How to Become a Concrete Finisher in Nova Scotia

• 6 steps without a listed fee

1. Start working with journeyperson

   Begin working with a certified journeyperson to start your apprenticeship, with no experience needed.

   Source

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

   nsapprenticeship.ca/get-started/discover-trades/concrete-finisher
2. Enter apprenticeship agreement

   You and your employer complete, sign and submit an apprenticeship agreement application package 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

   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. Meet the Industry Training Consultant

   After submitting the complete application package, arrange a meeting with the Industry Training Consultant, the employer and the apprentice to review the apprenticeship program and sign the agreement.

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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. Receive agreement and logbook

   The Agency signs the agreement and sends a signed copy to the apprentice and employer, along with 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
6. Complete apprenticeship and exam

   Complete the required work hours and technical training and pass the certification exam to earn the Certificate of Apprenticeship.

   Source

   “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 step without a listed fee

1. Challenge the trade qualifier exam

   If you already have experience, whether gained 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/concrete-finisher

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