Transport Trailer Technician

Transport Trailer 

Technician 

Transportation & Transit Manufacturing
Red Seal
AnalyticalCoordinatedResourcefulSystematic
  • How to operate shop equipment including winches, cutting and welding equipment 
  • How to service and repair brake systems 
  • How to service hydraulic and electrical systems 
  • How to service frames, steering and suspension 
  • How to service HVAC systems and trailer components 

Transport Trailer Technicians are mechanical and resourceful tradespeople who enjoy fixing, building and maintaining the wide range of commercial trailers. 

As a Transport Trailer Technician, you’ll be comfortable working on high-value commercial trailers, taking charge to apply a systematic and analytical approach.  

You’ll regularly repair, rebuild and maintain these trailers, identifying solutions and the tools you need. You’ll quickly work your way through the many systems ensuring that every trailer you work on is safe and ready to hit the road.

14.00
2.00
Training Hours
3150
False

Program Updates

Harmonized Program Information and Resources

In effect starting April 1, 2024

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  • January 2024: Program Update (IP Exams aligned to 2022 Red Seal Occupational Standards (RSOS)). A Comparative Analysis detailing changes between the 2013 NOA and 2022 RSOS can be found here.

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Challenge the Trade

If you have significant work experience in a trade but have never been certified in Canada, you may apply to challenge the certification. Learn more about How to Challenge a Skilled Trade. 

OR 

If you sponsor apprentices but have never been certified in Canada, you may request to supervise and sign-off apprentices when they are ready to be certified. Please contact customer service for more information.

  • Troubleshooting 
  • Critical thinking 
  • Monitoring and quality assurance 
  • Power and hand tool use  
  • Trailer system repair and maintenance 
Certification challenge only trade
1

To get certified, you will need to sign up for technical training at an approved training provider in addition to on-the-job training. 

Visit Trades Training BC and EducationPlannerBC for a comprehensive list of what programs are available in your trade at public and non-public schools. 

Electrician, Industrial

Industrial Electrician

 

Construction Maritime Mining Forestry Transportation & Transit
Red Seal
Skilled Trades Certification
AnalyticalCuriousIndependentLogicalPersistent
  • How to read and interpret drawings, blueprints and electrical code specifications
  • How to install electrical components
  • How to replace or repair electrical components
  • How to keep maintenance records
  • How to test electrical equipment for current, voltage and resistance 

Industrial Electricians work behind-the-scenes to ensure the safe and efficient operation of a wide range of sites—from mines to shipyards and factories.  

As an Industrial Electrician, you’ll inspect, test and repair industrial equipment and electrical systems.

You’ll be inspecting, installing, maintaining and repairing high-voltage industrial equipment and electrical controls at shipyards, factories, and other industrial sites. You’ll have an analytical skillset and good dexterity to ensure you can safely work in a physical and alert way. 

40.00
4.00
Training Hours
6000
True

Skilled Trades Certification Updates:

Industrial Electrician is a Skilled Trades Certification trade, also known as a compulsory trade, in British Columbia. This means that to work in this trade, you must be registered as an apprentice, be a certified journeyperson, or have applied as a Trade Qualifier or Uncertified Experienced Worker.

Program Updates:

For more information on the Marine Endorsement please refer to the Marine Electrician - Endorsement Program page.

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Harmonized Program Information and Resources

Program Profile

Occupational Description

Industrial Electricians inspect, install, test, troubleshoot, repair, and service industrial electrical equipment and associated electrical and electronic controls. Service includes calibration and preventative/predictive maintenance. They are employed by maintenance departments of plants, mines, smelters, oil and gas operations, mills, shipyards, utility companies, manufacturing facilities and other industrial establishments. Some are employed by electrical contractors

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  • October 2023: Program Update (IP Exams aligned to 2021 Red Seal Occupational Standards (RSOS)). A Comparative Analysis detailing changes between the 2016 RSOS and 2021 RSOS can be found here.
  • March 2025: OPSN 2025 003 (Electrician CEC IPSE Announcement)

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Challenge the Trade

If you have significant work experience in a trade but have never been certified in Canada, you may apply to challenge the certification. Learn more about How to Challenge a Skilled Trade.

