How to Become a Truck and Transport Mechanic in Nova Scotia

• 4 steps without a listed fee

1. Obtain a temporary permit

   If you are working in a compulsory certified trade, contact the nearest apprenticeship office and speak with an Industry Training Consultant about getting a temporary permit so you can keep working while registration takes place.

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   “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. A temporary permit allows individuals to continue to work in the trade while the registration process takes place.”

   nsapprenticeship.ca/register-apprentice
2. Submit the application package

   Complete, sign and submit the application package, including proof of previous trades training and proof of previous work experience, so you and your employer can enter into an apprenticeship agreement.

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   “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
3. Arrange a meeting

   After submitting the complete application package, contact the Industry Training Consultant for your trade and 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
4. Sign the agreement

   The Industry Training Consultant has the employer and apprentice sign the form, an Agency Director or Designate signs the agreement, and the Agency sends a signed copy to the apprentice and employer along with a logbook and apprentice ID card.

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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

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• 2 steps without a listed fee

1. Apply for exam approval

   Apply under the Trade Qualification Program for approval to write the certification examination by showing that your skills and work experience meet the standards set for a certified tradesperson.

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   “Section 30 of the General Regulations of the Apprenticeship and Trades Qualifications Act allows for an individual to be examined as a Trade Qualifier for certification if they have significant experience working in a trade that is recognized in Nova Scotia and can prove that their skills and work experience meet the standards set for a certified tradesperson.”

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

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

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   “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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