Attention: Overseas Trades Persons - Undergo Canada Trade Certification of Qualification Course to Work In Canada

Canada’s workforce is experiencing a shortage of trade professionals with exceptional handwork skills, particularly Welders, Electricians, Carpenters, sous chefs, Auto mechanics, Auto body mechanics, Plumbers, and Housekeeping managers. Employment and Social Development Canada has estimated that roughly 700,000 skilled tradespersons will retire between 2019 and 2028.

To fill this gap, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), the country’s federal immigration authority has opened up a pathway to the Permanent Residence Canada (PR) Visa for trade practitioners in these fields under the existing Federal Skills Trades Program.

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Trade Certification under the Federal Skilled Trades Program

This Program offers the PR Visa to people who are qualified in a skilled trade, have at least two years of relevant work experience (within the past five years), have a valid job offer from a Canadian employer, meet the language proficiency and education requirements, and, crucially, have a certificate of qualification.

The certificate validates your credentials to work in a particular trade in Canada, provided that you pass a certification examination and meet the respective requirements for practicing the concerned trade in the Canadian province or territory issuing the certificate, i.e. the province or territory where your trade is most in-demand.

Suppose you are licensed to practice your trade in India. In that case, you will still need to achieve a recognized Canadian Red Seal certification to secure a job offer, work in Canada, and become a permanent resident.

How Do You Qualify for the Red Seal Program?

Skilled tradespersons must meet expected standards and pass the Red Seal examination to practice specific trades across provinces and territories. A total of 54 trades fall under this Program.

To obtain this trade designation, you must pass the Red Seal examination, which will test your knowledge of tasks and activities involved in practicing a trade, as outlined by the Red Seal Occupational Standard. The multiple-choice examination must be completed within four hours, and the passing score must be at least 70%.

In addition to passing the examination, candidates must also meet eligibility requirements related to formal training, work experience, apprenticeships, and so on, which vary depending on the specifications of the province or territory where their skilled trade is in demand.

You can identify in-demand skilled trades across different provinces and territories here.

Positive Change for Overseas Qualified Tradesperson: Certificate of Qualification 

Considering the labor shortage and the rigid licensing requirements, and given that issuing trade certifications fall under the purview of the different provinces and territories in Canada—each with its procedures and requirements—the federal government has made it easier for skilled tradespersons to work in Canada.

Trade colleges in Canada can now offer training courses - online and online - to foreign tradespersons to assist them in getting a certification of Qualification.

After getting this certificate of qualification, a Canadian Employer can offer the holder a job. This can help them obtain an endorsement that will allow them to work in Canada.

The holder can join the Canadian workforce by working under a licensed tradesperson.

While in Canada, the certificate holder can appear in and pass the Red Seal examination and become a fully licensed tradesperson in their trade.

Trade Occupations that can undergo On-line Canada Certificate of Qualification Course 

If you practice any of the following trades, you will now find it easier to move to Canada.

• Automotive Service Technician
• Baker
• Cabinetmaker
• Cook
• Crane Operator
• Electrician
• Ironworker
• Machinist
• Painter and Decorator
• Power System Electrician
• Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic
• Residential Construction Site Manager (occupation)
• Rig Technician 1
• Roofer
• Structural Steel and Plate Fitter
• Power System Electrician
• Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic
• Residential Construction Site Manager (occupation)
• Rig Technician 1
• Roofer
• Structural Steel and Plate Fitter
• Welder
• Plumber
• Pipefitter/Steam Fitter
• Iron Worker
• Millwright
• Heavy Duty Mechanic
• Carpenter
• Estimator
• Mechanical Engineer 

The Canada Certificate of Qualification Course - Enrolment and Delivery Process

1. Connect with an Abhinav Representative to conduct an eligibility assessment to accept your application as a student for a certificate of qualification for a trade.
2. Our team will review your credentials with an authorized trades training college or by an authorized representative of one of the trade training colleges.
3. You can enroll in the course if you meet the eligibility requirements.
4. You will pay the fee to attend the course, IELTS coaching, and our professional service charges.
5. You will review fundamental concepts, terminology, examination material, and Canadian codes and regulations for practicing your trade in Canada.
6. Upon completing assigned hours and courses and clearing the examination, you will be issued a certificate of qualification.
7. This permits a Canadian employer to offer a job if they like your credentials and experience. Such an offer can be for work as an assistant to a Licensed Canadian tradesperson.
8. You will start working as an apprentice with a licensed Red Seal trade practitioner and eventually be awarded the Red Seal endorsement.
9. Once you secure a job offer in the trade you practice, you can get an Invitation to Apply for the PR Visa even if you have a relatively low Comprehensive Ranking Score under the Express Entry PR Program.
10. After landing in Canada, you can choose a study plan for a Red Seal course based on your strengths and weaknesses.
11. You will appear for the Red Seal examination to become eligible to work as a licensed practitioner in Canada.

How Does the Canada Certificate of Qualification Trade Course Benefit Overseas Eligible Tradespersons

• While working as an apprentice, you will learn under the guidance of a licensed trade practitioner, setting you up for future success.
• You will begin working in Canada with an understanding of Canadian safety practices, codes, and terminology.
• Working in a skilled trade is a very well-paid occupation in Canada, and with the Red Seal endorsement, you will be licensed to work in your trade across Canada.
• You become a permanent resident through a streamlined, time-efficient pathway with job security. This route involves training in Canada and securing a Canadian job offer, which adds to your points. You can apply for PR even with a relatively low Comprehensive Ranking System score.
• Earnings for skilled tradespersons are higher than the hourly average earned by people in other occupations. You will earn a decent income as an apprentice, and your income will grow considerably (possibly even double) once you complete the apprenticeship and obtain a Red Seal endorsement.
• After landing in Canada, you can attend the relevant course and appear in a Read Seal examination. The latter is an achievable goal with a success rate of over 80%.

Abhinav Immigration Services Assistance To Undergo Canada Certificate of Qualification Trade Course

• Our study abroad and immigration experts will assess your eligibility for this pathway and offer guidance through each stage, from enrolling in a certificate of qualification course to filing a work permit application, assisting in looking for a job in Canada, obtaining the Red Seal endorsement and preparing your Canada PR Visa application.
• We help draft and submit your spouse’s and dependents’ Visa applications.
• The authorized representatives of the trades training college—our associates—are equipped to prepare you for a certificate of qualification while in your country of origin and, after landing in Canada, for the Red Seal examination at your own pace, with various study resources and individual attention.
• We help make your profile more appealing to employers by working with you to draft and format your resume by Canadian standards, demonstrating your qualifications and suitability for the profession.
• We have nearly three decades of experience in the immigration industry. We are familiar with the requirements and procedures for assisting in job search, PR visas, and setting up a life in Canada.

For more information, You can get in touch with our immigration experts at 8595338595 or [email protected].