How to Become a Sprinkler Fitter in Nova Scotia

• 6 steps without a listed fee

1. Start working with a journeyperson

   Begin working with a certified journeyperson right away, with no experience needed.

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

   nsapprenticeship.ca/get-started/discover-trades/sprinkler-fitter
2. Register as an apprentice

   Complete, sign and submit an application package with an apprenticeship agreement 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 proof of previous trades training and proof of previous work experience with the application.

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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

   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. Sign the apprenticeship agreement

   The employer and apprentice sign the agreement form, which is returned to the Apprenticeship office for the Director/Designate'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. Receive agreement and ID card

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

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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. Apply for an Equivalency Card

   If your Certificate of Qualification was issued in another Canadian jurisdiction, apply for an Equivalency Card via AMS using your existing NSAA account.

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   “you must apply for an Equivalency Card via AMS. If you do not yet have an AMS account, refer to our AMS webpage for more information. Please refer to the steps for those with existing accounts with NSAA, do not create a new account.”

   nsapprenticeship.ca/tradespersons/trade-certificates

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• 1 step without a listed fee

1. Challenge the trade qualifier exam

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

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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/sprinkler-fitter

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