Across professions
Who Asks for the Red Seal Exam
Also called Interprovincial standards (Red Seal) examination, Interprovincial Red Seal Exam, Red Seal Written Examination, Red Seal Certification Exam, Certification (Red Seal) Exam, Drywall Finisher and Plasterer Interprovincial Red Seal exam, Red Seal Welder Written Exam or Welder Interprovincial Red Seal (written examination)
Occupations and provinces
| Occupation | Where | What the regulator says |
|---|---|---|
| Appliance service technician | Alberta | Read the quote“- Theory exam required to complete each period - Red Seal exam option in final period”tradesecrets.alberta.ca/trades-in-alberta/profiles/023 |
| Appliance service technician - commercial | Alberta | Read the quote“Red Seal exam option in final period”tradesecrets.alberta.ca/trades-in-alberta/profiles/023 |
| Auto body and collision technician | Alberta | Read the quote“Red Seal exam option in final period”tradesecrets.alberta.ca/trades-in-alberta/profiles/0104 |
| Auto body technician - auto body refinisher | Alberta | Read the quote“You may take the Red Seal Exam upon the completion of your apprenticeship in this trade.”tradesecrets.alberta.ca/trades-in-alberta/profiles/0107 |
| Automotive refinishing technician | Alberta | Read the quote“Red Seal exam option in final period”tradesecrets.alberta.ca/trades-in-alberta/profiles/0107 |
| Automotive service technician | Alberta | Read the quote“Passing a Red Seal exam shows you have met the national standard in your trade.”tradesecrets.alberta.ca/apprentice-services/prepare-for-an-exam/typ... |
| Baker | Alberta | Read the quote“Red Seal exam option in final period”tradesecrets.alberta.ca/trades-in-alberta/profiles/024 |
| Bricklayer | Alberta | Read the quote“- Red Seal exam option in final period”tradesecrets.alberta.ca/trades-in-alberta/profiles/001 |
| Cabinetmaker | Alberta | Read the quote“- Red Seal exam option in final period”tradesecrets.alberta.ca/trades-in-alberta/profiles/0361 |
| Carpenter | Alberta | Read the quote“You may take the Red Seal Exam upon the completion of your apprenticeship in this trade.”tradesecrets.alberta.ca/trades-in-alberta/profiles/002 |
| Concrete finisher | Alberta | Read the quote“Trades Qualifier candidates generally need to pass the Red Seal exam to be certified, after meeting all other program requirements.”tradesecrets.alberta.ca/apprentice-services/prepare-for-an-exam/typ... |
| Construction craft worker | Alberta | Read the quote“Trades Qualifier candidates generally need to pass the Red Seal exam to be certified, after meeting all other program requirements.”tradesecrets.alberta.ca/apprentice-services/prepare-for-an-exam/typ... |
| Construction electrician | Alberta | Read the quote“Red Seal exam option in final period”tradesecrets.alberta.ca/trades-in-alberta/profiles/003 |
| Cook | Alberta | Read the quote“Passing a Red Seal exam shows you have met the national standard in your trade.”tradesecrets.alberta.ca/apprentice-services/prepare-for-an-exam/typ... |
| Electric motor systems technician | Alberta | Read the quote“Trades Qualifier candidates generally need to pass the Red Seal exam to be certified, after meeting all other program requirements.”tradesecrets.alberta.ca/apprentice-services/prepare-for-an-exam/typ... |
| Floorcovering installer | Alberta | Read the quote“- You may take the Red Seal Exam upon the completion of your apprenticeship in this trade.”tradesecrets.alberta.ca/trades-in-alberta/profiles/029 |
| Gasfitter - Class B | Alberta | Read the quote“You may take the Red Seal Exam upon the completion of your apprenticeship in this trade.”tradesecrets.alberta.ca/trades-in-alberta/profiles/0084 |
| Glazier | Alberta | Read the quote“- Red Seal exam option in final period”tradesecrets.alberta.ca/trades-in-alberta/profiles/0250 |
| Hairstylist | Alberta | Read the quote“- Theory exam required to complete each period - Red Seal exam option in final period”tradesecrets.alberta.ca/trades-in-alberta/profiles/0424 |
