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abidali69

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Hi Everyone,
I am planning to apply for FST program and searching the path where I can successfully complete the application. I have my IELTS with 6 bands and have sufficient experience in designated NOC. The only problem is to get the certification of qualification from provincial or territorial authority. Is anybody working on it, we can share the information.

Rgds,
 

cocknbull

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abidali69 said:
Hi Everyone,
I am planning to apply for FST program and searching the path where I can successfully complete the application. I have my IELTS with 6 bands and have sufficient experience in designated NOC. The only problem is to get the certification of qualification from provincial or territorial authority. Is anybody working on it, we can share the information.

Rgds,
Well I have researched on this a while ago and according to my findings it is not possible to get certificate of qualification without being present in Canada. Please check this link..Thanks

http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/-t129151.0.html
 

Immigrant13

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Jan 5, 2013
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thanks all for the useful points. It would seem that this program is meant mainly for temporary skilled workers, recent international graduates or holders of Canada post graduate work visa holders with Canadian experience or who already have a job offer and already working in Canada to switch to Permanent Resident status. The requirement for obtaining a certificate of qualification is certainly not an easy one. Any new ideas will be appreciated. I wonder what d difference is b/w FSTP and FSW. The qualifying occupations for both are similar.
 

Immigrant13

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There is good news for intending international applicants for the FSTP - You do not need a Canadian origin Certificate of Qualification! See the checklist on the CIC website for FSTP documents requirement list and scroll down to were it talks about qualifications. A little digging does miracles! I am ready to apply!
 

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Immigrant13 said:
There is good news for intending international applicants for the FSTP - You do not need a Canadian origin Certificate of Qualification! See the checklist on the CIC website for FSTP documents requirement list and scroll down to were it talks about qualifications. A little digging does miracles! I am ready to apply!
Hi!

Well dear I think you have misunderstood this. I checked what you saying and if you go to No.10 of this document checklist

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/pdf/kits/forms/IMM5750E.pdf

it says

For applications with a Certificate of Qualification

You must provide a certified copy of your certificate of qualification in the skilled trade occupation identified in your application. The certificate of qualification must have been issued by a Canadian provincial/territorial authority responsible for apprenticeship education, training and certification.


Contact information for provincial/territorial authorities is available on red seal program website at

http://www.red-seal.ca/c.4nt.1cts@-eng.jsp


The above means you do need a certificate of qualification issued by Canadian Provincial/territorial authority that means only Canadian origin certificate of qualification is accepted.

Thanks
 

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Immigrant13 said:
thanks all for the useful points. It would seem that this program is meant mainly for temporary skilled workers, recent international graduates or holders of Canada post graduate work visa holders with Canadian experience or who already have a job offer and already working in Canada to switch to Permanent Resident status. The requirement for obtaining a certificate of qualification is certainly not an easy one.
You are correct....
 

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Actually, you CAN apply for your Trade Certificate while outside of Canada.
 

much_mann

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scotchy007 said:
Actually, you CAN apply for your Trade Certificate while outside of Canada.
Dear Friend,

Pray tell how one can get this Red seal (trade certificate) while outside of Canada. I look forward to your reply.
 

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ayaz123

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Well I do not think it is only for Canada people thing outside people must be able to apply I have asked my uncle in Canada to ask Lawyer about it and will let you guys know about it soonest hopefully....
 

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ayaz123 said:
Well I do not think it is only for Canada people thing outside people must be able to apply I have asked my uncle in Canada to ask Lawyer about it and will let you guys know about it soonest hopefully....
Yeah please we are waiting to hear that...Thanks
 

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Dear All!

I have a break through here. Finally I have found how to get Certificate of qualification from Canadian provincial/territorial body if you are outside of Canada. It seems near to impossible but one can still try.

here is the link

http://www.cicic.ca/413/assessment-of-credentials-for-employment-in-canada.canada#3

3. If I want to work in a regulated occupation, what can I do to get my qualifications assessed and recognized?

Find out the name and address of the professional regulatory body governing your profession/trade in the province or territory where you intend to settle by enquiring with CICIC.
Write to the regulatory body and ask about the specific requirements and costs for licensing, certification, or registration, as well as the recommended procedure for an assessment. The regulatory body will advise you concerning the required documentation and the fees for assessment.





I summarise the above. It says to check if you can get a certificate of qualification in your trade from a Canadian provincial/territorial body when you are outside of Canada, you need to contact the regulatory body and ask about the specific requirements and costs for licensing, certification, or registration, as well as the recommended procedure for an assessment

for example

if some one is plumber from UK

he will go to this link

http://www.cicic.ca/403/occupational-profiles-for-selected-trades-and-professions.canada

then put plumber here

click search

then click plumbers 7251

http://www.cicic.ca/684/Plumbers.canada?noc=7251

then

http://www.cicic.ca/684/Plumbers.canada?noc=7251#list

Trade certification can be either compulsory or voluntary. To practice in trades where certification is compulsory, workers must generally be certified or registered as apprentices. In trades where certification is voluntary, certification and apprenticeship are often used to indicate the level of competency of the holder, but workers are not required to be registered or certified in order to practice. Red Seal Certification itself is never mandatory, except where indicated as such by jurisdictions in specific legislation. Once you know where you will settle and work in Canada, you should contact the appropriate provincial/territorial office (see list below) for further information about licensing or certification.

and if you want to settle for example in Alberta you need to email

aitinfo @ gov.ab.ca

and ask them if they can accept your foreign qualifications and work experience as plumber and issue you a certificate of qualification without passing a exam and not being present in Canada

Alberta - Apprenticeship and Industry Training
7th Floor, Commerce Place, 10155 -102 Street
Edmonton AB T5J 4L5 Canada
Phone : (780) 427-8765
Fax : (780) 422-7376
Email : aitinfo @ gov.ab.ca


The above seems impossible but you can still contact and ask if any chance. Thanks
 

scotchy007

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Sorry I took so long. !!!

All we did was get an application ready. You can find it on the Tradesecret website. Got his job letters and job description signed by his employer. Sent his school transcipts and degrees and diplomas. Paid the money. They will assess the experience of the person applying. And if you have enough hours in the job ( I think for most it is 7200) you will be granted a Trade Certificate.
 

scotchy007

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http://tradesecrets.alberta.ca/sources/pdfs/forms/APPL_QUAL_WORK_EXP.PDF

http://tradesecrets.alberta.ca/experiencedworkers/qualification-certificate/


Hope this helps.