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Optional Certification Trades

To perform restricted activities in one of the below trades, you must: 

A B C E F G I L M N O P R S T W

Classroom Instruction
These trades have an associated apprenticeship education program.
 
Red Seal
Red Seal endorsement is available in these trades.
 
Compulsory
Journeyperson certification or registration as an apprentice is compulsory to perform restricted activities in these trades.

A

Agricultural Equipment Technician

   
Classroom Instruction
These trades have an associated apprenticeship education program.
 
Red Seal
Red Seal endorsement is available in these trades.
 
Compulsory
Journeyperson certification or registration as an apprentice is compulsory to perform restricted activities in these trades.

B

Baker

   

Bricklayer

   
Classroom Instruction
These trades have an associated apprenticeship education program.
 
Red Seal
Red Seal endorsement is available in these trades.
 
Compulsory
Journeyperson certification or registration as an apprentice is compulsory to perform restricted activities in these trades.

C

Cabinetmaker

   

Carpenter

   

Cathodic Protection Technician - Level One

   

Cathodic Protection Technician - Level Two

   

Communication Technician

   

Concrete Finisher

   

Construction Craft Worker

   

Cook

   
Classroom Instruction
These trades have an associated apprenticeship education program.
 
Red Seal
Red Seal endorsement is available in these trades.
 
Compulsory
Journeyperson certification or registration as an apprentice is compulsory to perform restricted activities in these trades.

E

Electric Motor Systems Technician

   
Classroom Instruction
These trades have an associated apprenticeship education program.
 
Red Seal
Red Seal endorsement is available in these trades.
 
Compulsory
Journeyperson certification or registration as an apprentice is compulsory to perform restricted activities in these trades.

F

Field Heat Treatment Technician

   

Floorcovering Installer

   
Classroom Instruction
These trades have an associated apprenticeship education program.
 
Red Seal
Red Seal endorsement is available in these trades.
 
Compulsory
Journeyperson certification or registration as an apprentice is compulsory to perform restricted activities in these trades.

G

Gas Utility Operator

   

Glazier

   
Classroom Instruction
These trades have an associated apprenticeship education program.
 
Red Seal
Red Seal endorsement is available in these trades.
 
Compulsory
Journeyperson certification or registration as an apprentice is compulsory to perform restricted activities in these trades.

I

Industrial Construction Crew Supervisor

   

Industrial Mechanic (Millwright)

   

Instrumentation and Control Technician

   

Insulator (Heat and Frost)

   
Classroom Instruction
These trades have an associated apprenticeship education program.
 
Red Seal
Red Seal endorsement is available in these trades.
 
Compulsory
Journeyperson certification or registration as an apprentice is compulsory to perform restricted activities in these trades.

L

Landscape Horticulturist

   

Lather (Interior Systems Mechanic)

   

Locksmith

   
Classroom Instruction
These trades have an associated apprenticeship education program.
 
Red Seal
Red Seal endorsement is available in these trades.
 
Compulsory
Journeyperson certification or registration as an apprentice is compulsory to perform restricted activities in these trades.

M

Machinist

   

Metal Fabricator (Fitter)

   
Classroom Instruction
These trades have an associated apprenticeship education program.
 
Red Seal
Red Seal endorsement is available in these trades.
 
Compulsory
Journeyperson certification or registration as an apprentice is compulsory to perform restricted activities in these trades.

N

Natural Gas Compression Technician

   
Classroom Instruction
These trades have an associated apprenticeship education program.
 
Red Seal
Red Seal endorsement is available in these trades.
 
Compulsory
Journeyperson certification or registration as an apprentice is compulsory to perform restricted activities in these trades.

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
These trades have an associated apprenticeship education program.
 
Red Seal
Red Seal endorsement is available in these trades.
 
Compulsory
Journeyperson certification or registration as an apprentice is compulsory to perform restricted activities in these trades.

P

Painter and Decorator

   

Parts Technician - Materials Technician

   

Parts Technician - Parts Technician

   

Power System Electrician

   

Powerline Technician

   
Classroom Instruction
These trades have an associated apprenticeship education program.
 
Red Seal
Red Seal endorsement is available in these trades.
 
Compulsory
Journeyperson certification or registration as an apprentice is compulsory to perform restricted activities in these trades.

R

Residential Construction Site Manager

   

Roofer

   
Classroom Instruction
These trades have an associated apprenticeship education program.
 
Red Seal
Red Seal endorsement is available in these trades.
 
Compulsory
Journeyperson certification or registration as an apprentice is compulsory to perform restricted activities in these trades.

S

Slickline Services (All Levels)

   

Snubbing Services (All Levels)

   

Sprinkler Systems Installer

   

Steel Detailer (All Levels)

   
Classroom Instruction
These trades have an associated apprenticeship education program.
 
Red Seal
Red Seal endorsement is available in these trades.
 
Compulsory
Journeyperson certification or registration as an apprentice is compulsory to perform restricted activities in these trades.

T

Transport Refrigeration Technician

   
Classroom Instruction
These trades have an associated apprenticeship education program.
 
Red Seal
Red Seal endorsement is available in these trades.
 
Compulsory
Journeyperson certification or registration as an apprentice is compulsory to perform restricted activities in these trades.

W

Water Well Driller

   

Water Well Driller - Earth Loop Technician

   

Well Testing Services Supervisor (All Levels)