2016 Annual Review of Red Seal Program Now Available

Red Seal

The CCDA has shared the 2016 Annual Review of the Red Seal Program. The annual review includes information on Red Seal statistics, Registered Apprenticeship Information System (RAIS) findings, Red Seal standards and exam development as well as the CCDA’s Harmonization Initiative. In the 2016 calendar year, there were 28,718 Red Seal endorsements issued across Canada.  The top five trades were: construction electrician, automotive service technician, welder, truck and transport mechanic and plumber.

The Harmonization Initiative is now in its third year. Strong momentum and collaboration with industry has resulted in excellent progress on the initiative. Harmonized training has been implemented for nine trades in September 2016 and the CCDA is on track to harmonize training for two-thirds of Red Seal apprentices by 2017.

Industry partners continue to be engaged in enhancements to the Red Seal Program. There is significant involvement from industry and apprenticeship training stakeholders in the development of new Red Seal Occupational Standards. These new standards (replacing the National Occupational Analyses) are being rolled out for Red Seal trades and are intended to foster greater consistency in training and certification of Red Seal tradespeople across Canada.

Click on the link to consult the 2016 Annual Review of the Red Seal Program

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