VALID-8
for Construction & Industry
In construction, manufacturing, and skilled trades, competence is critical—for safety, efficiency, and quality. VALID-8 helps organizations, unions, training providers, and tradespeople prove what they can do, not just what they’ve completed on paper.
Build Skills that Stand the Test of Time
Whether you’re training apprentices, certifying journeypersons, or upskilling your workforce, VALID-8 brings clarity and accountability to hands-on skill validation.
For Tradespeople & Apprentices: Show the Work Behind the Skill
Your abilities are built on real experience—VALID-8 gives you a way to show it. Submit photos, videos, job site logs, certifications, or supervisor validations to demonstrate your skills in action.
- Validate core tasks like welding, framing, rigging, or installations
- Track progress toward Red Seal or trade certifications
- Create a digital portfolio of proven work to show clients or employers
- Receive feedback from certified assessors to help you grow
- Earn credibility with proof—not just time served
VALID-8 helps you move from apprentice to expert with evidence that speaks for itself.
For Training Providers & Unions: Strengthen Pathways to Certification
VALID-8 supports apprenticeship programs, trade schools, and unions by:
- Aligning training to provincial or national occupational standards
- Mapping competencies to workplace tasks
- Making assessments more consistent, traceable, and defensible
- Offering a digital platform to manage submissions, reviews, and development plans
- Helping instructors and assessors provide timely feedback
- Generating shareable proof-of-skills profiles and certification evidence
Streamline your training, reduce manual paperwork, and prepare your members for career success with VALID-8.
For Employers & Industry Leaders: Validate Safety and Skill on the Job
Whether you’re managing a job site, plant, or industrial operation, VALID-8 helps you:
- Confirm that workers meet site-specific competency standards
- Monitor employee progress in apprenticeships or upskilling programs
- Reduce liability by documenting verified capabilities
- Identify workforce gaps and align training to operational needs
- Maintain compliance with regulatory and safety bodies
No more guessing. Know who can do what—backed by real proof.
Built for the Way Industry Works
Validate skills with real-world evidence, not just tests
Submit videos, images, checklists, and supervisor sign-offs
Align with industry-recognized standards and certifications
Secure, auditable, and accessible for employers and tradespeople alike
Build digital portfolios to carry your credentials wherever you go
VALID-8 brings trust, transparency, and visability to the trades.
Because in your line of work, what you can do matters most.