How to Become an Ironworker (structural/ornamental) in Nova Scotia

• 6 steps without a listed fee

1. Get a job in the trade

   Find employment in the trade working with a certified journeyperson, since becoming an apprentice requires having such a job.

   Source

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

   nsapprenticeship.ca/get-started/get-started
2. Complete and submit application package

   Once you and your employer decide to enter an apprenticeship agreement, complete, sign and submit the application package to the Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency.

   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. Submit forms and documentation

   Submit the required forms along with proof of any previous trades training and proof of previous work experience such as signed employer letters.

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   “Proof of previous trades training (certificates/diplomas, transcripts) - Proof of previous work experience (employer letters should be signed and on company letterhead, and include dates of employment, number of hours of hands-on-work experience and a description of the job duties/tasks)”

   nsapprenticeship.ca/register-apprentice
4. Meet with the Industry Training 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.

   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
5. Sign the apprenticeship agreement

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

   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
6. Receive agreement, logbook and ID card

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

   Source

   “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

Official page for this route

• 2 steps without a listed fee

1. Apply as a trade qualifier

   If you already have experience in the trade, you can apply to challenge the trade qualifier exam instead of completing an apprenticeship.

   Source

   “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/ironworker-structur...
2. Challenge the trade qualifier exam

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

   Source

   “you may be able to challenge the trade qualifier exam and become certified”

   nsapprenticeship.ca/get-started/discover-trades/ironworker-structur...

Official page for this route

• 2 steps without a listed fee

1. Apply as a trade qualifier

   If you already have experience in the trade gained internationally, you can apply to challenge the trade qualifier exam instead of completing an apprenticeship.

   Source

   “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/ironworker-structur...
2. Challenge the trade qualifier exam

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

   Source

   “you may be able to challenge the trade qualifier exam and become certified”

   nsapprenticeship.ca/get-started/discover-trades/ironworker-structur...

Official page for this route