The short answer

Not stated

The pages only state that out-of-province apprentices working temporarily in Nova Scotia do not have to register again, and do not describe how a tradesperson already licensed in another province registers in Nova Scotia.

Source
“If you are an Out-of-province/territory apprentice planning to work TEMPORARILY in Nova Scotia: Make sure you carry your apprentice ID card. You do NOT have to register again in Nova Scotia.”
nsapprenticeship.ca/get-started/labour-mobility/apprentice-mobility

Both provinces

Licensed in Newfoundland and LabradorMoving to Nova Scotia
Licence status Voluntary certification Certification required
Regulator Apprenticeship and Trades Certification Division Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency
Guide Steamfitter-Pipefitter in Newfoundland and Labrador Steamfitter-Pipefitter in Nova Scotia

Steps to transfer

Not stated by the regulator Check with Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency

Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency

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