Canada Occupation Trades
If you are a semi skilled individual who can communicate and understand English, then the Govt. of Canada has introduced a Occupation Trade that best suit you.
The eligible applicants will have to apply for the program and choose their relevant trade. Once you are invited by the province in Canada, you will appear for an exam. This exam allows you to be accredited by the Canada Province and ensures your skills are upto the mark and accepted across the Country.
What is a Red Seal Program?
The Canada Red Seal Program, formally known as the Interprovincial Standards Red Seal Program, is a national initiative aimed at establishing consistent standards to assess the skills of tradespeople across Canada. This program is a collaboration between the federal government and provinces/territories, with the goal of ensuring that tradespeople meet a common national standard of excellence.
Under the Red Seal Program, tradespersons who successfully pass the Red Seal examination receive a Red Seal endorsement on their provincial or territorial trade certificate. This endorsement signifies that they have demonstrated the knowledge required for the national standard in their trade. The Red Seal endorsement is recognized nationwide, promoting excellence to employers and facilitating labor mobility for skilled workers across the country.
What Trades are avaialble under this program?
The Red Seal Program covers a wide range of trades, from carpentry and plumbing to hairstyling and cooking. It plays a crucial role in ensuring the quality and consistency of trades education and certification across Canada. Other trades are mentioned below :
- Agricultural Equipment Technician
- Appliance Service Technician
- Automotive Service Technician
- Baker
- Bricklayer
- Carpenter
- Construction Electrician
- Cook
- Drywall Finisher and Plasterer
- Hairstylist
- Heavy Duty Equipment Technician
- Heavy Equipment Operator (Dozer)
- Heavy Equipment Operator (Excavator)
- Heavy Equipment Operator (Tractor-Loader-Backhoe)
- Industrial Electrician
- Metal Fabricator (Fitter)
- Mobile Crane Operator
- Motorcycle Technician
- Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic
- Tilesetter
- Tower Crane Operator
- Transport Trailer Technician
- Truck and Transport Mechanic