Blaster Licence: Moving from Alberta to Nova Scotia
The short answer
Direct transfer
A tradesperson with a Certificate of Qualification from another Canadian jurisdiction in a compulsory certified trade such as Blaster must apply for an Equivalency Card via AMS, with no exam or assessment mentioned. Source
“If your CQ was issued in another Canadian jurisdiction AND is in one of Nova Scotia's compulsory certified trades, including Blaster, you must apply for an Equivalency Card via AMS.”
nsapprenticeship.ca/tradespersons/trade-certificates
Both provinces
| Licensed in Alberta | Moving to Nova Scotia | |
|---|---|---|
| Licence status | Certification required | Certification required |
| Regulator | Alberta Labour | Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency |
| Guide | Blaster in Alberta | Blaster in Nova Scotia |
Steps to transfer
Apply for Equivalency Card
Source
“If your CQ was issued in another Canadian jurisdiction AND is in one of Nova Scotia's compulsory certified trades, including Blaster, you must apply for an Equivalency Card via AMS.”
nsapprenticeship.ca/tradespersons/trade-certificates
Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency
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