Former Canadian Military Personnel
There is a national agreement to allow ex-Canadian military personnel to establish civilian credentials. In Saskatchewan former Canadian military personnel deemed to have “full time” in a trade may apply to challenge the Interprovincial Journeyperson Examination by:
Ex-Canadian military personnel are deemed to have “full trade time” in the trade if they provide:
- A copy of their QL5 certificate
- A copy of their MPRR (Member’s Personal Record Resume)
The trades in Saskatchewan currently recognized for Canadian military training as meeting the criteria to write the Interprovincial Exams are:
Automotive Service Technician, Carpenter, Cook, Construction Electrician, Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic, Industrial Mechanic (Millwright), Machinist, Plumber, Refrigeration Mechanic, Truck and Transport Mechanic, Welder.
In order to determine eligibility to challenge the certification exams for specific trades see below:
Automotive Service Technician: Eligible with 411 Vehicle Technician QL5 supported with MPRR
Carpenter: Eligible with 648 Construction Technician QL5 supported with MPRR
Cook: Eligible with 861 Cook QL5 supported with MPRR
Construction Electrician: Eligible with 642 Electrical Distribution Technician QL5 supported with MPRR
Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic: Eligible with 411 Vehicle Technician QL5 supported with MPRR
Industrial Mechanic (Millwright): Eligible with 313 Marine Engineering Technician QL5 supported with MPRR
Machinist: Eligible with 313 Marine Engineering Technician (Machinist for Naval Machinists) QL5 supported with MPRR
Plumber: Eligible with 646 Plumbing and Heating Technician QL5 supported with MPRR
Refrigeration Mechanic: Eligible with 641 Refrigeration and Mechanical Technician QL5 supported with MPRR
Truck and Transport Mechanic: Eligible with 411 Vehicle Technician QL5 supported with MPRR
Welder: Eligible with 441 Material Technician QL5 supported with MPRR
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Meet Wesley Rowe, Skills Canada Saskatchewan competitor in Plumbing! 🔧
Inspired by his dad’s career, Wesley found his passion in the trade and never looked back. While most of his learning came on the job, training at Sask Polytech taught him key techniques like offset and 45° angle calculations, which played a big role during competition.
"The hardest part was figuring out all the angles, but once you slow down and draw it out, it comes together."
Now working toward his journeyperson certification, Wesley says competing isn’t about winning or losing—it’s about connection, learning new techniques, and growing in a trade where everyone has different strengths. 🙌
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