How to Become an Auto Body and Collision Technician in Newfoundland and Labrador
Do you need certification?
Certification is voluntary
Auto body and collision technician is a voluntary trade in Newfoundland and Labrador. You can work in the trade without a certificate.
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“DESIGNATED TRADE Red Seal Trade Provincial Trade Training and Certification Certification Only (no training available) ... Auto Body and Collision Technician”
From gov.nl.ca/atcd/designated-trades/list-of-designated-trades, checked October 10, 2026.
At a glance
- Licence status
- Voluntary certification See the source
- Routes
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- Trained in Canada: 4 steps
- Licensed in another province: 2 steps
- Trained outside Canada: no separate route
- Annual fees
- Not stated by the regulator Check with Apprenticeship and Trades Certification Division
Your roadmap
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Trained in Canada
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- 4 steps without a listed fee
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Register as an apprentice with the Apprenticeship and Trades Certification Division.
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“1. Register as an Apprentice with the Apprenticeship and Trades Certification Division”
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Talk to an Apprenticeship Program Officer to begin the process.
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“2. Talk to an Apprenticeship Program Officer to begin.”
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You will be connected with a Program Development Specialist who will guide you through the RPL process.
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“3. You will then be connected with a Program Development Specialist who will guide you through the RPL process.”
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Pass the certification examination to earn a Certificate of Qualification.
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“Pass the certification examination and you will earn a Certificate of Qualification. Registered apprentices will also receive a Certificate of Apprenticeship.”
gov.nl.ca/atcd/journeypersons/cq
Listed fees for this route
No one-time fees listed by the regulator for these steps Check with Apprenticeship and Trades Certification Division
4 steps without a listed fee, so the total may not be the full cost.
Licensed in another province
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- 2 steps without a listed fee
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If you have a Certificate of Qualification from another Canadian province or territory, complete an application form.
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“Red Seal Endorsed or Provincial Certificate of Qualification: If you have a Certificate of Qualification from another Canadian province or territory, complete an application form.”
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The Apprenticeship and Trades Certification Division will verify your information and provide an equivalency letter if you require one.
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“The Apprenticeship and Trades Certification Division will verify your information and provide an equivalency letter if you require one for your employer or a regulatory body.”
gov.nl.ca/atcd/journeypersons/cq
Listed fees for this route
No one-time fees listed by the regulator for these steps Check with Apprenticeship and Trades Certification Division
2 steps without a listed fee, so the total may not be the full cost.
Trained outside Canada
No separate route for this group.
Requirements
Not stated by the regulator Check with Apprenticeship and Trades Certification Division
Already licensed in another province?
Direct transfer
If you have a Certificate of Qualification from another Canadian province or territory, you complete an application form and the Division verifies your information and can provide an equivalency letter, with no mention of retaking an exam or assessment. Source
“Red Seal Endorsed or Provincial Certificate of Qualification: If you have a Certificate of Qualification from another Canadian province or territory, complete an application form. The Apprenticeship and Trades Certification Division will verify your information and provide an equivalency letter if you require one for your employer or a regulatory body.”
gov.nl.ca/atcd/journeypersons/cq
Complete an application form
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“Red Seal Endorsed or Provincial Certificate of Qualification: If you have a Certificate of Qualification from another Canadian province or territory, complete an application form.”
gov.nl.ca/atcd/journeypersons/cqDivision verifies your information
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“The Apprenticeship and Trades Certification Division will verify your information and provide an equivalency letter if you require one for your employer or a regulatory body.”
gov.nl.ca/atcd/journeypersons/cq
Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with Apprenticeship and Trades Certification Division
Credential assessment
Not stated by the regulator Check with Apprenticeship and Trades Certification Division
Exams
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certification examination
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“Pass the certification examination and you will earn a Certificate of Qualification. Registered apprentices will also receive a Certificate of Apprenticeship.”
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certification exam
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“Note: You will still need to pass the certification exam to become a journeyperson, no matter how much credit you receive.”
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Red Seal exam
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“If you have a provincial Certificate of Qualification in a Red Seal trade from another Canadian province or territory, and you wish to write the Red Seal exam, you will need to contact the apprenticeship authority that issued your certificate to request that they ask Newfoundland and Labrador to invigilate your Red Seal exam.”
gov.nl.ca/atcd/journeypersons/cq
Language tests
Not stated by the regulator Check with Apprenticeship and Trades Certification Division
Canadian experience
Not stated by the regulator Check with Apprenticeship and Trades Certification Division
Supervised practice
Not stated by the regulator Check with Apprenticeship and Trades Certification Division
Demand and pay
| Where | Low | Median | High | Outlook |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $21.75 | $25.00 | $32.00 | Limited (2 of 5) |
| Canada | $18.50 | $27.00 | $40.00 | — |
Wages by region and job outlook in Newfoundland and Labrador
Auto bodies and collision technicians in other provinces and territories
- British Columbia Voluntary certification
- Alberta Certification required
- Saskatchewan Voluntary certification
- Manitoba Voluntary certification
- Ontario Certification required
- Quebec Not confirmed yet
- New Brunswick Voluntary certification
- Nova Scotia Certification required
- Prince Edward Island Voluntary certification
- Yukon Voluntary certification
- Northwest Territories Voluntary certification
- Nunavut Voluntary certification
Compare auto body and collision technician licensing across Canada
Sources checked
- List of Designated Trades - Apprenticeship and Trades Certification Division gov.nl.ca/atcd/designated-trades/list-of-designated-trades · fetched October 9, 2026
- Recognition of Prior Learning - Frequently Asked Questions - Apprenticeship and Trades Certification Division gov.nl.ca/atcd/journeypersons-and-skilled-workers/trade-qualifiers/... · fetched October 10, 2026
- Certificate of Qualification - Apprenticeship and Trades Certification Division gov.nl.ca/atcd/journeypersons/cq · fetched October 10, 2026
Frequently asked questions
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Do you need a licence to work as an auto body and collision technician in Newfoundland and Labrador?
No. Certification is available, but it is not required to work in the trade in Newfoundland and Labrador. Certification is managed by the Apprenticeship and Trades Certification Division.
Which exams are required?
certification examination, certification exam, Red Seal exam.
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