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Recognized Trade Certificates
If you hold a recognized trade certificate, you are eligible to work in Alberta without additional exams, training, or registration.
Is Your Certificate Recognized in Alberta?
Use the search tool below to see if your trade certificate is recognized in Alberta, if it was issued by:
- another Canadian province or territory,
- a country outside Canada, or
- the Department of National Defence – Canada (DND)
Alberta Credentials
| Metal Fabricator (Fitter) | |
|---|---|
| Credential Name | Notes |
| Alberta Certificate of Completion of Apprenticeship | |
| Alberta Certificate of Qualification - issued after July 1982 |
Alberta Steel Fabricator certificates issued prior to July 1982 are not the same as an Alberta Steel Fabricator certificate issued between 1982 and 1986 or an Alberta Structural Steel and Plate Fitter certificate issued after 1986. Prior to July 1982, Steel Fabricator certificates are either Boilermaker or Ironworker certificates. As of 2016 due to Harmonization, the Alberta's certificates are issued with the Metal Fabricator(Fitter) name.
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| Alberta Journeyman Certificate | |
| Alberta Qualification Certificate | |
If you're unsure, contact us for assistance.
For Employers: Verifying a Trade Certificate
If an employer wishes to seek further verification beyond what the recognized credential tool above provides, they should verify credentials through the issuing jurisdiction.
Recommended Steps:
- Contact the issuing jurisdiction to see what their process is for releasing information, including what consent the client must provide for that authority to release any information.
- If needed, get the certificate holder’s written permission to request verification.
- Find links to other Canadian issuing jurisdictions here (bottom of page).
- Confirm the certificate holder’s legal name (spelled correctly) and date of birth.
- Take copies both sides of the certificate.
- Email the information to the issuing province or territory and request official verification.
If the issuing province or territory informs you the certificate does not appear to be authentic, contact us.
Summary of Recognized Trade Credentials
Includes a summary of recognized trade credentials from:
- the United States,
- Republic of Ireland, and
- Canada Department of National Defense.