work as a metal fabricator (fitter) endorsement: marine fitter in British Columbia?
No. Certification is available, but it is not required to work in the trade in British Columbia. Certification is managed by SkilledTradesBC.
Which exams are required?
Endorsement Exam, certification exam, level exam.
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