Diesel Engine Mechanic

Diesel Engine 

Mechanic 

Oil and Gas Construction Maritime Transportation & Transit Manufacturing ForestryAnalyticalCoordinatedResourcefulSystematic
  • How to use tools and shop equipment
  • How to service and repair diesel engine systems
  • How to service and repair brakes, frames, steering and suspension
  • How to service and repair electrical systems and trailers
  • How to service and repair air conditioning and accessories 

Diesel Engine Mechanics are systematic and resourceful professionals who enjoy analyzing diesel systems and ensuring every item is properly assessed and fixed—getting vehicles back on the road. 

As a Diesel Engine Mechanic, you’ll spend each day collaborating with team members and working with your hands as you inspect and repair vehicles.

You’ll enjoy mechanics and troubleshooting, which you’ll do a lot of as you not only handle routine repairs, but also interpret diagnostic testing and develop repair plans. You’ll also work on a wide range of vehicles, with no two issues ever the same.

18.00
2.00
Training Hours
3000
False

Technical Training

The classroom is where you learn the technical knowledge to complement your work-based training. Make sure to register as early as possible to secure a seat for technical training with a SkilledTradesBC-designated training provider. 

Visit Trades Training BC and EducationPlannerBC to find where this program is being offered across the province. 

2024 Program Information and Resources

In effect starting April 1, 2024

Exam Information and Resources

Find exam-related information and resources under each menu item below. Looking for more exam tips? Visit the Exam and Study Support page. 

 

 

 

Program and Exam Updates

  • March 2024: OPSN 2025 005 (Launch of HMT Common Core Level 2 and Level 3 SLEs)

  • March 2024: OPSN 2024 006 (HMT Common Core Level 1 SLE Launch) 

Challenge the Certification Exam

If you have work experience in the trade but have never been certified in Canada, you may be eligible to challenge the certification exam as a Trade Qualifier to become certified without going through an apprenticeship program. 

If you have some practical experience but do not yet qualify for the certification exam, you may be eligible to challenge a level exam to enter the program at the appropriate level. 

Check the Program Profile on this page for the available pathway options and eligibility details.

  • Critical thinking
  • Vehicle systems repair
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Troubleshooting
  • Systems monitoring   
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Carpenter

Carpenter

carpenter working in shop
Construction Oil and Gas Maritime Manufacturing Forestry Mining Transportation & Transit
Red Seal
AthleticCollaborativeMathematicalPreciseTactile
  • How to read blueprints and follow building codes
  • How to use construction hand and power tools
  • How to measure, cut, shape, assemble and join materials on site
  • How to build foundations, install floors, sub-flooring, walls and roofs
  • How to install doors, stairs, moulding and hardware 

Carpenters build the world around us, from our homes, city centres, and more. They are collaborative and enjoy physical and precise work—as well as the reward of seeing their projects materialize. 

As a Carpenter, you’ll work on a wide range of projects, from furnishings to skyscrapers, mastering numerous materials. While you’re a builder, you’ll take satisfaction in the challenging physical and mathematical nature of the work.  

You can work for construction companies, in maintenance departments, or for yourself, often working as part of a team of trade professionals on the job site.  

28.00
4.00
Training Hours
6360
True

Technical Training

The classroom is where you learn the technical knowledge to complement your work-based training. Make sure to register as early as possible to secure a seat for technical training with a SkilledTradesBC-designated training provider. 

Visit Trades Training BC and EducationPlannerBC to find where this program is being offered across the province. 

Harmonized (2024) Program Information and Resources

In effect starting April 1, 2024

Exam Information and Resources

Find exam-related information and resources under each menu item below. Looking for more exam tips? Visit the Exam and Study Support page. 

 

 

 

 

Program and Exam Updates

  • July 2025: OPSN 2025 012 (Carpenter Level 1, 2 and 3 SLE Launch)

  • February 2024: Carpenter Standardized Level Exams on-hold pending alignment to the 2024 Carpenter Program Outline and 2024 British Columbia Building Code. The level challenge process and trade challenge pathway are not impacted. Please see this Program Update for details.

