Holders of a Certificate of Qualification or 

Military Certification

Individuals who are certified in a skilled trade outside British Columbia or have a Canadian Military Trade Certification may be eligible to receive a B.C. Certificate of Qualification or Red Seal Endorsement.

HOLDERS OF A CANADIAN CERTIFICATE OF QUALIFICATION  

Certificate of Qualification in B.C. 

Please submit the following documents to Customer Service if you hold a Certificate of Qualification in British Columbia and wish to obtain a Red Seal Endorsement:  

There is no fee to challenge the Red Seal exam for the first and second attempts.  

Please note: If you hold a Certificate of Apprenticeship and wish to obtain a Certificate of Qualification and/or Red Seal Endorsement, contact Customer Service for more information. 

Certification in Skilled Trades Outside B.C.  

Please submit the following documents to Customer Service if you hold a Certificate of Qualification from another Canadian jurisdiction and wish to obtain a Red Seal Endorsement: 

  • Exam Application  

  • A photocopy of your Certificate of Qualification  

  • $120 out-of-province assessment fee. You can pay online, by mail or with a cheque (payable to SkilledTradesBC) with your application. You can also pay in-person by cash or debit card at the SkilledTradesBC head office.  

HOLDERS OF CANADIAN MILITARY TRADE CERTIFICATION  

If you can show proof of a Canadian Military Trade Certification, with proof of a Military ranking at QL5 or higher, you can provide this in lieu of completing a Certification Challenge Package. This applies for specific trades only (see table below).  

For additional resources, please visit the Helmets to Hardhats website.  

Please send the following documents to Customer Service. 

  • Exam Application  

  • Proof of a Canadian Military Trade Certificate  

  • Proof of a Canadian Military ranking at QL5 or higher  

There’s no assessment fee required.  

1  

367/313  

Marine Engineer / Marine Engineering Technician  

1. Industrial Mechanic (Millwright)  
2. Machinist  

2  

125/331/332  

Electrical Technician / Marine Electrician  

Industrial Electrician  

3  

129/411  

Vehicle Technician  

1. Automotive Service Technician  
2. Heavy Duty Equipment Technician  
3. Truck and Transport Mechanic  

4  

134/441  

Material Technician  

Welder  

5  

301/641  

Refrigeration and Mechanical Technician  

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic  

6  

302/642  

Electrical Distribution Technician  

Construction Electrician  

7  

304/646  

Plumbing and Heating Technician  

1. Plumber  
2. Oil Heat System Technician  

8  

306/648  

Construction Technician  

Carpenter  

9  

164/861  

Cook  

Cook