Classification: Non-compulsory

Information Technology – Network Technician

An Information Technology — Network Technician:

  • Installs, configures and maintains client workstations and network servers connected by a local area network
  • Applies technical knowledge of data communication, standards, protocols and internet working concepts

Baker-Patissier

A Baker-Patissier prepares and bakes pies, tarts, squares, bread, rolls, cookies, cakes and other items for commercial and retail establishments as well as restaurants. Specifically, a Baker-Patissier:

  • prepares straight or sponge dough, yeast-raised pastry, puff pastry and aerated products
  • makes savoury products such as filled pies, patties, rolls, biscuits, crackers and flat breads
  • finishes and decorates cakes, prepares fillings, mousses, sauces, compotes and glazes
  • prepares confectionary, specialty goods and desserts for dietary restrictions
  • makes ice creams, sorbets/sherbets, gelatos and other frozen desserts
  • calculates raw product requirements to meet production demand and controls inventory

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Entertainment Industry Power Technician

An Entertainment Industry Power Technician works in film, television, live performance, trade shows, special event productions and carnivals by doing the following:

  • Evaluating job requirements
  • Planning, building, installing, maintaining and disassembling power distribution systems, including both main and subdistribution systems
  • Designing and installing temporary distribution systems
  • Installing, controlling and disassembling lighting
  • Managing portable power supplies including maintenance of batteries

Machine Tool Builder and Integrator

Machine Tool Builder and Integrator:

  • Reads and interprets complex engineering drawings, schematics, bills of materials and machine-tool build assembly documentation
  • Builds precision in-process tooling, machine-tool parts and components using conventional and numerically controlled metal cutting machines and equipment, including saws, drills, grinders, lathes and mills
  • Designs, devises and details assembly plans for the machine tool building and integrating process
  • Builds, assembles and integrates pneumatics, hydraulics, electrical components, power transmission systems, conveyor systems and feeder systems
  • Assembles and integrates subassemblies into the main assembly of stand-alone machine tools and multistation automated machine tool systems.

Architectural Glass and Metal Technician

An Architectural Glass and Metal Technician handles, measures, cuts, prepares, fits, installs, replaces and repairs all types of glass and glass substitutes, typically in commercial, residential and transportation settings. An Architectural Glass and Metal Technician fabricates and installs curtain wall framing, aluminium storefront frames and entrances, doors and hardware, structural silicone glazing, skylights and sloped glazing. Specifically, an Architectural Glass and Metal Technician:

  • lays out, measures, prepares, fabricates and installs/replaces architectural glass and metal components and air/vapour barriers in systems such as entranceways, windows, skylights and curtain walls
  • works with and installs plastics, granite, aluminum panels and other similar materials used as glass substitutes, as well as films or laminates that improve the durability or safety of the glass
  • works from mobile equipment, scaffolds and swing stages, sometimes at great heights, to manoeuvre glass panels that are lifted by cranes and other lifting equipment.

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Heat and Frost Insulator

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

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Saw Filer/Fitter

A Saw Filer/Fitter:

  • Maintains wood sawing machines in lumber or paper mills
  • Files grooved, contoured and irregular surfaces of knives, saw blades and metal objects
  • Repairs, sets and sharpens bandsaws, chainsaws, handsaws, circular saws and other types of saw blades
  • Troubleshoots sawing machinery and analyzing faults for corrective or repair action

Assistant Cook

An Assistant Cook prepares and cooks a wide range of foods for public consumption in various settings such as restaurants and hotels. Specifically, an Assistant Cook:

  • prepares, cooks, and assembles complete breakfasts
  • prepares short order dishes including hot and cold sandwiches
  • prepares stocks, soups and sauces, salads, dressings, vegetables and desserts
  • uses a variety of preparation methods including roasting, deep-frying, poaching, sautéeing, braising and grilling to prepare meats, poultry and fish
  • practises safe work practices, hygiene, equipment handling, sanitation and workplace safety

Heavy Equipment Operator — Excavator

A Heavy Equipment Operator — Excavator operates an excavator, its attachments and ground engaging equipment in various types of projects across multiple industries, such as road construction and maintenance, mining, quarrying, land clearing, forestry, logging, as well as gas and oil. He/she inspects, maintains, transports and operates this equipment and its attachments. Specifically, a Heavy Equipment Operator — Excavator:

  • performs pre-operational inspections, safety and operational checks, preventative maintenance
  • monitors equipment performance
  • loads and unloads, transports, cleans, oils and refills equipment
  • reads and interprets government legislation, site plans and manufacturers’ manuals (i.e. survey indicators)
  • installs, operates and removes attachments (i.e. quick attach, buckets, rakes, levels, tillers, cutters, blades, grapples, pushers, vibrators and breakers)
  • performs operations, such as excavating, grading, ramp building, stockpiling, backfilling and towing, ensuring maximum productivity
  • checks grades, performs cut and fil operations, backfills trenches and excavations, creates slopes, creates mass excavations, clears land, strips surface materials, stockpiles and places materials, lifts materials, performs logging and surface mining operations, perform demolitions, bales snow.
  • communicates through various techniques including hand signals

Red Seal Badge Red Seal trade