How to Become an Appliance Service Technician - Commercial in Alberta
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Appliance service technician - commercial is a compulsory trade in Alberta. You need a certificate, or registration as an apprentice, to work in the trade.
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“To perform restricted activities in one the trades listed below, you must: … Appliance Service Technician - Commercial Appliance Service Technician”
From tradesecrets.alberta.ca/trades-in-alberta/compulsory-certification-..., checked October 11, 2026.
At a glance
- Licence status
- Certification required See the source
- Routes
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- Trained in Canada: 4 steps
- Licensed in another province: 6 steps, listed one-time fees $150
- Trained outside Canada: 6 steps, listed one-time fees $150
- Annual fees
- Not stated by the regulator Check with Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training
Your roadmap
Tick each step as you finish it. Your ticks are kept in this browser only.
Trained in Canada
0 of 4 done
- 4 steps without a listed fee
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Before enrolling in classroom instruction you must meet the entrance requirements, which include specific high school courses, or pass an entrance exam instead.
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“Entrance requirements include specific high school courses that you must have passed.”
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As a registered apprentice you attend periods of classroom instruction as part of the apprenticeship education program.
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“Theory exam required to complete each period”
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You must pass a theory exam to complete each period of the apprenticeship program.
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“Theory exam required to complete each period”
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In the final period you have the option of writing the Red Seal exam.
Listed fees for this route
No one-time fees listed by the regulator for these steps Check with Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training
4 steps without a listed fee, so the total may not be the full cost.
Licensed in another province
0 of 6 done
- Listed one-time fees: $150
- 5 steps without a listed fee
- Listed time: 18.9 to 19.4 months (only 2 of 6 steps state a time)
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You begin your application online by clicking Apply Now, using an Alberta.ca Account and an Alberta Student Number.
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“Begin your application by clicking Apply Now here.”
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You upload and attach a clear copy of your trade certificate to your application.
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“Upload and attach a clear copy of your trade certificate to your application.”
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You pay the non-refundable application fee of $150 CAD.
- Application fee: $150
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“Pay the non-refundable $150 (CAD) application fee.”
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“Pay the non-refundable $150 (CAD) application fee.”
tradesecrets.alberta.ca/become-certified/trades-qualifier-programs/... - Application fee: $150
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Time: 4 to 6 weeks
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“Processing time is approximately 4 to 6 weeks.”
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“We review your application and verify your trade certificate with the issuing jurisdiction.”
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You pass the required theory exam, and you are notified of the date, time, and location through your MyTradesecrets profile.
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“All trades require a theory exam, and some also require a practical exam.”
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If you complete all program requirements within 18 months, your journeyperson certificate and wallet card are mailed to you.
Time: 18 monthsTime source
“If you complete all Trades Qualifier – Recognized Credential program requirements within 18 months, your journeyperson certificate and wallet card is mailed to you.”
tradesecrets.alberta.ca/become-certified/trades-qualifier-programs/...Source
“If you complete all Trades Qualifier – Recognized Credential program requirements within 18 months, your journeyperson certificate and wallet card is mailed to you.”
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Listed fees for this route
One-time total listed: $150
| Fee type | Amount | Share |
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| Application | $150 | 100% |
| One-time total | $150 | 100% |
5 steps without a listed fee, so the total may not be the full cost.
Trained outside Canada
0 of 6 done
- Listed one-time fees: $150
- 5 steps without a listed fee
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You begin your application online by clicking Apply Now, using an Alberta.ca Account and an Alberta Student Number.
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“Begin your application by clicking Apply Now here.”
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You upload a clear copy of your trade certificate, and documents in a language other than English must be translated into English by a member of a recognized translator association.
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“Documents written in a language other than English must be translated into English by a member of a recognized translator association.”
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You pay the non-refundable application fee of $150 CAD.
- Application fee: $150
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“Pay the non-refundable $150 (CAD) application fee.”
tradesecrets.alberta.ca/become-certified/trades-qualifier-programs/...
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“Pay the non-refundable $150 (CAD) application fee.”
tradesecrets.alberta.ca/become-certified/trades-qualifier-programs/... - Application fee: $150
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“If your recognized credential is from outside Canada, it may take longer.”
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You pass the required theory exam, and you are notified of the date, time, and location through your MyTradesecrets profile.
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“All trades require a theory exam, and some also require a practical exam.”
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If you complete all program requirements within 18 months, your journeyperson certificate and wallet card are mailed to you.
Source
“If you complete all Trades Qualifier – Recognized Credential program requirements within 18 months, your journeyperson certificate and wallet card is mailed to you.”
tradesecrets.alberta.ca/become-certified/trades-qualifier-programs/...
Listed fees for this route
One-time total listed: $150
| Fee type | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Application | $150 | 100% |
| One-time total | $150 | 100% |
5 steps without a listed fee, so the total may not be the full cost.
