Classification: Non-compulsory

A Metal Fabricator (Fitter) builds, assembles and repairs products made of ferrous and non ferrous metals for use in a wide variety of manufacturing and construction industries. Specifically, a Metal Fabricator (Fitter):

• reads and interprets engineered drawings, sketches, codes and standards
• plans the sequence of tasks and executes fabrication safely and efficiently
• performs calculations and applies shop formulas by using mathematical methods to develop patterns
• completes the task of measuring, marking and laying out a variety of plate and structural shapes
• sets up and operates trade specific machinery to cut and form parts to be assembled
• assembles and fits parts to form sub-assemblies or complete units used in the manufacturing process
• connects components using various welding processes and mechanical fasteners
• utilizes material handling, rigging, hoisting and lifting equipment safely
• performs job duties safely and with precision ensuring compliance with drawings and applicable codes and standards

 Red Seal trade

A Welder permanently joins pieces of metal or manufactured parts using metal filler and heat and/or pressure; builds structures and repairs broken or cracked parts according to specifications; and carries out special processes, such as welding studs and brazing. Specifically, a Welder:

• lays out, cuts, and forms metals to specifications
• fits sub-assemblies and assemblies together and preparing assemblies for welding
• uses three major types of welding: arc, gas, and resistance
• uses various welding and cutting processes to join structural steel and cut metal in vessels, piping and other components
• fabricates parts, tools, machines and equipment
• joins parts being manufactured, builds structures and repairs damaged or worn parts
• controls for quality before, during and after welding

 Red Seal trade

A Facilities Mechanic:

• Inspects fire safety equipment
• Inspects, performs routine maintenance on and troubleshoots heating and ventilation systems
• Inspects and performs routine maintenance on domestic appliances, laundry systems and air conditioning systems
• Inspects and performs routine maintenance on low voltage electrical and plumbing systems
• Inspects, performs routine maintenance on and troubleshoots the building envelope and roofing
• Performs grounds maintenance

An Industrial Electrician lays out, inspects, assembles, installs, troubleshoots, repairs and maintains (including programming, calibration and preventive/predictive maintenance) electrical fixtures, apparatus, control equipment and wiring for industrial electrical systems, as well as equipment and systems such as motors, generators, distribution equipment systems, wiring systems, lighting systems, motor drives, stand-by power systems, instrumentation, communication, security, renewable energy and energy storage systems. Specifically, an Industrial Electrician:

• plans installations from blueprints, sketches and specifications and installs all electrical and electronic devices
• systematically diagnoses faults in electrical and electronic systems and equipment and repairs or replaces 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 for proper function

 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.