Classification: Non-compulsory

Light Rail Overhead Contact Systems Linesperson

A  Light Rail Overhead Contact Systems Linesperson:

  • Builds and maintains aerial feeder systems
  • Builds and maintains contact conductor systems
  • Builds and maintains electrical track switch systems
  • Maintains lighting systems

Painter and Decorator — Industrial

A Painter and Decorator — Industrial applies protective finishes in commercial, institutional and industrial settings. They prepare a variety of surfaces (wood, masonry, drywall, plaster, concrete, synthetics, stucco and metal) prior to the application of materials such as paint, high performance coatings, waterproofing, fireproofing, and specialty finishes. Specifically, a Painter and Decorator — Industrial:

  • reads specifications to determine quantities of materials required
  • prepares and cleans surfaces using methods, such as scraping, sanding, sandblasting, hydro-blasting and steamcleaning
  • mixes coatings according to manufacturer’s specifications
  • applies coatings using brushes, rollers or spray equipment
  • practices quality control
  • assembles and erects scaffolding, swing stages and other access equipment

Relay and Instrumentation Technician

A Relay and Instrumentation Technician performs some or all of the following:

  • Diagnose and repair data acquisition and code systems
  • Diagnose and repair devices and computers
  • Test vital signal control relays
  • Diagnose and repair power systems

Tractor-Trailer Commercial Driver

A Tractor-Trailer Commercial Driver operates a tractor-trailer for commercial purposes to transport goods, products and materials across provincial, national and international routes. Specifically, a Tractor-Trailer Commercial Driver:

  • plans and executes driving routes
  • secures cargo and loads to ensure safety and prevent damage
  • inspects equipment, conducts routine vehicle safety checks and reports problems
  • prepares compliance and commercial documentation
  • handles equipment off road and on highways
  • controls vehicle speed, space and road position in all driving conditions
  • practices defensive and courteous driving techniques

Appliance Service Technician

An Appliance Service Technician installs, assembles, disassembles, removes, services, repairs, maintains and disposes of domestic appliances and electrical household products. Some examples include refrigerators, dishwashers, washers, dryers, and ovens. Specifically, an Appliance Service Technician:

  • performs work on multiple appliance and household product systems such as: electrical, electronic control and component, mechanical, water, air, and sealed
  • reads and interprets work orders and manufacturer’s specifications, and follows service manual instructions
  • installs, services, and repairs appliances and household products including performing inspections, determining leaks and malfunctions, cleaning, lubricating, adjusting and aligning systems and components, verifying operation, and confirming electrical supply
  • uses specialized tools and methods to test, calibrate, adjust, and fabricate appliances, household products, their components and accessories
  • recovers existing refrigerant and transfers the gases into approved storage containers for disposal

Red Seal Badge Red Seal trade

Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Programmer

A CNC Programmer develops programming for Computerized Numerical and Direct Numerical controlled machines by:

  • Demonstrating safe work practices and techniques
  • Defining areas of workpiece to be machined
  • Determining CNC programming operations
  • Planning the metal removal process
  • Developing tool paths
  • Post-processing tool path information
  • Generating CNC job documentation
  • Implementing CNC machining processes
  • Optimizing programs
  • Archiving/maintaining files

*IMPORTANT NOTICE*
Please note that this trade has been placed under review for a 3-month period as a result of low activity in the apprenticeship program. To learn more about the review process, please see: STO initiates review of 18 apprenticeship programs – Skilled Trades Ontario.

Electronic Service Technician

An electronic Service Technician:

  • Interacts with customers and other workers
  • Uses hand tools, hand power tools, testing equipment and specialty tools
  • Applies electronic theory to electronic products
  • Terminates and connects conductors and printed circuit boards contained within electronic products
  • Maintains electronic products
  • Troubleshoots and diagnoses problems in electronic products
  • Services and repairs electronic products

Horse Groom

A Horse Groom performs the following duties:

  • Handles and controls horses
  • Performs grooming procedures
  • Performs tacking-up of horse
  • Performs untacking of horse
  • Performs feeding procedures
  • Performs horse health maintenance procedures
  • Cleans stalls
  • Maintains stable facilities, tools, equipment and supplies

Locksmith

A Locksmith performs some or all of the following:

  • Repairs, installs, and adjusts locks;
  • Repairs, installs and adjusts related door & frame hardware;
  • Makes keys; and,
  • Changes lock combinations.

Parts Technician

A Parts Technician performs ordering, warehousing, inventory control and sales of parts, servicing a range of industries including motive power, appliance, heavy duty equipment and natural resources. Specifically, a Parts Technician:

  • provides customer service and advice
  • maintains, handles and warehouses stock
  • identifies and catalogues parts and assemblies
  • orders, receives, inspects, sorts, maintains inventories and prices and sells supplies, parts and assemblies
  • processes exchanges and returns
  • prepares statements
  • maintains records

Red Seal Badge Red Seal trade