If you’re staring down a Red Seal exam and your brain feels like it’s full of loose wires, half-remembered formulas, and code rules that won’t stay put, you’re not broken. Most people don’t fail because they’re bad tradespeople. They fail because they prepare blindly, misunderstand how the exam is structured, or get wrecked by anxiety and pacing on test day. Red Seal Rescue Substack is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. That’s the gap this exists to fill. I’m offering a 30-Minute Red Seal Exam Strategy Session — not tutoring, not lectures, not another binder of notes you’ll never open. This is a tactical, exam-readiness session for people who are done guessing and ready to pass. What We Do in 30 Minutes: We move fast and stay focused. Together, we: - Identify your highest-risk weak areas - Flag the high-fail topics and common code-book traps - Lock in a test-day pacing and mindset strategy so nerves don’t steal your marks You’ll leave with: - A clear, no-BS study plan you can start the same day - A pass checklist so nothing important slips through the cracks - Curated prep resources that actually match the Red Seal exam - Trade-specific guidance (Electrician, Millwright, HD Mechanic — more coming) No fluff. No motivational speeches.Just clarity and a plan that makes sense. This Is for You If - You’re rewriting — or scared you might have to - You feel overwhelmed and don’t know where to start - You want direction, not another pile of notes The Details - Format: Live via Google Meet (link sent after booking) - In-person: Available, location-dependent - Duration: 30 minutes - Launch Special: $99 USD (one time only) - Skool Community & Customised Coaching is additional monthly cost What Happens After If, after your session, you want deeper support, you’ll be invited into Red Seal Rescue coaching inside Skool. https://www.skool.com/red-seal-rescue-coaching-2378

You already know your trade. Now pass your Red Seal without rewrites. RSR’s ILM-inclusive plans use the same ILM/RSOS framework used in Alberta & BC, mapped into simple weekly drills, mocks, and a coach who keeps you honest. Complete your plan—if you don’t pass, we cover your next exam fee and coach you until you do. What you get: ILM-aligned study maps, targeted drills, mini-mocks, and exam-day strategy• Weekly scoreboard + message check-ins to stay on track• Bilingual Study Guide access (EN/FR) and a 14-day focus plan if you’re close to test day Who it’s for: Serious tradespeople aiming for a clean pass—no hype, no wandering, no bootlegs. Next step (2 minutes):Comment “JUMPSTART” and I’ll DM the quick readiness quiz + booking link. If you’re a fit, we’ll map your plan on a short call. Proof > promises. Structure > willpower. Pass and move on. Get started: https://forms.gle/UaS4yXLj53PWwmg27

Start: Shift work, two kids, exam in 5 weeks. Baseline mini-mock: 58%. Notes everywhere. Stress high. Plan (Jumpstart, 4 weeks): - Kickoff call → build a simple ILM-aligned study map. - Weekly group huddles to fix weak spots. - Two mini-mocks + a scoreboard to track progress. - 7-Day Cram Plan for the final week. What changed: - Code lookups went from “guess and scroll” to fast hits using the study maps and index. - Timeboxing (≈1.5 min/Q) and flag-and-return cut the panic. - 30-minute nightly drills beat 3-hour “cram and forget.” Result: Final mini-mock at 76%. Walked into the exam calm, finished with time to spare, passed. “The scoreboard kept me honest. The huddles showed me exactly what to fix.” Why Jumpstart works: Built straight off the ILM + RSOS blueprints, so you train on the same framework colleges use—no bootlegs, no detours. Includes licensed ILM materials, study maps, mini-mocks, and weekly accountability. Details: Jumpstart = 4 weeks · $597 USD Monthly billing· ILM included · Employer-friendly invoice. Guarantee: complete your plan; if you don’t pass, we cover your next exam fee and keep coaching until you do. (We don’t promise specific outcomes—just fair support if you do the work.) Bonus: New students get the 14-Day tune-up outline and exam-day tactics from our Study Guide—perfect if your date is coming fast. Ready to get your own win? 👉 Book Jumpstart (EN) / Réservez Jumpstart (FR): https://calendly.com/willnemo89 #RedSeal #SkilledTradesCanada #ApprenticeLife #ILM #RSOS #ExamPrep #Electrician #Alberta

