The Department of Education is currently developing study guides to assist apprentices and trade qualifiers as they prepare to write the Interprovincial (IP) Red Seal examination in various apprenticeable occupations. Study guides for additional occupations will be posted as they become available.
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| Occupation | Study Guide Version/Year of Release | National Occupational Analysis (NOA) Basis |
| Automotive Service Technician | 2010 | 2009 |
| Bricklayer | 2010 | 2007 |
| Cabinetmaker | 2010 | 2007 |
| Carpenter | 2010 | 2010 |
| Concrete Finisher | Version 2/2010 | 2006 |
| Construction Electrician | 2010 | 2008 |
| Cook | 2010 | 2008 |
| Hairstylist | 2010 | 2009 |
| Heavy Duty Equipment Technician | 2010 | 2009 |
| Industrial Electrician | 2010 | 2008 |
| Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) | 2010 | 2009 |
| Instrumentation & Control Technician | 2010 | 2010 |
| Machinist Study Guide | 2010 | 2010 |
| Metal Fabricator (Fitter) | 2010 | 2008 |
| Mobile Crane Operator | 2010 | 2009 |
| Motor Vehicle Body Repairer (Metal and Paint) | 2010 | 2010 |
| Oil Heat System Technician | 2010 | 2006 |
| Painter and Decorator | Version 2/2012 | 2007 |
| Plumber | 2010 | 2008 |
| Powerline Technician | 2010 | 2009 |
| Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic | 2010 | 2009 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | 2010 | 2010 |
| Sprinkler System Installer | 2010 | 2009 |
| Steamfitter/Pipefitter | 2010 | 2008 |
| Truck and Transport Mechanic | 2010 | 2010 |
| Welder | 2010 | 2009 |
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