Harmonization of apprenticeship training

Provincial and territorial apprenticeship authorities are each responsible for their respective apprenticeship programs. In the spirit of continual improvement, and to facilitate mobility among apprentices in Canada, participating authorities have agreed to work towards harmonizing certain aspects of their programs where possible. After consulting with their stakeholders in the trade, they have reached consensus on the following elements. Note that implementation of these elements may vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, depending on their own circumstances. For more information on the implementation in any province and territory, please contact that jurisdiction’s apprenticeship authority.

1. Trade name

The official Red Seal name for this trade is Lather (Interior Systems Mechanic).

2. Number of Levels of Apprenticeship

The number of levels of technical training recommended for this trade is 3 (three).

3. Total Training Hours During Apprenticeship Training

The total hours of training, including both on-the-job and in-school training for this trade is 5400.

4. Sequencing Topics and Related Subtasks

The topic titles in the table below are placed in a column for each apprenticeship level for technical training. Each topic is accompanied by the subtasks and their reference number. The topics in the grey shaded cells represent those that are covered “in context” with other training in the subsequent years.

Apprenticeship level for technical training
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
- Safety-Related Functions in context Safety-Related Functions in context
- Organizes Work in context Organizes Work in context
Safety-Related Functions
  • 1.01 Maintains a safe work environment
  • 1.02 Uses personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety equipment
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Tools and Equipment
  • 2.01 Uses hand tools
  • 2.02 Uses power tools and equipment
  • 2.03 Uses powder‐actuated tools
  • 2.04 Uses gas‐actuated tools
  • 2.05 Uses pneumatic tools (NCC)
  • 2.06 Uses layout and measuring devices
  • 2.07 Uses scaffolding and access equipment
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Organizes Work
  • 3.01 Uses documentation and reference materials
  • 3.02 Uses blueprints and drawings
  • 3.03 Plans project tasks
  • 3.04 Estimates materials and supplies (introduction)
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Routine Trade Activities
  • 4.01 Performs measurements
  • 4.02 Uses jigs and templates
  • 4.03 Handles materials, supplies and products
  • 4.04 Lays out work
  • 4.05 Applies sealants and gaskets
 Routine Trade Activities
  • 4.01 Performs measurements
  • 4.02 Uses jigs and templates
  • 4.03 Handles materials, supplies and products
  • 4.04 Lays out work
  • 4.05 Applies sealants and gaskets
 Routine Trade Activities
  • 4.01 Performs measurements
  • 4.02 Uses jigs and templates
  • 4.03 Handles materials, supplies and products
  • 4.04 Lays out work
Communication Techniques
  • 5.01 Uses communication techniques
 - Mentoring Techniques
  • 5.02 Uses mentoring techniques
Non Load-Bearing Steel Assemblies
  • 6.01 Frames non load‐bearing walls
  • 6.02 Frames spanned ceilings
  • 6.03 Frames suspended drywall ceilings
  • 6.04 Frames non load‐bearing bulkheads
  • 6.05 Installs metal door and window frames
 Non Load-Bearing Steel Assemblies
  • 6.01 Frames non load‐bearing walls
  • 6.02 Frames spanned ceilings
  • 6.03 Frames suspended drywall ceilings
  • 6.04 Frames non load‐bearing bulkheads
  • 6.05 Installs metal door and window frames
  • 6.06 Installs backing
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- Load-Bearing Steel Assemblies
  • 7.01 Frames load‐bearing walls
  • 7.02 Frames exterior ceilings and soffits
  • 7.03 Frames load‐bearing bulkheads
  • 7.04 Frames load‐bearing floors
  • 7.05 Frames load‐bearing roofs
 Load-Bearing Steel Assemblies
  • 7.01 Frames load‐bearing walls
  • 7.02 Frames exterior ceilings and soffits
  • 7.03 Frames load‐bearing bulkheads
  • 7.04 Frames load‐bearing floors
  • 7.05 Frames load‐bearing roofs
Wall Systems and Components
  • 8.02 Installs drywall
  • 8.06 Installs access panels
 Wall Systems and Components
  • 8.02 Installs drywall
  • 8.03 Finishes drywall
  • 8.04 Installs drywall trims and mouldings
  • 8.05 Installs security mesh
  • 8.06 Installs access panels
 Wall Systems and Components
  • 8.01 Installs demountable walls
- Ceiling Systems
  • 9.01 Installs suspended ceilings
  • 9.02 Installs non‐suspended ceilings
 Ceiling Systems
  • 9.01 Installs suspended ceilings
  • 9.02 Installs non‐suspended ceilings
- - Access Flooring Systems
  • 10.01 Installs pedestals and supporting hardware
  • 10.02 Installs floor panels
-  Sound Barriers
  • 11.01 Installs sound barriers
 Sound Barriers and Lead Radiation Shielding
  • 11.01 Installs sound barriers
  • 11.02 Installs lead radiation shielding
- Smoke and Fire Barriers
  • 12.01 Installs shaft wall systems
  • 12.02 Seals penetrations
  • 12.03 Encloses beams, columns and staircases to achieve desired fire rating
 Smoke and Fire Barriers
  • 12.01 Installs shaft wall systems
  • 12.02 Seals penetrations
  • 12.03 Encloses beams, columns and staircases to achieve desired fire rating
Insulation
  • 13.01 Installs thermal insulation
 - Membranes
  • 13.02 Installs interior/exterior membranes
- - Surface Preparation for Exterior Finishes
  • 14.01 Installs exterior sheathing
  • 14.02 Installs lath
  • 14.03 Installs Exterior Insulation Finish System (EIFS)(NCC)
- - Exterior Finishes
  • 15.01 Fabricates panels
  • 15.02 Installs pre‐manufactured panels