  • November 2022: For more information regarding transition, please see the Program Update

  • March 2023: OPSN-2022-015.1 (Revised Implementation Date)

  • November 2022: Program Update (Competency Migration Chart)

  • August 2022: OPSN 2022-015 (Updated Program Profile and Program Outline)

  • March 2022: All Current (pre-harmonized) levels have been phased out. Apprentices who have completed Current Level 2 (CL2) or Current Level 3 (CL3) and are interested in registering for Harmonized Level 3 (HL3) or Harmonized Level 4 (HL4) of training are asked to contact their Apprenticeship Advisor before registering to discuss potential gaps in their training. Please see the Transition Update or the Transition Plan for details. 

  • OPSN Archives

  • July 2025: OPSN 2025 012 (Carpenter Level 1, 2 and 3 SLE Launch)

  • February 2024: Program Update (IP Exams aligned to 2022 Red Seal Occupational Standards (RSOS)). A Comparative Analysis detailing changes between the 2013 NOA and 2022 RSOS can be found here. 

Challenge the Certification Exam

If you have work experience in the trade but have never been certified in Canada, you may be eligible to challenge the certification exam as a Trade Qualifier to become certified without going through an apprenticeship program. 

If you have some practical experience but do not yet qualify for the certification exam, you may be eligible to challenge a level exam to enter the program at the appropriate level. 

Check the Program Profile on this page for the available pathway options and eligibility details.

  • Critical thinking and coordination
  • Hand and power tool operation
  • Construction site layout
  • Formwork and framing
  • Finishing materials  
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Boom Truck Operator (Stiff Boom Unlimited Tonnage)

Boom Truck Operator 

(Stiff Boom Unlimited Tonnage)

Construction Mining Transportation & Transit MaritimeAttentiveCalmConfidentCoordinatedDecisive
  • How to conduct crane operations within safety guidelines
  • How to employ proper rigging and lifting techniques
  • How to calculate lifting methods
  • How to transport and deliver a boom truck
  • How to plan a site 

Boom Truck Operators (Stiff Boom Unlimited Tonnage) move and lift the essential items and resources needed to build and repair a wide range of structures. They’re confident drivers and safety experts. 

 

As a Boom Truck Operator (Stiff Boom Unlimited Tonnage) you’ll use your coordination skills to lift and hoist items. You’ll operate a complex piece of machinery, well-suited to placing loads on a smaller worksite, either on the ground or your truck deck. Every job requires your careful approach. You’ll demonstrate mental stamina—thriving when faced with complex tasks that demand great concentration.

9.00
2.00
Training Hours
400
False

BC Crane Safety registration is required for all crane operators in British Columbia. Crane Operator certification in British Columbia is mandatory by virtue of the provincial Occupational Health and Safety Regulation (WorkSafeBC). BC Crane Safety Registration forms are available on the BC Crane Safety website.

 

Technical Training

The classroom is where you learn the technical knowledge to complement your work-based training. Make sure to register as early as possible to secure a seat for technical training with a SkilledTradesBC-designated training provider. 

Visit Trades Training BC and EducationPlannerBC to find where this program is being offered across the province. 

Program Information

Exam Information and Resources

Find exam-related information and resources under each menu item below. Looking for more exam tips? Visit the Exam and Study Support page. 

 

 

To book a practical assessment, please contact Fulford Certification.

Program and Exam Updates

None

Challenge the Certification Exam

If you have work experience in the trade but have never been certified in Canada, you may be eligible to challenge the certification exam as a Trade Qualifier to become certified without going through an apprenticeship program. 

If you have some practical experience but do not yet qualify for the certification exam, you may be eligible to challenge a level exam to enter the program at the appropriate level. 

Check the Program Profile on this page for the available pathway options and eligibility details.

  • Workplace safety
  • Excellent driving skills
  • Hand-eye coordination
  • Boom truck operations
  • Rigging and lifting skills 
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Boom Truck Operator: (Folding Boom Unlimited Tonnage)

Boom Truck Operator

(Folding Boom Unlimited Tonnage) 

 

Construction Maritime Mining Transportation & TransitAttentiveCalmConfidentCoordinatedDecisive
  • How to conduct crane operations within safety guidelines
  • How to employ proper rigging and lifting techniques
  • How to calculate lifting methods
  • How to transport and deliver a boom truck
  • How to plan a site 

Boom Truck Operators (Folding Boom Unlimited Tonnage) move and lift the essential items and resources needed to build and repair a wide range of structures. They’re confident drivers and safety experts. 

