How to Become a Boilermaker in Nova Scotia

• 5 steps without a listed fee

1. Get a job and supervision

   You must be employed in the trade and supervised in the workplace by a certified journeyperson, and if working in a compulsory certified trade, contact the apprenticeship office to ask about obtaining a temporary permit.

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   “To register, you must be supervised in the workplace by a certified journeyperson. As well, individuals working in one of the compulsory certified trades must contact the apprenticeship office nearest them (or call toll-free 1-800-494-5651) and ask to speak with an Industry Training Consultant about how to obtain a temporary permit.”

   nsapprenticeship.ca/register-apprentice
2. Submit application package

   Complete, sign and submit an application package with the apprenticeship agreement and supporting documentation such as proof of previous trades training and work experience.

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   “Once a potential apprentice and an employer decide to enter into an apprenticeship agreement, an application package must be completed, signed and submitted to the Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency.”

   nsapprenticeship.ca/register-apprentice
3. Meet the Industry Training Consultant

   Arrange a meeting with the Industry Training Consultant, the employer and the apprentice to review the apprenticeship program and sign the agreement.

   Source

   “After you've submitted the complete application package to the Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency, please contact the Industry Training Consultant for your trade/region to arrange a meeting with the Consultant, the employer and the apprentice.”

   nsapprenticeship.ca/register-apprentice
4. Agency signs and issues documents

   The Agency Director or Designate signs the agreement and the Agency sends a signed copy, a logbook and a Nova Scotia Apprentice ID Card to the apprentice.

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   “An Agency Director/Designate will sign the agreement; The Agency will forward a signed copy of the agreement to the apprentice and employer; and The Agency will forward a logbook and a Nova Scotia Apprentice ID Card to the apprentice.”

   nsapprenticeship.ca/register-apprentice
5. Complete apprenticeship and exam

   Complete the required hours, technical training and pass the certification exam to earn the Certificate of Apprenticeship and Certificate of Qualification.

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   “These requirements usually include: working in the trade under the supervision of a journeyperson for a specified period of time as set out in the regulations for that trade; completing the skills, knowledge and competency requirements for the trade; successfully completing all of the the technical training requirements for that trade; and successfully passing the certification exam for that trade.”

   nsapprenticeship.ca/tradespersons/trade-certificates

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• 1 step without a listed fee

1. Apply for Equivalency Card

   If your Certificate of Qualification was issued in another Canadian jurisdiction and is in a compulsory certified trade, apply for an Equivalency Card through AMS using your existing NSAA account.

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   “If your CQ was issued in another Canadian jurisdiction AND is in one of Nova Scotia's compulsory certified trades, including Blaster, you must apply for an Equivalency Card via AMS. If you do not yet have an AMS account, refer to our AMS webpage for more information.”

   nsapprenticeship.ca/tradespersons/trade-certificates

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