How to Become a Marine Service Technician in Nova Scotia

• 7 steps without a listed fee

1. Find a journeyperson employer

   Get a job in the trade where you are supervised in the workplace by a certified journeyperson.

   Source

   “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 working in a compulsory certified trade, contact the apprenticeship office and ask an Industry Training Consultant about obtaining a temporary permit to keep working during registration.

   Source

   “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 application package

   Complete, sign and submit an application package with the required forms and support documentation 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
4. Enter apprenticeship agreement

   You and your employer enter into an apprenticeship agreement with the Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency so you can become a registered apprentice.

   Source

   “Because you are working in a compulsory trade, you and your employer need to enter into an apprenticeship agreement with the Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency so that you can become a registered apprentice.”

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

   Arrange a meeting with the Industry Training Consultant, the employer and the apprentice to review the program, confirm credited hours and sign the form.

   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
6. Complete apprenticeship training

   Complete the required on-the-job hours, technical training and competency requirements of the apprenticeship program.

   Source

   “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”

   nsapprenticeship.ca/tradespersons/trade-certificates
7. Pass the certification exam

   Successfully pass the certification exam for the trade to receive the Certificate of Apprenticeship and Certificate of Qualification.

   Source

   “successfully passing the certification exam for that trade. The Certificate of Apprenticeship is usually issued at the same time as the Certificate of Qualification.”

   nsapprenticeship.ca/tradespersons/trade-certificates

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• 2 steps without a listed fee

1. Carry your apprentice ID card

   If you are an out-of-province apprentice working temporarily in Nova Scotia, carry your apprentice ID card.

   Source

   “If you are an Out-of-province/territory apprentice planning to work TEMPORARILY in Nova Scotia: Make sure you carry your apprentice ID card.”

   nsapprenticeship.ca/get-started/labour-mobility/apprentice-mobility
2. Work without re-registering

   You do not have to register again in Nova Scotia and there are no further requirements to work as an apprentice there.

   Source

   “You do NOT have to register again in Nova Scotia. There are no further requirements for you to be able to work as an apprentice in Nova Scotia.”

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

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• 3 steps without a listed fee

1. Apply as a trade qualifier

   Apply under the Trade Qualification Program for approval to write the certification examination if you have significant experience working in the trade.

   Source

   “To apply under the Trade Qualification Program for approval to write the certification examination:”

   nsapprenticeship.ca/tradespersons/trade-qualifiers-military
2. Prove skills and experience

   Prove that your skills and work experience meet the standards set for a certified tradesperson.

   Source

   “can prove that their skills and work experience meet the standards set for a certified tradesperson”

   nsapprenticeship.ca/tradespersons/trade-qualifiers-military
3. Pass the certification exam

   Challenge and pass the certification examination with a score of 70% or greater to receive a Certificate of Qualification.

   Source

   “To receive a Certificate of Qualification in a trade in Nova Scotia, an individual must challenge and pass (70% or greater) the certification examination.”

   nsapprenticeship.ca/tradespersons/trade-qualifiers-military

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