How to Become a Machinist in Saskatchewan
Do you need certification?
Certification is voluntary
Machinist is a voluntary trade in Saskatchewan. You can work in the trade without a certificate.
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“Machinist Production and Maintenance Sector Red Seal”
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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- Trained in Canada: 4 steps, listed one-time fees $605
- Licensed in another province: no separate route
- Trained outside Canada: no separate route
- Annual fees
- Not stated by the regulator Check with SATCC
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Trained in Canada
0 of 4 done
- Listed one-time fees: $605
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Applicants register with the apprenticeship program, paying the registration fee.
- Registration fee: $200
Source
“registration fee will increase from $175 to $200;”
saskapprenticeship.ca/apprenticeship-fee-updates
Source
“registration fee will increase from $175 to $200;”
saskapprenticeship.ca/apprenticeship-fee-updates - Registration fee: $200
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Apprentices attend technical training, paying tuition fees while attending.
- Tuition fee: $105
Source
“Tuition fees are increasing by $10 per week, from $95 per week to $105 per week for most programs.”
saskapprenticeship.ca/apprenticeship-fee-updates
Source
“Tuition fees are increasing by $10 per week, from $95 per week to $105 per week for most programs.”
saskapprenticeship.ca/apprenticeship-fee-updates - Tuition fee: $105
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Apprentices write the level examinations, paying the written exam fee.
- Written exam fee: $125
Source
“written exam fee will increase from $100 to $125;”
saskapprenticeship.ca/apprenticeship-fee-updates
Source
“written exam fee will increase from $100 to $125;”
saskapprenticeship.ca/apprenticeship-fee-updates - Written exam fee: $125
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Apprentices complete the practical examination, paying the practical exam fee.
- Practical exam fee: $175
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“practical exam fee will increase from $160 to $175;”
saskapprenticeship.ca/apprenticeship-fee-updates
Source
“practical exam fee will increase from $160 to $175;”
saskapprenticeship.ca/apprenticeship-fee-updates - Practical exam fee: $175
Listed fees for this route
One-time total listed: $605
| Fee type | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Exams | $300 | 50% |
| Registration | $200 | 33% |
| Other | $105 | 17% |
| One-time total | $605 | 100% |
Licensed in another province
No separate route for this group. Source
“The trades in Saskatchewan currently recognized for Canadian military training as meeting the criteria to write the Interprovincial Exams are:”
saskapprenticeship.ca/former-canadian-military-personnel
Trained outside Canada
No separate route for this group. Source
“There is a national agreement to allow ex-Canadian military personnel to establish civilian credentials.”
saskapprenticeship.ca/former-canadian-military-personnel
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
Source
“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...
Already licensed in another province?
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
Source
“may apply to challenge the Interprovincial Journeyperson Examination by:”
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Level One Examination
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Level Two Examination
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Practical Examination
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 | $28.85 | $35.00 | $45.00 | Limited (2 of 5) |
| Canada | $21.00 | $30.00 | $41.50 | — |
Machinists in other provinces and territories
- British Columbia Voluntary certification
- Alberta Voluntary certification
- Manitoba Voluntary certification
- Ontario Voluntary certification
- Quebec Voluntary certification
- 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 Voluntary certification
Sources checked
- Designated Trades | SATCC saskapprenticeship.ca/designated-trades-searchable · fetched October 11, 2026
- Machinist | SATCC saskapprenticeship.ca/designated_trades/machinist · fetched October 11, 2026
- APPRENTICESHIP FEE UPDATES | SATCC saskapprenticeship.ca/apprenticeship-fee-updates · fetched October 9, 2026
- Former Canadian Military Personnel | SATCC saskapprenticeship.ca/former-canadian-military-personnel · fetched October 9, 2026
- Entrance Requirements for Apprenticeship Training | SATCC saskapprenticeship.ca/entrance-requirements-for-apprenticeship-trai... · fetched October 9, 2026
Frequently asked questions
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Do you need a licence to work as a machinist 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, Practical Examination.
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