Exam Results

and Rewrites

*Current processing times for receiving exam results is up to 30 days*

All exams are electronically scanned and scored, with quality control procedures in place to ensure accuracy of results. The pass mark for all exams is 70% (exam results are rounded up, so 69.5% and up is a pass).

Exam Scoring Formula  

# of Correct Answers ⁄ # of Questions  X 100  =   X%  

Example    
89⁄ 120   X 100 =  74.1%    

As each topic area has a different number of questions, an accurate score cannot be obtained using the percentage from each topic.  

Your Exam Results Letter will have details of your mark on each topic area.

Getting Your Interprovincial Red Seal or Certificate of Qualification Exam Results  

*Current processing times for receiving exam results is up to 30 days*

You will receive your Exam Results Letter within 30 business days* after your exam. This letter will be sent to the e-mail address you provided to SkilledTradesBC. You can also log into the SkilledTradesBC Portal to see your results within 30 business days* after your exam.  

*During peak periods, processing times may be higher than normal.  

Obtaining Standard Level Exam Results After Technical Training  

*Current processing times for receiving exam results is up to 30 days*

Your technical training result on the SkilledTradesBC Transcript contains both your in-school and Standard Level Exam results. To obtain each individual result, you can log into your SkilledTradesBC Portal account.   

You must obtain a technical training result of 70% to meet the technical training requirement. If you are not successful you can:  

1. Retake the technical training course (in school and Standard Level Exam)  

2. Wait a minimum of 6 months after failing the level of technical training and provide evidence in writing of registered sponsor employer support to challenge the level of technical training if the option is available. The letter from the registered sponsor employer should be on the company letterhead or from a company email and signed by an approved staff member.       

The letter must include:  

• The level of exam the registered sponsor employer is supporting the apprentice to write;  

• The reason the registered sponsor employer believes the apprentice should be eligible to write the exam.  

Questions About Your Exam Results?  

If you have questions about your results, contact us within 30 days of writing your exam.