  • Critical thinking
  • Troubleshooting
  • Judgement and decision-making
  • Quality control analysis
  • Installation and maintenance 
Certification challenge only trade
1

To get certified, you will need to sign up for technical training at an approved training provider in addition to on-the-job training. 

Visit Trades Training BC and EducationPlannerBC for a comprehensive list of what programs are available in your trade at public and non-public schools. 

For a list of all approved non-public training providers, visit this page.

Electrician, Construction

Construction 

Electrician

tradeworker
Construction Manufacturing Forestry Mining Maritime
Red Seal
Skilled Trades Certification
AthleticCollaborativeMathematicalPreciseTactile
  • How to interpret drawings, circuit diagrams and electrical code specifications
  • How to pull wire through walls and floors
  • How to splice, join and connect wires to fixtures
  • How to install and repair electrical equipment
  • How to test and repair faults in electrical systems  

Construction Electricians are tradespeople who keep the lights on. They put their minds and bodies to work, inspecting, testing, installing and replacing the electrical systems that run our world. 

As a Construction Electrician, you’ll know exactly how to deal with complex electrical systems in a wide range of settings.  

Your daily tasks will test your coordination and math skills, as you install, commission, test, maintain and service operating electrical systems and equipment.

You’re calm dealing with powerful systems and take pride in the sense of responsibility your work provides.

40.00
4.00
Training Hours
6000
True

Skilled Trades Certification Updates:

Construction Electrician is a Skilled Trades Certification trade, also known as a compulsory trade, in British Columbia. This means that to work in this trade, you must be registered as an apprentice, be a certified journeyperson, or have applied as a Trade Qualifier or Uncertified Experienced Worker.

Program Updates:

For more information on the Marine Endorsement please refer to the Marine Electrician - Endorsement Program page.

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  • January 2024: Program Update (IP Exams aligned to 2021 Red Seal Occupational Standard (RSOS)). A Comparative Analysis detailing changes between 2015 NOA and 2021 RSOS can be found here.)
  • March 2025: OPSN 2025 003 (Electrician CEC IPSE Announcement)

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Challenge the Trade

If you have significant work experience in a trade but have never been certified in Canada, you may apply to challenge the certification. Learn more about How to Challenge a Skilled Trade.

  • Critical thinking
  • Troubleshooting
  • Judgement and decision-making
  • Quality control analysis
  • Installation and maintenance 
Certification challenge only trade
1

To get certified, you will need to sign up for technical training at an approved training provider in addition to on-the-job training. 

Visit Trades Training BC and EducationPlannerBC for a comprehensive list of what programs are available in your trade at public and non-public schools. 

For a list of all approved non-public training providers, visit this page.

Gasfitter - Class B

Gasfitter

Class B

CommercialGasFitter
Oil and Gas Construction Forestry Maritime
Red Seal
Skilled Trades Certification
AnalyticalCuriousIndependentLogicalPersistent
  • How to measure and mark reference points for gas installations
  • How to install and maintain gas meters, regulators and lines
  • How to install, maintain and service gas heating units and their components
  • How to repair and service gas appliances and related equipment
  • How to test for and deal with gas leaks 

Gasfitters are careful people who enjoy a physical workplace and function well under pressure. They are very precise, as they oversee the gas systems that heat and power our homes and businesses. 

As a Gasfitter – Class B, you’ll use your strong math skills and thorough approach to install, repair and maintain propane and natural gas products found in homes and buildings with safety as top of mind. 

You may find yourself inside a building or outside, working on a range of tasks that ensure the proper use of gas.  

20.00
2.00
Training Hours
3000
False

Note: SkilledTradesBC is responsible for administering the apprenticeship for Gasfitter – Class B Certificate of Qualification with Red Seal Endorsement. Technical Safety BC is responsible for overseeing the safe installation and operation of technical systems and equipment through Gas Certification. Please refer to the Technical Safety BC website for information on its gas certification exam requirements. 

Skilled Trades Certification Updates

Trade workers and their employers are responsible for ensuring they hold the necessary licenses or credentials to meet all applicable regulatory requirements.  

