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Classroom Instruction
Apprenticeship consists of on-the-job instruction provided by a sponsor and classroom instruction at an approved post-secondary institution.
 
Red Seal
The Red Seal Program is a program that sets common standards to assess the skills of tradespeople across Canada.
 
Compulsory
A worker in this trade must be a registered apprentice or a certified journeyperson.

A

Agricultural Equipment Technician

   

Appliance Service Technician

   

Appliance Service Technician - Commercial Appliance Service Technician

   

Auto Body Technician

   

Auto Body Technician - Auto Body Prepper

   

Auto Body Technician - Auto Body Refinisher

   

Auto Body Technician - Auto Body Repairer

   

Automotive Service Technician

   
Classroom Instruction
Apprenticeship consists of on-the-job instruction provided by a sponsor and classroom instruction at an approved post-secondary institution.
 
Red Seal
The Red Seal Program is a program that sets common standards to assess the skills of tradespeople across Canada.
 
Compulsory
A worker in this trade must be a registered apprentice or a certified journeyperson.

B

Baker

   

Barber

   

Boilermaker

   

Bricklayer

   
Classroom Instruction
Apprenticeship consists of on-the-job instruction provided by a sponsor and classroom instruction at an approved post-secondary institution.
 
Red Seal
The Red Seal Program is a program that sets common standards to assess the skills of tradespeople across Canada.
 
Compulsory
A worker in this trade must be a registered apprentice or a certified journeyperson.

C

Cabinetmaker

   

Carpenter

   

Cathodic Protection Technician - Level One

   

Cathodic Protection Technician - Level Two

   

Communication Technician

   

Concrete Finisher

   

Construction Craft Worker

   

Cook

   

Crane and Hoisting Equipment Operator - Boom Truck

   

Crane and Hoisting Equipment Operator - Mobile Crane

   

Crane and Hoisting Equipment Operator - Tower Crane

   

Crane and Hoisting Equipment Operator - Wellhead Boom Truck

   
Classroom Instruction
Apprenticeship consists of on-the-job instruction provided by a sponsor and classroom instruction at an approved post-secondary institution.
 
Red Seal
The Red Seal Program is a program that sets common standards to assess the skills of tradespeople across Canada.
 
Compulsory
A worker in this trade must be a registered apprentice or a certified journeyperson.

E

Electric Motor Systems Technician

   

Electrician

   

Elevator Constructor

   
Classroom Instruction
Apprenticeship consists of on-the-job instruction provided by a sponsor and classroom instruction at an approved post-secondary institution.
 
Red Seal
The Red Seal Program is a program that sets common standards to assess the skills of tradespeople across Canada.
 
Compulsory
A worker in this trade must be a registered apprentice or a certified journeyperson.

F

Field Heat Treatment Technician

   

Floorcovering Installer

   
Classroom Instruction
Apprenticeship consists of on-the-job instruction provided by a sponsor and classroom instruction at an approved post-secondary institution.
 
Red Seal
The Red Seal Program is a program that sets common standards to assess the skills of tradespeople across Canada.
 
Compulsory
A worker in this trade must be a registered apprentice or a certified journeyperson.

G

Gas Utility Operator

   

Gasfitter - Class A

   

Gasfitter - Class B

   

Glazier

   
Classroom Instruction
Apprenticeship consists of on-the-job instruction provided by a sponsor and classroom instruction at an approved post-secondary institution.
 
Red Seal
The Red Seal Program is a program that sets common standards to assess the skills of tradespeople across Canada.
 
Compulsory
A worker in this trade must be a registered apprentice or a certified journeyperson.

H

Hairstylist

   

Heavy Equipment Technician

   

Heavy Equipment Technician - Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic (Off Road)

   

Heavy Equipment Technician - Transport Trailer Mechanic

   

Heavy Equipment Technician - Truck and Transport Mechanic

   
Classroom Instruction
Apprenticeship consists of on-the-job instruction provided by a sponsor and classroom instruction at an approved post-secondary institution.
 
Red Seal
The Red Seal Program is a program that sets common standards to assess the skills of tradespeople across Canada.
 
Compulsory
A worker in this trade must be a registered apprentice or a certified journeyperson.

