Red Seal of approval by Mike McCarron
My recent maiden voyage captaining an 18-wheeler convinced me that truck driving should be a Red Seal occupation.
The Red Seal program sets national standards for skills and knowledge within a particular trade. There are currently 54 Red Seal occupations in Canada, including auto mechanic, cook, plumber, electrician, and heavy equipment operator. When these tradespersons complete their apprenticeship and pass a standard exam, they receive a Red Seal endorsement on their trade certificate…