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		<title>Electronic Service Technician</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 1970 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>An electronic Service Technician: Interacts with customers and other workers Uses hand tools, hand power tools, testing equipment and...</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>An electronic Service Technician:</p>
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<li><span>Interacts with customers and other workers</span></li>
<li><span>Uses hand tools, hand power tools, testing equipment and specialty tools</span></li>
<li><span>Applies electronic theory to electronic products</span></li>
<li><span>Terminates and connects conductors and printed circuit boards contained within electronic products</span></li>
<li><span>Maintains electronic products</span></li>
<li><span>Troubleshoots and diagnoses problems in electronic products</span></li>
<li><span>Services and repairs electronic products</span></li>
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		<title>Retail Meat Cutter</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 1970 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>A Retail Meat Cutter prepares meat and poultry for the retail market by: Demonstrating safe working practices and techniques...</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A Retail Meat Cutter prepares meat and poultry for the retail market by:</p>
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<li><span>Demonstrating safe working practices and techniques</span></li>
<li><span>Applying general work practices and merchandising</span></li>
<li><span>Setting up and operating machinery</span></li>
<li><span>Performing business practices / customer relations</span></li>
<li><span>Preparing beef cuts</span></li>
<li><span>Preparing pork cuts</span></li>
<li><span>Preparing lamb cuts</span></li>
<li><span>Preparing veal cuts</span></li>
<li><span>Preparing poultry cuts</span></li>
<li><span>Preparing meat for sausage making</span></li>
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		<title>Aboriginal Child Development Practitioner</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 1970 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>An Aboriginal Child Development Practitioner: Plans, organizes, and implements activities for preschool children to encourage children in intellectual, physical,...</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>An Aboriginal Child Development Practitioner:</p>
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<li><span>Plans, organizes, and implements activities for preschool children to encourage children in intellectual, physical, and emotional growth.</span></li>
</ul>
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		<title>Gemsetter/Goldsmith</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 1970 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>A Gemsetter/Goldsmith: Fabricates and repairs precious and semi-precious jewellery and gemstone work Tests metals Rolls and draws metals Forms...</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A Gemsetter/Goldsmith:</p>
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<li><span>Fabricates and repairs precious and semi-precious jewellery and gemstone work</span></li>
<li><span>Tests metals</span></li>
<li><span>Rolls and draws metals</span></li>
<li><span>Forms rings</span></li>
<li><span>Drills holes and sockets for stones or hinges</span></li>
<li><span>Solders pieces of jewellery and gemstone work</span></li>
<li><span>Designs and sets gem settings</span></li>
<li><span>Fabricates and assembles all types of jewellery and gemstone work</span></li>
<li><span>Cleans and polishes jewellery and gemstone work</span></li>
</ul>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.skilledtradesontario.ca/trade-information/gemsettergoldsmith/">Gemsetter/Goldsmith</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.skilledtradesontario.ca">Skilled Trades Ontario</a>.</p>
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		<title>Saddlery</title>
		<link>https://www.skilledtradesontario.ca/trade-information/saddlery/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 1970 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>A Saddler: Designs, manufactures, rebuilds, and repairs saddles, saddle trees, harnesses, riding boots and associated tack for equestrian disciplines...</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A Saddler:</p>
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<li><span>Designs, manufactures, rebuilds, and repairs saddles, saddle trees, harnesses, riding boots and associated tack for equestrian disciplines</span></li>
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<p> <Strong>*IMPORTANT NOTICE*</strong><br />
Please note that this trade has been placed under review for a 3-month period as a result of low activity in the apprenticeship program. 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>Agricultural &#8211; Dairy Herdsperson</title>
		<link>https://www.skilledtradesontario.ca/trade-information/agricultural-dairy-herdsperson/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 1970 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>A Dairy Herdsperson: Maintains the health, nutrition, and breeding of milk cows Works with milk processing and sterilizing equipment...</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A Dairy Herdsperson:</p>
