Field of Activity Architectural draughtspersons work in the area of planning and construction of architectural and engineering structures as well as in civil engineering, road building and landscaping. They are employed by planning offices, business enterprises and administrations. Occupational Skills Architectural draughtspersons carry out drawing, mathematical and organisational activities independently and in cooperation with others
Insulator (Heat and Frost)
Insulators work with different kinds of insulation material to prevent or reduce the passage of heat, cold, vapour, moisture, sound or fire. They read and interpret drawings and specifications to determine insulation requirements, select the amount and type of insulation to be installed and measure and cut insulating material to the required dimensions. They then
Heavy Equipment Operator
Heavy equipment operators operate heavy equipment used in the construction and maintenance of roads, bridges, airports and utilities, and the construction of gas and oil pipelines, tunnels, buildings and other structures. They also operate equipment in surface mining, quarrying, and land clearing activities. Heavy equipment operators are employed by construction companies, heavy equipment contractors, public
Heavy Duty Equipment Technician
Heavy duty equipment technicians diagnose, repair, adjust, overhaul, maintain, and test mobile heavy duty equipment. Heavy duty equipment technicians are employed by companies that own and operate heavy equipment, heavy equipment dealerships, rental and service companies, construction contractors, forestry companies, mining companies, ski hills and government departments that service and repair their own equipment. Technicians
Gasfitter – Class B
Gasfitters – Class B size, install, test, adjust, maintain and repair lines, appliances, equipment and accessories in various sectors. Gases may include natural gas, manufactured gas, or mixtures of propane gas and air, propane, propylene, butanes (normal butane or isobutane), butylenes and hydrogen. They work on appliances and equipment that do not exceed 400 000
Gasfitter – Class A
Gasfitters – Class A size, install, test, adjust, maintain and repair lines, appliances, equipment and accessories in various sectors. Gases may include natural gas, manufactured gas, or mixtures of propane gas and air, propane, propylene, butanes (normal butane or isobutane), butylenes and hydrogen. They work on appliances and equipment including those exceeding 400 000 Btuh
Floorcovering Installer
Floorcovering installers install, replace and repair a variety of floorcoverings. They work with cushion, carpeting, vinyl, resilient tile, sheet flooring, pre-finished wood, unfinished wood, engineered wood, laminate, seasonal carpets and artificial turf. Floorcovering installers install and service floorcoverings in residential and industrial/commercial/institutional (ICI) settings. In new building construction, floorcovering is one of the final procedures
Drywall Finisher and Plasterer
Drywall finishers and plasterers surface, tape and finish wallboard (drywall). They apply, maintain and restore plaster and similar materials on interior and exterior walls, ceilings and building partitions to make them more decorative, soundproof and fire-rated. Drywall finishers and plasterers inspect and prepare the surface. They apply tape to fire rate and gas proof walls
Construction Electrician
Construction electricians plan, assemble, install, alter, repair, inspect, verify, commission, operate and maintain electrical systems. Electrical systems provide heating, lighting, power, security, communication and control in residential, commercial, institutional, industrial and entertainment environments. Construction electricians may be self-employed or employed by electrical contractors, utilities, operations and maintenance departments of various facilities. Construction electricians must read
Construction Craft Worker
Construction craft workers work mostly on construction sites; their tasks include site preparation and cleanup, setting up and removing access equipment, working on concrete and masonry, steel, wood and pre-cast erecting projects. They handle materials and equipment and perform demolition, excavation and compaction activities. They may also be responsible for site security. Construction craft workers
