How to Become a Boat Builder in Nova Scotia

• 6 steps without a listed fee

1. Get a job

   Start working with a certified journeyperson and begin your apprenticeship right away, with no experience needed.

   Source

   “Direct Entry: Start working with a certified journeyperson and begin your apprenticeship right away - no experience needed.”

   nsapprenticeship.ca/get-started/discover-trades/boat-builder
2. Complete application package

   Once you and your employer decide to enter into an apprenticeship agreement, complete, sign and submit an application package to the Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency.

   Source

   “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

   Submit the required forms along with proof of previous trades training and proof of previous work experience.

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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. Arrange a meeting

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

   Source

   “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 agreement

   At the meeting the employer and apprentice sign the form, which is returned to the Apprenticeship office for the Director or Designate's signature.

   Source

   “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. Receive registration documents

   The Agency signs the agreement, forwards a signed copy to the apprentice and employer, and sends the apprentice a logbook and a Nova Scotia Apprentice ID Card.

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   “An Agency Director/Designate will sign the agreement; - The Agency will forward a signed copy of the agreement to the apprentice and employer; and - The Agency will forward a logbook and a Nova Scotia Apprentice ID Card to the apprentice.”

   nsapprenticeship.ca/register-apprentice

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• 1 step without a listed fee

1. Challenge the qualifier exam

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

   Source

   “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/boat-builder

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• 1 step without a listed fee

1. Challenge the qualifier exam

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

   Source

   “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/boat-builder

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