How to Become a Boilermaker in Alberta
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Certification required
Boilermaker is a compulsory trade in Alberta. You need a certificate, or registration as an apprentice, to work in the trade.
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“3-Period Apprenticeship Program Compulsory Certification”
From tradesecrets.alberta.ca/trades-in-alberta/profiles/038, checked October 11, 2026.
At a glance
- Licence status
- Certification required See the source
- Routes
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- Trained in Canada: 3 steps
- Licensed in another province: 2 steps, listed one-time fees $300
- Trained outside Canada: no separate route
- Annual fees
- Not stated by the regulator Check with Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training
Your roadmap
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Trained in Canada
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Before applying to become a registered apprentice, make sure you are eligible to register.
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“Before you apply to become a registered apprentice, make sure you are eligible.”
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Apply to become a registered apprentice, and if you completed high school in Alberta your marks will be checked when you apply.
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“If you completed high school in Alberta, we'll check your marks when you apply for apprenticeship.”
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Before enrolling in your first period of classroom instruction, meet the entrance requirements, which can include passing required high school courses, taking an entrance exam, submitting a GED or CAEC certificate, completing a recognized training program, or submitting a recognized trade certificate.
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“You can register as an apprentice before you meet the entrance requirements. - You must meet them before you enroll in your first period [classroom instruction]”
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Listed fees for this route
No one-time fees listed by the regulator for these steps Check with Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training
3 steps without a listed fee, so the total may not be the full cost.
Licensed in another province
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- Listed one-time fees: $300
- 1 step without a listed fee
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Submit a copy of a recognized trade certificate from outside Alberta.
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“Submit a copy of a recognized trade certificate from outside Alberta.”
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Pass a practical exam, which costs $300.00.
- Practical exam: $300
Listed fees for this route
One-time total listed: $300
| Fee type | Amount | Share |
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| Exams | $300 | 100% |
| One-time total | $300 | 100% |
1 step without a listed fee, so the total may not be the full cost.
Trained outside Canada
No separate route for this group. Source
“If you have experience in the trade but do not hold an Alberta Journeyperson Certificate, you may be eligible for the Trades Qualifier Program.”
tradesecrets.alberta.ca/trades-in-alberta/profiles/038
Requirements
Education
Entrance requirements for apprentices include specific high school courses that must be passed, or alternatives such as an entrance exam, a GED or CAEC certificate, a recognized training program, or a recognized trade certificate.
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“Entrance requirements include specific high school courses that you must have passed.”
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Experience
Applicants to the Trades Qualifier Work Experience Program must complete 54 months and 7020 hours of verifiable Boilermaker work experience.
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“Complete 54 months and 7020 hours of verifiable Boilermaker work experience.”
tradesecrets.alberta.ca/trades-in-alberta/profiles/038
Already licensed in another province?
Extra steps
Boilermakers from other provinces and territories can work in Alberta if they hold a certificate or license recognized by Alberta, and under the Recognized Credentials Program they must submit their certificate and pass a theory exam and a practical exam. Source
“Boilermakers from other provinces and territories can work in Alberta if they hold a certificate or license recognized by Alberta.”
alis.alberta.ca/occinfo/certifications-in-alberta/boilermaker
Submit recognized certificate
Source
“Submit a copy of a recognized trade certificate from outside Alberta.”
tradesecrets.alberta.ca/trades-in-alberta/profiles/038Pass a practical exam
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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Entrance exam
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“Take an entrance exam to show you’re ready.”
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Practical exam
Language tests
No minimum test score stated by the regulator Check with Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training
Exemptions: The pages do not state any language test exemptions. Source
“Boilermakers build, erect, repair, test and maintain all types of boilers, tanks and pressure vessels, and perform all types of structural and plate work on dust, air, gas, steam, oil, water and other liquid-tight containers.”
tradesecrets.alberta.ca/trades-in-alberta/profiles/038
Canadian experience
The pages do not state any Canadian experience requirement. Source
“Complete 54 months and 7020 hours of verifiable Boilermaker work experience.”
tradesecrets.alberta.ca/trades-in-alberta/profiles/038
Supervised practice
Not required
The pages do not state a supervised practice requirement. Source
“To perform restricted activities, you must be: - a registered apprentice or - a certified journeyperson or - hold a recognized trade certificate.”
tradesecrets.alberta.ca/trades-in-alberta/profiles/038
Demand and pay
| Where | Low | Median | High | Outlook |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alberta | $42.35 | $51.81 | $56.00 | Very limited (1 of 5) |
| Canada | $37.66 | $49.00 | $54.57 | — |
Boilermakers in other provinces and territories
- British Columbia Voluntary certification
- Saskatchewan Voluntary certification
- Manitoba Voluntary certification
- Ontario Voluntary certification
- Quebec Certification required
- New Brunswick Certification required
- Nova Scotia Certification required
- Prince Edward Island Voluntary certification
- Newfoundland and Labrador Voluntary certification
- Yukon Not confirmed yet
- Northwest Territories Not confirmed yet
- Nunavut Not confirmed yet
Sources checked
- Tradesecrets - Boilermaker tradesecrets.alberta.ca/trades-in-alberta/profiles/038 · fetched October 10, 2026
- Tradesecrets - Meet Requirements tradesecrets.alberta.ca/get-started/become-an-apprentice/eligibilit... · fetched October 9, 2026
- Boilermaker: Certifications in Alberta - alis alis.alberta.ca/occinfo/certifications-in-alberta/boilermaker · fetched October 8, 2026
Frequently asked questions
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Do you need a licence to work as a boilermaker 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?
Entrance exam, Practical exam.
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