How to Become a Farm Technician in Nova Scotia

• 7 steps without a listed fee

1. Get a job with a journeyperson

   Find employment working under the supervision of a certified journeyperson in the trade.

   Source

   “To become an apprentice, you need to have a job working with a certified journeyperson.”

   nsapprenticeship.ca/get-started/get-started
2. Submit the application package

   Complete, sign and submit an apprenticeship agreement application package with the employer to the Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency, including any proof of previous training or work experience.

   Source

   “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 Industry Training Consultant

   Arrange and attend a meeting with the Industry Training Consultant, the employer and the apprentice to review the apprenticeship program and confirm any credited hours.

   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. Sign the apprenticeship agreement

   The employer and apprentice sign the agreement form, which is then signed by an Agency Director or Designate to register the apprenticeship.

   Source

   “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 logbook and ID card

   The Agency sends the apprentice a signed copy of the agreement, a logbook and a Nova Scotia Apprentice ID Card.

   Source

   “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 hours and training

   Work in the trade under journeyperson supervision and complete the required on-the-job hours, technical training, and skills and competency requirements.

   Source

   “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”

   nsapprenticeship.ca/tradespersons/trade-certificates
7. Pass the certification exam

   Successfully pass the certification exam for the trade to earn the Certificate of Apprenticeship and Certificate of Qualification.

   Source

   “and successfully passing the certification exam for that trade. The Certificate of Apprenticeship is usually issued at the same time as the Certificate of Qualification.”

   nsapprenticeship.ca/tradespersons/trade-certificates

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• 2 steps without a listed fee

1. Apply as a trade qualifier

   Apply to challenge the certification exam as a trade qualifier based on your existing experience in the trade.

   Source

   “Total Hours Required to Challenge Exam as a Trade Qualifier: 5400”

   nsapprenticeship.ca/get-started/trades
2. Challenge the certification exam

   Write and pass the trade qualifier certification exam to become certified.

   Source

   “Certification Exam: Available”

   nsapprenticeship.ca/get-started/trades

Official page for this route

• 2 steps without a listed fee

1. Apply as a trade qualifier

   Apply to challenge the certification exam as a trade qualifier based on your existing experience in the trade.

   Source

   “Total Hours Required to Challenge Exam as a Trade Qualifier: 5400”

   nsapprenticeship.ca/get-started/trades
2. Challenge the certification exam

   Write and pass the trade qualifier certification exam to become certified.

   Source

   “Certification Exam: Available”

   nsapprenticeship.ca/get-started/trades

Official page for this route