Bricklayer Licence: Moving from British Columbia to Nova Scotia
The short answer
Direct transfer
A tradesperson with a Certificate of Qualification from another Canadian jurisdiction in a compulsory certified trade does not retake the exam but must apply for an Equivalency Card through 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 British Columbia | Moving to Nova Scotia | |
|---|---|---|
| Licence status | Voluntary certification | Certification required |
| Regulator | SkilledTradesBC | Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency |
| Guide | Bricklayer in British Columbia | Bricklayer in Nova Scotia |
Steps to transfer
Apply for an Equivalency Card
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
Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency
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