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SkilledTradesBC can offer an accommodation, based on your needs, to help you complete exams.

You can make accommodation requests through the SkilledTradesBC Portal while scheduling an exam. Alternatively, you can complete the Exam Application form, indicate which accommodations you require, and submit it to customerservice [at] skilledtradesbc.ca.

For any accommodation requests, SkilledTradesBC must receive your application 30 days before your exam. 

 

Language Options  

If English is your second language, you may apply to use a Translator/Interpreter, a translation dictionary, or request a French version of your Interprovincial Red Seal exam.  

Using a Translator/Interpreter  

Translator/Interpreters must be at least 19 years old, have no practical experience or knowledge in the trade, and may not assist with the same exam more than once in any 90-day period.* You will be given an additional hour to write your exam. 

To apply for this accommodation:

  1. Fill out the Exam Application form and indicate in the Exam Accommodations section which supports you are requesting. 

  2. Fill out the Translator/Reader Declaration form. 

  3. Email both forms to customerservice [at] skilledtradesbc.ca.

* Note: A Translator can only translate a particular exam up to a maximum of two times. 

Using a Translation Dictionary  


If English is your second language, you may apply to use a translation dictionary. Dictionaries providing definitions, examples or similar information are not allowed. The translations must be word-for-word only (for example – English to French: airplane n avion, airport n aéroport). The translation dictionary must be provided by the candidate (will not be supplied by SkilledTradesBC).The exam invigilator will examine the dictionary before and after the exam. You will not be given extra exam time to use a translation dictionary.  
 

To apply for this accommodation:

  1. Fill out the Exam Application form and indicate in the Exam Accommodations section which supports you are requesting. 

  2. Email the form to customerservice [at] skilledtradesbc.ca.

French Version of Interprovincial Red Seal Exam  

You may apply to have a bilingual (French and English) version of your written Interprovincial Red Seal exam.  

Contact us  if you would like to schedule a bilingual exam.

 

Other Accommodation Options  

If you require additional support through exam accommodations, SkilledTradesBC offers options for using a reader and additional exam time. For a full list of exam accommodations, please see page two of the Exam Application form or contact Customer Service. 

Using a Reader 

The Reader must be at least 19 years old, have no practical experience or knowledge in the trade, and may not assist with the same exam more than once in any 90-day period.* You may request a Reader to be provided, or you may request permission to use your own. You will be given an additional hour to write your exam. 

To apply for this accommodation:

  1. Fill out the Exam Application form and indicate in the Exam Accommodations section which supports you are requesting. 

  2. Fill out the Translator/Reader Declaration form. 

  3. Email both forms to customerservice [at] skilledtradesbc.ca.

* Note: A Reader can only read for a particular exam up to a maximum of two times. 

Additional Exam Time 

To apply for this accommodation: 

  1. Fill out the Exam Application form and indicate in the Exam Accommodations section which supports you are requesting.

  2. Email the form to customerservice [at] skilledtradesbc.ca.

 

Full List of Accommodations

For a full list of exam accommodation options, read our Exam Accommodation Policy. 

If you do not see the accommodation which you require listed, please include the details on your application form.