Sector: Construction

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

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

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

 Red Seal trade

A Powerline Technician constructs, maintains and repairs overhead and underground electrical power transmission and distribution systems and communication networks. Specifically, a Powerline Technician:

• prepares work plans
• installs, maintains and removes power system poles and maintains transmission towers and structures
• installs and maintains overhead and underground power systems
• splices and terminates conductors and related wiring to connect power distribution and transmission networks
• troubleshoots overhead and underground power systems
• installs, maintains and removes transformers and hardware
• installs, operates and maintains system protection, control and instrumentation equipment and communications systems

 Red Seal trade

A General Carpenter constructs, renovates and repairs structures made of wood, steel, concrete and other materials in the residential, commercial and industrial construction sectors and in related industries. Specifically, a General Carpenter:

• establishes building procedures and prepares work sites
• lays out, constructs and installs formwork and concrete foundations
• frames floors, walls, ceilings and roofs
• finishes interiors and exteriors
• constructs heavy framing
• builds stairs, posts and handrails
• lays out, constructs and installs door and window systems
• performs renovations

 Red Seal trade

A Hazardous Materials Worker identifies, removes, packages, transports and disposes of hazardous materials such as asbestos, mould, lead, mercury, and other biological harzards. Specifically, a Hazardous Materials Worker:

• mobilizes site enclosures
• pre-cleans work areas
• builds work area enclosures
• sets up decontamination chambers and waste chutes
• removes and cleans hazardous material
• dismantles work area enclosures and decontamination chambers
• performs post tear-down clean
• de-mobilizes site enclosures
• performs routine inspections

A Precast Concrete Finisher:

• Repairs, finishes, cleans, grouts and chalks precast concrete surfaces

A Heat and Frost Insulator works with insulating material to prevent or reduce the passage of heat, cold, vapour, moisture, sound or fire. A Heat and Frost Insulator installs, repairs and maintains insulating materials used on systems and equipment as well as walls, floors and ceilings of buildings and may also lay out and fabricate parts on-site, remove or seal-off old insulation. Specifically, a Heat and Frost Insulator:

• reads and interprets drawings and specifications to determine insulation requirements
• selects the amount and type of insulation to be installed
• measures and cuts insulating material to the required dimensions
• applies, installs, repairs and maintains insulating material
• installs fire-stopping insulation
• applies metal and plastic finishes

 Red Seal trade