AIT Operational Policy Manual

Working in Alberta with an Expired Out-of-Province Trade Credential Policy
Table of Contents
Apprentice Eligibility Policy
    Dual Apprenticeship Policy
    Cancellation of Apprentice Registration Policy
    Re-enter an Apprenticeship Education Program Policy
    Registration in an Apprenticeship Education Program Without a Sponsor Policy
Apprentice Mobility Policies
    Alberta Apprentices Working in Another Jurisdiction Policy
    Apprentices from Other Jurisdictions Working in Alberta Policy
    Examination Administration in Other Jurisdictions Policy
    Access to Alberta Classroom Instruction for Apprentices from Other Jurisdictions Policy
    Working in Alberta with an Expired Out-of-Province Trade Credential Policy
    Receiving Recognition for an Expired Out-of-Province Trade Credential Policy
Classroom Instruction Policies
    Attendance in Classroom Instruction Policy
    Determining Success in Classroom Instruction Policy
    Academic Conduct and Personal Behaviour Policy
Sponsor Eligibility Policy
    Obligations of a Sponsor
Compliance and Enforcement Policies
    Non-Compliance Policy
    Site Visits and Inspections Policy
    Enforcement Policy
    Compliance Policy
    Consequences for Non-compliance Policy
    Inspection and Suspension Policy
    Prosecution Policy
    Publication of Convictions Policy
Assessment Policies
    Limits on Rescheduling or Failing to Attend an Assessment Policy
Industry Pathways Policies
    Establishing Apprenticeship Education Programs Policy
    Establishing Industry Training Programs Policy
    Designating Trades Policy
Blue Seal Program Policy
Glossary

Working in Alberta with an Expired Out-of-Province Trade Credential Policy

Alberta recognizes certain trade credentials from other provinces and territories for eligibility to work in a designated trade in Alberta.

An individual holding an expired, out-of-province trade credential with a Red Seal endorsement for a trade that is designated in Alberta may work in the province.

  • Although some jurisdictions have expiry dates on their trade credential, the Red Seal endorsement does not expire.
  • The Red Seal Program supports the mobility of apprentices and skilled tradespeople across Canada.
  • Tradespeople who hold an expired, out-of-province trade credential with a Red Seal endorsement can work in Alberta without further training or examinations.

An individual holding an expired, out-of-province trade credential without a Red Seal endorsement for a trade that is designated in Alberta may not work in the province in a trade with restricted activities.

Glossary