What is the Interprovincial Standards (Red Seal) Program?

Introduced in 1958, the Red Seal Program forms a partnership between the provincial, territorial and federal governments. Its goal is to provide skilled IN WHAT TRADES ARE RED SEAL ENDORSEMENTS AVAILABLE? www.red-seal.ca workers’ mobility across Canada by encouraging the As of 2002, there are 45 trades for which Red Seal endorsements are available. When moving from one province NEWFOUNDLAND & LABRADOR: SASKATCHEWAN: standardization of training and certification programs. or territory to another, is it necessary Telephone:1-709-729-4750 Telephone: 1-306-787-2444 Web site: http://www.gov.nf.ca/youth/ Web site: http://www.sasknetwork.gov.sk.ca for Red Seal holders to write a Why was the Red Seal Program created? • Appliance Service Technician • Lather (Interior Systems Mechanic) new examination? NOVA SCOTIA: ALBERTA: • Automotive Painter • Machinist Telephone:1-902-424-5651 Telephone: 1-780-427-8765 Web site: http://www.tradesecrets.org Under the terms of the Canadian Constitution, each • Automotive Service Technician • Metal Fabricator (Fitter) or Toll Free (Nova Scotia only) 1-800-494-5651 No! If the trade is designated Red Seal in the new Web site: http://www.apprenticeship.ednet.ns.ca/ province and territory has responsibility for • Baker • Mobile Crane Operator BRITISH COLUMBIA: province or territory there is no requirement to write apprenticeship training and certification of skilled • Boilermaker • Motor Vehicle Body Repairer (Metal and Paint) PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND: Telephone: 1-888-664-2256 any further examinations to obtain a certificate from Telephone:1-902-368-4460 Web site: http://www.learnandearn.bc.ca • Bricklayer • Motorcycle Mechanic workers at the journeyperson level.This has resulted Web site: http://www.apprenticeship.pe.ca • Cabinet Maker • Oil Burner Mechanic that province or territory. In some jurisdictions, it might YUKON: in variations in provincial and territorial legislation, Telephone: 1-867-667-5298 or Toll Free • Carpenter • Painter and Decorator be necessary to pay a fee to obtain the required NEW BRUNSWICK: thus creating differences within training program Telephone:1-506-453-2260 (Yukon only) 1-800-661-0408 • Concrete Finisher • Partsperson Certificate of Qualification. Web site: http://www.gov.yk.ca/trades content and certification standards. Web site: http://www.AOC-ACP.gnb.ca • Construction Electrician • Plumber NORTHWEST TERRITORIES: A PASSPORT QUEBEC: • Cook • Powerline Technician Labour mobility is essential for the Canadian Telephone: 1-867-873-7552 How is the Red Seal Program Telephone:1-514-864-2458 TO MOBILITY • Recreation Vehicle Service Technician Web site: http://www.learnnet.nt.ca • Electric Motor System Technician workforce. For skilled tradespeople, the Red Web site: http://www.emploiquebec.net/index.htm helping Canadians? • Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic IN THE TRADES • Electronics Technician (Consumer Products) Seal is the recognized passport to mobility NUNAVUT: • Roofer in trades across Canada. If you are a ONTARIO: Red Seal certified workers can work anywhere in • Farm Equipment Mechanic Telephone: 1-867-857-3050 • Sheet Metal Worker tradesperson and wish to relocate, you are Telephone:1-416-326-5605 Web site: http://www.gov.nu.ca/education/eng/index.htm Canada where their trade is designated. They have • Floorcovering Installer Web site: http://www.edu.gov.on.ca • Glazier • Sprinkler System Installer encouraged to contact your local appren- qualified by passing industry developed interprovincial HRDC / CANADA: • Hairstylist • Steamfitter/Pipefitter ticeship office for information. See the pro- MANITOBA: Telephone: 1-819-953-7442 examinations that are based upon nationally validated Telephone:1-800-282-8069 or 1-204-945-3337 • Heavy Duty Equipment Technician • Tilesetter vincial and territorial contact details herein. Web site: http://www.red-seal.ca or http://www.sceau-rouge.ca occupational analyses. Web site: http://www.gov.mb.ca/tradecareers • Industrial Electrician • Tool and Die Maker • Industrial Instrument Mechanic • Truck and Transport Mechanic www.red-seal.ca How does the Red Seal Program work? • Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) • Truck-Trailer Repairer • Welder In Red Seal trades, completing apprentices and holders • Insulator (Heat and Frost) of provincial or territorial Certificates of Qualification • Ironworker (Generalist) THE INTERPROVINCIAL STANDARDS (RED SEAL) PROGRAM may apply to write an interprovincial examination. If they succeed, they receive a distinctive Red Seal, which is attached to their Certificate of Qualification.This is How to obtain a Red Seal? why the program is often referred to as the Red Seal An Interprovincial Standard "Red Seal" can be Program. In some cases the Red Seal is also attached to obtained in the listed trades by: wallet identification cards and to completion of apprenticeship certificates. 1 A graduating from a recognized B obtaining a journeyperson level Certificate RED SEAL A PASSPORT TO MOBILITY IN THE TRADES provincial or territorial apprenticeship or of Qualification from a province or territory training program Administered by the and Canadian Council of Directors of Apprenticeship (CCDA) THE INTERPROVINCIAL STANDARDS (RED SEAL) PROGRAM STANDARDS THE INTERPROVINCIAL 2 passing the Interprovincial Standards (Red Seal) Examination for that trade. RED SEAL