How to Become an Automotive Service Technician in Saskatchewan
Do you need certification?
Certification is voluntary
Automotive service technician is a voluntary trade in Saskatchewan. You can work in the trade without a certificate.
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“All other trades designated in Saskatchewan are voluntary (or non-compulsory). Apprenticeship and certification are not mandatory to work in voluntary trades.”
From saskapprenticeship.ca/experienced-workers/application-faqs, checked October 11, 2026.
At a glance
- Licence status
- Voluntary certification See the source
- Routes
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- Trained in Canada: 3 steps (4 fees depend on your situation and are not in the total)
- Licensed in another province: no separate route
- Trained outside Canada: 4 steps (1 fee depends on your situation and is not in the total)
- Annual fees
- Not stated by the regulator Check with SATCC
Your roadmap
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Trained in Canada
0 of 3 done
- 4 fees depend on your situation and are not in the total
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Applicants with a completed Grade 12 transcript, CAEC or GED are guaranteed entry into apprenticeship in Saskatchewan.
- registration fee: $200 (increased from $175 to $200)
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“registration fee will increase from $175 to $200”
saskapprenticeship.ca/apprenticeship-fee-updates
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“A completed Grade 12 transcript, Canadian Adult Education Credential (CAEC) or General Education Development (GED) guarantees entry into apprenticeship in Saskatchewan.”
saskapprenticeship.ca/entrance-requirements-for-apprenticeship-trai... - registration fee: $200 (increased from $175 to $200)
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Apprentices are responsible for registering for any technical training they are eligible for, and their employer or Joint Training Committee must approve the registration in MyATC.
- Tuition fees: $105 (per week for most programs)
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“Tuition fees are increasing by $10 per week, from $95 per week to $105 per week for most programs.”
saskapprenticeship.ca/apprenticeship-fee-updates
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“Apprentices are responsible for registering for any technical training they are eligible for. Technical training courses are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.”
saskapprenticeship.ca/2026-27-apprenticeship-training-schedule - Tuition fees: $105 (per week for most programs)
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Apprentices write examinations as part of their training and certification.
- written exam fee: $125 (increased from $100 to $125)
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“written exam fee will increase from $100 to $125”
saskapprenticeship.ca/apprenticeship-fee-updates - practical exam fee: $175 (increased from $160 to $175)
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“practical exam fee will increase from $160 to $175”
saskapprenticeship.ca/apprenticeship-fee-updates
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“These fees impact apprentices—those who are attending technical training, those who are registering with us, and those who are writing examinations.”
saskapprenticeship.ca/apprenticeship-fee-updates - written exam fee: $125 (increased from $100 to $125)
Listed fees for this route
4 fees depend on your situation and are not in the total.
Licensed in another province
No separate route for this group. Source
“The only journeyperson credentials recognized in Saskatchewan are credentials that have been issued in Canada.”
saskapprenticeship.ca/experienced-workers/application-faqs
Trained outside Canada
0 of 4 done
- 1 fee depends on your situation and is not in the total
- 3 steps without a listed fee
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Internationally trained workers apply for a trade qualifier assessment, which can be done from any province or country.
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“No, you can apply for an assessment from any province or country. However, if approved, you must be in Saskatchewan with a Saskatchewan mailing address to be eligible to attempt the exam.”
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The applicant receives a results letter indicating whether they are approved to challenge the journeyperson exam, must apply as an apprentice, or need to provide more information.
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“The result letter is not a journeyperson certificate. The results letter will simply indicate one of three things:”
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To be eligible to challenge the journeyperson exam, the applicant must be in Saskatchewan with a Saskatchewan mailing address.
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“Yes, to be eligible to challenge the journeyperson exam, a Saskatchewan address is required.”
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Once approved and resident in Saskatchewan, the applicant challenges the journeyperson certification exam.
- written exam fee: $125 (increased from $100 to $125)
Source
“written exam fee will increase from $100 to $125”
saskapprenticeship.ca/apprenticeship-fee-updates
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“You have been approved to challenge the journeyperson exam once you are a resident of Saskatchewan”
saskapprenticeship.ca/experienced-workers/application-faqs - written exam fee: $125 (increased from $100 to $125)
Listed fees for this route
1 fee depends on your situation and is not in the total.