As a Boom Truck Operator (Folding Boom Unlimited Tonnage) you’ll use your coordination skills to lift and hoist items. You’ll operate a complex piece of machinery, well-suited to placing loads on a smaller worksite, either on the ground or your truck deck. Every job requires your careful approach. You’ll demonstrate mental stamina—thriving when faced with complex tasks that demand great concentration.

7.00
2.00
Training Hours
400
False

BC Crane Safety registration is required for all crane operators in British Columbia. Crane Operator certification in British Columbia is mandatory by virtue of the provincial Occupational Health and Safety Regulation (WorkSafeBC). BC Crane Safety Registration forms are available on the BC Crane Safety website.

 

Technical Training

The classroom is where you learn the technical knowledge to complement your work-based training. Make sure to register as early as possible to secure a seat for technical training with a SkilledTradesBC-designated training provider. 

Visit Trades Training BC and EducationPlannerBC to find where this program is being offered across the province. 

Program Information

Exam Information and Resources

Find exam-related information and resources under each menu item below. Looking for more exam tips? Visit the Exam and Study Support page. 

 

 

To book a practical assessment, please contact Fulford Certification.

Program and Exam Updates

None

Challenge the Certification Exam

If you have work experience in the trade but have never been certified in Canada, you may be eligible to challenge the certification exam as a Trade Qualifier to become certified without going through an apprenticeship program. 

If you have some practical experience but do not yet qualify for the certification exam, you may be eligible to challenge a level exam to enter the program at the appropriate level. 

Check the Program Profile on this page for the available pathway options and eligibility details.

  • Workplace safety
  • Excellent driving skills
  • Hand-eye coordination 
  • Boom truck operations
  • Rigging and lifting skills 
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Automotive Service Technician

Automotive Service 

Technician 

Automotive Service Technicians in garage working on hood of cars
Automotive Transportation & Transit
Red Seal
AnalyticalCoordinatedResourcefulSystematic
  • How to inspect, diagnose and service cars and light trucks
  • How to repair engines, steering systems, braking systems, vehicle suspensions, electrical systems and more
  • How to use computerized diagnostic equipment to test and adjust key vehicle components
  • How to perform preventative maintenance, including wheel alignments, oil changes and tune-ups 

Automotive Service Technicians combine a love of vehicles with a deep understanding of mechanics. They make fixing the vehicles we all depend on look easy, ensuring that every vehicle is cared for. 

As an Automotive Service Technician, you’ll work in a garage or on a factory floor with vehicles of all shapes and sizes—from a vintage roadster to an electric car.  

You can work for a vehicle manufacturing company, a dealer, or anywhere else vehicles are serviced. Every vehicle is different and it’s up to you to isolate the problem, find a solution and send drivers safely on their way.  

28.00
4.00
Training Hours
6360
True

Technical Training

The classroom is where you learn the technical knowledge to complement your work-based training. Make sure to register as early as possible to secure a seat for technical training with a SkilledTradesBC-designated training provider. 

Visit Trades Training BC and EducationPlannerBC to find where this program is being offered across the province. 

Program Information (2024) and Resources

Exam Information and Resources

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Active as of January 1, 2026 :


Active as of January 1, 2026:

Active until December 31, 2026: 

 

Active as of January 1, 2026

Program and Exam Updates

  • March 2024: OPSN 2024 009 (2024 Program Launch, Updated Program Profile, Program Outlines, and Competency Migration Chart)

  • August 2022: An updated AST Single Credential Program Profile and Outline were implemented on January 1, 2023. Please see OPSN 2022 019 for details.

  • OPSN Archives

 

  • January 2026: OPSN 2025 026 (Standardized Level Exams for levels 1 and 2 implemented on January 1, 2026).

  • January 2026: OPSN 2025 024 (IP Exams aligned to the 2023 Red Seal Occupational Standards (RSOS)). A Comparative Analysis detailing changes between 2016 RSOS and the 2023 RSOS can be found here. 

  • August 2024: Standardized Level Exam (SLE) for level 3 will be implemented on September 1, 2024. Please see OPSN 2024 016 for details.

  • March 2023: Standardized Level Exams (SLEs) for levels 1, 2, and 3 were implemented as of January 1, 2023. Please see program update for details.