What’s changing - This community is now paid‑only: $99USD/month after a 7‑day trial. - No free tier and no free consults going forward. - Keep it simple: if this helps you pass faster, stick around; if not, cancel during the trial and we part as friends. What you get at $99USD/mo - Weekly Group Huddle (45 min) — focused drills + scoreboard - RSOS/ILM Study Maps by trade - Mini‑Mock Bank (short timed quizzes, scored) - Coach DMs — 48‑hour response (Mon–Fri) - Replays + paid‑only channels - Employer‑friendly invoice (tuition vs. materials split) Dates & actions - Today (Mon Nov 3): Start your 7‑day trial → skool.com/red-seal-rescue-coaching-2378 - Fri Nov 7, 6:00 PM: Mid‑trial reminder. - Mon Nov 10, 12:00 PM & 7:00 PM: Final reminders. - Mon Nov 10, 8:01 PM: Trials that didn’t convert are removed. How to stay or leave - To stay: Do nothing — the trial converts to $99USD/mo automatically. - To leave: Cancel before Mon, Nov 10 @ 8:00 PM MST (link inside your Skool/Stripe receipt/profile). - You’ll lose access immediately. You can reapply after 12 months. FAQ (short) Why the change? Results come from reps + accountability. Paid‑only keeps the floor clean and the coaching tight. Is this a pass guarantee? No promises on outcomes. We coach the process. (Cohort programs have their own guarantee; membership is coaching/community access only.) Can my employer pay? Yes. Use the invoice in your receipt (tuition/materials split). Need help with billing? redsealrescuecoaching@gmail.com FR / Français Résumé : Essai de 7 jours dès maintenant. Ensuite, 99USD $/mois ou sortie. Pas de gratuités. Pas de consultations gratuites. Lien → skool.com/red-seal-rescue-coaching-2378 Date limite : Lun 10 nov., 20 h (HNR). Si vous annulez ou êtes retiré, vous pourrez refaire une demande après 12 mois (au plus tôt 3 nov. 2026).

RSR Weekly Check-In — Oct 24-30, 2025 (Fri->Thu) Post your 1-1-1 below:1 win / 1 miss / 1 next action Non-negotiables this week: - Timers: 3 x 15-minute timed sets per study day - Error log: record what, why, fix for every miss - Code + math reps: 20 questions per study day - Mock block: 60-90 minutes before Thu night, then review Pick your lane and ship reps: ELECTRICIAN (ELEC) - CEC focus: Sections 0, 2, 4, 8, 10 (clearances, bonding/grounding, OCPD) - Math: voltage drop, series/parallel, power triangle - Mock idea: 40 Q mixed CEC + 20 Q math, timed INSTRUMENTATION (INST) - Loops + P&IDs: tag logic, 4-20 mA, HART, I/P scaling - Process math: range, span, percent of scale, linearization basics - Mock idea: 30 Q instrumentation + 30 Q process math, timed HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC (HDM) - Systems: hydraulics (pressure/flow/area), air brakes, electrical diagnostics - Math: Pascal’s law, gear ratios, torque to power conversions - Mock idea: 30 Q hydraulics + 30 Q electrical/diagnostic flow, timed Format to post: - Trade: [ELEC/INST/HDM/etc.] - Hours booked this week: [#] - 1-1-1: [win, miss, next action] Comment codes: - Type JOIN for the Weekly Planner + Error Log templates - Type SOS for a 10-minute triage and one next step Sample 1-1-1s to copy: - ELEC: Win: nailed 3 voltage drop drills. Miss: rushed bonding questions. Next: 2 x 15-min timers on Section 10, log misses. - INST: Win: fixed 4-20 mA scaling math. Miss: slow on P&ID tag conventions. Next: 20 Q tag drill + 1 mock set. - HDM: Win: hydraulic ratio math finally clicked. Miss: guessed 3 brake system items. Next: 30 Q air brake set + error log. Let’s build passes, not excuses.