In this occupation activities may include:

• Examining parts for defects, such as breakage or excessive wear
• Assembling and installing equipment using hand tools and power tools
• Reassembling equipment after the completion of inspections, testing and repairs
• Cutting and welding metal to repair broken metal parts, fabricate new parts and assemble new equipment
• Repairing or maintaining the operating condition of industrial production and processing machinery or equipment

Education

• A high school diploma (or equivalent) is typically required.

Certification

• Standard and emergency first aid
• Construction Safety Training System (CSTS)
• H2S Alive
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)
• Fall protection
• Confined space entry
• Pipeline Construction Safety Training (PCST)

Licensing 

• Completion of a three- to four-year apprenticeship program is required to become a certified tradesperson. Another route into apprenticeship training is a pre-apprenticeship foundation program. In most provinces, both of these routes can begin in high school.
• The Red Seal endorsement is the interprovincial standard of excellence, and is available to tradespersons upon successful completion of the Red Seal examination.

You’re a whiz at mechanics and thrive on the challenge of troubleshooting. You’re able to follow procedures closely when adjusting machinery or installing new equipment. You bring good eye-hand coordination, strength, agility and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

• Mechanics
• Working with others
• Mathematics
• Critical thinking
• Adapting to change
• Instructing others
• Troubleshooting
• Taking initiative
• Maintaining equipment
• Time management

• Manufacturing
• Utilities
• Construction
• Mining and quarrying