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
Registration for select technical training courses opens at midnight. Be sure to log into your MyATC account to register.
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The Indigenous Apprenticeship Initiatives (IAI) is currently open for proposals.
This program funds initiatives aiding Indigenous individuals pursuing careers in skilled trades. Indigenous partners, such as tribal councils, bands, and training institutions can apply. More info: bit.ly/3PB5MHZ
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The Saskatchewan Youth Apprenticeship (SYA) program gives high school students the opportunity to learn more about skilled trades career pathways and gain a head start on their skilled trades career, should they register as an apprentice after graduation.
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