  • August 2022: Standardized Level Exams (SLEs) for levels 1, 2, and 3 will be implemented on January 1, 2023. Please see OPSN 2022 019 for details.

Challenge the Certification Exam

If you have work experience in the trade but have never been certified in Canada, you may be eligible to challenge the certification exam as a Trade Qualifier to become certified without going through an apprenticeship program. 

If you have some practical experience but do not yet qualify for the certification exam, you may be eligible to challenge a level exam to enter the program at the appropriate level. 

Check the Program Profile on this page for the available pathway options and eligibility details.

  • Vehicle repair and maintenance
  • Troubleshooting
  • Specialized tools and equipment
  • Brake, steering, suspension and electrical systems
  • Engine mechanics and components  
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Automotive Refinishing Technician

Automotive Refinishing 

Technician 

refinishing technician
Automotive Transportation & Transit Oil and Gas
Red Seal
CreativeExpressivePreciseVisual
  • How to use lifting, mixing and spray tools and equipment
  • How to use welding equipment 
  • How to create a work plan and organize materials 
  • How to remove and install vehicle components 
  • How to prepare surfaces and apply finishes 

Automotive Refinishing Technicians are creative and expressive professionals who put the finishing touches on repaired and restored vehicles.  

As an Automotive Refinishing Technician, you’ll work on a range of vehicles, providing the final restoration steps once body work has been completed.  

 

You’ll prepare vehicles for final coats and removing vehicle components in preparation. You’ll also become a creative master in paint jobs, going through the preparation steps and applying the fine-tuned layer technique and colour matching.  

10.00
2.00
Training Hours
3300
False

Technical Training

The classroom is where you learn the technical knowledge to complement your work-based training. Make sure to register as early as possible to secure a seat for technical training with a SkilledTradesBC-designated training provider. 

Visit Trades Training BC and EducationPlannerBC to find where this program is being offered across the province. 

Harmonized Program Information and Resources

In effect starting April 1, 2021

Exam Information and Resources

Find exam-related information and resources under each menu item below. Looking for more exam tips? Visit the Exam and Study Support page. 

 

 

Program Information

Detailed program information prior to its transition to the harmonized program.

Program and Exam Updates

Program Updates

Harmonization Updates

  • Level 1 - Harmonized*

  • Level 2 - Harmonized*

*Harmonized = Program stream with re-aligned content beginning in April 2021

If you are unclear as to what program you are registered in, or unclear as to which program you should be following, please contact Customer Service.   

Challenge the Certification Exam

If you have work experience in the trade but have never been certified in Canada, you may be eligible to challenge the certification exam as a Trade Qualifier to become certified without going through an apprenticeship program. 

If you have some practical experience but do not yet qualify for the certification exam, you may be eligible to challenge a level exam to enter the program at the appropriate level. 

Check the Program Profile on this page for the available pathway options and eligibility details.

  • Detail-oriented 
  • Care and precision
  • Vehicle exterior preparation
  • Vehicle painting 
  • Component removal and installation 
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Auto Body and Collision Technician

Auto Body and 

Collision Technician 

man with car
Automotive Transportation & Transit Oil and Gas
Red Seal
AnalyticalCoordinatedResourcefulSystematic
  • How to review damage reports and estimates  
  • How to analyze and diagnose structural damage 
  • How to fix exterior damage and replace body components  
  • How to fix interior seats, carpets and floorboards 
  • How to inspect and test-drive vehicles for proper alignment and handling  

Auto Body and Collision Technicians are hands-on, systematic thinkers who take great satisfaction in fixing the vehicles we depend on. They are analytical and resourceful, capable of tackling it all. 

As an Auto Body and Collision Technician, you’ll draw from your love of intricate systems and mechanics to get damaged vehicles back on the road. 

You’ll work alongside other vehicle enthusiasts, whose interest in automotive technology coincides with problem-solving. While you enjoy mastering a complex body of knowledge, you’ll find even more satisfaction from the fact that no 2 jobs are the same.

25.00
4.00
Training Hours
6450
False

Technical Training

The classroom is where you learn the technical knowledge to complement your work-based training. Make sure to register as early as possible to secure a seat for technical training with a SkilledTradesBC-designated training provider. 

Visit Trades Training BC and EducationPlannerBC to find where this program is being offered across the province. 

