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Marine Fitters work in the shipbuilding and repair industry to cut and fit metal plates and other components in the process of assembling, constructing and repairing large vessels.

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Metal Fabricators build, assemble and repair products made of steel or other metals for use in a wide variety of manufacturing and construction industries. Their work is often intricate and highly precise, and they must be familiar with the properties of metal and know how to operate specialized metalworking machines. They can work for sheet metal fabrication and welding shops and for manufacturers of structural steel, boilers, heavy machinery and transportation equipment. They can also work for shipbuilding companies and for welding, ironwork and sheet metal work contractors. Metal fabrication is a good foundational skill to have in many rapidly evolving industries, such as aviation. 

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Floorcovering installers install, replace and repair a variety of floorcoverings. They work with cushion, carpeting, vinyl, resilient tile, sheet flooring, and seasonal carpet. Floorcovering installers install and repair pre-finished wood, unfinished wood, engineered wood, laminate and artificial turf. Floorcovering installers install and repair floorcoverings in residential and industrial/commercial/institutional (ICI) settings.

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Floor Covering Installers install, repair and replace finishing surfaces such as carpet, hardwood, laminate and cork flooring, linoleum, vinyl and other types of floor coverings in residential, commercial, industrial and institutional buildings. They also inspect, measure and clean the surfaces to be covered before they install the floor covering. In some cases, they correct irregular or incompatible surfaces by sanding and filling or installing suitable sub-floor structures. 

Floor Covering Installers need a thorough understanding of the products they work with and are often expected to be able to estimate the cost, type and quantities of materials required.  

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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 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.