Automotive Service Technician Licence: Moving from Prince Edward Island to Alberta
The short answer
Extra steps
Automotive service technicians from other provinces can work in Alberta if they hold a certificate or license recognized by Alberta, and under the Recognized Credentials Program they must submit their recognized trade certificate and pass a theory exam. Source
“Automotive service technicians from other provinces and territories can work in Alberta if they hold a certificate or license recognized by Alberta.”
alis.alberta.ca/occinfo/certifications-in-alberta/automotive-servic...
Both provinces
| Licensed in Prince Edward Island | Moving to Alberta | |
|---|---|---|
| Licence status | Certification required | Certification required |
| Regulator | Provincial Apprenticeship Board | Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training |
| Guide | Automotive service technician in Prince Edward Island | Automotive service technician in Alberta |
Steps to transfer
Submit recognized trade certificate
Source
“Submit a copy of a recognized trade certificate from outside Alberta.”
tradesecrets.alberta.ca/trades-in-alberta/profiles/009
Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training
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