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Industrial Electrician Licence: Moving from Newfoundland and Labrador to Alberta

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The short answer

Extra steps

If you hold a recognized trade certificate from outside Alberta you are authorized to work in the full scope of the trade, but to receive an Alberta Journeyperson Certificate through the Recognized Credentials Program you must submit your certificate and pass a theory exam.

Source
“1. Submit a copy of a recognized trade certificate from outside Alberta. 2. Pass a theory exam.”
tradesecrets.alberta.ca/trades-in-alberta/profiles/003

Both provinces

Licensed in Newfoundland and LabradorMoving to Alberta
Licence status Voluntary certification Certification required
Regulator Apprenticeship and Trades Certification Division Apprenticeship and Industry Training
Guide Industrial electrician in Newfoundland and Labrador Industrial electrician in Alberta

Steps to transfer

  1. Submit a recognized trade certificate

    Source
    “1. Submit a copy of a recognized trade certificate from outside Alberta.”
    tradesecrets.alberta.ca/trades-in-alberta/profiles/003

Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with Apprenticeship and Industry Training

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