The short answer

Extra steps

Applicants from another Canadian province or territory must submit a recognized trade certificate from outside Alberta and then pass both a theory exam and a practical exam to become certified.

Source
“1. Submit a copy of a recognized trade certificate from outside Alberta. 2. Pass a theory exam. 3. Pass a practical exam ($350.00).”
tradesecrets.alberta.ca/trades-in-alberta/profiles/026

Both provinces

Steps to transfer

  1. Submit recognized certificate

    Source
    “Submit a copy of a recognized trade certificate from outside Alberta.”
    tradesecrets.alberta.ca/trades-in-alberta/profiles/026
  2. Pass the practical exam

    Source
    “Pass a practical exam ($350.00).”
    tradesecrets.alberta.ca/trades-in-alberta/profiles/026

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