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Skilled Tradespeople
NOC code: (7383) Skilled Tradespeople
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Description
So, your friends got a little rambunctious on the camping trip and now the side door of your parents' RV is warped and hanging (barely!) by one hinge.... No worries. The RV specialist down the road will have it fixed up in no time. Now you just have to find that darn piggy bank....
The trades in this group run the gamut! Here we outline just a few--such as gunsmith, locksmith, recreation vehicle repairer, safe maker, and streetcar mechanic. Pretty diverse group, but they all have something in common: they have a very specific task, and they have the training, skill, and experience necessary to do it really, really well.
Specific duties
Duties will vary, of course, depending on the nature of the job, but here are a few examples:
- gunsmiths fabricate guns and repair and modify firearms according to blueprints or customers' specifications
- locksmiths repair, install and adjust locks, make keys and change lock combinations
- recreation vehicle repairers repair or replace electrical wiring, plumbing, propane gas lines, windows, doors, cabinets and structural frames in recreational vehicles
- safe and vault servicers install, repair and maintain safes and vaults in banks and other establishments
- saw fitters repair, set and sharpen bandsaws, chainsaws, circular saws and other types of saw blades according to specifications.
High school path
A CareerMATTERS consultant suggests these high school courses
would be helpful. They are not pre-requisites to post secondary
programs, nor are they necessary to obtain employment. You should
consult with your school counsellor to make the best choices for
your own career path.
Recommended Courses |
Grade 9 |
Grade 10 |
Grade 11 |
Grade 12 |
| English |
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ENG1D
English, Grade 9, Academic
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ENG1P
English, Grade 9, Applied
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ENG2D
English, Grade 10, Academic
or
ENG2P
English, Grade 10, Applied
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ENG3E
English, Grade 11, Workplace Preparation
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ENG4E
English, Grade 12, Workplace Preparation
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Math |
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MFM1P
Foundations of Mathematics, Grade 9, Applied
or
MPM1D
Principles of Mathematics, Grade 9, Academic
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MFM2P
Foundations of Mathematics, Grade 10, Applied
or
MPM2D
Principles of Mathematics, Grade 10, Academic
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MEL3E
Mathematics for Work and Everyday Life, Grade 11, Workplace Preparation
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MEL4E
Mathematics for Work and Everyday Life, Grade 12, Workplace Preparation
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Science |
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SNC1D
Science, Grade 9, Academic
or
SNC1P
Science, Grade 9, Applied
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SNC2D
Science, Grade 10, Academic
or
SNC2P
Science, Grade 10, Applied
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SNC3E
Science, Grade 11, Workplace Preparation
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SNC4E
Science, Grade 12, Workplace Preparation
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Optional |
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TTI1O
Integrated Technologies, Grade 9, Open
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TCJ2O
Construction Technology, Grade 10, Open
or
TDJ2O
Technological Design, Grade 10, Open
or
TEE2O
Computer Engineering Technology, Grade 10, Open
or
TGJ2O
Communications Technology, Grade 10, Open
or
TIK2O
Computer and Information Science, Grade 10, Open
or
TMJ2O
Manufacturing Technology, Grade 10, Open
or
TTJ2O
Transportation Technology, Grade 10, Open
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ICE3E
Computer Engineering, Grade 11, Workplace Preparation
or
TCJ3E
Construction Technology, Grade 11, Workplace Preparation
or
TDJ3E
Technological Design, Grade 11, Workplace Preparation
or
TGJ3E
Communications Technology, Grade 11, Workplace Preparation
or
TMJ3E
Manufacturing Technology, Grade 11, Workplace Preparation
or
TTJ3E
Transportation Technology, Grade 11, Workplace Preparation
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ICE4E
Computer Engineering, Grade 12, Workplace Preparation
or
TCJ4E
Construction Technology, Grade 12, Workplace Preparation
or
TDJ4E
Technological Design, Grade 12, Workplace Preparation
or
TGJ4E
Communications Technology, Grade 12, Workplace Preparation
or
TMJ4E
Manufacturing Technology, Grade 12, Workplace Preparation
or
TTJ4E
Transportation Technology, Grade 12, Workplace Preparation
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* a job shadowing/co-op experience is recommended
* students should consult their counsellor for appropriate Technology options in Grades 11 and 12
* some workplace occupations may require students to take some college-level courses
Career path
Wondering how you could prepare for a career in this field? Or what else you might do once you have some experience?
Even if that summer job is really menial, grab it--you're bound to learn something about the trade. The more experience you get, the better your chances of finding a job.
Once you have many years of solid experience, you might want to become a supervisor, or trainer, or teacher at the college level. Or you could open up your own shop. You've got to be good, though, because it's really important to keep your customers coming back!
Employers
These are examples of the places, businesses and industries that employ people in this field:
firearms fabrication and repair establishments
lock service companies
recreational vehicle repair shops
saw repair shops
other specialized shops and companies
Work environment
Your location and hours will depend entirely on the trade you work at. You might be part of an assembly line in a factory, or sit at a workbench with your own tools around you. You might be on the road, working "on location" repairing the equipment you specialize in (it's not easy for homeowners to bring in their doors when they need new locks!).
Common job titles
Also Known As....
Aircraft patternmaker
Gunsmith
Locksmith
Recreational vehicle repairer
Safe and vault servicer
Saw fitter
Small arms repairer
Streetcar mechanic
Template maker
For more information
Links to associations, organizations, unions and other places that may be able to provide more information.
- Interprovincial Standards
The "Red Seal" allows qualified trades persons to practise in any province or territory in Canada. Includes a list of all Red Seal trades.
- TCA Connect
The Toronto Construction Association's CONstruction Network for Education and Career Training (CONNECT). Information on a wide variety of careers in the construction industry (including trades, management, sales, etc.). Also includes training information.
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