How to Become a Bricklayer in Nova Scotia

• 6 steps without a listed fee

1. Obtain a temporary permit

   If you are working in a compulsory certified trade, contact the nearest apprenticeship office and speak with an Industry Training Consultant about obtaining a temporary permit so you can keep working while registration takes place.

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   “If you are currently working in one of the compulsory certified trades, contact the apprenticeship office nearest you and ask to speak with an Industry Training Consultant about how to obtain a temporary permit.”

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

   Complete, sign and submit the application package, including proof of previous trades training and proof of previous work experience, to the Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency.

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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 with the consultant

   After submitting the complete application package, contact the Industry Training Consultant for your trade and region to arrange a meeting with the consultant, the employer and the apprentice.

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   “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. Sign the apprenticeship agreement

   The Industry Training Consultant has the employer and apprentice sign the agreement form, which is returned to the apprenticeship office for the Director or Designate's signature.

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   “The Industry Training Consultant will then have the employer and apprentice sign the form, and will return the form to the Apprenticeship office for the Director/Designate's signature.”

   nsapprenticeship.ca/register-apprentice
5. Receive agreement and logbook

   The Agency signs the agreement, sends a signed copy to the apprentice and employer, and forwards 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
6. Complete apprenticeship and exam

   Complete the required on-the-job hours, technical training and skills requirements, and pass the certification exam for the trade to receive 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. Apply for an Equivalency Card

   If your Certificate of Qualification was issued in another Canadian jurisdiction and is in one of Nova Scotia's compulsory certified trades, 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. Please refer to the steps for those with existing accounts with NSAA, do not create a new account.”

   nsapprenticeship.ca/tradespersons/trade-certificates

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• 1 step without a listed fee

1. Challenge the trade qualifier exam

   If you already have experience, whether gained in Canada or internationally, you may be able to challenge the trade qualifier exam and become certified.

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   “If you already have experience – whether in Canada or internationally – you may be able to challenge the trade qualifier exam and become certified.”

   nsapprenticeship.ca/get-started/discover-trades/bricklayer

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