Trades in Alberta

Trades with restricted activities
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Trades with restricted activities

These designated trades include restricted activities, which require individuals to meet specific requirements in order to perform.

Details of which activities are restricted and who is authorized to perform them can be found in each trade profile below. 

A B C E F G H 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

   

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
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

   

Barber

   

Boilermaker

   

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

   

Communication Technician

   

Concrete Finisher

   

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
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

   

Electrician

   

Elevator Constructor

   
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

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

Gasfitter - Class A

   

Gasfitter - Class B

   

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.

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
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 Mechanic (Millwright)

   

Instrumentation and Control Technician

   

Insulator (Heat and Frost)

   

Ironworker

   

Ironworker (Metal Building Systems Erector)

   

Ironworker (Reinforcing)

   

Ironworker (Structural/Ornamental)

   
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)

   

Motorcycle Mechanic

   
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

Outdoor Power Equipment Technician - Power Equipment

   

Outdoor Power Equipment Technician - Recreational Equipment

   
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

   

Plumber

   

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

Recreation Vehicle Service Technician

   

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic

   

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

Sheet Metal Worker

   

Sprinkler Systems Installer

   

Steamfitter-Pipefitter

   
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

   

Welder

   

Welder - Wire Process Operator