Government of New Brunswick

Overview

Apprenticeship training is not available for this occupation.

Eligibility

An individual desiring certification as a journeyperson in New Brunswick in the heat treatment technician occupation is required to meet one of the criteria as stipulated in Board Order GC001, “Requirements to Obtain a Certificate of Qualification.”

A person who has gained the equivalent of 7200 hours of practical experience with a training program or 9000 hours of practical experience without a training program in the heat treatment technician occupation may apply to challenge the certification examination. Successful candidates will receive a New Brunswick Certificate of Qualification.

For more information, please see the corresponding board order for this occupation under Tasks, Activities and Functions of a Designated Occupation.

Description

Qualified journeypersons are familiar with the materials, tools, principles and skills required in the heat treatment technician occupation.

Heat treatment technicians set-up and operate heating equipment to perform controlled heat treating of ferrous and non-ferrous materials through a variety of heat treatment methods. They interpret documentation such as codes, blueprints and specifications and possess a sufficient knowledge of math and science necessary to understand process interactions. They also perform maintenance and repair of heat treatment equipment.

Changes To Fees

This document provides the rationale supporting changes to fees, associated revenue information, and the legal authority:
2013-PETL.pdf

Fees

Unless otherwise specified, Fees exclude the harmonized sales tax (HST).

Fee DescriptionRate in $Effective Date
YYYY-MM-DD
Certificate of Qualification Examination
  Examination250.001997-11-10
  Re-examination120.002013-04-01
Certificate of Qualification based on "out-of-province journeyperson status"150.002012-08-01
Replacement of Certification Documents20.002013-04-01
Tuition Fees - Technical Training weekly rate85.002013-08-01
Certificate of Qualification Challenger Assessment Fee100.002012-08-01
Replacement of Photo Identification Card20.002012-08-01
Assessment of Foreign Credentials100.002012-08-01