In British Columbia, Gasfitter – Class B is a Skilled Trades Certification trade, administered by SkilledTradesBC. Trade workers must also be certified by Technical Safety BC to work in the trade, and more information on that certification is available here on the Technical Safety BC website. 

Skilled Trades Certification, also known as compulsory trades, requires tradespeople working in the trade to be either a registered apprentice with SkilledTradesBC or a certified journeyperson.  

To be considered a certified journeyperson, you must hold one of the following qualifications: 

  • A Gasfitter – Class B Certificate of Qualification issued by SkilledTradesBC (either B.C. or with Red Seal endorsement) or other Canadian jurisdictional authorities; or 

  • A Class B Gas Fitter Certificate of Qualification issued by Technical Safety BC, obtained by successfully passing a full-scope technical exam. 

If you have any questions about Skilled Trades Certification requirements, please complete this Contact form and our Advisors will get in touch with you. 

Program Updates

  • April 2025: OPSN 2025 004 updated Instructor requirements for instructors delivering Red Seal Gasfitter - Class B content.

  • November 2024: The Red Seal Gasfitter - Class B program will be implemented on January 1, 2025. Please see OPSN 2024 026.

  • April 2022: Transition Update (Year 4) All levels of the current (pre-2019) program have been phased out. Apprentices who completed Level 1 before 2019 are asked to contact their Apprenticeship Advisor before registering for Level 2. 

  • September 2018: Transition Plan (revised April 2022)

  • March 2018: OPSN 2018 002.1 Program Changes

 

New Red Seal Program Information

Implemetation Date: January 1, 2025 

Program Profile

Occupational Description

Gasfitters – Class B design, install, test, adjust, maintain and repair lines, appliances, equipment and accessories in various sectors. Fuels may include natural gas, manufactured gas, liquefied petroleum gas, digester gas, landfill gas, biogas or a mixture or dilution of any of these gases and hydrogen. Appliances and equipment include those that do not exceed 400,000 Btuh (British Thermal Units per hour) or 120 kW (kilowatts) such as boilers, burners, makeup air units, furnaces, process burners, and various other gas-fired equipment.

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  • November 2024: Program Update (IP Exams aligned to 2014 Gasfitter - Class B NOA)

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Challenge the Trade

If you have significant work experience in a trade but have never been certified in Canada, you may apply to challenge the certification. Learn more about How to Challenge a Skilled Trade.

  • Monitoring and quality control
  • Operation of power tools and equipment
  • Fuel systems and gas equipment
  • Venting and air supply
  • Controls and safeguards 
Certification challenge only trade
1

To get certified, you will need to sign up for technical training at an approved training provider in addition to on-the-job training. 

Visit Trades Training BC and EducationPlannerBC for a comprehensive list of what programs are available in your trade at public and non-public schools. 

For a list of all approved non-public training providers, visit this page.

Gasfitter - Class A

Gasfitter

Class A 

CommercialGasFitter
Oil and Gas Maritime Construction Forestry
Red Seal
Skilled Trades Certification
AnalyticalCuriousIndependentLogicalPersistent
  • How to measure and mark reference points for gas installations
  • How to install, maintain and service fuel systems
  • How to install, maintain and service venting and air supply systems
  • How to install and service gas equipment
  • How to install and service controls and safeguards 

Gasfitters are careful people who enjoy a physical workplace and function well under pressure. They are very precise, as they oversee the gas systems that heat and power our homes and businesses. 

As a Gasfitter - Class A, you’ll enjoy a hands-on, atmosphere where you work to install, service and maintain gas lines, appliances and equipment in a range of settings. Using your knack for precision and math, you’ll know the details around fuel, venting, and air supply systems. It’s a challenging and rewarding role, as your work directly impacts the safe use of gas in home and buildings.

20.00
2.00
Training Hours
3000
False

Note: SkilledTradesBC is responsible for administering the apprenticeship for Gasfitter – Class A Certificate of Qualification with Red Seal Endorsement. Technical Safety BC is responsible for overseeing the safe installation and operation of technical systems and equipment through Gas Certification. Please refer to the Technical Safety BC website for information on its gas certification exam requirements.

