Ministry Exemption Exam Checklist (Testing Centre)
| Candidate must be over 18 years old, or be at least 16 years old with with parent’s signature. |
| Candidates can call the Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development or their Apprenticeship Representative for more information, or to ensure they are choosing to write the correct exam. |
| Registered Apprentice? Yes or No
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If you are not a registered apprentice, the results will be good for 2 years; if you haven’t registered as an apprentice by then, you will have to rewrite the test. | |
| The fee is $150.00; except for Mobile Crane Operator and Asbestos Worker/Supervisor which is $75.00 |
| You must bring Photo ID – Driver’s Licence in order to write. (We also accept Passport, Status Card; Citizenship Card – Health Cards are not accepted.) |
| Most exemption exams include 100 multiple choice questions. |
| You will have 3 hours to complete the exam. |
| The passing mark is 70%. |
| You cannot bring anything into the testing room. All required materials will be provided by the Testing Centre staff, including pencils and paper. |
| The results of your exam will be mailed to you within a couple of days. |
| The results of the exam will also be sent to the Ministry. |
| We cannot release results to anyone else, including your employer without your written permission (via a Consent to Release form). |
| If you fail the exam, you can rewrite the exam after 3 months. |
| You must provide written proof of upgrading before rewriting a failed exam (e.g., letter from an employer). |
| We do not provide exam content information prior to writing the exam. |