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The designated trades in Newfoundland and Labrador fall into the following categories:

Interprovincial Trades: trades that offer an interprovincial Red Seal endorsement, permitting the holder to move and work in other provinces/territories without having to write further examinations.  For a list of Red Seal trades: click here.

Provincial Trades: non-Red Seal trades designated provincially for training and/or certification where local needs dictate.

Training and Certification: both training and certification are approved to be offered in Newfoundland and Labrador for these trades.

Certification Only: training is not provided in Newfoundland and Labrador for these trades. Individuals have the option to request to write a certification exam in these occupations.

Please note: in the table below, asterisks (*) indicates that a trade may not be currently available for training in Newfoundland and Labrador.  Please check the Provincial Post-Secondary Offerings List for confirmation of training availability.

DESIGNATED TRADE	Interprovincial Red Seal Trade	Provincial Trade	Training and Certification	Certification Only (no training available)
Agricultural Equipment Technician	X			X
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer		X	X
Auto Body and Collision Technician	X		X
Appliance Service Technician	X			X
Automotive Refinishing Technician	X			X
Automotive Service Technician	X		X
Baker	X			X
Boilermaker	X		X*
Boom Truck Operator		X	X
Bricklayer	X		X
Cabinetmaker	X		X
Carpenter	X		X
Concrete Finisher	X		X
Construction Craft Worker	X			X
Construction Electrician	X		X
Cook	X		X
Drywall Finisher and Plasterer	X			X
Floorcovering Installer	X			X
Gasfitter - Class A	X			X
Gasfitter - Class B	X			X
Glazier	X			X
Hairstylist	X		X
Heavy Duty Equipment Technician	X		X
Heavy Equipment Operator		X	X
Heavy Equipment Operator (Dozer)	X		X	X
Heavy Equipment Operator (Excavator)	X		X	X
Heavy Equipment Operator (Tractor-Loader-Backhoe)	X		X	X
Industrial Electrician	X		X
Industrial Mechanic (Millwright)	X		X
Instrumentation and Control Technician	X		X
Insulator (Heat and Frost)	X		X
Ironworker (Generalist)	X		X
Ironworker (Reinforcing)	X			X
Ironworker(Structural/Ornamental)	X			X
Landscape Horticulturist	X		X*
Lather(Interior Systems Mechanic)	X		X
Machinist	X		X
Metal Fabricator (Fitter)	X		X
Mobile Crane Operator	X		X
Motorcycle Technician	X			X
Oil Heat System Technician	X		X*
Painter and Decorator	X		X*
Parts Technician	X			X
Plumber	X		X
Powerline Technician	X		X
Power Systems Operator		X	X
Process Operator		X	X*
Recreation Vehicle Service Technician	X			X
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic	X		X
Residential Electrician		X	X*
Roofer	X			X
Sheet Metal Worker	X		X
Small Equipment Service Technician		X	X
Sprinkler Fitter	X		X
Steamfitter/Pipefitter	X		X
Stonemason		X	X*
Tilesetter	X			X
Tool and Die Maker	X			X
Tower Crane Operator	X		X
Transport Trailer Technician	X			X
Truck and Transport Mechanic	X		X
Welder	X		X