Skilled Trades Certification Updates

Trade workers and their employers are responsible for ensuring they hold the necessary licenses or credentials to meet all applicable regulatory requirements.  

In British Columbia, Gasfitter – Class A is a Skilled Trades Certification trade, administered by SkilledTradesBC. Trade workers must also be certified by Technical Safety BC to work in the trade, and more information on that certification is available here on Technical Safety BC website. 

Skilled Trades Certification, also known as compulsory trades, requires tradespeople working in the trade to be either a registered apprentice with SkilledTradesBC or a certified journeyperson.  

To be considered a certified journeyperson, you must hold one of the following qualifications: 

  • A Gasfitter – Class A Certificate of Qualification issued by SkilledTradesBC (either B.C. or with Red Seal endorsement) or other Canadian jurisdictional authorities; or 

  • A Class A Gas Fitter Certificate of Qualification issued by Technical Safety BC, obtained by successfully passing a full-scope technical exam. 

If you have any questions about Skilled Trades Certification requirements, please complete this Contact form and our Advisors will get in touch with you. 

Program Updates

  • April 2025: New Gasfitter - Class A apprenticeship and challenge pathway pre-requisites have been added. Please see OPSN 2025 008 for details.

  • Level 2 Technical Training of the Red Seal Gasfitter - Class A program will be implemented on January 1, 2024.

  • The Red Seal Gasfitter - Class A program will be implemented on January 1, 2023. Please see OPSN 2022 023 for details.

  • November 2020: Gasfitter - Class A will be designated as a Red Seal trade in BC as of April 1, 2021. The new Program Outline and Program Profile for this Red Seal Program are posted below. Please see OPSN 2020 010 for details.

New Red Seal Program Information

Implementation Date: January 1, 2023

Program Profile

Occupational Description

Gasfitters – Class A install, test, maintain and repair propane and/or natural gas lines, appliances, equipment and accessories in residential and commercial premises. They are involved in the installation or alteration of any gas system, except vehicle fuel systems, under an appropriate permit. Class A Gasfitters can work on appliances and equipment that exceed 400,000 Btuh (British Thermal Units per hour) or 120 kW (kilowatts), such as boilers, burners, makeup air units, furnaces, process burners, and various other gas-fired equipment. 

Please note: to register for Gasfitter – Class A, a tradesperson must hold Gasfitter – Class B Certification.

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If you have significant work experience in a trade but have never been certified in Canada, you may apply to challenge the certification. Learn more about How to Challenge a Skilled Trade.

  • Monitoring and quality control
  • Operation of power tools and equipment
  • Fuel systems and gas equipment
  • Venting and air supply
  • Controls and safeguards 
Certification challenge only trade
1

To get certified, you will need to sign up for technical training at an approved training provider in addition to on-the-job training. 

Visit Trades Training BC and EducationPlannerBC for a comprehensive list of what programs are available in your trade at public and non-public schools. 

Construction Craft Worker (Labourer)

Construction Craft 

Worker (Labourer)

tradeworker in warehouse
Construction Oil and Gas Forestry
Red Seal
AthleticCollaborativeMathematicalPreciseTactile
  • How to perform various labour activities 
  • How to load and unload construction materials  
  • How to set up construction sites 
  • How to operate construction equipment and tools 
  • How to assist with forming, mixing, drilling, and demolition 

Construction Craft Workers (Labourers) do it all—from setting up and taking down construction sites, to collaborating with other tradespeople to build, maintain and remove the structures around us. 

As a Construction Craft Worker, you’ll find that no two days are the same. Whether you’re unloading tools and equipment or helping to set up forms, drill or demolish buildings, you’ll use your physical abilities, flexible nature and knack for working with others.  

Above all, you’ll enjoy working with your hands and delivering a dependable level of quality in every task. 

8.00
2.00
Training Hours
4000
True

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Program Profile

Occupational Description

Construction Craft Workers (Labourers) work mostly on construction sites in residential, institutional, commercial and industrial settings, including pipelines, utilities, hydroelectric dams, roadways, bridges, tunnels, shipyards, mining and railways. Their tasks include site preparation and cleanup, setting up and removing access equipment, and assisting on concrete, masonry, steel, wood and pre-cast erection projects. They handle materials and equipment and perform demolition, excavation and compaction activities. They may also perform site safety and security checks.

