This guide outlines the steps that an Apprentice or a Trade Qualifier can take to book an exam using the exam booking tool on the SkilledTradesBC portal. The following exams are eligible for this tool:
- Interprovincial Exam
- Certificate of Qualification Exam
- IPSE or Certificate of Qualification Challenge Exam
BOOK AN EXAM
To begin, sign into the Portal at https://portal.skilledtradesbc.ca/SignIn.
Navigate to the "Exam Booking" section under "My Activities."
Click on “Book an Exam”.
Select the program for which you would like to book an exam for in the dropdown menu.
Confirm your eligibility to take the exam. If you are ineligible, our Customer Service team can provide you with the reason for your ineligibility.
If you are eligible, proceed with the exam booking by clicking on “Start Booking Exam”.
STEP 1: Location
Select the location of where you would like to book your exam. Use your current location to find the nearest exam center.
A list of all nearby exam locations along with available appointments will appear on the right of the map. Click 'Select This Location' to proceed.
Once location is selected, click ‘Continue’.
NOTE: If you prefer to book your exam at a Service BC location instead, see the next section on page # for further instructions.
STEP 2: Select the time and date in the calendar.
STEP 3: Please review and confirm your booking details.
After completing your exam booking, you can find it on the Exam Booking page under the 'Confirmed Exam Bookings' section.
BOOKING AN EXAM AT A SERVICE BC LOCATION
After you have confirmed your exam eligibility and would like to select a Service BC location to write your exam, click on the 'Service BC location' link located at the bottom of the page.
Select your preferred location by clicking “Select this Location”. Once you’ve selected a location, click “Continue”.
To confirm your exam booking, please contact Service BC.
Your exam will be sent to the selected Service BC location on the requested date. You will then have 45 days from the arrival date to write the exam.
EDIT BOOKING
To edit an exam booking, please click on the Exam Name under the Confirmed Exam Bookings section.
Choose to either reschedule your exam or cancel the appointment and follow the steps to complete.
EXAM REQUEST
If you are deemed ineligible to take an exam, you can create an exam request for guidance on the next steps. Additionally, you can submit an Exam Request to request accommodations for your exam.
