Exam

Accommodations

SkilledTradesBC can offer an accommodation, based on your needs, to help you complete exams.

You can make accommodation requests through the SkilledTradesBC Portal while scheduling an exam. Alternatively, you can complete the Exam Application form, indicate which accommodations you require, and submit it to customerservice [at] skilledtradesbc.ca.

For any accommodation requests, SkilledTradesBC must receive your application 30 days before your exam. 

Language Options  

If English is your second language, you may apply to use a Translator/Interpreter, a translation dictionary, or request a French version of your Interprovincial Red Seal exam.  

Using a Translator/Interpreter  

Translator/Interpreters must be at least 19 years old, have no practical experience or knowledge in the trade, and may not assist with the same exam more than once in any 90-day period.* You will be given an additional hour to write your exam. 

To apply for this accommodation:

1. Fill out the Exam Application form and indicate in the Exam Accommodations section which supports you are requesting. 

2. Fill out the Translator/Reader Declaration form. 

3. Email both forms to customerservice [at] skilledtradesbc.ca.

* Note: A Translator can only translate a particular exam up to a maximum of two times. 

Using a Translation Dictionary  

If English is your second language, you may apply to use a translation dictionary. Dictionaries providing definitions, examples or similar information are not allowed. The exam invigilator will examine the dictionary before and after the exam. You will not be given extra exam time to use a translation dictionary.  

To apply for this accommodation:

1. Fill out the Exam Application form and indicate in the Exam Accommodations section which supports you are requesting. 

2. Email the form to customerservice [at] skilledtradesbc.ca.