How to Become an Automotive Service Technician (service Centre Technician) in Nova Scotia

• 6 steps without a listed fee

1. Get a job with a journeyperson

   You need a job working in the trade under the supervision of a certified journeyperson.

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   “To become an apprentice (including Youth Apprentice, 16 to 19 years old) in the trade in which you are employed, you must be supervised in the workplace by a certified journeyperson.”

   nsapprenticeship.ca/register-apprentice
2. Obtain a temporary permit

   If you are working in a compulsory certified trade, contact the nearest apprenticeship office and speak with an Industry Training Consultant about getting a temporary permit so you can keep working while registration happens.

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   “In Nova Scotia, if you are currently working in one of the compulsory certified trades, contact the apprenticeship office nearest you and ask to speak with an Industry Training Consultant about how to obtain a temporary permit.”

   nsapprenticeship.ca/register-apprentice
3. Submit the application package

   Complete, sign and submit the application package, including proof of previous trades training and proof of previous work experience such as employer letters.

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   “Once a potential apprentice and an employer decide to enter into an apprenticeship agreement, an application package must be completed, signed and submitted to the Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency.”

   nsapprenticeship.ca/register-apprentice
4. Arrange a meeting with the consultant

   After submitting the complete application package, contact the Industry Training Consultant for your trade and region to arrange a meeting with the consultant, the employer and the apprentice.

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   “After you've submitted the complete application package to the Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency, please contact the Industry Training Consultant for your trade/region to arrange a meeting with the Consultant, the employer and the apprentice.”

   nsapprenticeship.ca/register-apprentice
5. Sign the apprenticeship agreement

   At the meeting the consultant reviews the program and has the employer and apprentice sign the form, which is returned to the apprenticeship office for the Director's signature.

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   “The Industry Training Consultant will then have the employer and apprentice sign the form, and will return the form to the Apprenticeship office for the Director/Designate's signature.”

   nsapprenticeship.ca/register-apprentice
6. Complete training and pass the exam

   Complete the required work hours, technical training and skills requirements, and pass the certification exam for the trade.

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   “These requirements usually include: working in the trade under the supervision of a journeyperson for a specified period of time as set out in the regulations for that trade; completing the skills, knowledge and competency requirements for the trade; successfully completing all of the the technical training requirements for that trade; and successfully passing the certification exam for that trade.”

   nsapprenticeship.ca/tradespersons/trade-certificates

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1. Carry your apprentice ID card

   If you are an out-of-province apprentice working temporarily in Nova Scotia, carry your apprentice ID card; you do not have to register again in Nova Scotia.

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   “If you are an Out-of-province/territory apprentice planning to work TEMPORARILY in Nova Scotia: Make sure you carry your apprentice ID card. You do NOT have to register again in Nova Scotia.”

   nsapprenticeship.ca/get-started/labour-mobility/apprentice-mobility

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