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 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 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

An Exterior Insulated Finish Systems Mechanic installs building systems that integrate a resinous exterior cladding with a continuous layer of insulation on the exterior of a building or structure by:

• Preparing substrates
• Selecting and applying barriers
• Selecting and applying adhesive applications and mechanical attachments
• Installing rigid insulation board
• Preparing rigid insulation board for base coat application
• Applying reinforcing mesh and base coat
• Applying textured finish coat

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 Precast Concrete Erector:

• Loads precast units on site
• Conducts pre-erection surveys
• Unloads and stores precast units
• Installs and aligns precast units
• Installs bolted precast connections
• Makes welded precast connections
• Installs dowelled precast connections