Human Resources in Canada's Built Heritage Sector: Mapping the ...

More documents

Recommendations

Info

MAPPING THE WORK FORCE AND SETTING STRATEGIC PRIORITIESLathersOverview of Occupation:• Lathers repair and install non-load-bearing partitions and lathe.• In the contemporary market place, lathers are chiefly engaged in the installation of interior partitionsand drywall.Training and Education:• Completion of an apprenticeship ranging from 5400 hours to 6000 hours. In-school training rangesfrom 20 to 22 weeks.• In all provinces, training is delivered through colleges. In some regions, training is delivered throughindustry-based training centres.• The trade is certifiable in all provinces, and apprenticeable in all provinces except in Atlantic Canada.Occupational or Professional Regulation:• Where the trade is certified, it is voluntary, except Quebec, where it is compulsory.• The trade is a designated red seal trade.Key Skills unique to the Built Heritage Sector:• Ability to repair and replace lathe prior to plastering.Associations or Administrative Bodies concerned with Professional orOccupational Standards, Licensing or Certification:• Trade certification is provincially administered. Trade standards are overseen by provincial/tradeadvisory committees.• Unions:• International Union of Painters and Allied Trades• United Brother of Carpenters and Joiners• Quebec Federation of Labour (Quebec only)• Employers are organized at the provincial level.NOC:• 7284 Plasterers, Drywall Installers and Finishers and LathersPotential Issues:• The predominant demand in the market place is for drywall installation which requires no lathe. Lathingskills are formally covered by apprenticeship training, but may be in short supply in some regions.©CULTURAL HUMAN RESOURCES COUNCIL109
HUMAN RESOURCES IN CANADA’S BUILT HERITAGE SECTORPlumbers, Pipefitters, Sprinkler FittersOverview of Occupation:• Plumbers install, test and repair plumbing and hot water heating systems. Pipefitters install and repairhigh pressure systems and hydraulic systems. Sprinkler fitters install automatic sprinkling systems tosuppress or contain fires, as required by most Building Codes for many types of structures.• Plumbers and pipefitters typically hold various certifications from the Canada Welding Board.Training and Education:• Completion of an apprenticeship ranging from 6400 hours to 9000 hours. In-school training rangesfrom 23 weeks to 40 weeks.• In most provinces, training is delivered through colleges. In some provinces, union training centresalso deliver apprentice training. Upgrade training is usually delivered by union locals.Occupational or Professional Regulation:• The trades are compulsory in all provinces, except Newfoundland, Manitoba and BC. BC requirescertification for certain tasks• The trades are red seal designated.Key Skills unique to the Built Heritage Sector:• Ability to work with various types of piping, including copper, plastic, galvanized iron and lead.• Ability to replace and repair traditional plumbing fixtures which are part of the aesthetic character ofa heritage structure.• Ability to minimize disruption or damage to decorative, visible portion of plumbing systems in heritagestructures when modernizing these systems to meet Building Code requirements.Associations or Administrative Bodies concerned with Professional orOccupational Standards, Licensing or Certification:• Trade certification is provincially administered. Trade standards are overseen by provincial/tradeadvisory committees.• Unions:• United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe FittingIndustry of the United States and Canada (UA)• Quebec Federation of Labour (Quebec only)• Most employers are represented by mechanical contractors associations.• There is national pipe trades human resource committee which identifies skill gaps in the trade.NOC:• 7251 Plumbers• 7252 Steamfitters, Pipefitters and Sprinkler System InstallersPotential Issues:• While all plumbers are trained to install and repair plumbing and hot water heating systems to BuildingCode standards, many plumbers may not be skilled in repair of traditional plumbing fixtures which are partof the aesthetic character of a heritage structure. Many plumbers may also not be trained in upgradingplumbing systems while preserving the decorative, visible portion of these systems in heritage structures.110©CULTURAL HUMAN RESOURCES COUNCIL
Page 1 and 2:
HUMAN RESOURCES IN CANADA’SBUILT
Page 3 and 4:
HUMAN RESOURCES IN CANADA’S BUILT
Page 5 and 6:
Page 7 and 8:
Page 9 and 10:
Page 11 and 12:
Page 13 and 14:
Page 15 and 16:
Page 17 and 18:
Page 19 and 20:
Page 21 and 22:
Page 23 and 24:
Page 25 and 26:
Page 27 and 28:
Page 29 and 30:
Page 31 and 32:
Page 33 and 34:
Page 35 and 36:
Page 37 and 38:
Page 39 and 40:
Page 41 and 42:
Page 43 and 44:
Page 45 and 46:
Page 47 and 48:
Page 49 and 50:
Page 51 and 52:
Page 53 and 54:
Page 55 and 56:
Page 57 and 58:
Page 59 and 60: HUMAN RESOURCES IN CANADA’S BUILT
Page 109: HUMAN RESOURCES IN CANADA’S BUILT
show all

Human Resources in Canada's Built Heritage Sector: Mapping the ...

You also want an ePaper? Increase the reach of your titles

Delete template?

Save as template?