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Mobile Crane Operator Licence: Moving from British Columbia to Alberta

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The short answer

Extra steps

Applicants holding a recognized trade certificate from outside Alberta must submit the certificate and pass both a theory exam and a practical exam.

Source
“Submit a copy of a recognized trade certificate from outside Alberta.”
tradesecrets.alberta.ca/trades-in-alberta/profiles/0349

Both provinces

Licensed in British ColumbiaMoving to Alberta
Licence status Voluntary certification Certification required
Regulator SkilledTradesBC Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training
Guide Mobile crane operator in British Columbia Mobile crane operator in Alberta

Steps to transfer

  1. Submit recognized trade certificate

    Source
    “Submit a copy of a recognized trade certificate from outside Alberta.”
    tradesecrets.alberta.ca/trades-in-alberta/profiles/0349

  2. Pass theory and practical exams

    Source
    “Pass a theory exam. 3. Pass a practical exam ($310.00).”
    tradesecrets.alberta.ca/trades-in-alberta/profiles/0349

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

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