Red Seal

Local 1611 in cooperation with Skilled Trades BC has obtained Red Seal Certification for the Trade designation of Construction Craft Worker (CCW). Local 1611 is the only Union to offer this certification in B.C. The (CCW) Red Seal Certification will be recognized Canada wide. We believe Local 1611 members are skilled individuals who deserve to be recognized for their experience, hard work and expertise.

Construction Craft Worker training will be offered at two apprenticeship levels and a review course is offered for those challenging their Red Seal trade qualification at no cost to Local 1611 members in good standing.

Apprenticeship Level 1 requires 2,000 ‘CCW scope’ field hours. Apprenticeship Level 2 requires 4,000 ‘CCW scope’ field hours.

To challenge the Red Seal trade qualification requires a minimum of 6,000 ′CCW scope’ field hours.

Apprenticeship level technical training is 120 hours (4 weeks) of training in both classroom and practical experience. The Union will offer a 3 day review course to assist members in successfully challenging the Red Seal Certification exam. The exam is written on the 4th day. Both levels of apprenticeship technical training and TQ review courses will cover off the following Construction Craft Worker (CCW) required scope of knowledge and field experience:

Concrete Work

Masonry Work

Utilities and Pipeline

Roadwork

Use of Tools and Equipment

Material Handling

Site Work Organization and Preparation

Scaffolding and Access Equipment

All apprentices must create a B.C. Education Identification BCeID account on-line through Employment Services Training Support on the WorkBC website. This must be completed prior to the start date of your apprenticeship technical training.

The Federal Government offers Apprenticeship Incentive Grants (AIG) and an Apprenticeship Completion Grant (ACG) to Canadian residents applying for Red Seal Certification following their completion of apprenticeship level(s). For further details on applying for these grants CLICK HERE for the Service Canada website.

Apprentice registrations take up to 10 days for processing at Skilled Trades BC and Red Seal Challenge applications take 6-8 weeks. All CCW programs require a minimum of 12 to a maximum of 16 students. There is a $120 application fee, which currently the Union will cover on behalf of our members in good standing for those who qualify to challenge the Red Seal exam. Individuals are responsible for any "rewrite" fees.

TO APPLY NOW… Call 604-538-5101 or CLICK HERE to email.