Plumber Licence: Moving from Nova Scotia to Ontario
The short answer
Not stated
The pages describe how registered apprentices from another province or territory can get credit for their training in Ontario, and how Canadian certificate holders apply using a PDF form, but do not state whether they can register without retaking the entry-to-practice exam or a competence assessment. Source
“If you’re a registered apprentice in another province or territory, you may get credit for your training in Ontario.”
skilledtradesontario.ca/apprenticeship/current-apprentices
Both provinces
| Licensed in Nova Scotia | Moving to Ontario | |
|---|---|---|
| Licence status | Certification required | Certification required |
| Regulator | Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency | Skilled Trades Ontario |
| Guide | Plumber in Nova Scotia | Plumber in Ontario |
Steps to transfer
Find a sponsor in Ontario
Apply for an apprenticeship program
Source
“2. Apply for an apprenticeship program in Ontario. - On your application you will need to check off the section of the form that you have completed training in another province.”
skilledtradesontario.ca/apprenticeship/current-apprenticesVerification of out-of-province training
Source
“4. Skilled Trades Ontario will contact you to verify your out-of-province training after you have submitted your application.”
skilledtradesontario.ca/apprenticeship/current-apprentices
Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with Skilled Trades Ontario
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