Field of Activity Biological laboratory technicians work as members of a team in close co-operation with scientists in the research and development laboratories of the chemical and pharmaceutical industries, in universities and colleges as well as institutes and other research establishments. In particular, they carry out experiments in the areas of basic research and pharmacological
Bicycle Mechanic
Field of Activity Bicycle mechanics work in companies trading in bicycles and in workshops. Occupational Skills Bicycle mechanics work independently and are responsible for completing their assignments in full. They assemble bicycles from structural components, subassemblies and systems and service them. They modify bicycles as far as the given opportunities for adjustment allow, and by
Aircraft Mechanic
Field of activity Aircraft mechanics (m/f) work in the manufacture, repair, inspection and maintenance of aircraft and their operating gear and are employed by aircraft manufacturers, aircraft fitters, airlines and the armed services. They also have an important function with respect to aviation safety. Aircraft mechanics are employed in component production, assembly, on test beds,
Aircraft Electronics Technician
Field of activity Aircraft electronics technicians (m/f) are involved in the manufacture or maintenance of aircraft, working for aircraft manufacturers, aircraft fitters, airlines and the armed services. Their work covers the entire field of aircraft electronics from single-engine aircraft and helicopters to airliners, wide-body aircraft and military jets. Occupational Skills Aircraft electronics technicians: work independently
Ironworker (Structural/Ornamental)
Ironworkers – structural/ornamental install and reinforce structural/ornamental steel components, precast structural concrete members and glued laminated timber products (glulam) in commercial, industrial, institutional and large residential buildings, towers, bridges and stadiums. They erect pre-engineered buildings and ornamental ironwork such as curtain walls, metal stairways, catwalks, railings and metal doors. They also erect scaffolding, cranes, hoists
Ironworker (Reinforcing)
Ironworkers – reinforcing cut, bend, lay out, place and weld reinforcing steel rods, welded wire fabric and composite materials in a wide variety of poured concrete products and structures such as buildings, highways, bridges, stadiums and towers. They also place and stress various post-tensioning systems in structures such as parking garages, bridges and stadiums where
Ironworker (Generalist)
Ironworkers – generalists work with both structural/ornamental and reinforcing steel materials. They install structural/ornamental steel components, precast concrete members and glued laminated timber products (glulam) and place reinforcing steel in commercial, industrial, institutional and large residential buildings, towers, bridges and stadiums. They erect pre-engineered buildings and ornamental ironwork such as curtain walls, metal stairways, catwalks,
Instrumentation and Control Technician
Instrumentation and control technicians work on measuring and controlling instrumentation. They also service plant process control, monitoring, safety and communications systems. They are knowledgeable in overall plant systems and interactions of processes. Some of the duties of instrumentation and control technicians are: consulting diagrams and technical documentation such as schematics, manuals, standards and codes; maintaining
Industrial Mechanic (Millwright)
Industrial mechanics (millwrights) work on industrial machinery and mechanical equipment. This equipment may include mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, fuel, lubrication, cooling and exhaust systems and equipment. Some components worked on include pumps, fans, tanks, conveyors, presses, generators, and pneumatic and hydraulic controls. Industrial mechanics (millwrights) are responsible for assembling, installing, aligning, maintaining, repairing, troubleshooting, inspecting, dismantling
Industrial Electrician
Industrial electricians install, maintain, test, troubleshoot, service and repair industrial electrical equipment and associated electrical controls. These include equipment or components directly or indirectly exposed to electrical power such as motors, generators, pumps and lighting systems. Industrial electricians are employed by electrical contractors and maintenance departments of factories, plants, mines, fabrication facilities and government, and
