Educational Credentials
When you graduate from your apprenticeship education program, you will receive an education credential.
Education Credentials are formal acknowledgement that you have completed a post-secondary program of study.
Depending the length of your apprenticeship program, you could receive one of four credentials:
Visit the trade profile for your program to find out which credential you will receive when you complete your program.
Educational credentials can help employers, even those outside of the trades, understand the level of education you have received. They can also help open doors to further education; post-secondary institutions may grant credit toward other relevant post-secondary programs based on your credential.
The education credential is separate from the journeyperson certificate, which you will also receive if your apprenticeship program is in a designated trade.
View a list of all trades and their corresponding educational credential.
Note: * represents Red Seal Designated trade
|
Field of Study (Designated Trade) |
Credential |
|
Agricultural Equipment Technician * |
Advanced Diploma |
|
Appliance Service Technician - Commercial Appliance Service Technician |
Certificate |
|
Appliance Service Technician * |
Diploma |
|
Auto Body Technician - Auto Body Prepper |
Certificate of Achievement |
|
Auto Body Technician - Auto Body Refinisher * |
Certificate |
|
Auto Body Technician - Auto Body Repairer |
Certificate |
|
Auto Body Technician * |
Diploma |
|
Automotive Service Technician * |
Advanced Diploma |
|
Baker * |
Diploma |
|
Barber |
Certificate of Achievement |
|
Boilermaker * |
Diploma |
|
Bricklayer * |
Diploma |
|
Cabinetmaker * |
Advanced Diploma |
|
Carpenter * |
Advanced Diploma |
|
Cathodic Protection Technician 1 |
N/A |
|
Cathodic Protection Technician 2 |
N/A |
|
Communication Technician |
Diploma |
|
Concrete Finisher * |
Certificate of Achievement |
|
Construction Craft Worker * |
N/A |
|
Cook * |
Diploma |
|
Crane and Hoisting Equipment Operator - Boom Truck |
Certificate of Achievement |
|
Crane and Hoisting Equipment Operator - Mobile Crane * |
Certificate |
|
Crane and Hoisting Equipment Operator - Tower Crane * |
Certificate of Achievement |
|
Crane and Hoisting Equipment Operator - Wellhead Boom Truck |
Certificate of Achievement |
|
Electric Motor Systems Technician * |
Advanced Diploma |
|
Electrician * |
Advanced Diploma |
|
Elevator Constructor |
Certificate of Achievement |
|
Field Heat Treatment Technician |
N/A |
|
Floorcovering Installer * |
Certificate |
|
Gas Utility Operator |
N/A |
|
Gasfitter - Class A * |
Diploma |
|
Gasfitter - Class B * |
Certificate |
|
Glazier * |
Diploma |
|
Hairstylist * |
Certificate |
|
Heavy Equipment Technician |
Advanced Diploma |
|
Heavy Equipment Technician - Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic (Off Road) * |
Diploma |
|
Heavy Equipment Technician - Transport Trailer Mechanic |
Certificate of Achievement |
|
Heavy Equipment Technician - Truck and Transport Mechanic * |
Diploma |
|
Industrial Construction Crew Supervisor |
N/A |
|
Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) * |
Advanced Diploma |
|
Instrumentation and Control Technician * |
Advanced Diploma |
|
Insulator (Heat and Frost) * |
Certificate |
|
Ironworker (Metal Building Systems Erector) |
Certificate |
|
Ironworker (Reinforcing) * |
Certificate |
|
Ironworker (Structural/Ornamental) * |
Certificate |
|
Landscape Horticulturist * |
Advanced Diploma |
|
Lather (Interior Systems Mechanic) * |
Diploma |
|
Locksmith |
Diploma |
|
Machinist * |
Advanced Diploma |
|
Metal Fabricator (Fitter) * |
Diploma |
|
Motorcycle Mechanic * |
Diploma |
|
Natural Gas Compression Technician |
Advanced Diploma |
|
Oil and Gas Transportation Services |
N/A |
|
Outdoor Power Equipment Technician - Power Equipment |
Certificate |
|
Outdoor Power Equipment Technician - Recreational Equipment |
Certificate |
|
Overhead Door Technician 1 |
N/A |
|
Overhead Door Technician 2 |
N/A |
|
Painter and Decorator * |
Diploma |
|
Parts Technician - Materials Technician |
Certificate |
|
Parts Technician - Parts Technician * |
Certificate |
|
Plumber * |
Advanced Diploma |
|
Power System Electrician |
Advanced Diploma |
|
Powerline Technician * |
Diploma |
|
Recreation Vehicle Service Technician * |
Diploma |
|
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic * |
Advanced Diploma |
|
Residential Construction Site Manager |
N/A |
|
Roofer * |
Certificate |
|
Sheet Metal Worker * |
Advanced Diploma |
|
Slickline Services |
N/A |
|
Snubbing Services |
N/A |
|
Sprinkler Systems Installer * |
Diploma |
|
Steamfitter-Pipefitter * |
Advanced Diploma |
|
Steel Detailer 1 |
N/A |
|
Steel Detailer 2 |
N/A |
|
Steel Detailer 3 |
N/A |
|
Transport Refrigeration Technician |
Diploma |
|
Water Well Driller - Earth Loop Technician |
Certificate |
|
Water Well Driller - Water Well Driller |
Certificate |
|
Welder - Wire Process Operator |
Certificate of Achievement |
|
Welder * |
Diploma |
|
Well Testing Services Supervisor |
N/A |
