eca assessment for trades ???

[fossy]

does anyone know who to use when your education is a trade ? i am journeyman automotive service technician and all the companys listed on the cic website

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=681&top=29

dont do any kind of trade eca assessments

so where is a person with a trade getting there eca from then ?????

 

[Liam88]

ICAS is the only option for having a trade assessed. WES will return/reject an application for trades evaluation. Processing time at ICAS is on average 6 months +\- 2 weeks and the level of Canadian education given in your ICAS certificate will generally be " 1 year College certificate"

 

[fossy]

i talked to icas now twice and was told they dont handle trades

 

[fossy]

really no one here that is a trades person and had to go threw this and got any info ?

 

[iammikeywithy]

any news regarding this post, because i have 2 trades certificates and still dont know if this is enough
up pls

 

[Bobbieleigh]

You can't assess your trade certificate. The only way is to sit Red Seal exam in Canada to get Canadian trade certificate.

 

[Jai_From_Aus]

How do we get an ECA for express entry if we need to sit the Red Seal exam in canada?
I have been told that I need Canadian work experience and to fill out a logbook before getting my qualifications assessed and being allowed to sit the Red Seal exam.
If this is correct how do we apply for Express Entry when I can't work in Canada as I am not eligible due to age for a working visa.

Any help?

 

[nellerama]

How do we get an ECA for express entry if we need to sit the Red Seal exam in canada?
I have been told that I need Canadian work experience and to fill out a logbook before getting my qualifications assessed and being allowed to sit the Red Seal exam.
If this is correct how do we apply for Express Entry when I can't work in Canada as I am not eligible due to age for a working visa.

Any help?

did you ever find out what you're supposed to do ?