What is Trade Certification?
Trade certification, means certification or qualification, is earned by a person to declare qualification to perform work
Trades are divided into two parts. They are Compulsory certificate trades and Optional certificate trades. To worker in a compulsory certification trade, a person must be a certified journeyperson or be registered apprentice in the trade. In an optional certification trade, an individual can work if the employer satisfied with the skills and knowledge of the person and expected of a certified journeyperson in the trade. Individual must become registered apprentice if he wants to work in that trade. Trade people who hold a valid certificate with a Red Seal can work anywhere in Canada
Each province has their own Apprenticeship and Industry Training Centres which controlled by provincial government.
Why you need Trade Certification:
Certification shows your true self, your commitment to the field and your high standards in work and ethics
Benefits for Trade Certification:
- Improved career prospects and employment
- Higher earning potential
- Demonstration of a professional attitude valued by employers
- Enhanced status leading to higher self-esteem
- International recognition of competence and commitment
- Evidence of expertise
- Greater influence within own organisation and industry
- Can legally use the title of your trade
- You will be supported in your work through a code of professional conduct and ethics
- Protects the reputation of the professions by having a proper disciplinary practice