How to Become an Industrial Mechanic (millwright) in Nova Scotia

• 5 steps without a listed fee

1. Get a journeyperson job

   You need a job working with a certified journeyperson in the trade before you can become an apprentice.

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

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

   Once you and your employer decide to enter an apprenticeship, you complete, sign and submit an application package 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 the Industry Training Consultant

   After submitting the complete application package, you 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

   At the meeting the consultant reviews the program and 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 logbook and ID card

   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

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• 3 steps without a listed fee

1. Apply as a trade qualifier

   You apply under the Trade Qualification Program for approval to write the certification examination.

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   “To apply under the Trade Qualification Program for approval to write the certification examination:”

   nsapprenticeship.ca/tradespersons/trade-qualifiers-military
2. Prove skills and experience

   You must prove that your skills and work experience meet the standards set for a certified tradesperson in the trade.

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   “allows for an individual to be examined as a Trade Qualifier for certification if they have *significant experience* working in a trade that is recognized in Nova Scotia and can prove that their skills and work experience meet the standards set for a certified tradesperson.”

   nsapprenticeship.ca/tradespersons/trade-qualifiers-military
3. Pass the certification exam

   To receive a Certificate of Qualification you must challenge and pass the certification examination with a score of 70% or greater.

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   “To receive a Certificate of Qualification in a trade in Nova Scotia, an individual must challenge and pass (70% or greater) the certification examination.”

   nsapprenticeship.ca/tradespersons/trade-qualifiers-military

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