3 steps without a listed fee, so the total may not be the full cost.
Other listed fees
The regulator lists these without tying them to one step, so they are not in the route totals above. Check which apply to you.
- examination review fee: $125 (increased from $100 to $125)
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“examination review fee will increase from $100 to $125”
saskapprenticeship.ca/apprenticeship-fee-updates
Requirements
Education
A completed Grade 12 transcript, Canadian Adult Education Credential (CAEC) or General Education Development (GED) guarantees entry into apprenticeship in Saskatchewan.
Source
“A completed Grade 12 transcript, Canadian Adult Education Credential (CAEC) or General Education Development (GED) guarantees entry into apprenticeship in Saskatchewan.”
saskapprenticeship.ca/entrance-requirements-for-apprenticeship-trai...
Experience
To self-register for training in MyATC, apprentices must meet the required hours of experience for their trade.
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“To self-register for training in MyATC, apprentices must meet the required hours of experience for their trade.”
saskapprenticeship.ca/2026-27-apprenticeship-training-schedule
Residency
To be eligible to challenge the journeyperson exam, a Saskatchewan address is required.
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“Yes, to be eligible to challenge the journeyperson exam, a Saskatchewan address is required.”
saskapprenticeship.ca/experienced-workers/application-faqs
Other
Former Canadian military personnel must provide a QL5 certificate and MPRR to be deemed to have full trade time.
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“Ex-Canadian military personnel are deemed to have “full trade time” in the trade if they provide: A copy of their QL5 certificate A copy of their MPRR (Member’s Personal Record Resume)”
saskapprenticeship.ca/former-canadian-military-personnel
Already licensed in another province?
Not stated
The pages do not state how someone already licensed in another Canadian province or territory registers in Saskatchewan. Source
“The only journeyperson credentials recognized in Saskatchewan are credentials that have been issued in Canada.”
saskapprenticeship.ca/experienced-workers/application-faqs
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 Journeyperson Examination
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“may apply to challenge the Interprovincial Journeyperson Examination”
saskapprenticeship.ca/former-canadian-military-personnel -
Level One Examination
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“Level One Examination Information”
saskapprenticeship.ca/designated_trades/automotive-service-technician -
Level Two Examination
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“Level Two Examination Information”
saskapprenticeship.ca/designated_trades/automotive-service-technician
Language tests
Not stated by the regulator Check with SATCC
Canadian experience
Not stated by the regulator Check with SATCC
Supervised practice
Not stated by the regulator Check with SATCC
Demand and pay
| Where | Low | Median | High | Outlook |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saskatchewan | $18.00 | $30.00 | $43.50 | Good (4 of 5) |
| Canada | $19.00 | $29.89 | $43.27 | — |
Automotive service technicians in other provinces and territories
- British Columbia Voluntary certification
- Alberta Certification required
- Manitoba Voluntary certification
- Ontario Certification required
- Quebec Voluntary certification
- New Brunswick Certification required
- Nova Scotia Certification required
- Prince Edward Island Certification required
- Newfoundland and Labrador Voluntary certification
- Yukon Voluntary certification
- Northwest Territories Voluntary certification
- Nunavut Voluntary certification
Compare automotive service technician licensing across Canada
Sources checked
- Trade Qualifier Application FAQs | SATCC saskapprenticeship.ca/experienced-workers/application-faqs · 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
- 2026-27 Apprenticeship Training Schedule | SATCC saskapprenticeship.ca/2026-27-apprenticeship-training-schedule · fetched October 9, 2026
- Former Canadian Military Personnel | SATCC saskapprenticeship.ca/former-canadian-military-personnel · fetched October 9, 2026
- Automotive Service Technician | SATCC saskapprenticeship.ca/designated_trades/automotive-service-technician · fetched October 11, 2026
Frequently asked questions
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Do you need a licence to work as an automotive service 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 Journeyperson Examination, Level One Examination, Level Two Examination.
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