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Sprinkler and Fire Protection Installer

A Sprinkler and Fire Protection Installer lays out, installs, maintains, modifies, inspects and tests fire protection systems, including water-based and speciality fire suppression systems in a variety of environments. Specifically, a Sprinkler and Fire Protection Installer:

installs water supplies above and below grade for fire protection systems
installs fire pumps, drivers and controllers, commissions, detection, protection and control systems
installs, maintains, and tests water-based fire protection systems

Red Seal trade

Drywall, Acoustic and Lathing Applicator

A Drywall, Acoustic and Lathing Applicator erects exterior structural steel studs and sheathing, shaft wall systems, installs and finishes lath and drywall, partition walls and furring, ceiling systems and access flooring types as well as applies thermal and sound insulation. Specifically, a Drywall, Acoustic and Lathing Applicator:

reads, interprets, and applies blueprints and specifications for job layout
erects exterior structural steels studs and sheathing
erects light gauge residential steel studs, sheathing and demountable partitions
applies thermal insulation, sound insulation, and fire stopping
installs partition walls and furring and shaft wall systems
installs lath, drywall, moulded and cast forms and ceiling systems

Red Seal trade

Native Residential Construction Worker

A Native Residential Construction Worker:

Works in all aspects of constructing a First Nation home

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

Red Seal trade

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

Red Seal trade

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

Red Seal trade

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

Red Seal trade

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