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Exam Accommodations

If you have a disability identified by a qualified professional, you can request accommodations to help you during your exams.

These accommodations aim to provide equal opportunities for all apprentices.

Available Accommodations

These accommodations aim to provide equal opportunities for all apprentices.

Contact your AIT office to find out which accommodation(s) may be available to you, depending on:  

  • your needs,
  • the type of exam you are taking, and
  • the location where you are writing your exam.

Examples of accommodations that may be available include:

  • a scribe to write your answers,
  • an audio version or person to read the exam questions to you,
  • extra time,
  • a private room,
  • a language interpreter (for Trades Qualifier candidates only), or
  • a sign language interpreter

How to Request Accommodations

To be considered for an accommodation during an AIT exam, please contact your AIT office for instructions.

 You will be required to:

  1. Obtain documentation of your disability from a qualified assessor (e.g. doctor, psychologist, ophthalmologist, etc).
  2. Bring your documentation into your AIT office in person.
  3. Fill out a Disclosure to Consent form and an Accommodation form (provided in person at the office).

All medical documentation will be returned to you. 


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