What Is Trade Equivalency Assessment (TEA)?

If you trained as a tradesperson outside Canada, you’ve probably heard that your foreign credentials need to be assessed before you can work or get certified here. The Trade Equivalency Assessment, commonly called a TEA, is how that happens in most provinces. It’s one of the most important steps in your Canadian trades journey, and understanding it early saves you significant time and frustration down the road. What a TEA Actually Does A Trade Equivalency Assessment is a formal evaluation conducted by a provincial apprenticeship authority. Its purpose is straightforward: to determine how your foreign trade training and work experience […]