Trades without Apprenticeship Education Programs

Under the Skilled Trades and Apprenticeship Education Act, all Designated Occupations under the previous legislation became designated trades. A list of these trades is below. 

These trades do not have associated apprenticeship programs; visit the trade profile to learn how you can become certified.

Alberta is only accepting new applications for the following five programs:

• Cathodic Protection Technician – Level One 
• Cathodic Protection – Level Two
• Construction Craft Worker
• Field Heat Treatment Technician Gas Utility Operator
• Industrial Construction Crew Supervisor 

Until further notice, Alberta is not accepting new applications for any other designated trade programs listed on this page, as these programs are being reviewed as part of the Skilled Trades and Apprenticeship Education Act. Click here for more information on the Skilled Trades and Apprenticeship Education Act.

	Cathodic Protection Technician - Level One
	Cathodic Protection Technician - Level Two
	Construction Craft Worker

	Field Heat Treatment Technician

	Gas Utility Operator

	Industrial Construction Crew Supervisor

	Oil and Gas Transportation Services (All Levels)
	Overhead Door Technician - Level One
	Overhead Door Technician - Level Two

	Residential Construction Site Manager

	Slickline Services (All Levels)
	Snubbing Services (All Levels)
	Steel Detailer (All Levels)

	Well Testing Services Supervisor (All Levels)