News and Updates

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NEWS RELEASES
ATLANTIC AND NATIONAL TRADE HARMONIZATION PROJECTS
SKILLS CANADA COMPETITIONS: Newfoundland and Labrador
Trade Designation Changes – Ironworker (Reinforcing); Ironworker (Structural/Ornamental): The PACB has updated these trade designations to ‘Training and Certification’. Learn more here
Essential Skills for Success Assessment (ESSA): ATCD is excited to launch the Essential Skills for Success Assessment (ESSA).

The ESSA is a CONFIDENTIAL online assessment tool for apprentices that identifies strengths and potential areas where extra support may be needed, helping apprentices to succeed in classroom training and on-the-job performance.

Learn more about the ESSA here.

Elimination of Client Fees: As part of Budget 2025, all fees for ATCD clients have been eliminated. This includes examination, logbook and certificate fees for Apprentices, Trade Qualifiers, Journeypersons, Power Engineers and Blasters.

Any fees paid on or after April 1, 2025 can be refunded by:

  1. Contacting ATCD at apprenticeshiponline@gov.nl.ca or (709) 729-2350; and
  2. Providing a copy of the payment receipt and contact information.
Apprenticeship Review Report: click here
Trade Designation Change – Landscape Horticulturist: The PACB has updated this trade designation to ‘Certification Only’. Learn more here
Sunsetting of Apprenticeship Grants March 31, 2025: Employment and Social Development Canada’s apprenticeship grants ended on March 31, 2025. Get more information on the Apprenticeship Grants website or read ESDC’s Questions and Answers document here
Trade Name Change – Small Equipment Service Technician: The PACB has renamed this trade to Power Sport Technician. Learn more here
Red Seal Examination Pass Rates: Learn more here