| Industrial construction crew supervisor | Alberta | Read the quote“Trades Qualifier candidates generally need to pass the Red Seal exam to be certified, after meeting all other program requirements.”tradesecrets.alberta.ca/apprentice-services/prepare-for-an-exam/typ... |
| Industrial electrician | Alberta | Read the quote“Red Seal exam option in final period”tradesecrets.alberta.ca/trades-in-alberta/profiles/003 |
| Instrumentation and control technician | Alberta | Read the quote“Red Seal exam option in final period”tradesecrets.alberta.ca/trades-in-alberta/profiles/031 |
| Insulator (heat and frost) | Alberta | Read the quote“Red Seal exam option in final period”tradesecrets.alberta.ca/trades-in-alberta/profiles/033 |
| Ironworker | Alberta | Read the quote“Passing a Red Seal exam shows you have met the national standard in your trade.”tradesecrets.alberta.ca/apprentice-services/prepare-for-an-exam/typ... |
| Ironworker (Reinforcing) | Alberta | Read the quote“Trades Qualifier candidates generally need to pass the Red Seal exam to be certified, after meeting all other program requirements.”tradesecrets.alberta.ca/apprentice-services/prepare-for-an-exam/typ... |
| Ironworker (structural/ornamental) | Alberta | Read the quote“You may take the Red Seal Exam upon the completion of your apprenticeship in this trade.”tradesecrets.alberta.ca/trades-in-alberta/profiles/0405 |
| Landscape horticulturist | Alberta | Read the quote“You may take the Red Seal Exam upon the completion of your apprenticeship in this trade.”tradesecrets.alberta.ca/trades-in-alberta/profiles/047 |
| Lather (interior systems mechanic) | Alberta | Read the quote“Red Seal exam option in final period”tradesecrets.alberta.ca/trades-in-alberta/profiles/017 |
| Machinist | Alberta | Read the quote“Red Seal exam option in final period”tradesecrets.alberta.ca/trades-in-alberta/profiles/015 |
| Painter and decorator | Alberta | Read the quote“Trades Qualifier candidates generally need to pass the Red Seal exam to be certified, after meeting all other program requirements.”tradesecrets.alberta.ca/apprentice-services/prepare-for-an-exam/typ... |
| Parts technician | Alberta | Read the quote“Red Seal exam option in final period”tradesecrets.alberta.ca/trades-in-alberta/profiles/0271 |
| Plumber | Alberta | Read the quote“You may take the Red Seal Exam upon the completion of your apprenticeship in this trade.”tradesecrets.alberta.ca/trades-in-alberta/profiles/006 |
| Power system electrician | Alberta | Read the quote“Trades Qualifier candidates generally need to pass the Red Seal exam to be certified, after meeting all other program requirements.”tradesecrets.alberta.ca/apprentice-services/prepare-for-an-exam/typ... |
| Powerline technician | Alberta | Read the quote“Apprentices in Red Seal Trades can write the Red Seal exam at their school after they pass their final period exam.”tradesecrets.alberta.ca/apprentice-services/prepare-for-an-exam/typ... |
| Recreation vehicle service technician | Alberta | Read the quote“Red Seal exam option in final period”tradesecrets.alberta.ca/trades-in-alberta/profiles/0452 |
| Refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic | Alberta | Read the quote“Red Seal exam option in final period”tradesecrets.alberta.ca/trades-in-alberta/profiles/014 |
| Roofer | Alberta | Read the quote“Red Seal Endorsement (optional)”tradesecrets.alberta.ca/trades-in-alberta/profiles/028 |
| Sprinkler fitter | Alberta | Read the quote“You may take the Red Seal Exam upon the completion of your apprenticeship in this trade.”tradesecrets.alberta.ca/trades-in-alberta/profiles/037 |
| Tower crane operator | Alberta | Read the quote“Red Seal exam option in final period”tradesecrets.alberta.ca/trades-in-alberta/profiles/03410 |
| Welder | Alberta | Read the quote“Trades Qualifier candidates generally need to pass the Red Seal exam to be certified, after meeting all other program requirements.”tradesecrets.alberta.ca/apprentice-services/prepare-for-an-exam/typ... |
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