Training

Once you have signed an apprenticeship agreement, you (the apprentice) and each of the other participants in the agreement (such as the journeyperson and employer) have roles and responsibilities to fulfill:

The following information outlines how to become an apprentice if you have an employer in Nova Scotia. If you have an out-of-province employer, click here for out-of-province registration information.

There are currently 63 designated trades in Nova Scotia.

Applications for the 2019 scholarships will be available this fall.

Up to ten NLCA Scholarships, each valued at $1000, will be awarded this year to the dependents of owners and employees of member firms in good standing. As well as, the Lar Rossiter Memorial Scholarship Award – one scholarship valued at $2000.

The deadline for applications will be in November.

Construction Association Nova Scotia continuing education program strives to provide valuable opportunities through the delivery of quality courses using industry experts, while building skills directly transferable to the workplace.

Construction Association Nova Scotia's mission is to strive to be the authoritative voice of the construction industry while providing services of high quality and value. Click HERE to find out how to join the Construction Association of NS.

This booklet presents the case to the construction industry for hiring Aboriginal people as a source of labour.

Designed for educators, trainers, tradespeople, apprentices and people considering construction careers, this Essential Skills workbook offers exercises that students can use to refresh their math skills. The curriculum-based exercises are built around typical construction workplace tasks.

Owners, managers, tradespeople, apprentices and people interested in constructions careers – or anyone who has a message to communicate – will find helpful tips on how to write and communicate using plain language in this guide. The document is designed to help employers and others write clear, understandable instructions in order to improve communication and safety in the workplace.

Designed for educators, trainers, tradespeople, apprentices, and people considering construction careers, this collection of activities links Essential Skills with workplace applications. Students use the workbook to practice Essential Skills, including Reading, Document Use and Math, by doing exercises based on actual construction materials and situations.