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If you have significant work experience in a trade but have never been certified in Canada, you may apply to challenge the certification. Learn more about How to Challenge a Skilled Trade.

  • Coordination and communication 
  • Construction tools and equipment 
  • Construction area setup 
  • Concrete and asphalt mixing and pouring 
  • Health and safety monitoring 
Certification challenge only trade
1

To get certified, you will need to sign up for technical training at an approved training provider in addition to on-the-job training. 

Visit Trades Training BC and EducationPlannerBC for a comprehensive list of what programs are available in your trade at public and non-public schools. 

For a list of all approved non-public training providers, visit this page.

Concrete Finisher

Concrete 

Finisher 

Construction Oil and Gas Maritime Forestry
Red Seal
AthleticCollaborativeMathematicalPreciseTactile
  • How to finish freshly poured concrete 
  • How to apply curing and surface treatments  
  • How to install various concrete structures  
  • How to install anchor bolts, steel plates and other fixtures 
  • How to repair, resurface and replace worn or damaged concrete structures 

Concrete Finishers are hands-on, collaborative tradespeople who create, repair and maintain the solid structures that surround and support us—from foundations to walls, sidewalks, and more. 

As a Concrete Finisher, you’ll be required to use the various tools and equipment needed to install, maintain and repair concrete structures. You’ll also use your math and problem-solving skills to determine the best approach to concrete treatment and repairs. 

You’ll get to practice precision, shaping the concrete around us into not just dependable structures, but visually pleasing ones as well.

12.00
2.00
Training Hours
3240
False

Program Information and Resources

Program Profile

Occupational Description

Concrete Finishers place, finish, protect and repair concrete surfaces. They work on a variety of vertical and horizontal surfaces such as concrete floors, walls, sidewalks, stairs, driveways, and overlays, and they work on many types of structures such as buildings, dams, bridges and tunnels. They texture, chip, grind and cure finished concrete work and repair and restore damaged concrete. They apply architectural finishes to concrete surfaces, and they install expansion and contraction joints and fixtures such as anchor bolts, steel plates and other embedments. They also apply membranes and other waterproofing products to concrete.  

Concrete Finishers must possess a sound knowledge of the properties of various types of concrete mixes and how proportions, additives and curing affect concrete strength and durability. They should have a basic knowledge of constructing formwork, preparing subgrades and installing reinforcement. 

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If you sponsor apprentices but have never been certified in Canada, you may request to supervise and sign-off apprentices when they are ready to be certified. Please contact customer service for more information.

  • Coordination and focus 
  • Troubleshooting 
  • Concrete finishing tools and techniques 
  • Concrete quality control 
  • Safety techniques 
Certification challenge only trade
1

To get certified, you will need to sign up for technical training at an approved training provider in addition to on-the-job training. 

Visit Trades Training BC and EducationPlannerBC for a comprehensive list of what programs are available in your trade at public and non-public schools. 

For a list of all approved non-public training providers, visit this page.

Carpenter

Carpenter

carpenter working in shop
Construction Oil and Gas Maritime Manufacturing Forestry Mining Transportation & Transit
Red Seal
AthleticCollaborativeMathematicalPreciseTactile
  • How to read blueprints and follow building codes
  • How to use construction hand and power tools
  • How to measure, cut, shape, assemble and join materials on site
  • How to build foundations, install floors, sub-flooring, walls and roofs
  • How to install doors, stairs, moulding and hardware 

Carpenters build the world around us, from our homes, city centres, and more. They are collaborative and enjoy physical and precise work—as well as the reward of seeing their projects materialize. 

As a Carpenter, you’ll work on a wide range of projects, from furnishings to skyscrapers, mastering numerous materials. While you’re a builder, you’ll take satisfaction in the challenging physical and mathematical nature of the work.  

You can work for construction companies, in maintenance departments, or for yourself, often working as part of a team of trade professionals on the job site.  

