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Hairstylist Licence: Moving from Alberta to British Columbia
The short answer
Direct transfer
SkilledTradesBC recognizes a Certificate of Qualification from a trade board in Canada, so you will not have to re-certify or get a re-issued certificate. Source
“If you hold a Certificate of Qualification from a trade board in Canada, SkilledTradesBC will recognize it. You will not have to re-certify or get a re-issued certificate.”
skilledtradesbc.ca/index%2Ephp/labour-mobility
Both provinces
| Licensed in Alberta | Moving to British Columbia | |
|---|---|---|
| Licence status | Certification required | Voluntary certification |
| Regulator | Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training | SkilledTradesBC |
| Guide | Hairstylist in Alberta | Hairstylist in British Columbia |
Steps to transfer
Not stated by the regulator Check with SkilledTradesBC
Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with SkilledTradesBC
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