The short answer

Direct transfer

If you have a certification from outside of BC, you may be eligible to transfer and obtain the Class A without further testing.

Source
“If you have a certification from outside of BC, you may be eligible to transfer and obtain the Class A without further testing.”
technicalsafetybc.ca/technologies/boilers-pressure-vessels/pressure...

Both provinces

Licensed in QuebecMoving to British Columbia
Licence status Certification required Certification required
Regulator Ministère de l'Emploi et de la Solidarité sociale Technical Safety BC
Guide Pressure welder in Quebec Pressure welder in British Columbia

Steps to transfer

Not stated by the regulator Check with Technical Safety BC

Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with Technical Safety BC

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