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		<title>Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Systems Mechanic</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>A Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Systems Mechanic works on refrigeration, cooling and combined heating cooling combination systems including geo-exchange...</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A <strong>Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Systems Mechanic</strong> 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:</p>
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<li><span>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</span></li>
<li><span>installs and connects piping for the purpose of conveying all types of refrigerants used for both primary and secondary heating and cooling</span></li>
<li><span>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</span></li>
<li><span>measures, cuts, bends, threads and connects pipe to functional components and utilities and services, tests, adjusts, commissions and decommissions the system</span></li>
</ul>
<p><img decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-33587" src="/wp-content/uploads/1970/01/red-seal-icon.png" alt="Red Seal Badge" width="50" height="50" /> Red Seal trade</p>
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		<title>Residential (Low Rise) Sheet Metal Installer</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>A Residential (Low Rise) Sheet Metal Installer installs residential air-handling and ventilation systems in low-rise (four storeys or fewer)...</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A <strong>Residential (Low Rise) Sheet Metal Installer</strong> 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:</p>
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<li><span>follows safe working practices and procedures and environmental protection practices</span></li>
<li><span>organizes work for residential (low rise) sheet metal installations</span></li>
<li><span>prepares the worksite</span></li>
<li><span>installs ventilation and main ducts</span></li>
</ul>
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		<title>Residential Air Conditioning Systems Mechanic</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>A Residential Air Conditioning Systems Mechanic works on residential air conditioning systems including geo-exchange systems. Specifically, a Residential Air...</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A <strong>Residential Air Conditioning Systems Mechanic</strong> works on residential air conditioning systems including geo-exchange systems. Specifically, a Residential Air Conditioning Systems Mechanic:</p>
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<li><span>plans, lays out, installs, starts-up, connects, maintains, services, repairs, tests, verifies, commissions, and decommissions residential air conditioning systems, components and their accessories</span></li>
<li><span>installs and connects piping for the purpose of conveying all types of refrigerants used for both primary and secondary heating and cooling</span></li>
<li><span>maintains, services, repairs and replaces system components and accessories, including electrical and electronic components</span></li>
<li><span>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</span></li>
<li><span>measures, cuts, bends, threads and connects pipe to functional components and utilities</span></li>
<li><span>services, tests, adjusts, commissions and decommissions the system</span></li>
</ul>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.skilledtradesontario.ca/trade-information/residential-air-conditioning-systems-mechanic/">Residential Air Conditioning Systems Mechanic</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.skilledtradesontario.ca">Skilled Trades Ontario</a>.</p>
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		<title>Roofer</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Jan 2022 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>A Roofer installs, repairs and replaces flat and sloped roofs involving a variety of materials with different application methods...</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A <strong>Roofer</strong> 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:</p>
<ul class="ocot-list">
<li><span>installs, repairs and replaces flat and sloped roof systems</span></li>
<li><span>works with membrane roofing systems</span></li>
<li><span>installs, replaces and repairs shingles, slate, shakes and roofing tiles on sloped roofs, green roofs and solar panels</span></li>
<li><span>waterproofs and damp-proofs roof systems</span></li>
</ul>
<p><img decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-33587" src="/wp-content/uploads/1970/01/red-seal-icon.png" alt="Red Seal Badge" width="50" height="50" /> Red Seal trade</p>
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		<title>Sheet Metal Worker</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Jan 2022 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>A Sheet Metal Worker designs, creates, assembles installs, and repairs sheet metal products. Specifically, a Sheet Metal Worker: manufactures,...</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A <strong>Sheet Metal Worker</strong> designs, creates, assembles installs, and repairs sheet metal products. Specifically, a Sheet Metal Worker:</p>
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<li><span>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</span></li>
<li><span>reads and understands shop and field sketches used in fabrication and erection, including those taken from original architectural and engineering drawings or sketches</span></li>
<li><span>fabricates or installs metal cladding over insulation</span></li>
</ul>
<p><img decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-33587" src="/wp-content/uploads/1970/01/red-seal-icon.png" alt="Red Seal Badge" width="50" height="50" /> Red Seal trade</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.skilledtradesontario.ca/trade-information/sheet-metal-worker/">Sheet Metal Worker</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.skilledtradesontario.ca">Skilled Trades Ontario</a>.</p>
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		<title>Sprinkler and Fire Protection Installer</title>