I

Industrial Construction Crew Supervisor

   

Industrial Mechanic (Millwright)

   

Instrumentation and Control Technician

   

Insulator (Heat and Frost)

   

Ironworker

   

Ironworker (Metal Building Systems Erector)

   

Ironworker (Reinforcing)

   

Ironworker (Structural/Ornamental)

   
Classroom Instruction
Apprenticeship consists of on-the-job instruction provided by a sponsor and classroom instruction at an approved post-secondary institution.
 
Red Seal
The Red Seal Program is a program that sets common standards to assess the skills of tradespeople across Canada.
 
Compulsory
A worker in this trade must be a registered apprentice or a certified journeyperson.

L

Landscape Horticulturist

   

Lather (Interior Systems Mechanic)

   

Locksmith

   
Classroom Instruction
Apprenticeship consists of on-the-job instruction provided by a sponsor and classroom instruction at an approved post-secondary institution.
 
Red Seal
The Red Seal Program is a program that sets common standards to assess the skills of tradespeople across Canada.
 
Compulsory
A worker in this trade must be a registered apprentice or a certified journeyperson.

M

Machinist

   

Metal Fabricator (Fitter)

   

Motorcycle Mechanic

   
Classroom Instruction
Apprenticeship consists of on-the-job instruction provided by a sponsor and classroom instruction at an approved post-secondary institution.
 
Red Seal
The Red Seal Program is a program that sets common standards to assess the skills of tradespeople across Canada.
 
Compulsory
A worker in this trade must be a registered apprentice or a certified journeyperson.

N

Natural Gas Compression Technician

   
Classroom Instruction
Apprenticeship consists of on-the-job instruction provided by a sponsor and classroom instruction at an approved post-secondary institution.
 
Red Seal
The Red Seal Program is a program that sets common standards to assess the skills of tradespeople across Canada.
 
Compulsory
A worker in this trade must be a registered apprentice or a certified journeyperson.

O

Oil and Gas Transportation Services (All Levels)

   

Outdoor Power Equipment Technician - Power Equipment

   

Outdoor Power Equipment Technician - Recreational Equipment

   

Overhead Door Technician - Level One

   

Overhead Door Technician - Level Two

   
Classroom Instruction
Apprenticeship consists of on-the-job instruction provided by a sponsor and classroom instruction at an approved post-secondary institution.
 
Red Seal
The Red Seal Program is a program that sets common standards to assess the skills of tradespeople across Canada.
 
Compulsory
A worker in this trade must be a registered apprentice or a certified journeyperson.

P

Painter and Decorator

   

Parts Technician - Materials Technician

   

Parts Technician - Parts Technician

   

Plumber

   

Power System Electrician

   

Powerline Technician

   
Classroom Instruction
Apprenticeship consists of on-the-job instruction provided by a sponsor and classroom instruction at an approved post-secondary institution.
 
Red Seal
The Red Seal Program is a program that sets common standards to assess the skills of tradespeople across Canada.
 
Compulsory
A worker in this trade must be a registered apprentice or a certified journeyperson.

R

Recreation Vehicle Service Technician

   

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic

   

Residential Construction Site Manager

   

Roofer

   
Classroom Instruction
Apprenticeship consists of on-the-job instruction provided by a sponsor and classroom instruction at an approved post-secondary institution.
 
Red Seal
The Red Seal Program is a program that sets common standards to assess the skills of tradespeople across Canada.
 
Compulsory
A worker in this trade must be a registered apprentice or a certified journeyperson.

S

Sheet Metal Worker

   

Slickline Services (All Levels)

   

Snubbing Services (All Levels)

   

Sprinkler Systems Installer

   

Steamfitter-Pipefitter

   

Steel Detailer (All Levels)

   
Classroom Instruction
Apprenticeship consists of on-the-job instruction provided by a sponsor and classroom instruction at an approved post-secondary institution.
 
Red Seal
The Red Seal Program is a program that sets common standards to assess the skills of tradespeople across Canada.
 
Compulsory
A worker in this trade must be a registered apprentice or a certified journeyperson.

T

Transport Refrigeration Technician

   
Classroom Instruction
Apprenticeship consists of on-the-job instruction provided by a sponsor and classroom instruction at an approved post-secondary institution.
 
Red Seal
The Red Seal Program is a program that sets common standards to assess the skills of tradespeople across Canada.
 
Compulsory
A worker in this trade must be a registered apprentice or a certified journeyperson.

W

Water Well Driller

   

Water Well Driller - Earth Loop Technician

   

Welder

   

Welder - Wire Process Operator

   

Well Testing Services Supervisor (All Levels)

   

 

 

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