Interprets occupational documentation.
Interprets blueprints and specifications.
- knowledge of blueprint sections and types such as architectural, mechanical, electrical, etc.
- knowledge of specification divisions
- knowledge of conversion calculations
- knowledge of specification addenda and change orders
- ability to analyze blueprints
- ability to find related information in specifications, addenda, and change orders
- ability to calculate distances and dimensions
Interprets codes and regulations.
- knowledge of federal, provincial, and municipal building codes
- knowledge of quality assurance standards such as the Underwriters Laboratories of Canada (ULC) handbook and Canadian Standards Association (CSA) codes
- knowledge of fire-rating and sound-rating systems
- ability to apply codes and regulations
Interprets material documentation.
- knowledge of hazardous material specifications (WHMIS)
- knowledge of manufacturers’ documents and specifications
- ability to follow manufacturers’ instructions
- ability to interpret Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
Organizes work.
Prepares work site.
- knowledge of light demolition techniques and waste removal
- knowledge of work impacts on surrounding areas
- knowledge of dust barriers, hoarding, and guard-rail requirements
- ability to assess site readiness
- ability to pre-clean work site
- ability to install dust barriers, hoarding, and guard rails
- ability to remove obstructions
Estimates materials and supplies.
- knowledge of required materials and supplies
- ability to estimate materials and supplies needed as the job progresses
Manages time.
- knowledge of work required
- knowledge of sequence of work
- ability to estimate time to complete specific tasks
- ability to estimate time to complete specific tasks
- ability to use time productively
Organizes materials and supplies.
- knowledge of proper storage of materials and supplies on site to ensure ease of use
- knowledge of the sequence in which materials are to be used
- knowledge of methods for securing and protecting materials
- ability to place materials on site
- ability to protect and secure materials
Co-ordinates work with others.
- knowledge of sequence of work
- knowledge of the requirements of other trades on site
- knowledge of communication techniques
- ability to communicate and co-operate with others
Lays out work.
Establishes grid line/starting point.
- knowledge of building configuration
- knowledge of layout procedures
- ability to identify common starting point
- ability to mark or chalk gridlines
- ability to check gridlines for square
Transfers information from blueprint to work site.
- knowledge of construction techniques
- knowledge of installation techniques for each system
- knowledge of installation sequence for each system
- knowledge of work requirements of other trades on site
- knowledge of system’s intended use
- ability to measure and chalk lines
- ability to layout corners, angles, and radii
Uses and maintains tools and equipment.
Uses hand tools.
- knowledge of types and uses of hand tools
- knowledge of components of hand tools
- knowledge of hand tool safety
- ability to use sealing tools
- ability to use measuring and layout tools
- ability to use cutting tools
- ability to use fastening tools
- ability to use dismantling tools
- ability to use sanding and taping tools
- ability to use door tools
- ability to use hand levels
Uses power tools.
- knowledge of types and uses of power tools
- knowledge of power tool components
- knowledge of power tool safety
- ability to use screw guns
- ability to use drills
- ability to use routers (wood and drywall)
- ability to use saws such as chop saw, mitre saw, reciprocating saw, circular saw, jig saw and band saw
- ability to use grinders
- ability to use planers
Uses laser-levelling equipment.
- knowledge of types and uses of laser equipment
- knowledge of laser equipment components
- ability to set up a laser level
- ability to use features of a laser level
- ability to plumb and level with laser equipment
- ability to use different types of laser equipment
Uses powder-actuated tools.
- knowledge of types and uses of powder-actuated tools
- knowledge of components of powder-actuated tools
- knowledge of safety features of powder-actuated tools
- ability to use different types of powder-actuated tools
- ability to differentiate between cartridge loads
- ability to differentiate between types of fasteners
Uses scaffolding and access equipment.
- knowledge of types and uses of scaffolding and access equipment
- knowledge of scaffolding and access equipment components
- knowledge of safety procedures for using scaffolding and access equipment
- ability to operate scissor-lifts and booms
- ability to erect different types of scaffolding
- ability to use a variety of ladders
Maintains tools and equipment.
- knowledge of types of tools
- knowledge of manufacturers’ recommended maintenance procedures
- ability to maintain hand tools and equipment
- ability to interpret manufacturers’ manuals
- ability to maintain power tools
- ability to maintain powder-actuated tools
- ability to maintain access equipment such as scaffolds, ladders, and lifts
Lather (Interior Systems Mechanic) Trade Skills