Other listed fees
The regulator lists these without tying them to one step, so they are not in the route totals above. Check which apply to you.
- Exam rewrite fee: $50
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“First fail: If you fail an exam (pass mark is 70%), you may pay a $50 rewrite fee for a second attempt.”
tradesecrets.alberta.ca/become-certified/trades-qualifier-programs/... - Prior Learning Assessment Fee: $150
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“Appliance Service Technician - Commercial Appliance Service Technician | 1,2,3 | $150.00 each | n/a”
tradesecrets.alberta.ca/get-started/become-an-apprentice/prior-lear... - Entrance exam application fee: $150
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“There is a $150 fee for this application.”
tradesecrets.alberta.ca/get-started/become-an-apprentice/prior-lear... - PLA - Entrance Exam: $150 (for applicants who don't meet the educational requirements, to show they're ready to attend apprenticeship classes)
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“Take this if you don't meet the educational requirements, to show you're ready to attend apprenticeship classes. - There is a $150 fee for this application.”
tradesecrets.alberta.ca/get-started/become-an-apprentice/prior-lear...
Requirements
Education
To qualify through the Recognized Credentials Program you must hold a recognized trade certificate from outside Alberta.
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“Submit a copy of a recognized trade certificate from outside Alberta.”
tradesecrets.alberta.ca/trades-in-alberta/profiles/0231Before enrolling in classroom instruction as a registered apprentice you must meet the entrance requirements, which include specific high school courses.
Source
“Entrance requirements include specific high school courses that you must have passed.”
tradesecrets.alberta.ca/get-started/become-an-apprentice/eligibilit...
Experience
To qualify through the Work Experience Program you must complete 54 months and 7200 hours of verifiable Commercial Appliance Service Technician work experience.
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“Complete 54 months and 7200 hours of verifiable Commercial Appliance Service Technician work experience.”
tradesecrets.alberta.ca/trades-in-alberta/profiles/0231
Already licensed in another province?
Extra steps
Applicants already certified in another Canadian province must submit a copy of their recognized trade certificate and pass a theory exam to obtain Alberta certification. Source
“1. Submit a copy of a recognized trade certificate from outside Alberta. 2. Pass a theory exam.”
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Submit trade certificate
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“1. Submit a copy of a recognized trade certificate from outside Alberta.”
tradesecrets.alberta.ca/trades-in-alberta/profiles/0231
Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training
Credential assessment
Not stated by the regulator Check with Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training
Exams
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Red Seal exam
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Entrance exam
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“Take an entrance exam to show you’re ready.”
tradesecrets.alberta.ca/get-started/become-an-apprentice/eligibilit...
Language tests
Not stated by the regulator Check with Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training
Canadian experience
Not stated by the regulator Check with Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training
Supervised practice
Not stated by the regulator Check with Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training
Demand and pay
No Job Bank wage or outlook data for this occupation yet.
Appliance service technicians - commercial in other provinces and territories
- British Columbia Not confirmed yet
- Saskatchewan Not confirmed yet
- Manitoba Not confirmed yet
- Ontario Not confirmed yet
- Quebec Not confirmed yet
- New Brunswick Not confirmed yet
- Nova Scotia Not confirmed yet
- Prince Edward Island Not confirmed yet
- Newfoundland and Labrador Not confirmed yet
- Yukon Not confirmed yet
- Northwest Territories Not confirmed yet
- Nunavut Not confirmed yet
Compare appliance service technician - commercial licensing across Canada
Sources checked
- Tradesecrets - Compulsory Certification Trades tradesecrets.alberta.ca/trades-in-alberta/compulsory-certification-... · fetched October 8, 2026
- Tradesecrets - Meet Requirements tradesecrets.alberta.ca/get-started/become-an-apprentice/eligibilit... · fetched October 9, 2026
- Tradesecrets - Appliance Service Technician tradesecrets.alberta.ca/trades-in-alberta/profiles/023 · fetched October 10, 2026
- Tradesecrets - Commercial Appliance Service Technician tradesecrets.alberta.ca/trades-in-alberta/profiles/0231 · fetched October 10, 2026
- Tradesecrets - Trades Qualifier- Recognized Credential Program Details tradesecrets.alberta.ca/become-certified/trades-qualifier-programs/... · fetched October 9, 2026
- Tradesecrets - Prior Learning Assessments tradesecrets.alberta.ca/get-started/become-an-apprentice/prior-lear... · fetched October 9, 2026
Frequently asked questions
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Do you need a licence to work as an appliance service technician - commercial in Alberta?
Yes. Certification, or registration as an apprentice, is required to work in the trade in Alberta. Certification is managed by Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training.
Which exams are required?
Red Seal exam, Entrance exam.
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