How to Become a Black Beauty Culture Hair Innovator in Nova Scotia

• 6 steps without a listed fee

1. Get a journeyperson job

   To become an apprentice, you need to have a job working with a certified journeyperson.

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   “To become an apprentice, you need to have a job working with a certified journeyperson.”

   nsapprenticeship.ca/get-started/get-started
2. Sign an apprenticeship agreement

   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.

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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
3. Submit forms and documentation

   You submit proof of previous trades training and proof of previous work experience with the application package.

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   “Proof of previous trades training (certificates/diplomas, transcripts) - Proof of previous work experience (employer letters should be signed and on company letterhead, and include dates of employment, number of hours of hands-on-work experience and a description of the job duties/tasks)”

   nsapprenticeship.ca/register-apprentice
4. Meet the Industry Training Consultant

   After submitting the complete application package, you contact the Industry Training Consultant 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. Complete apprenticeship hours

   The apprentice works in the trade under supervision for the required 1800 apprenticeship hours.

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   “Total Required Apprenticeship Hours: 1800”

   nsapprenticeship.ca/get-started/trades
6. Pass the certification exam

   The apprentice successfully passes the certification exam for the trade.

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   “successfully passing the certification exam for that trade”

   nsapprenticeship.ca/tradespersons/trade-certificates

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• 2 steps without a listed fee

1. Gain trade experience

   You must already have experience in the trade, whether gained in Canada or internationally.

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   “If you already have experience – whether in Canada or internationally – you may be able to challenge the trade qualifier exam and become certified.”

   nsapprenticeship.ca/get-started/discover-trades/black-beauty-cultur...
2. Challenge the trade qualifier exam

   You may challenge the trade qualifier exam and become certified.

   Source

   “you may be able to challenge the trade qualifier exam and become certified”

   nsapprenticeship.ca/get-started/discover-trades/black-beauty-cultur...

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