Harmonized Program Information and Resources

In effect starting April 1, 2021

Exam Information and Resources

Find exam-related information and resources under each menu item below. Looking for more exam tips? Visit the Exam and Study Support page. 

Updates:

  •  

Information:

 

 

 

 

Program Information

Information for the Current (pre-harmonized) program (Motor Vehicle Body Repairer)

Program, Harmonization and Exam Updates

Program Updates

 

Harmonization Updates

As of April 1, 2024

  • Level 1 - Harmonized

  • Level 2 - Harmonized

  • Level 3 - Harmonized

  • Level 4 - Harmonized

If you are unclear as to what program you are registered in, or unclear as to which program you should be following, please contact Customer Service. 

  • January 2024: OPSN 2024 001 (Harmonized Level 3 SLE Launch)

  • March 2023: Program Update (IP Exams aligned to 2019 Red Seal Occupational Standards (RSOS)) A Comparative Analysis detailing changes between the 2014 National Occupational Analysis (NOA) and 2019 RSOS can be found here.

  • February 2023: OPSN 2023 001 (Harmonized Level 2 SLE Launch)

  • June 2022: OPSN 2022 011 (Harmonized Level 1 SLE Launch)

Challenge the Certification Exam

If you have work experience in the trade but have never been certified in Canada, you may be eligible to challenge the certification exam as a Trade Qualifier to become certified without going through an apprenticeship program. 

If you have some practical experience but do not yet qualify for the certification exam, you may be eligible to challenge a level exam to enter the program at the appropriate level. 

Check the Program Profile on this page for the available pathway options and eligibility details.

  • Auto Body repair and maintenance
  • Troubleshooting
  • Surface preparation and refinishing 
  • Auto Body construction and components  
  • Insurance estimating  

 

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Truck and Transport Mechanic

Truck and Transport 

Mechanic

truck and transport mechanic
Transportation & Transit Manufacturing Mining
Red Seal
AnalyticalCoordinatedResourceful
  • How to inspect, diagnose and service highway buses and trucks
  • How to repair vehicle systems related to fuel, brakes, steering and suspension, transmission, emission control and exhaust, and cooling and climate control
  • How to use computerized diagnostic equipment to test vehicle performance
  • How to perform preventative maintenance, including oil changes and tune-ups 

Truck and Transport Mechanics are systematic fixers who keep the many commercial transport trucks we see on our highways running safely and smoothly.  

As a Truck and Transport Mechanic, you’ll be immersed in your work—testing, fixing and maintaining highway trucks and buses.  

You’ll diagnose large vehicles to identify issues and flag areas for repair. You’ll work either indoors in a busy shop or outdoors in a range of environments. It's a career with time-sensitive work, as you ensure the safe operation of these vehicles. 

28.00
4.00
Training Hours
6330
True

Technical Training

The classroom is where you learn the technical knowledge to complement your work-based training. Make sure to register as early as possible to secure a seat for technical training with a SkilledTradesBC-designated training provider. 

Visit Trades Training BC and EducationPlannerBC to find where this program is being offered across the province. 

Harmonized (2024) Program Information and Resources

In effect starting April 1, 2024

Exam Information and Resources

Find exam-related information and resources under each menu item below. Looking for more exam tips? Visit the Exam and Study Support page. 

 

 

 

Active as of January 1, 2026

Program and Exam Updates

  • January 2026: OPSN 2025 023 (IP Exams aligned to the 2022 Red Seal Occupational Standards (RSOS)). A Comparative Analysis detailing changes between 2015 NOA and the 2022 RSOS can be found here.

  • April 2025: OPSN 2025 005 (Launch of HMT Common Core Level 2 and Level 3 SLEs)

  • March 2024: OPSN 2024 006 (HMT Common Core Level 1 SLE Launch) 

  • November 2022: Updated Interprovincial Red Seal exams will be implemented on November 18, 2022. The exams are aligned to the 2015 National Occupational Analysis. For more details please see the program update.

Challenge the Certification Exam

If you have work experience in the trade but have never been certified in Canada, you may be eligible to challenge the certification exam as a Trade Qualifier to become certified without going through an apprenticeship program. 

If you have some practical experience but do not yet qualify for the certification exam, you may be eligible to challenge a level exam to enter the program at the appropriate level. 

Check the Program Profile on this page for the available pathway options and eligibility details.

