The Red Seal, also called The Interprovincial Standards Red Seal Program, is an interprovincial program that strives to keep a standard of excellence in Red Seal trades across Canada. Originally established to allow journey persons with a Red Seal endorsement greater mobility across provincial borders, the Red Seal has been around for over 50 years.

Completing apprentices in Red Seal trades are eligible to challenge the Red Seal exam. Tradespeople who did not go through a formal apprenticeship program but who have acquired sufficient experience across the scope of the trade may also be eligible to challenge the Red Seal exam. To earn the Red Seal on their certificate of qualification, exam challengers must achieve at least 70% on the exam.

Red Seal endorsement is recognized by employers as a standard of excellence and indicates that the certificate holder has met the Interprovincial knowledge, skills and work experience/competency standards established by industry.

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