2022 Nova Scotia Skills Competition – Dates and Locations

The Nova Scotia Skills competition puts a spotlight on students and apprentices who have honed their craft and provides them with the opportunity to compete in skilled trade and technology competitions at a provincial level. These competitions allow competitors to meet industry professionals, build their resumes, and showcase their skills.  

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, we will not be running school tours of competitions or Try-a-Trade® activities during competition dates. Although it is not possible now, we are looking forward to being able to run these activities again at future competitions! 

This year’s competition dates and locations are as follows:

PS – Post Secondary
S – Secondary  

NSCC Ivany Campus: April 1^st 
PS – Mechatronics (2 day, March 31-April 1)
PS – Refrigeration & Air 
PS – Mechanical Engineering CAD 
PS – Electronics 
PS – Graphic Design
PS – Carpentry
PS – IT Office Software Applications

NSCC Strait Area Campus: April 20^th  
S – Electrical Installations 
S – Welding 
PS – Steamfitter-Pipefitter 
S – Carpentry 

NSCC Akerley Campus: April 28-29^th  
PS – Baking (two day) 
S – Baking (April 29th)
PS – Cooking (two day) 
S – Cooking (two day)  
PS – Welding (April 29th)
S – Mobile Robotics (April 29th)
PS – Automotive Technology (April 29th)
PS – Photography (April 29th)

Kingstec Campus: March 29^th 
PS – Precision Machining 
PS – CNC Machining 
PS – Electrical Installation 
PS – Heavy Vehicle Technology 

One off locations: Multiple dates  

PS – UA Local 56: Sprinkler Systems – March 10^th
PS – UA Local 56: Plumbing – March 10^th
PS – Dartmouth Gate: Bricklaying – April 1^st
PS – CANS: Aesthetics – April 6^th
PS – CANS: Hairstyling – April 4^th  

Virtual Competitions: Multiple dates

S – Workplace Safety – March 29^th S – Job Skill Demonstration – March 31^st
S – Public Speaking – March 31^st
S – 2D Character Animation – March 31^st
PS – 3D Game Art – March 31^st
S – Job Search – April 7^th
S – Photography – April 29^th   

*Please note that contest areas are subject to change.

For more information, contest descriptions, and to register for the 2022 Nova Scotia Skills Competition – click here.