Sector: Construction

Steamfitter

A Steamfitter lays out, assembles, maintains and repairs piping to carry water, steam, fluids, gases, chemicals and fuel for heating, cooling, lubricating and process piping systems. Specifically, a Steamfitter:

  • reads and understands design drawings, manufacturers literature and installation diagrams
  • lays out, assembles, installs, maintains, and repairs heating, cooling, process or industrial systems
  • installs piping for any process, including a process that conveys gas or pneumatic or air-handling system
  • installs high-pressure piping for any process
  • installs and maintains instrumentation control systems

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Electrician – Construction and Maintenance

An Electrician – Construction and Maintenance plans, assembles, connects, installs, repairs, inspects, tests, verifies, and maintains electrical systems in various settings (i.e. residential, commercial, institutional, industrial). Electrical systems include heating, lighting, power, communication, control, security systems and renewable energy and energy storage systems.
An Electrician – Construction and Maintenance also measures, cuts, threads, bends, assembles and installs conduits, electrical conductor enclosures and supports.

  • lays out, assembles, installs, repairs, maintains, connects and/or tests electrical systems
  • plans installations from blueprints, sketches and specifications, and installs all electrical and electronic devices
  • systematically diagnoses faults in electrical and electronic components, as required
  • measures, cuts, threads, bends, assembles and installs conduits and other electrical conductor raceways
  • splices and terminates electrical conductors
  • tests electrical and electronic equipment to ensure that they are functioning properly

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The new Electrical Trades’ Curriculum Standard will be phased in over multiple years.

  • The new 2024 level 1 will be implemented by all TDAs as of September 1, 2024.
  • The new 2024 level 2 will be implemented by all TDAs as of September 1, 2025.
  • The new 2024 levels 3 & 4 will be implemented by all TDAs as of September 1, 2026. Level 4 does not apply to 309C.
  • Existing 2003 Curriculum levels expire on the August 31st date prior to implementation of the new level.

Painter and Decorator — Commercial and Residential

A Painter and Decorator — Commercial and Residential applies decorative and protective finishes in residential, commercial, and institutional settings. Specifically, a Painter and Decorator — Commercial and Residential:

  • 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

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Terrazzo, Tile and Marble Setter

A Terrazzo, Tile and Marble Setter covers interior and exterior walls, floors with terrazzo, tile and/or marble by preparing, measuring and marking the surface to be covered, mixing and applying mortar, mastic, cement, or other adhesives, using hand tools, laying mosaic tiles and removing and replacing cracked or damaged tiles. Specifically, a Terrazzo, Tile and Marble Setter:

  • uses and maintains electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic power tools
  • interprets blueprints and specifications
  • inspects and verifies materials and tools, and sets plumb, level and square lines and surfaces
  • prepares sub-surface
  • installs terrazzo and tile
  • performs mechanical installation of natural stone on walls
  • installs natural stone indoors by conventional or stacking method
  • installs natural stone slabs on floors and counter tops

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Electrician – Domestic and Rural

An Electrician — Domestic and Rural plans/layouts, assembles, connects, installs, repairs, inspects, tests, verifies, maintains and commissions electrical systems specifically in houses, small dwellings and/or farms. He/she also measures, cuts, threads, bends, assembles and installs conduits, electrical conductor enclosures and supports. Electrical systems may include heating, lighting, power digital, communication, control and security systems. Specifically, an Electrician — Domestic and Rural:

  • lays out, assembles, installs, repairs, maintains, connects and/or tests electrical systems
  • plans installations from blueprints, sketches/specifications, and installs all electrical and electronic devices
  • systematically diagnoses faults in electrical and electronic components
  • measures, cuts, threads, bends, assembles and installs conduits and other electrical conductor enclosures
  • splices and terminates electrical conductors
  • tests electrical and electronic equipment to ensure they are functioning properly

The new Electrical Trades’ Curriculum Standard will be phased in over multiple years.

  • The new 2024 level 1 will be implemented by all TDAs as of September 1, 2024.
  • The new 2024 level 2 will be implemented by all TDAs as of September 1, 2025.
  • The new 2024 levels 3 & 4 will be implemented by all TDAs as of September 1, 2026. Level 4 does not apply to 309C.
  • Existing 2003 Curriculum levels expire on the August 31st date prior to implementation of the new level.

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

Exterior Insulated Finish Systems Mechanic

An Exterior Insulated Finish Systems Mechanic installs building systems that integrate a resinous exterior cladding with a continuous layer of insulation on the exterior of a building or structure by:

  • Preparing substrates
  • Selecting and applying barriers
  • Selecting and applying adhesive applications and mechanical attachments
  • Installing rigid insulation board
  • Preparing rigid insulation board for base coat application
  • Applying reinforcing mesh and base coat
  • Applying textured finish coat

Plumber

A Plumber installs, repairs and maintains piping systems, fixtures and other plumbing equipment used for water distribution, drainage and waste disposal. Specifically, a Plumber:

  • lays out, assembles, installs, maintains and repairs piping, fixtures and other components for the supply or disposal of water for any domestic or industrial purpose
  • connects any appliance that uses water
  • installs the piping for any process, including the conveyance of gas, or any tubing for a pneumatic or air-handling system
  • reads and understands design drawings, manufacturers’ literature, and installation diagrams for piping and appliances

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Floor Covering Installer

A Floor Covering Installer installs, replaces and repairs a variety of floor coverings in residential, industrial, commercial and institutional settings, using under cushion, carpeting, vinyl, resilient tile, sheet flooring, pre-finished, unfinished, engineered wood, laminate, seasonal carpeting and artificial turf. Specifically, a Floor Covering Installer:

  • prepares floors by removing existing trim, flooring, and underlayments
  • installs and repairs resilient tile, resilient sheet goods, gluedown carpets, carpet tile, carpet and cushion, wood floors, engineered and laminate floor
  • verifies drawings, written specifications, and choice of materials
  • marks for tile and pattern lay-out
  • seams and seals sheet goods
  • applies adhesives

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