Information for Government Administrators
This page provides quick links to help public servants find the Red Seal information that best meets their needs.
Stay Informed
Sign up for the Red Seal Newsletter.
Red Seal Trades
Read overviews of the 56 Red Seal trades and find other key, trade-specific information
Red Seal Standards
The National Occupational Analyses (NOA) set the standard for each Red Seal trade.
Development and Validation of NOA
Learn how NOA are developed and validated.
Designation Criteria
Find out the steps and criteria for designating a new Red Seal trade.
Red Seal Examination Guides
There are several tools to help tradespersons prepare for Red Seal examinations.
Interprovincial Program Guides
Interprovincial Program Guides (IPG) define the minimum content for technical training in a Red Seal trade.
Setting the Standard
Industry representatives from across Canada help to develop and update Red Seal standards by taking part in NOA consultations nationally and in their respective province or territory.
Publications and Reports
All plans, research reports, NOA, IPG and other Red Seal publications can be found in this section.
Canadian Council of Directors of Apprenticeship (CCDA)
Find out more about the CCDAs goals and Initiatives.
Apprenticeship and Certification Authorities
Contact the provincial and territorial offices that administer the Red Seal program, examinations and certification.
Red Seal Secretariat
The secretariat helps to coordinate the Red Seal Program and supports the activities of the CCDA.
Awards and Recognition
Nominate an individual from industry in Canada for outstanding achievement in the development and promotion of apprenticeship training in Canada.
Red Seal Endorsement (RSE)
The RSE acronym can only be used by journeypersons who have obtained a Red Seal endorsement on their provincial or territorial Certificate of Qualification and Apprenticeship. Journeypersons without a Red Seal endorsement are not eligible to use this acronym.
Apprenticeship Training Programs
The Ellis Chart provides detailed comparative data on all designated trades in Canada, including Red Seal trades.
- Date modified: