How to Become a Parts Technician 2 in British Columbia
Do you need certification?
Certification is voluntary
Parts technician 2 is a voluntary trade in British Columbia. You can work in the trade without a certificate.
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From skilledtradesbc.ca/find-your-trade, checked October 11, 2026.
At a glance
- Licence status
- Voluntary certification See the source
- Routes
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- Licensed in another province: 1 step
- Trained outside Canada: 5 steps, listed one-time fees $120
- Annual fees
- Not stated by the regulator Check with SkilledTradesBC
Your roadmap
Tick each step as you finish it. Your ticks are kept in this browser only.
Licensed in another province
0 of 1 done
- 1 step without a listed fee
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Hold a full Certificate of Qualification from a trade board in Canada and be in good standing in the trade.
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“Recognition applies to individuals who are certified and in good standing in their trade with the appropriate provincial or territorial authority.”
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Listed fees for this route
No one-time fees listed by the regulator for these steps Check with SkilledTradesBC
1 step without a listed fee, so the total may not be the full cost.
Trained outside Canada
0 of 5 done
- Listed one-time fees: $120
- 4 steps without a listed fee
- Listed time: 1.8 to 2.3 months (only 1 of 5 steps state a time)
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Search for your trade and review the Employer Declaration or Statutory Declaration form to find the required hours of work experience, job task percentages and prerequisite credentials.
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“Review the Employer Declaration or Statutory Declaration form (near the bottom of your trade page), where you can find the hours of work experience, percentage of job task experience and any prerequisite credentials required.”
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Once eligibility is confirmed, create a SkilledTradesBC Portal account selecting the option to challenge a certification exam to start the application.
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“Once you’ve confirmed your eligibility, create a SkilledTradesBC Portal account by selecting the option to challenge a certification exam to start your application.”
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Complete and submit the application through the Portal, including an Employer or Statutory Declaration for each period of work experience, with all documents in English.
- Application fee: $120
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“Pay the $120 application fee through the Portal and submit your application and declaration form(s).”
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“Complete and submit your application by following the prompts on the Portal.”
skilledtradesbc.ca/index%2Ephp/challenge-certification-exam - Application fee: $120
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Wait to be notified of the outcome of the application review.
Time: 8 to 10 weeksTime source
“Currently, it takes 8 to 10 weeks for an application to get reviewed and processed.”
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“Get notified of your application result”
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Schedule and pass the certification exam, and any practical assessments if applicable, within 24 months of application approval.
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“You can schedule and pass your certification exam and practical assessments, if applicable, within 24 months of your application approval.”
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Listed fees for this route
One-time total listed: $120
| Fee type | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Application | $120 | 100% |
| One-time total | $120 | 100% |
4 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.
- Out-of-province assessment fee: $120
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“$120 out-of-province assessment fee. You can pay online, by mail or with a cheque (payable to SkilledTradesBC) with your application.”
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Requirements
Experience
Applicants must have the required hours and scope of hands-on work experience in the trade.
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“You have the required hours and scope of hands-on work experience in the trade.”
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Other
References will be contacted by phone to verify work experience, and the application will be denied if they cannot be reached.
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“Your references will be contacted by phone to verify your work experience. If references cannot be contacted, it will result in a denied application.”
skilledtradesbc.ca/index%2Ephp/challenge-certification-examAll documents submitted with the application must be in English.
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“All documents submitted must be in English.”
skilledtradesbc.ca/index%2Ephp/challenge-certification-examApplicants must be able to schedule and pass the certification exam and any practical assessments within 24 months of application approval.
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“You can schedule and pass your certification exam and practical assessments, if applicable, within 24 months of your application approval.”
skilledtradesbc.ca/index%2Ephp/challenge-certification-exam
Already licensed in another province?
Direct transfer
SkilledTradesBC recognizes a Certificate of Qualification from a trade board in another Canadian province or territory, and holders do not have to re-certify or get a re-issued certificate. Source
“If you hold a Certificate of Qualification from a trade board in Canada, SkilledTradesBC will recognize it. You will not have to re-certify or get a re-issued certificate.”
skilledtradesbc.ca/index%2Ephp/labour-mobility
Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with SkilledTradesBC
Credential assessment
Not stated by the regulator Check with SkilledTradesBC
Exams
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Certification exam
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“You can schedule and pass your certification exam and practical assessments, if applicable, within 24 months of your application approval.”
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Practical assessment
Source
“Some trades may also require a practical assessment in addition to the certification exam.”
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Language tests
Not stated by the regulator Check with SkilledTradesBC
Canadian experience
Not stated by the regulator Check with SkilledTradesBC
Supervised practice
Not stated by the regulator Check with SkilledTradesBC
Demand and pay
No Job Bank wage or outlook data for this occupation yet.
Parts technician 2 in other provinces and territories
- Alberta 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
Sources checked
- Find Your Trade | SkilledTradesBC skilledtradesbc.ca/find-your-trade · fetched October 9, 2026
- Labour Mobility | SkilledTradesBC skilledtradesbc.ca/index%2Ephp/labour-mobility · fetched October 11, 2026
- Challenge a Certification Exam | SkilledTradesBC skilledtradesbc.ca/index%2Ephp/challenge-certification-exam · fetched October 11, 2026
- Newcomers and International Tradespersons | SkilledTradesBC skilledtradesbc.ca/index%2Ephp/get-certified/newcomers-internationa... · fetched October 11, 2026
- Canadian and Military Certificate Holders | SkilledTradesBC skilledtradesbc.ca/canadian-and-military-certificate-holders · fetched October 9, 2026
Frequently asked questions
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Do you need a licence to work as a parts technician 2 in British Columbia?
No. Certification is available, but it is not required to work in the trade in British Columbia. Certification is managed by SkilledTradesBC.
Which exams are required?
Certification exam, Practical assessment.
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