Department
of Education
Temporary Work Permit |
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| Who Needs This Permit? |
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Anyone who wants to work in a compulsory certified trade who
does not have a current certificate or qualification, or is not a registered
apprentice or improver.
Note: Of the 54 apprenticeable trades administered
by this department, there are 9 which are called "compulsory".
That means that one must have a Certificate of Qualification in
order to legally work in this field in Nova Scotia. The 9 compulsory
occupations are:
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- Bricklayer
- Construction Electrician
- Automotive Service Technician
- Motor Vehicle Repair ("Service Station Mechanic")
- Plumber
- Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic
- Oil Burner Mechanic
- Truck and Transport Mechanic
- Sprinkler System Installer
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[For a complete list of the 54 apprenticeable trades, see the entry
for Trade Apprenticeship: Registration and Certificate
of Qualification.] |
| Issuing Department Agency: |
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N.S. Department of Education |
| Where can you get this Permit and / or further
information? |
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Toll-free number: 1-800-494-5651
Halifax:
Apprenticeship Training and Skill Development Division
Department of Education
2021 Brunswick Street
P.O. Box 578
Halifax, N.S. BIT 2S9
Tel: (902) 424-5651
Toll Free: 1-800-494-5651
Fax: (902) 424-0717 E-mail: apprenticeship@gov.ns.ca
Kentville Office:
Department of Education
Apprenticeship Training and Skill Development Division
NSCC Kingstec Campus
PO Box 487
236 Belcher St
Kentville, N.S. B4N' 3X3
Tel: (902) 679-6203
Fax: (902) 679-6235
Sydney Office:
Department of Education
Apprenticeship Training and Skill Development Division
338 Charlotte Street
Sydney, N.S. BIP 1C8
Tel: (902) 563-2149
Fax: (902) 563-3491
Truro Office:
Department of Education.
Apprenticeship Training and Skill Development Division
Suite 3
60 Lorne Street
Truro, N.S. B2N 3K3
Tot. (902) 893-5988
Fax: (902) 893-6104
Yarmouth Office:
Department of Education
Apprenticeship Training and Skill Development Division
10 Starrs Road
Yarmouth, N.S. B5A 2T1
Tel: (902) 742-0775
Fax: (902) 742-4628 |
| Application Forms & Process: |
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An application form can be obtained from the Apprenticeship Training
Division or any of the Regional Offices listed above. The contact
would be the Industrial Training and Certification Officer. |
| Waiting Period: |
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2 - 4 weeks, depending upon the specifics of the permit.
(This is a guideline, the actual time is usually less.) |
| Expiry & Renewal: |
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This permit is valid only for the time period specified on it, which
can be for up to 90 days. Once it expires, it is invalid and you have to
get a new one. |
| Price: (Subject to Change) |
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Free |
| Related Requirements: |
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- Must produce a Certificate of Qualification from another jurisdication.
- Must apply under Section 19 of the Regulations.
- Must register as an apprentice or improver.
- Must have tangible proof of effort to acquire certification.
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| Additional Information: |
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None |
| Legislative Authority: |
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Apprenticeship
and Trades Qualifications Act and General Regulations of
1988, Revised 1996 |