28.00
4.00
Training Hours
6360
True

Program Updates:

  • July 2025: OPSN 2025 012 (Carpenter Level 1, 2 and 3 SLE Launch)

  • February 2024: Carpenter Standardized Level Exams on-hold pending alignment to the 2024 Carpenter Program Outline and 2024 British Columbia Building Code. The level challenge process and trade challenge pathway are not impacted. Please see this Program Update for details.

  • November 2022: For more information regarding transition, please see the Program Update

  • March 2023: OPSN-2022-015.1 (Revised Implementation Date)

  • November 2022: Program Update (Competency Migration Chart)

  • August 2022: OPSN 2022-015 (Updated Program Profile and Program Outline)

  • March 2022: All Current (pre-harmonized) levels have been phased out. Apprentices who have completed Current Level 2 (CL2) or Current Level 3 (CL3) and are interested in registering for Harmonized Level 3 (HL3) or Harmonized Level 4 (HL4) of training are asked to contact their Apprenticeship Advisor before registering to discuss potential gaps in their training. Please see the Transition Update or the Transition Plan for details. 

  • OPSN Archives

Harmonized (2024) Program Information and Resources

In effect starting April 1, 2024

Program Profile

Occupational Description

Carpenters build and repair a vast array of structures made of wood, wood-substitutes and other materials. Many works for construction companies, contractors and maintenance departments, while others are self-employed. They assemble and erect forms for concrete, wood and metal frame construction and use plans and instruments to prepare for excavating and shoring. On smaller projects, they direct concrete placement and install exterior and interior finish materials such as siding, doors, windows and cabinets.

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  • February 2024: Program Update (IP Exams aligned to 2022 Red Seal Occupational Standards (RSOS)). A Comparative Analysis detailing changes between the 2013 NOA and 2022 RSOS can be found here. 

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Challenge the Trade

If you have significant work experience in a trade but have never been certified in Canada, you may apply to challenge the certification. Learn more about How to Challenge a Skilled Trade.

OR

If you sponsor apprentices but have never been certified in Canada, you may request to supervise and sign-off apprentices when they are ready to be certified. Please contact customer service for more information.

  • Critical thinking and coordination
  • Hand and power tool operation
  • Construction site layout
  • Formwork and framing
  • Finishing materials  
Certification challenge only trade
1

To get certified, you will need to sign up for technical training at an approved training provider in addition to on-the-job training. 

Visit Trades Training BC and EducationPlannerBC for a comprehensive list of what programs are available in your trade at public and non-public schools. 

Cabinetmaker

Cabinetmaker

person measuring wood with measuring tape and pencil
Construction Maritime Manufacturing
Red Seal
AthleticCollaborativeMathematicalPreciseTactile
  • How to interpret architectural drawings 
  • How to use woodworking machines and hand tools 
  • How to build, repair and re-style wooden furniture, cabinets, and fixtures 
  • How to sand surfaces and apply veneer and stain 
  • How to calculate dimensions and estimate materials and costs  

Cabinetmakers, also known as Joiners, are creative builders who turn natural materials into finished products. They enjoy working with others to develop beautiful and functional furnishings.  

As a Cabinetmaker, you’ll draw on your math skills and creativity to develop products that are not only functional, but also reflect your signature style. You’ll enjoy the physical challenge of working with wood and becoming deeply familiar with the different materials and tools at your disposal.   

You might find yourself in a workshop alongside other Cabinetmakers, or on a construction site.

24.00
4.00
Training Hours
6480
False

Program Updates:

Harmonized Program Information and Resources

In effect starting September 1, 2023

Program Profile

Occupational Description

Cabinetmakers, also known as Joiners, build, repair and re-style wooden furniture, cabinets, fixtures and other products. They use architectural drawings, and they often operate woodworking machines to cut and form parts, which they then assemble into finished products. Preparation of cost estimates is often a key skill and responsibility for Cabinetmakers. Some specialize in custom-made furniture, while many work in the construction industry. Increasingly, Cabinetmakers are tasked with installing pre-manufactured cabinets and fixtures. 

