Level Exams – General Information

Level:  An interval of work experience and in-school training, established in hours and set by regulation, that form a portion of the term of an apprenticeship. A level is approximately 1800 hours in duration.
Level Exam:  A multiple-choice examination to test whether an apprentice has successfully completed a level of training.

Purpose of Level Exams                                                                                                                                 Preparing for a Level Exam (video)Preparing for a Level Exam (video)

  • test knowledge gained from in-school training and work experience;
  • ensure apprentices meet occupational standards set by industry;
  • familiarize apprentices with exams which mirror Red Seal exams;
  • increase success rates of apprentices attempting Red Seal exams; and
  • use as a Recognition of Prior Learning tool to test knowledge and give credit for learning.

Exam Preparation Resources

Level Exam Scheduling

  • scheduled at the end of a period of training, and administered with the use of a computer;
  • exam invigilator provides access to level exam website;
  • apprentices permitted four (4) hours to complete level exam.

Level Exam Deferrals – if you are unable to write on the scheduled date

  • a written request for a deferral must be submitted to blockexams@gov.nl.ca
  • the request must include a rationale for a deferral.  NOTE: the exam will not be scheduled before the group exam;
  • the request will be reviewed, and the apprentice will be notified; and
  • the exam will be rescheduled during regular monthly rewrites, written in ATCD Regional Offices.

Exam Day Preparation

  • check with the instructor regarding the date, time and location of the level exam;
  • bring a government issued Photo ID (i.e. Driver’s License);
  • all materials for the exam will be provided; and
  • arrive 15 minutes early to allow time for set up.