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		<title>Pressure Systems Welder</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>A Pressure Systems Welder: Welds metal plates, shells, tubes, drums and structures to assemble and repair boilers and pressure...</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A Pressure Systems Welder:</p>
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<li><span>Welds metal plates, shells, tubes, drums and structures to assemble and repair boilers and pressure systems to meet pressure test standards.</span></li>
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		<title>Railway Car Technician</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>A Railway Car Technician: Inspects, repairs, replaces and reconditions mechanical or structural components and systems of freight cars and...</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A Railway Car Technician:</p>
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<li><span>Inspects, repairs, replaces and reconditions mechanical or structural components and systems of freight cars and passenger coaches</span></li>
<li><span>organizes work</span></li>
<li><span>performs material handling procedures</span></li>
<li><span>services rail trucks</span></li>
<li><span>services underframes</span></li>
<li><span>services brakes</span></li>
<li><span>services car safety appliances</span></li>
<li><span>services car bodies</span></li>
<li><span>services coaches</span></li>
<li><span>performs safety and maintenance inspections</span></li>
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		<title>Tool and Die Maker</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>A Tool and Die Maker designs, creates, repairs and tests prototypes and production tools such as dies, cutting tools,...</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A<strong> Tool and Die Maker</strong> designs, creates, repairs and tests prototypes and production tools such as dies, cutting tools, jigs, fixtures, gauges and specialty tools using various metals, alloys and plastics. Specifically, a Tool and Die Maker:</p>
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<li><span>reads and interprets complex engineering drawings, tooling drawings and work-process documentation</span></li>
<li><span>designs, builds, changes and repairs dies, forms, cutting tools, gauges, jigs and fixtures for the manufacturing sector</span></li>
<li><span>builds precision dies, tools and prototypes using conventional and numerically controlled metal-cutting and forming machines and equipment including saws, drills, grinders, lathes, mills, die presses and electrical discharge machines</span></li>
<li><span>performs work-in-process measuring and checking using specialized and precision tools and equipment</span></li>
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<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>Entertainment Industry Power Technician</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>An Entertainment Industry Power Technician works in film, television, live performance, trade shows, special event productions and carnivals by...</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>An Entertainment Industry Power Technician works in film, television, live performance, trade shows, special event productions and carnivals by doing the following:</p>
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<li><span>Evaluating job requirements</span></li>
<li><span>Planning, building, installing, maintaining and disassembling power distribution systems, including both main and subdistribution systems</span></li>
<li><span>Designing and installing temporary distribution systems</span></li>
<li><span>Installing, controlling and disassembling lighting</span></li>
<li><span>Managing portable power supplies including maintenance of batteries</span></li>
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		<title>Facilities Mechanic</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>A Facilities Mechanic: Inspects fire safety equipment Inspects, performs routine maintenance on and troubleshoots heating and ventilation systems Inspects...</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A Facilities Mechanic:</p>
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<li><span>Inspects fire safety equipment</span></li>
<li><span>Inspects, performs routine maintenance on and troubleshoots heating and ventilation systems</span></li>
<li><span>Inspects and performs routine maintenance on domestic appliances, laundry systems and air conditioning systems</span></li>
<li><span>Inspects and performs routine maintenance on low voltage electrical and plumbing systems</span></li>
<li><span>Inspects, performs routine maintenance on and troubleshoots the building envelope and roofing</span></li>
<li><span>Performs grounds maintenance</span></li>
</ul>
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		<title>Pattern Maker</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>A Pattern Maker: Reads and interprets complex engineering drawings, pattern drawings and work process documentation Designs and creates foundry...</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A Pattern Maker:</p>
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<li><span>Reads and interprets complex engineering drawings, pattern drawings and work process documentation</span></li>
<li><span>Designs and creates foundry patterns and core boxes from metal, wood, plastic and polystyrene for parts and components cast from metal</span></li>
<li><span>Builds precision pattern tooling using wood and metal cutting machines and equipment, including saws, drills, grinders, lathes, mills and electrical discharge machines</span></li>
<li><span>Performs work-in-process measuring and checking using specialized and precision tools and equipment</span></li>
