A trade qualifier is a person who meets the jurisdictional requirements to write a certification examination for a trade.

Requirements include:

• on-the-job work experience of at least one and a half (1.5) times of an apprenticeship term for a designated trade;
• documentation of work skills that have been verified by a certified journeyperson in the trade; and
• documented verification of time and hours.

A trade qualifier is not required to complete any in-school training, although the option to attend training may be available where the need for theoretical upgrading is identified.

Trade qualifiers who successfully complete the certification examination receive a Certificate of Qualification.

Please note: There are some trades that will require a practical exam to be completed before the theoretical certification exam is given, (i.e. cook, welder, hairstylist, and machinist).

To apply for certification as a trade qualifier: click here.