How to Become a Sheet Metal Worker in Saskatchewan
Do you need certification?
Certification required
Sheet metal worker is a compulsory trade in Saskatchewan. You need a certificate, or registration as an apprentice, to work in the trade.
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“Apprenticeship is mandatory for five compulsory trades in Saskatchewan:”
From saskapprenticeship.ca/experienced-workers, checked October 11, 2026.
At a glance
- Licence status
- Certification required See the source
- Routes
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- Trained in Canada: 2 steps
- Licensed in another province: no separate route
- Trained outside Canada: 5 steps
- Annual fees
- Not stated by the regulator Check with SATCC
Your roadmap
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Trained in Canada
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- 2 steps without a listed fee
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Find employment with an employer who is committed to on-the-job education and mentorship.
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“Secure employment with an employer who’s committed to on-the-job education and mentorship and complete technical training sessions.”
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Complete technical training sessions as part of the apprenticeship.
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“Secure employment with an employer who’s committed to on-the-job education and mentorship and complete technical training sessions.”
saskapprenticeship.ca/experienced-workers
Listed fees for this route
No one-time fees listed by the regulator for these steps Check with SATCC
2 steps without a listed fee, so the total may not be the full cost.
Licensed in another province
No separate route for this group. Source
“Experienced tradespeople working in non-compulsory designated trades – who are not apprentices or journeypersons – may qualify to challenge the journeyperson certification exam.”
saskapprenticeship.ca/experienced-workers
Trained outside Canada
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Complete the Trade Qualifier application through your MyATC account, providing evidence of trade experience with the appropriate Form 6A and paying the fees.
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“Complete the Trade Qualifier application through your MyATC account. For help with the Trade Qualifier application, visit the MyATC Knowledge Centre. In the application, provide evidence of your trade experience with the appropriate Form 6A for your trade. Pay the fees as noted.”
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Provide credentials and transcripts, employer letters, and self-employment information such as a Business License in the Trade Qualifier application before submitting it.
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“Supply credentials and transcripts, employer letters, and self-employment information (e.g. Business License) in your Trade Qualifier application though MyATC. You will need these prior to submitting your application.”
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The SATCC Assessment Unit completes the assessment, verifying hours, dates and tasks performed for each employer Form 6A submitted.
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“The SATCC Assessment Unit completes the assessment process. Verification of hours, dates and tasks performed will be completed for each employer Form 6A submitted.”
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The SATCC Assessment Unit sends a letter indicating whether you are approved to challenge the exam, not approved, or whether more information is needed.
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“The SATCC Assessment Unit sends the applicant a letter with the results.”
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Once approved, register to challenge the Journeyperson exam through your MyATC account.
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“Once approved, apply to challenge the Journeyperson exam. You will register for your exam through your MyATC account.”
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Listed fees for this route
No one-time fees listed by the regulator for these steps Check with SATCC
5 steps without a listed fee, so the total may not be the full cost.
Other listed fees
The regulator lists these without tying them to one step, so they are not in the route totals above. Check which apply to you.
- Registration fee: $200 (increased from $175 to $200)
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“registration fee will increase from $175 to $200;”
saskapprenticeship.ca/apprenticeship-fee-updates - Written exam fee: $125 (increased from $100 to $125)
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“written exam fee will increase from $100 to $125;”
saskapprenticeship.ca/apprenticeship-fee-updates - Practical exam fee: $175 (increased from $160 to $175)
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“practical exam fee will increase from $160 to $175;”
saskapprenticeship.ca/apprenticeship-fee-updates - Examination review fee: $125 (increased from $100 to $125)
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“examination review fee will increase from $100 to $125.”
saskapprenticeship.ca/apprenticeship-fee-updates - Tuition fees: $105 (per week for most programs)
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“Tuition fees are increasing by $10 per week, from $95 per week to $105 per week for most programs.”
saskapprenticeship.ca/apprenticeship-fee-updates
Requirements
Education
Applicants in the compulsory trades must provide credentials and transcripts along with the Form 6A and employer letters.
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“Applicants in the compulsory trades must provide credentials and transcripts along with the Form 6A and employer letters.”
saskapprenticeship.ca/experienced-workers/international-application...A completed Grade 12 transcript, Canadian Adult Education Credential (CAEC) or General Education Development (GED) guarantees entry into apprenticeship in Saskatchewan.
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“A completed Grade 12 transcript, Canadian Adult Education Credential (CAEC) or General Education Development (GED) guarantees entry into apprenticeship in Saskatchewan.”
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Experience
Tradespeople applying as trade qualifiers must submit proof of working 1.5 times the term of apprenticeship for that trade.
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“Tradespeople must submit proof of working 1.5 times the term of apprenticeship for that trade.”
saskapprenticeship.ca/experienced-workers
Residency
To apprentice, you must be a resident of Saskatchewan and a permanent resident or citizen of Canada.
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“To apprentice, you must be a resident of Saskatchewan and a permanent resident/citizen of Canada.”
saskapprenticeship.ca/experienced-workers
Already licensed in another province?
Not stated
The pages do not state how someone already licensed in another Canadian province or territory registers in Saskatchewan. Source
“Experienced tradespeople working in non-compulsory designated trades – who are not apprentices or journeypersons – may qualify to challenge the journeyperson certification exam.”
saskapprenticeship.ca/experienced-workers
Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with SATCC
Credential assessment
Not stated by the regulator Check with SATCC
Exams
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Journeyperson exam
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“Once approved, apply to challenge the Journeyperson exam.”
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Language tests
Not stated by the regulator Check with SATCC
Canadian experience
Not stated by the regulator Check with SATCC
Supervised practice
Not stated by the regulator Check with SATCC
Demand and pay
| Where | Low | Median | High | Outlook |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saskatchewan | $19.74 | $29.50 | $44.66 | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| Canada | $22.70 | $34.07 | $45.95 | — |
Sheet metal workers in other provinces and territories
- British Columbia Certification required
- Alberta Certification required
- Manitoba Voluntary certification
- Ontario Certification required
- Quebec Certification required
- New Brunswick Certification required
- Nova Scotia Certification required
- Prince Edward Island Voluntary certification
- Newfoundland and Labrador Voluntary certification
- Yukon Voluntary certification
- Northwest Territories Voluntary certification
- Nunavut Voluntary certification
Sources checked
- Experienced Workers | SATCC saskapprenticeship.ca/experienced-workers · fetched October 11, 2026
- International Trade Qualifier Application Process | SATCC saskapprenticeship.ca/experienced-workers/international-application... · fetched October 11, 2026
- Entrance Requirements for Apprenticeship Training | SATCC saskapprenticeship.ca/entrance-requirements-for-apprenticeship-trai... · fetched October 9, 2026
- APPRENTICESHIP FEE UPDATES | SATCC saskapprenticeship.ca/apprenticeship-fee-updates · fetched October 9, 2026
Frequently asked questions
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Do you need a licence to work as a sheet metal worker in Saskatchewan?
Yes. Certification, or registration as an apprentice, is required to work in the trade in Saskatchewan. Certification is managed by the Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission.
Which exams are required?
Journeyperson exam.
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