The short answer

Direct transfer

If your Certificate of Qualification was issued in another Canadian jurisdiction and is in one of Nova Scotia's compulsory certified trades, you must apply for an Equivalency Card via AMS.

Source
“If your CQ was issued in another Canadian jurisdiction AND is in one of Nova Scotia's compulsory certified trades, including Blaster, you must apply for an Equivalency Card via AMS.”
nsapprenticeship.ca/tradespersons/trade-certificates

Both provinces

Licensed in Newfoundland and LabradorMoving to Nova Scotia
Licence status Voluntary certification Certification required
Regulator Apprenticeship and Trades Certification Division Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency
Guide Auto body and collision technician in Newfoundland and Labrador Auto body and collision technician in Nova Scotia

Steps to transfer

Not stated by the regulator Check with Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency

Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency

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