Apply to certify as a journeyperson in a designated trade

There are 2 ways to get your journeyperson Yukon Certificate of Qualification, with or without a Red Seal endorsement. This is also known as a “journeyperson ticket” or “being ticketed”. 

You can receive a Certificate of Qualification when you:

• complete the Yukon’s apprenticeship program; or
• apply with enough demonstrated working hours in a designated trade, including self-employment and successfully pass the appropriate exam.
   

You may be eligible to write or “challenge” the journeyperson Certificate of Qualification exam without completing an apprenticeship if you have enough experience working in the trade. 

Application fee

You will need to pay a non-refundable $15 application fee to apply for a Yukon certificate of qualification.

Practical examination fee

If we accept your application, you’ll need to take a practical exam to qualify for the trades of: 

• hairstylist; or
• welder. 

The practical examination fee is $20 and is non-refundable.

Eligibility

You must have 1.5 times the amount of work hours for the designated trade. You can see how many hours are required for your trade on the trades designated in the Yukon information sheet.

For example, an apprentice plumber is required to complete 6,400 work hours (1,600 x 4 levels) during their apprenticeship program. You will need to have worked as a plumber for at least 9,600 hours (1.5 x 6,400) to be eligible to sit for the exam.

Steps to apply

1. Download and complete the Application for examination for the Certificate of Qualification form.
2. Download and complete a Trade Experience Verification form. Use one form for each employer. Include all completed Trade Experience Verification forms with your application. If you were self-employed, please contact your Industrial Training Consultant for a list of required documents.
3. Pay a non-refundable application fee of $15. We accept cash, cheque, debit or credit card. We can process your payment when we review your application at the Department of Education building’s front desk.
4. Submit your application.
   In person: Education Building (entrance to parking is on Hospital Road), 1000 Lewes Boulevard in Whitehorse. Our offices are open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
   By emailing a request for a secure upload link: [email protected]
   By mail:
   Government of Yukon
   Apprenticeship (E-13)
   Box 2703,
   Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 2C6

When will you find out about your application?

Our office will verify your experience and process your application. This can take 4 to 6 weeks. We’ll contact you by email with any questions or if we need additional information.

Writing your exam

We’ll contact you to schedule your written and practical exams, where applicable. You’ll write your exam at the Department of Education building. 
We run exam sittings monthly. Review the Red Seal Exam Preparation Guide for more information about the Red Seal exam, how to prepare and practice questions.

After your exam

It will take 4 to 6 business days to mark your exam. An Industrial Training Consultant with the Apprenticeship and Trade Certification office will contact you with your results.

If you pass the exam

If you pass the exam, you’ll receive a Certificate of Qualification. We’ll mail the certificate within 4 to 6 weeks. 
If you require proof of certification sooner, let your Industrial Training Consultant know. We’ll give you a letter with your journeyperson credentials.

If you don’t pass the exam the 1st time

You can choose to write the exam a 2nd time. You can book the future exam date right away, but you must wait at least one month before retaking the exam. 

If you don’t pass the exam the 2nd time

You must be approved by the Director of Apprenticeship to write the exam for a 3rd time. 

If you don’t pass the exam the 3rd time

You will be required to get more training if you do not pass the exam on your 3rd try.