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<li><span>Maintains the health, nutrition, and breeding of milk cows</span></li>
<li><span>Works with milk processing and sterilizing equipment</span></li>
<li><span>Operates and maintains barn mechanical and electrical systems and farm mechanical equipment</span></li>
<li><span>Performs milking</span></li>
<li><span>Performs feeding and watering</span></li>
<li><span>Performs herd health procedures</span></li>
<li><span>Performs routine herd maintenance</span></li>
<li><span>Operates and maintains farm mechanical and electrical systems</span></li>
<li><span>Operates and maintains farm mechanical equipment.</span></li>
</ul>
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		<title>Hairstylist</title>
		<link>https://www.skilledtradesontario.ca/trade-information/hairstylist/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>A Hairstylist performs a range of hairstyling services including cutting, designing colouring, permanent waving, relaxing and straightening. Specifically, a...</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A <strong>Hairstylist</strong> performs a range of hairstyling services including cutting, designing colouring, permanent waving, relaxing and straightening. Specifically, a Hairstylist:</p>
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<li><span>performs health, safety and sanitization procedures</span></li>
<li><span>performs routine salon functions and service fundamentals</span></li>
<li><span>treats scalp and hair</span></li>
<li><span>cuts and styles hair</span></li>
<li><span>performs chemical treatments such as waving, relaxing, and straightening</span></li>
<li><span>performs colour services</span></li>
<li><span>works with wigs, hairpieces and extensions</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>Hairstylist is an Interprovincial Red Seal trade, but Ontario does not currently offer a Red Seal Endorsement. Candidates who complete the requirements of the Ontario Hairstylist apprenticeship program or qualify through our Trade Equivalency Assessment program and successfully challenge the Certification of Qualification exam, will receive a provincial Certificate of Qualification only.</p>
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		<title>Special Events Coordinator</title>
		<link>https://www.skilledtradesontario.ca/trade-information/special-events-coordinator/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 1970 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>A Special Events Coordinator: Assists in the coordination and execution of events such as meetings, conferences and conventions, sporting...</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A Special Events Coordinator:</p>
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<li><span>Assists in the coordination and execution of events such as meetings, conferences and conventions, sporting events, fundraising events, festivals, consumer and trade shows, incentive programs, product launches and weddings</span></li>
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<p> <Strong>*IMPORTANT NOTICE*</strong><br />
Please note that this trade has been placed under review for a 3-month period as a result of low activity in the apprenticeship program. 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>Agricultural &#8211; Fruit Grower</title>
		<link>https://www.skilledtradesontario.ca/trade-information/agricultural-fruit-grower/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 1970 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>A Fruit Grower is responsible for: Planting, cultivating, propagating, spraying, irrigating, transplanting, pruning, and harvesting of all types of...</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A Fruit Grower is responsible for:</p>
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<li><span>Planting, cultivating, propagating, spraying, irrigating, transplanting, pruning, and harvesting of all types of fruit.</span></li>
<li><span>Operating and maintaining mechanical and power equipments and systems and farm mechanical equipment.</span></li>
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<p> <Strong>*IMPORTANT NOTICE*</strong><br />
Please note that this trade has been placed under review for a 3-month period as a result of low activity in the apprenticeship program. 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>Horse Groom</title>
		<link>https://www.skilledtradesontario.ca/trade-information/horse-groom/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 1970 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>A Horse Groom performs the following duties: Handles and controls horses Performs grooming procedures Performs tacking-up of horse Performs...</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A Horse Groom performs the following duties:</p>
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<li><span>Handles and controls horses</span></li>
<li><span>Performs grooming procedures</span></li>
<li><span>Performs tacking-up of horse</span></li>
<li><span>Performs untacking of horse</span></li>
<li><span>Performs feeding procedures</span></li>
<li><span>Performs horse health maintenance procedures</span></li>
<li><span>Cleans stalls</span></li>
<li><span>Maintains stable facilities, tools, equipment and supplies</span></li>
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