  • Troubleshooting and monitoring
  • Cutting and welding equipment use
  • Hydraulic, power and air brakes servicing
  • Frames, steering and suspension diagnostics
  • Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning repair 
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Asphalt Paving/Laydown Technician

Asphalt Paving/

Laydown Technician

Construction Forestry Transportation & TransitAttentiveCalmConfidentCoordinatedDecisive
  • How to work safely around asphalt trucks and equipment
  • How to identify road structures
  • How to describe asphalt production and products
  • How to determine asphalt mix and design
  • How to operate milling, reclaiming, paving, screed, raking and compacting equipment 

Asphalt Paving/Laydown Technicians are confident, calm and coordinated tradespeople who build and repair the roads around us—and whose efforts ensure that we have safe surfaces to drive on.

As an Asphalt Paving/Laydown Technician, you’ll enjoy repairing and making the roads we depend on.

You thrive in an outdoor environment and can concentrate on operating the many pieces of equipment that go into roadwork. You also take great interest in the makeup of our roadways, understanding the various factors that influence gradient and road types. 

4.00
1.00
Training Hours
400
False

Technical Training

The classroom is where you learn the technical knowledge to complement your work-based training. Make sure to register as early as possible to secure a seat for technical training with a SkilledTradesBC-designated training provider. 

Visit Trades Training BC and EducationPlannerBC to find where this program is being offered across the province. 

Program Information

Exam Information and Resources

Find exam-related information and resources below. Looking for more exam tips? Visit the Exam and Study Support page. 

 

Certificate of Qualification Exam

Challenge the Certification Exam

If you have work experience in the trade but have never been certified in Canada, you may be eligible to challenge the certification exam as a Trade Qualifier to become certified without going through an apprenticeship program. 

If you have some practical experience but do not yet qualify for the certification exam, you may be eligible to challenge a level exam to enter the program at the appropriate level. 

Check the Program Profile on this page for the available pathway options and eligibility details.

  • Coordination and critical thinking
  • Large machinery operations
  • Roadwork safety procedures
  • Road building and paving principles
  • Equipment maintenance 
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Automotive Glass Technician

Automotive Glass 

Technician 

man working in car shop
Automotive Transportation & Transit Oil and GasAnalyticalCoordinatedResourcefulSystematic
  • How to prepare vehicles for repairs and servicing
  • How to use glass technician tools and equipment
  • How to remove and install windshields and windows
  • How to perform windshield repair
  • How to prepare vehicles for delivery 

Automotive Glass Technicians are highly efficient and dexterous tradespeople who assess, repair and replace the windows and windscreens that are essential to the safe operation of vehicles. 

As an Automotive Glass Technician, you’ll enjoy helping customers get their vehicles back on the road. You’ll deal with all kinds of repairs to windows and windscreens, managing replacements and applying treatment to help glass withstand everything from heat to ice and rocks. You’re a mechanical person, highly capable of following a set process, but also resourceful as no two jobs are ever the same.

3.00
2.00
Training Hours
3510
False

Technical Training

The classroom is where you learn the technical knowledge to complement your work-based training. Make sure to register as early as possible to secure a seat for technical training with a SkilledTradesBC-designated training provider. 

Visit Trades Training BC and EducationPlannerBC to find where this program is being offered across the province. 

Program Information

Exam Information and Resources

Find exam-related information and resources under each menu item below. Looking for more exam tips? Visit the Exam and Study Support page. 

Certificate of Qualification Exam

Challenge the Certification Exam

If you have work experience in the trade but have never been certified in Canada, you may be eligible to challenge the certification exam as a Trade Qualifier to become certified without going through an apprenticeship program. 

If you have some practical experience but do not yet qualify for the certification exam, you may be eligible to challenge a level exam to enter the program at the appropriate level. 

Check the Program Profile on this page for the available pathway options and eligibility details.

 

Practical Assessment Information (Challengers Only)

  • If you are not an apprentice taking a SkilledTradesBC-recognized program and are planning to apply to challenge and receive certification, you must complete and pass a practical assessment before your application can be accepted by SkilledTradesBC.

  • Please contact the Automotive Retailers Association (ARA) for information about the practical assessment.

  • Communication
  • Customer Service
  • Resourcefulness
  • Glass repair, removal and installation
  • Troubleshooting 
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