How to Become a Processor in Saskatchewan

• Listed one-time fees: $325
• 1 fee depends on your situation and is not in the total

1. Register as an apprentice

   The applicant registers as an apprentice in Saskatchewan, which is guaranteed with a completed Grade 12 transcript, CAEC or GED.

   • registration fee: $200
     Source

     “registration fee will increase from $175 to $200”

     saskapprenticeship.ca/apprenticeship-fee-updates
   Source

   “A completed Grade 12 transcript, Canadian Adult Education Credential (CAEC) or General Education Development (GED) guarantees entry into apprenticeship in Saskatchewan.”

   saskapprenticeship.ca/entrance-requirements-for-apprenticeship-trai...
2. Register for technical training

   The apprentice registers for technical training in MyATC, and the employer or Joint Training Committee must approve the registration and tuition must be paid.

   • Tuition fees: $105 (per week for most programs)
     Source

     “Tuition fees are increasing by $10 per week, from $95 per week to $105 per week for most programs.”

     saskapprenticeship.ca/apprenticeship-fee-updates
   Source

   “When apprentices register for technical training, employers/Joint Training Committees will receive a notification via MyATC and must approve or decline the training apprentices have registered for.”

   saskapprenticeship.ca/2026-27-apprenticeship-training-schedule
3. Write the certification exam

   The apprentice writes the written exam as part of achieving certification.

   • written exam fee: $125
     Source

     “written exam fee will increase from $100 to $125”

     saskapprenticeship.ca/apprenticeship-fee-updates
   Source

   “written exam fee will increase from $100 to $125”

   saskapprenticeship.ca/apprenticeship-fee-updates

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• 5 steps without a listed fee

1. Apply for trade qualifier assessment

   The internationally trained worker applies for a trade qualifier assessment, which can be done from any province or country.

   Source

   “No, you can apply for an assessment from any province or country.”

   saskapprenticeship.ca/experienced-workers/application-faqs
2. Receive assessment results letter

   The applicant receives a results letter indicating whether they are approved to challenge the journeyperson exam, must apply as an apprentice, or need to provide more information.

   Source

   “The result letter is not a journeyperson certificate. The results letter will simply indicate one of three things”

   saskapprenticeship.ca/experienced-workers/application-faqs
3. Register a Contract of Apprenticeship

   Once assessed as a trade qualifier and approved to work in the trade, the employer and apprentice register a Contract of Apprenticeship with the SATCC.

   Source

   “Once an internationally trained worker has been assessed as a trade qualifer and approved to work in the trade, the employer and apprentice will register a Contract of Apprenticeship with the SATCC.”

   saskapprenticeship.ca/experienced-workers/application-faqs
4. Work under a Special Permit

   The SATCC issues a Special Permit allowing the individual to work in the trade while working toward meeting certification requirements.

   Source

   “The SATCC will issue a Special Permit allowing the individual to work in the trade while they work toward meeting certification requirements, including attempting the journeyperson certification exam.”

   saskapprenticeship.ca/experienced-workers/application-faqs
5. Challenge the journeyperson exam

   The applicant attempts the journeyperson certification exam, which requires a Saskatchewan address.

   Source

   “Yes, to be eligible to challenge the journeyperson exam, a Saskatchewan address is required.”

   saskapprenticeship.ca/experienced-workers/application-faqs

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