Lather (Interior 

Systems Mechanic)

Lathers are precise and tactile builders who create the support frameworks for residential and commercial interiors while also installing various building components.  

wall and ceiling trade worker

As a Lather, you’ll enjoy spending your time planning and building the interior structures that make up all sorts of buildings.  

You’ll collaborate with others on the various components and work that go into ceilings and walls. Using your strong math skills, you’ll read blueprints, install materials and support structures, and put together other components, such as fire and sound systems.  

What You'll Learn

  • How to use blueprints
  • How to prepare wall and ceiling layouts
  • How to install support frameworks for ceilings and walls
  • How to cut openings for heating and ventilation piping, ducts and electrical outlets
  • How to install curtain walls, fire and sound systems and other ceiling and wall components 

Key Job Skills

  • Communications and coordination
  • Time management
  • Blueprint and specification reading
  • Interior material installation
  • Interior component installation 

Start Your Apprenticeship

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Technical Training 18 weeks over 3 years
Work-Based Training
6000 HOURS
General Skills
Athletic Collaborative Mathematical Precise Tactile

Technical Training

The classroom is where you learn the technical knowledge to complement your work-based training. Make sure to register as early as possible to secure a seat for technical training with a SkilledTradesBC-designated training provider. 

Visit Trades Training BC and EducationPlannerBC to find where this program is being offered across the province. 

Program Information and Resources

Exam Information and Resources

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Program and Exam Updates

Challenge the Certification Exam

If you have work experience in the trade but have never been certified in Canada, you may be eligible to challenge the certification exam as a Trade Qualifier to become certified without going through an apprenticeship program. 

If you have some practical experience but do not yet qualify for the certification exam, you may be eligible to challenge a level exam to enter the program at the appropriate level. 

Check the Program Profile on this page for the available pathway options and eligibility details.