Eighty-two occupations are designated under the Apprenticeship and Occupational Certification Act. Fifty-four of these occupations are Interprovincial Red Seal occupations. Twelve of the designated occupations are prescribed to be compulsory. Apprenticeship training is available in 45 of the 82 occupations.
Twelve compulsory occupations are identified below on the list of designated occupations by a green dot. To work in any of the occupations that are compulsory under the Act, an individual must:
- hold a Certificate of Qualification, a Certificate of Qualification Without Written Examination, or a Diploma of Apprenticeship in the compulsory occupation issued under the Act; or
- hold a work permit or improver card issued under the Act; or
- register as an apprentice or pre-apprentice under the Act; or
- be registered as an apprentice in the compulsory occupation in another province or territory of Canada and be working in New Brunswick for a period of six months or less.
Compulsory occupations are prescribed by regulation by the Lieutenant-Governor in Council.
Most occupations are not compulsory under the Act. Seventy voluntary occupations are identified on the list of designated occupations and are regulated by Board Orders.
Red Seal endorsement allows certified workers to work anywhere in Canada where their occupation is designated. There are fifty-four Interprovincial Red Seal occupations in New Brunswick.
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| Red Seal Occupation | |
| Compulsory Occupation |
1No apprenticeship training available; a Certificate of Qualification will be issued upon proof of required practical experienced and successful writing of the certification examination.
2See regulations for requirements of candidates for Certificate of Qualification.
