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Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic Licence: Moving from Ontario to Alberta

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The short answer

Extra steps

Tradespeople from other provinces can work in Alberta if they hold a recognized certificate, but under the Recognized Credentials Program they must submit their 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/014

Both provinces

Licensed in OntarioMoving to Alberta
Licence status Certification required Certification required
Regulator Skilled Trades Ontario Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training
Guide Refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic in Ontario Refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic 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/014

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

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