</ul>
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		<title>Facilities Technician</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>A Facilities Technician: Performs preventive maintenance Operates, monitors and performs routine maintenance on air conditioning and ventilation systems Operates,...</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A Facilities Technician:</p>
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<li><span>Performs preventive maintenance</span></li>
<li><span>Operates, monitors and performs routine maintenance on air conditioning and ventilation systems</span></li>
<li><span>Operates, troubleshoots and performs routine maintenance on air compressors</span></li>
<li><span>Operates, troubleshoots and performs routine maintenance on chillers and refrigeration systems</span></li>
<li><span>Operates, monitors and performs routine maintenance on water treatment systems</span></li>
<li><span>Inspects and verifies fire suppression and sprinkler systems</span></li>
<li><span>Inspects, tests and verifies emergency power and lighting systems</span></li>
<li><span>Operates, monitors and performs routine maintenance on heating systems.</span></li>
<li><span>Operates, troubleshoots and performs routine maintenance on pumps and pumping systems</span></li>
<li><span>Operates, monitors and performs routine maintenance on low pressure boilers</span></li>
<li><span>Operates electrical systems</span></li>
<li><span>Performs routine maintenance on fume hoods</span></li>
<li><span>Operates and performs routine maintenance on control systems and instrumentation</span></li>
<li><span>Inspects and monitors plumbing systems.</span></li>
<li><span>Monitors and analyzes utility consumption</span></li>
</ul>
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		<title>General Machinist</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>A General Machinist cuts, shapes and finishes metal to make precision machined parts and components used in all areas...</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A <strong>General Machinist</strong> cuts, shapes and finishes metal to make precision machined parts and components used in all areas of manufacturing. Specifically, a General Machinist:</p>
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<li><span>reads and interprets complex engineering drawings and work-process documentation</span></li>
<li><span>cuts, shapes, and finishes metal to make precision machined parts and components</span></li>
<li><span>sets up and operates both conventional and numerically controlled metal-cutting machines and equipment, including saws, drills, grinders, lathes and mills</span></li>
<li><span>performs work-in-process measuring or checking using specialized and precision tools and equipment</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>Bearings Mechanic</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>A Bearings Mechanic performs the following: Disassembles and cleans bearings, seals and chocks Inspects bearings, seals and chocks for...</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A Bearings Mechanic performs the following:</p>
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<li><span>Disassembles and cleans bearings, seals and chocks</span></li>
<li><span>Inspects bearings, seals and chocks for wear, and damage</span></li>
<li><span>Repairs or replaces bearings, seals and chocks<strong><br />
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Please note this trade has been designated as inactive and is no longer accepting apprenticeship registrations indefinitely following a 3-month evaluation period assessing the program’s viability. To learn more about the review process, please see: <a href="https://www.skilledtradesontario.ca/sto-initiates-review-of-18-apprenticeship-programs/">STO initiates review of 18 apprenticeship programs &#8211; Skilled Trades Ontario</a>. </p>
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		<title>Industrial Electrician</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>An Industrial Electrician lays out, inspects, assembles, installs, troubleshoots, repairs and maintains (including programming, calibration and preventive/predictive maintenance) electrical...</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>An <strong>Industrial Electrician</strong> 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:</p>
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<li><span>plans installations from blueprints, sketches and specifications and installs all electrical and electronic devices</span></li>
<li><span>systematically diagnoses faults in electrical and electronic systems and equipment and repairs or replaces electrical and electronic components as required</span></li>
<li><span>measures, cuts, threads, bends, assembles and installs conduits and other electrical conductor raceways</span></li>
<li><span>splices and terminates electrical conductors</span></li>
<li><span>tests electrical and electronic equipment for proper function</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><strong>The new Electrical Trades’ Curriculum Standard will be phased in over multiple years.</strong></p>
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<li><span>The new 2024 level 1 will be implemented by all TDAs as of September 1, 2024.</span></li>
<li><span>The new 2024 level 2 will be implemented by all TDAs as of September 1, 2025.</span></li>
<li><span>The new 2024 levels 3 &#038; 4 will be implemented by all TDAs as of September 1, 2026. Level 4 does not apply to 309C.</span></li>
<li><span>Existing 2003 Curriculum levels expire on the August 31st date prior to implementation of the new level.</span></li>
</ul>
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