		<link>https://www.skilledtradesontario.ca/trade-information/sprinkler-and-fire-protection-installer/</link>
		
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>A Sprinkler and Fire Protection Installer lays out, installs, maintains, modifies, inspects and tests fire protection systems, including water-based...</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A <strong>Sprinkler and Fire Protection Installer</strong> 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:</p>
<ul class="ocot-list">
<li><span>installs water supplies above and below grade for fire protection systems</span></li>
<li><span>installs fire pumps, drivers and controllers, commissions, detection, protection and control systems</span></li>
<li><span> installs, maintains, and tests water-based fire protection systems</span></li>
</ul>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-33587" src="/wp-content/uploads/1970/01/red-seal-icon.png" alt="Red Seal Badge" width="50" height="50" /> Red Seal trade</p>
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		<title>Steamfitter</title>
		<link>https://www.skilledtradesontario.ca/trade-information/steamfitter/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Jan 2022 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>A Steamfitter lays out, assembles, maintains and repairs piping to carry water, steam, fluids, gases, chemicals and fuel for...</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A <strong>Steamfitter</strong> 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:</p>
<ul class="ocot-list">
<li><span>reads and understands design drawings, manufacturers literature and installation diagrams</span></li>
<li><span>lays out, assembles, installs, maintains, and repairs heating, cooling, process or industrial systems</span></li>
<li><span>installs piping for any process, including a process that conveys gas or pneumatic or air-handling system</span></li>
<li><span>installs high-pressure piping for any process</span></li>
<li><span>installs and maintains instrumentation control systems</span></li>
</ul>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-33587" src="/wp-content/uploads/1970/01/red-seal-icon.png" alt="Red Seal Badge" width="50" height="50" /> Red Seal trade</p>
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		<title>Terrazzo, Tile and Marble Setter</title>
		<link>https://www.skilledtradesontario.ca/trade-information/terrazzo-tile-and-marble-setter/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Jan 2022 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>A Terrazzo, Tile and Marble Setter covers interior and exterior walls, floors with terrazzo, tile and/or marble by preparing,...</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A <strong>Terrazzo, Tile and Marble Setter</strong> 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:</p>
<ul class="ocot-list">
<li><span>uses and maintains electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic power tools</span></li>
<li><span>interprets blueprints and specifications</span></li>
<li><span>inspects and verifies materials and tools, and sets plumb, level and square lines and surfaces</span></li>
<li><span>prepares sub-surface</span></li>
<li><span>installs terrazzo and tile</span></li>
<li><span>performs mechanical installation of natural stone on walls</span></li>
<li><span>installs natural stone indoors by conventional or stacking method</span></li>
<li><span>installs natural stone slabs on floors and counter tops</span></li>
</ul>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-33587" src="/wp-content/uploads/1970/01/red-seal-icon.png" alt="Red Seal Badge" width="50" height="50" /> Red Seal trade</p>
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		<title>Floor Covering Installer</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>A Floor Covering Installer installs, replaces and repairs a variety of floor coverings in residential, industrial, commercial and institutional...</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A <strong>Floor Covering Installer</strong> 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:</p>
<ul class="ocot-list">
<li><span>prepares floors by removing existing trim, flooring, and underlayments</span></li>
<li><span>installs and repairs resilient tile, resilient sheet goods, gluedown carpets, carpet tile, carpet and cushion, wood floors, engineered and laminate floor</span></li>
<li><span>verifies drawings, written specifications, and choice of materials</span></li>
<li><span>marks for tile and pattern lay-out</span></li>
<li><span>seams and seals sheet goods</span></li>
<li><span>applies adhesives</span></li>
</ul>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-33587" src="/wp-content/uploads/1970/01/red-seal-icon.png" alt="Red Seal Badge" width="50" height="50" /> Red Seal trade</p>
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		<title>Powerline Technician</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>A Powerline Technician constructs, maintains and repairs overhead and underground electrical power transmission and distribution systems and communication networks....</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A <strong>Powerline Technician</strong> constructs, maintains and repairs overhead and underground electrical power transmission and distribution systems and communication networks. Specifically, a Powerline Technician:</p>
<ul class="ocot-list">
<li><span>prepares work plans</span></li>
<li><span>installs, maintains and removes power system poles and maintains transmission towers and structures</span></li>
<li><span>installs and maintains overhead and underground power systems</span></li>
<li><span>splices and terminates conductors and related wiring to connect power distribution and transmission networks</span></li>
<li><span>troubleshoots overhead and underground power systems</span></li>
<li><span>installs, maintains and removes transformers and hardware</span></li>
<li><span>installs, operates and maintains system protection, control and instrumentation equipment and communications systems</span></li>
</ul>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-33587" src="/wp-content/uploads/1970/01/red-seal-icon.png" alt="Red Seal Badge" width="50" height="50" /> Red Seal trade</p>
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