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Sheet Metal Workers lay out, fabricate, assemble, weld, install, and service the following: ducting, spouting, fittings, cabinets, gutters, copings, flashings, supporting devices, wall systems, building envelopes, ornamental work and integral equipment associated with the blowpipe, air pollution, heating, ventilating, air-conditioning, metal roofing, restaurant, kitchen, marine installations and hospital equipment fields. 

“Aircraft Structural Technician” means a person who selects, measures, shears, cuts, bends, forms, heat treats, seals, fabricates, fits, inspects, paints and refinishes parts and components to drawing specifications; drills, countersinks, dimples, reams and taps holes for bolting, screws, riveting, and installation of special fasteners; assembles parts and components and sub-assemblies using special jigs and fixtures; uses special tools and tooling for installation of bolts, rivets, screws and special fasteners; installs completed components in aircraft and inspects and verifies the installation and operation of the components using test and measuring equipment as required; reworks and/or replaces components to rectify damaged or malfunctioning components.

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Aircraft Maintenance Technicians perform a broad range of tasks. They inspect and troubleshoot aircraft, including airframe structures, engines and systems. They disassemble and remove defective parts, while also assembling and installing replacements. They also interpret technical manuals, drawings and blueprints, test aircraft systems, record problems and action taken to rectify them, and maintain an accurate statement of maintenance history.

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Construction Electricians plan, design, assemble, install, alter, repair, inspect, verify, commission, connect, operate, maintain and decommission electrical systems. Electrical systems provide heating, lighting, power, alarm, security, communication and control in residential, commercial, institutional, industrial, transportation, marine and entertainment environments.

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Drywall finisher and plasterers prepare surfaces, tape, and finish drywall. They apply, maintain, and restore drywall and similar materials on interior and exterior walls, ceilings, and building partitions to make them more decorative, soundproof, and fire-rated. They apply tape to fire-rate and gas-proof walls and prevent drafts. They install beads to protect corners, fill joints, and imperfections, mix and apply compound, and sand to create a smooth surface for paint and other finishes.

Drywall finisher and plasterers may repair or restore plastered surfaces and textured drywall. They may also repair and restore mouldings. 

Drywall finisher and plasterers work in the construction industry, largely in the institutional, commercial, industrial, and residential sectors. They may be employed by wall and ceiling contractors or be self-employed.

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Drywall Finishers prepare, tape, fill and sand all seams, corners and angles. They also prepare for and apply all decorative fixtures.

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Construction Craft Workers (Labourers) work mostly on construction sites in residential, institutional, commercial and industrial settings, including pipelines, utilities, hydroelectric dams, roadways, bridges, tunnels, shipyards, mining and railways. Their tasks include site preparation and cleanup, setting up and removing access equipment, and assisting on concrete, masonry, steel, wood and pre-cast erection projects. They handle materials and equipment and perform demolition, excavation and compaction activities. They may also perform site safety and security checks.

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Concrete Finishers place, finish, protect and repair concrete surfaces. They work on a variety of vertical and horizontal surfaces such as concrete floors, walls, sidewalks, stairs, driveways, and overlays, and they work on many types of structures such as buildings, dams, bridges and tunnels. They texture, chip, grind and cure finished concrete work and repair and restore damaged concrete. They apply architectural finishes to concrete surfaces, and they install expansion and contraction joints and fixtures such as anchor bolts, steel plates and other embedments. They also apply membranes and other waterproofing products to concrete.  

Concrete Finishers must possess a sound knowledge of the properties of various types of concrete mixes and how proportions, additives and curing affect concrete strength and durability. They should have a basic knowledge of constructing formwork, preparing subgrades and installing reinforcement. 

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Carpenters build and repair a vast array of structures made of wood, wood-substitutes and other materials. Many works for construction companies, contractors and maintenance departments, while others are self-employed. They assemble and erect forms for concrete, wood and metal frame construction and use plans and instruments to prepare for excavating and shoring. On smaller projects, they direct concrete placement and install exterior and interior finish materials such as siding, doors, windows and cabinets.

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Cabinetmakers, also known as Joiners, build, repair and re-style wooden furniture, cabinets, fixtures and other products. They use architectural drawings, and they often operate woodworking machines to cut and form parts, which they then assemble into finished products. Preparation of cost estimates is often a key skill and responsibility for Cabinetmakers. Some specialize in custom-made furniture, while many work in the construction industry. Increasingly, Cabinetmakers are tasked with installing pre-manufactured cabinets and fixtures. 

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Bricklayers build and repair walls, floors, arches, pavings, partitions, fireplaces, chimneys, smokestacks, furnaces, kilns and other structures. They work with materials such as brick, natural stone, manufactured stone, tiles, precast masonry panels, glass blocks, concrete blocks, lightweight insulated panels, other masonry units, insulation and membranes. They erect, install, maintain, repair and alter various masonry structures, which vary in complexity from a simple masonry walkway to an ornate exterior on a multi-level building.