How to Become an Automotive Refinishing Technician in Saskatchewan
Do you need certification?
Certification is voluntary
Automotive refinishing technician is a voluntary trade in Saskatchewan. You can work in the trade without a certificate.
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“Automotive Refinishing Technician Motive Repair Sector Red Seal Sub-trade or Endorsement”
From saskapprenticeship.ca/designated-trades-searchable, checked October 11, 2026.
At a glance
- Licence status
- Voluntary certification See the source
- Routes
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- Annual fees
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Your roadmap
The steps are not listed yet.
Check the current steps with Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission.
Requirements
Education
A completed Grade 12 transcript, Canadian Adult Education Credential (CAEC) or General Education Development (GED) guarantees entry into apprenticeship in Saskatchewan, though Grade 12 is not required.
Source
“A completed Grade 12 transcript, Canadian Adult Education Credential (CAEC) or General Education Development (GED) guarantees entry into apprenticeship in Saskatchewan. However, “modified” or “general” math and science classes don’t meet entry requirements.”
saskapprenticeship.ca/entrance-requirements-for-apprenticeship-trai...
Already licensed in another province?
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The pages do not describe how someone already licensed in another Canadian province or territory registers in Saskatchewan. Source
“Individuals working in this specific area may write an Interprovincial examination for a proficiency certificate with a Red Seal endorsement.”
saskapprenticeship.ca/designated_trades/automotive-refinishing-tech...
Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with SATCC
Credential assessment
Not stated by the regulator Check with SATCC
Exams
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Interprovincial examination
Source
“Individuals working in this specific area may write an Interprovincial examination for a proficiency certificate with a Red Seal endorsement.”
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Level One Examination
Source
“Level One Examination Information”
saskapprenticeship.ca/designated_trades/automotive-refinishing-tech...
Language tests
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Canadian experience
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Supervised practice
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Demand and pay
| Where | Low | Median | High | Outlook |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saskatchewan | $17.00 | $27.50 | $40.38 | Good (4 of 5) |
| Canada | $18.50 | $27.00 | $40.00 | — |
Automotive refinishing technicians in other provinces and territories
- British Columbia Voluntary certification
- Alberta Certification required
- Manitoba Voluntary certification
- Ontario Voluntary certification
- Quebec Not confirmed yet
- New Brunswick Voluntary certification
- Nova Scotia Voluntary certification
- Prince Edward Island Voluntary certification
- Newfoundland and Labrador Voluntary certification
- Yukon Voluntary certification
- Northwest Territories Voluntary certification
- Nunavut Not confirmed yet
Compare automotive refinishing technician licensing across Canada
Sources checked
- Designated Trades | SATCC saskapprenticeship.ca/designated-trades-searchable · fetched October 11, 2026
- Entrance Requirements for Apprenticeship Training | SATCC saskapprenticeship.ca/entrance-requirements-for-apprenticeship-trai... · fetched October 9, 2026
- APPRENTICESHIP FEE UPDATES | SATCC saskapprenticeship.ca/apprenticeship-fee-updates · fetched October 9, 2026
- Automotive Refinishing Technician | SATCC saskapprenticeship.ca/designated_trades/automotive-refinishing-tech... · fetched October 11, 2026
Frequently asked questions
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Do you need a licence to work as an automotive refinishing technician in Saskatchewan?
No. Certification is available, but it is not required to work in the trade in Saskatchewan. Certification is managed by the Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission.
Which exams are required?
Interprovincial examination, Level One Examination.
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