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Tickets and specialties that raise your rate

• Red Seal endorsement

  One extra interprovincial exam. Employers across Canada recognise it.

• Formwork

  Building the moulds that concrete towers and bridges are poured into. Heavy, fast, and among the best-paid carpentry.

• Finish carpentry

  Trim, stairs and built-ins. Precise, indoor and steady through winter.

• Scaffolding tickets

  Short courses that let you erect and inspect scaffolds.

• Gold Seal supervisor certification

  From the Canadian Construction Association, for moving into foreperson and superintendent roles.