1. In Nova Scotia, 61 occupations are designated trades for which Certificates of Qualification are administered by Labour and Workforce Development:, Apprenticeship Training and Skill Development Division . They are all listed under "Additional Information Part A" at the end of this entry.
   
2. Nine of the Apprenticeship occupations (trades) require certification before one can legally work in those fields in Nova Scotia.
   
3. There are additional occupations (trades) which also require some form of certification or licensing before one can legally work in those fields in Nova Scotia. These are administered by other Departments or Agencies, and are listed under "Additional Information Part B" at the end of this entry.

Halifax:
Apprenticeship Training and Skill Development Division
Labour and Workforce Development:
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
 

Sydney Office:
Labour and Workforce Development:
Apprenticeship Training and Skill Development Division
338 Charlotte Street
Sydney, N.S. BIP 1C8
Tel: (902) 563-2149
Fax: (902) 563-3491

Bridgewater Office:
Labour and Workforce Development:
Apprenticeship Training and Skill Development Division
80 Logan Road
Bridgewater, NS B4V 3J8
Tel: (902) 543-0649
Fax:(902) 543-0648

Yarmouth Office:
Labour and Workforce Development:
Apprenticeship Training and Skill Development Division
10 Starrs Road
Yarmouth, N.S. B5A 2T1
Tel: (902) 742-0775
Fax: (902) 742-4628

1. For those trades administered by Labour and Workforce Development:, an application form and a detailed explanation of the process can be obtained from one of the Apprenticeship Training and Skill Development Division Offices listed above.  The forms are also available on Apprenticeship Training and Skill Development Division website.
   
   In some cases, the applicant will have to challenge an examination. When they have submitted their completed application, they will be notified by mail of the process regarding examinations, including the dates and locations of examinations sittings.
   
   If the application is approved and the applicant passes the examination, they will be notified and a certificate will be sent by mail.
   
   
2. For those trades administered by other departments of the N.S. Government, see the entry in this directory for that specific licence or permit.
   
   Note; The information on waiting period, renewal, price, and related requirements given below apply only to the 61 apprenticeable trades administered by Labour and Workforce Development:.

15 business days for compulsory occupations and non-standardized applications within Canada

30 business days for non-compulsory occupations or international applications

10 business days for Apprenticeship Agreements with employers

Provided that all the items that must accompany the application have been received.
 

1. For compulsory occupations, the certificate of qualification is valid for 5 years, and is renewable. The Department will send a renewal notice before the certificate expires.
   
2. For non-compulsory occupations, the identification card is valid for 5 years. It is the responsibility of the holder to start the renewal process; no notice is sent by the Department. 
   

Registration Fee:  $130.97
Written Examination fee:  $130.97 (No fee for Apprentice level exams)
Renewal of Certificate of Qualification, Compulsory Occupations:  $65.54
Replacement Identification Card:  $13.16
Certificate Replacement:  $32.84

Special Examination Sittings:  $392.91
Additional Invigilator:  $261.93
In-Class Technical Training:  $81.18 (no HST on training)
Internet Training:  $81.18 (no HST on training)

Trade Qualifier Application -(Section 30): :  $654.86
IP Holder from Other Jurisdictions:  $65.54

Part A: Trades administered by Labour and Workforce Development:

1. Bricklayer
   
2. Construction Electrician
   
3. Automotive Service Technician
   
4. Automotive Service Technician (Service Station Mechanic)
   
5. Plumber
   
6. Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic
   
7. Oil Burner Mechanic
   
8. Truck and Transport Mechanic
   
9. Sprinkler System Installer

Part B: Trades administered by Other Departments of the N.S. Government:

1. Milk Tank Truck Grader Certification and Apprentice Certification
         (Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture)
   
2. Film Exchange Licence
        (Labour and Workforce Development: Alcohol and Gaming Division)
   
3. Motor Vehicle Inspection Tester Licence
        (N.S. Dept. of Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations)
   
4. Embalmer Licence
        (N.S. Dept. of Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations)
   
5. Apprentice Embalmer Licence
        (N.S. Dept. of Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations)
   
6. Funeral Director Licence
        (N.S. Dept. of Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations)
   
7. Pesticide (Commercial or Restricted) Certificate
        (Nova Scotia Environment)
   
8. Petroleum Storage Tank Installer Certificate
        (Nova Scotia Environment)
   
9. Septic Tank Installer Licence
        (Nova Scotia Environment)
   
10. Wastewater or Water Treatment Plant or Collection Facility & Wastewater or Water Treatment Plant or Distribution Facility: Operator Certification
         (Nova Scotia Environment)
    
11. Well Drilling, Well Digging, Pump Installation: Certificate of Qualification
         (Labour and Workforce Development)
    
12. Coal Miner's Personal Certification
         (Labour and Workforce Development)
    
13. Power Engineer, Refrigeration Operator, Compressor Operator: Certificate of Qualification) - Stationary Engineer (Certificate of Qualification)
         (Labour and Workforce Development)
    
14. Welding, High Pressure: Certification
         (Labour and Workforce Development)
    
15. Fuel Safety (Technician's) Certificate
         (Labour and Workforce Development - Office of the Fire Marshal)