How to Become a Steamfitter-Pipefitter in Nova Scotia

• 6 steps without a listed fee

1. Get a job with a journeyperson

   You start working with a certified journeyperson and begin your apprenticeship 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/steamfitterpipefitter
2. Complete the application package

   Once you and your employer decide to enter into an apprenticeship agreement, you complete, sign and submit an 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

   You submit the required forms along with proof of previous trades training and proof of previous work experience such as employer letters.

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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, you contact the Industry Training Consultant for your trade or region 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 Industry Training Consultant has the employer and apprentice sign the agreement form, which is returned to the Apprenticeship office for the Director or 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, logbook and ID card

   The Agency signs the agreement, sends a signed copy to the apprentice and employer, and forwards a logbook and a 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. Challenge the trade 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.

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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/steamfitterpipefitter

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