Sector: Construction

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 Badge Red Seal trade

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Systems Mechanic

A Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Systems Mechanic works on refrigeration, cooling and combined heating cooling combination systems including geo-exchange systems in residential, industrial, commercial, and institutional settings. Specifically, a Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Systems Mechanic:

  • plans, lays out, installs, starts-up, connects, maintains, services, repairs, tests, verifies, commissions and decommissions refrigeration and air conditioning systems, electronic components and their accessories
  • installs and connects piping for the purpose of conveying all types of refrigerants used for both primary and secondary heating and cooling
  • checks efficiency outputs and parameters; inspects and checks operation and integrity of components; determines set points; replaces defective, leaking, discolored and worn components; performs shut-downs and lock outs; makes adjustments to pressures and controls; cleans and lubricates components; checks calibrations; reassembles and repairs components and systems; starts-up, tests and charges the systems
  • measures, cuts, bends, threads and connects pipe to functional components and utilities and services, tests, adjusts, commissions and decommissions the system

Red Seal Badge Red Seal trade

Residential (Low Rise) Sheet Metal Installer

A Residential (Low Rise) Sheet Metal Installer installs residential air-handling and ventilation systems in low-rise (four storeys or fewer) residential buildings that do not have common conditioned areas. The work is done in self/contained, singlefamily dwellings such as detached, semi-detached and town and linked homes that have a wood frame construction. Specifically, a Residential (Low Rise) Sheet Metal Installer:

  • follows safe working practices and procedures and environmental protection practices
  • organizes work for residential (low rise) sheet metal installations
  • prepares the worksite
  • installs ventilation and main ducts

Residential Air Conditioning Systems Mechanic

A Residential Air Conditioning Systems Mechanic works on residential air conditioning systems including geo-exchange systems. Specifically, a Residential Air Conditioning Systems Mechanic:

  • plans, lays out, installs, starts-up, connects, maintains, services, repairs, tests, verifies, commissions, and decommissions residential air conditioning systems, components and their accessories
  • installs and connects piping for the purpose of conveying all types of refrigerants used for both primary and secondary heating and cooling
  • maintains, services, repairs and replaces system components and accessories, including electrical and electronic components
  • checks efficiency outputs and parameters; inspects and checks operation and integrity of components; determines set points; replaces defective, leaking, discoloured and worn components; performs shut-downs and lock outs; makes adjustments to pressures and controls; cleans and lubricates components; checks calibrations; reassembles and repair components and systems; starts-up, tests and charges the systems
  • measures, cuts, bends, threads and connects pipe to functional components and utilities
  • services, tests, adjusts, commissions and decommissions the system

Roofer

A Roofer installs, repairs and replaces flat and sloped roofs involving a variety of materials with different application methods including shingles, slate, shakes, and roofing tiles on sloped roofs and membrane systems. Specifically, a Roofer:

  • installs, repairs and replaces flat and sloped roof systems
  • works with membrane roofing systems
  • installs, replaces and repairs shingles, slate, shakes and roofing tiles on sloped roofs, green roofs and solar panels
  • waterproofs and damp-proofs roof systems

Red Seal Badge Red Seal trade

Sheet Metal Worker

A Sheet Metal Worker designs, creates, assembles installs, and repairs sheet metal products. Specifically, a Sheet Metal Worker:

  • manufactures, creates, assembles, handles, erects, installs, dismantles, reconditions, adjusts, alters, repairs and/or services all ferrous and nonferrous sheet metal work of No. 10 U.S. Gauge or of any equivalent or lighter gauge and all other materials used in lieu thereof
  • reads and understands shop and field sketches used in fabrication and erection, including those taken from original architectural and engineering drawings or sketches
  • fabricates or installs metal cladding over insulation

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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

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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 Badge 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 Badge 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 Badge Red Seal trade