Welder Licence: Moving from Nova Scotia to Ontario
The short answer
Not stated
The pages say holders of a certificate, licence or credential from another Canadian province or territory can apply for an Ontario Certificate of Qualification using a PDF application form, but they do not state whether an exam or assessment is required. Source
“If you have a certificate, license or credential from another Canadian province or territory and would like to obtain an Ontario Certificate of Qualification, please note that the Canadian certificate holder application is currently not available through the Skilled Trades Ontario Portal.”
skilledtradesontario.ca/skilled-trades-ontario-portal
Both provinces
| Licensed in Nova Scotia | Moving to Ontario | |
|---|---|---|
| Licence status | Voluntary certification | Voluntary certification |
| Regulator | Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency | Skilled Trades Ontario |
| Guide | Welder in Nova Scotia | Welder in Ontario |
Steps to transfer
Review Canadian certificate guide
Source
“Review the Canadian Certificate Holder Guide and Form and follow the application instructions.”
skilledtradesontario.ca/skilled-trades-ontario-portalApply by PDF form
Source
“You must use the PDF application form and email or mail your application to Skilled Trades Ontario.”
skilledtradesontario.ca/skilled-trades-ontario-portal
Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with Skilled Trades Ontario
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