Designated occupations

Eighty-two occupations are designated under the Apprenticeship and Occupational Certification Act. Fifty-four of these are Interprovincial Red Seal occupations, an endorsement which allows certified journey people to work anywhere in Canada where their occupation is designated. Twelve of the designated occupations are prescribed to be compulsory. Apprenticeship training is available in 45 of the 82 occupations.

Twelve compulsory occupations are identified on the list of designated occupations. To work in any of the occupations that are compulsory under the act, an individual must:

• hold a Certificate of Qualification, a Certificate of Qualification Without Written Examination, or a Diploma of Apprenticeship in the compulsory occupation issued under the act
• hold a work permit or improver card issued under the act
• register as an apprentice or pre-apprentice under the act
• be registered as an apprentice in the compulsory occupation in another province or territory of Canada and be working in New Brunswick for a period of six months or less

Compulsory occupations are prescribed by regulation.

Most occupations are not compulsory under the act. Seventy voluntary occupations are identified on the list of designated occupations and are regulated by Board Orders.