The Red Seal program is a recognized interprovincial standard of excellence for skilled trades in Canada. It is a certification that validates the skills, knowledge, and experience of tradespeople who have successfully completed their apprenticeship training and achieved a high level of competency in their respective trades.
The Red Seal endorsement is available in over 50 trades, including carpentry, plumbing, electrical, hairstyling, automotive service, and many others. It signifies that the individual has met the national standards of their trade and is qualified to work across Canada without the need for further examinations or certifications.
The Red Seal exam is a comprehensive assessment conducted by a designated authority in each province or territory. It evaluates the candidate’s theoretical knowledge and practical skills in their trade. Successful completion of the Red Seal exam leads to the awarding of the Red Seal endorsement, which enhances a tradesperson’s employability and professional credibility.
Trades
- Agricultural Equipment Technician Appliance Service Technician Auto Body and Collision Technician Automotive Refinishing Technician Automotive Service Technician Baker Boilermaker Bricklayer Cabinetmaker Carpenter Concrete Finisher Construction Craft Worker Construction Electrician Cook Drywall Finisher and Plasterer Floorcovering Installer Gasfitter — Class A Gasfitter — Class B Glazier
- Hairstylist Heavy Duty Equipment Technician Heavy Equipment Operator (Dozer) Heavy Equipment Operator (Excavator) Heavy Equipment Operator Industrial Electrician Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) Instrumentation and Control Technician Insulator (Heat and Frost) Ironworker (Generalist) Ironworker (Reinforcing) Ironworker (Structural/Ornamental) Landscape Horticulturist Lather (Interior Systems Mechanic) Machinist Metal Fabricator (Fitter) Mobile Crane Operator Motorcycle Technician Oil Heat System Technician
- Painter and Decorator Parts Technician Plumber Powerline Technician Recreation Vehicle Service Technician Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic Roofer Sheet Metal Worker Sprinkler Fitter Steamfitter/Pipefitter Tilesetter Tool and Die Maker Tower Crane Operator Transport Trailer Technician Truck and Transport Mechanic Welder
Our Bundle Practice Pack covers the common tests you are going to face in the Alberta assessment:
- Basic Math Numerical Reasoning & Series
- Verbal Reasoning
- Reading Comprehension
- Mechanical Reasoning
- Electrical tests
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Tip
Practice with sample questions and mock exams: Solve practice questions and take mock exams to assess your knowledge and familiarize yourself with the exam format. This will also help you identify areas where you need further improvement.
