Welder Licence: Moving from British Columbia to Nova Scotia
The short answer
Direct transfer
An out-of-province or territory apprentice planning to work temporarily in Nova Scotia does not have to register again and there are no further requirements to work as an apprentice 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. There are no further requirements for you to be able to work as an apprentice in Nova Scotia.”
nsapprenticeship.ca/get-started/labour-mobility/apprentice-mobility
Both provinces
| Licensed in British Columbia | Moving to Nova Scotia | |
|---|---|---|
| Licence status | Voluntary certification | Voluntary certification |
| Regulator | SkilledTradesBC | Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency |
| Guide | Welder in British Columbia | Welder 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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