Exam & certification information
About the Bricklayer Red Seal exam.
The published examination has 125 four-option multiple-choice questions, a four-hour writing time and a 70% passing mark. Our two full forms match that length, time and published task distribution. The questions are independently developed.
Prepare for both new work and repair. Structural, moisture and movement details are important beyond the visible face of a wall.
Your provincial or territorial authority determines eligibility, fees, booking and permitted references. This study package does not register you for the official exam or confer certification.
References checked 16 October 2026: official trade exam information ↗ and official preparation guide ↗.
The work, skills and trade scope
Construct and repair masonry using brick, block, stone and related materials. Work includes layout, mortar, reinforcement, support and moisture-management details.
Residential and commercial construction, restoration, institutional projects and masonry contracting.
Accurate line, level and plumb, drawing interpretation, material handling and understanding masonry assemblies.
- Materials, mortar and bonding
- Layout, openings and reinforcement
- Wall ties, flashing and drainage
- Stone and specialty masonry
- Restoration and repair