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  • March 2025: Standardized Level Exams (SLEs) for Levels 1, 2, and 3 will be implemented on March 31, 2025. Please see OPSN 2025 002 for details.

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  • March 2025: Standardized Level Exams (SLEs) for Levels 1, 2, and 3 will be implemented on March 31, 2025. Please see OPSN 2025 002 for details.

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  • March 2025: Standardized Level Exams (SLEs) for Levels 1, 2, and 3 will be implemented on March 31, 2025. Please see OPSN 2025 002 for details.

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  • October 2023: Program Update (IP Exams aligned to 2021 Red Seal Occupational Standards (RSOS)). A Comparative Analysis detailing changes between the 2012 NOA and 2021 RSOS can be found here.

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Challenge the Trade

If you have significant work experience in a trade but have never been certified in Canada, you may apply to challenge the certification. Learn more about How to Challenge a Skilled Trade.

OR

If you sponsor apprentices but have never been certified in Canada, you may request to supervise and sign-off apprentices when they are ready to be certified. Please contact customer service for more information.

  • Active listening and monitoring
  • Operating woodworking machines and hand tools
  • Product assembly and construction
  • Preparing cost estimates
  • Finish application  
Certification challenge only trade
1

To get certified, you will need to sign up for technical training at an approved training provider in addition to on-the-job training. 

Visit Trades Training BC and EducationPlannerBC for a comprehensive list of what programs are available in your trade at public and non-public schools. 

Bricklayer

Bricklayer

Construction
Red Seal
AthleticCollaborativeMathematicalPreciseTactile
  • How to read blueprints and calculate required materials 
  • How to cut and trim bricks to specification using hand and power tools 
  • How to prepare and lay bricks and other materials 
  • How to construct and install prefabricated masonry  
  • How to restore and repair existing masonry 

Bricklayers build the sturdy and beautiful masonry that has made up our homes and buildings for centuries. They are tradespeople who enjoy the physical challenge of their job, as well as the artistry.

As a Bricklayer, you’ll enjoy working with your hands as you carefully cut and install brick, stone and other materials.  

Your precise and mathematical nature ensures you can make these materials work in many settings. Your physical dexterity keeps you on track, as you manage tasks that range from simple structures to elaborate buildings. You’ll also appreciate the creative side of your work.

18.00
3.00
Training Hours
4860
False

Program Updates and Practical Assessments Info

Program Updates

Practical Assessment Information

In addition to the written examinations, candidates are required to undertake a practical assessment at each level. Details of the assessment criteria are contained below. 

Please note that there is a fee attached to the practical assessment which is set by the assessment agency and will be approximately $500. 

To book a practical assessment, contact Trowel Trades Association at: Phone: 604-580-2463 Toll Free: 1-844-480-2463

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Program Profile

Occupational Description

Bricklayers build and repair walls, floors, arches, pavings, partitions, fireplaces, chimneys, smokestacks, furnaces, kilns and other structures. They work with materials such as brick, natural stone, manufactured stone, tiles, precast masonry panels, glass blocks, concrete blocks, lightweight insulated panels, other masonry units, insulation and membranes. They erect, install, maintain, repair and alter various masonry structures, which vary in complexity from a simple masonry walkway to an ornate exterior on a multi-level building. 

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October 2023: Program Update (IP Exams aligned to 2021 Red Seal Occupational Standards (RSOS)). A Comparative Analysis detailing changes between the 2015 NOA and 2021 RSOS can be found here. 

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Challenge the Trade

If you have significant work experience in a trade but have never been certified in Canada, you may apply to challenge the certification. Learn more about How to Challenge a Skilled Trade.

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If you sponsor apprentices but have never been certified in Canada, you may request to supervise and sign-off apprentices when they are ready to be certified. Please contact customer service for more information.

  • Critical thinking and coordination 
  • Time management  
  • Physical fitness 
  • Blueprint interpretation 
  • Masonry tools and materials 
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To get certified, you will need to sign up for technical training at an approved training provider in addition to on-the-job training. 

Visit Trades Training BC and EducationPlannerBC for a comprehensive list of what programs are available in your trade at public and non-public schools. 

For a list of all approved non-public training providers, visit this page.

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