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Getting Started in the Skilled Trades   |   Construction   |   Industrial   |  Motive Power   |   Service

The skilled trades are incredibly diverse. In Ontario, there are over 140 apprenticeable trades, which are divided into four sectors: Construction, Industrial, Motive Power, and Service. We have provided profiles for the trades of interest to Durham Region. These trades are underlined with a link to the profile.

The section “Getting Started in the Skilled Trades” has an extensive introduction providing information about all of the skilled trades and the apprenticeship process.

You can download our entire guide or browse each trade profile below.

Complete Guide to The Skilled Trades


Construction Trades Profiled

Architectural Glass and Metal Technician
Brick and Stone Mason
Cement Finisher
Cement Mason
Construction Boiler Maker
Construction Craft Worker
Construction Millwright
Drywall, Acoustic And Lathing Applicator
Drywall, Finisher And Plasterer
Electrician, Construction and Maintenance
Electrician, Domestic and Rural
General Carpenter
Heavy Equipment Operator/Dozer Operator
Heavy Equipment Operator/Tractor Loader, Backhoe Operator
Heavy Equipment Operator/Excavator Operator
Hoisting Engineer: Mobile Crane Operator, Br. 1
Hoisting Engineer: Mobile Crane Operator, Br. 2
Hoisting Engineer: Tower Crane Operator
Ironworker
Painter and Decorator, Commercial And Residential
Painter and Decorator, Industrial
Plumber
Powerline Technician
Refrigeration/Air Conditioning Systems Mechanic
Roofer
Sheet Metal Worker
Sprinkler and Fire Protection Installer
Steamfitter


Other Construction Trades

Exterior Insulated Finishing Systems Mechanic
Floor Covering Installer
Hazardous Materials Worker
Heat And Frost Insulator
Native Residential Construction Worker
Precast Concrete Erector
Precast Concrete Finisher
Reinforcing Rod Worker
Residential Air Conditioning Systems Mechanic
Restoration Mason
Terrazzo, Tile And Marble Setter

Industrial Trades Profiled

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
Cabinetmaker
Elevating Devices Mechanic
Entertainment Industry Power Technician
Facilities Maintenance Mechanic
Facilities Systems Technician
General Machinist
Industrial Electrician
Industrial Mechanic Millwright
Machine-Tool Builder and Integrator
Mould Maker
Pattern Maker
Precision Metal Fabricator
Tool and Die Maker
Tooling/Tool Maker
Welder

Other Industrial Trades

Bearings Mechanic
Blacksmith
CNC Programmer
Composites Structures Technician
Die Designer
Draftsperson, Mechanical
Draftsperson, Plastic Mould Design
Draftsperson, Tooling And Die Design
Electrical Control (Machine) Builder
Electrical Motor System Technician
Electrician - Power House Operator (TTC)
Electrician - Signal Maintenance (TTC)
Fitter (Structural Steel/Plate Worker, Steel Fabricator)
Fitter Welder
Fitter-Assembler (Motor Assembly - Large Motors)
Hydraulics/Pneumatics Mechanic
Industrial Instrument Mechanic
Locksmith
Mould Designer
Mould Or Die Finisher
Optics Technician (Lens And Prism Maker)
Packaging Machine Mechanic
Process Operator: Refinery, Chemical And Liquid Process
Pump Systems Installer/Mechanic
Railway Car Technician
Relay and Instrumentation Technician*
Roll Grinder/Turner
Saw Filer/Fitter
Ski Lift Mechanic
Surface Blaster
Surface Mount Assembler
Thin Film Optician
Tool And Cutter Grinder
Tool And Gauge Inspector
Water Well Driller

Updated August 2010


Motive Power Trades Profiled

Agriculture Equipment Technician
Auto Body and Collision Damage Repairer
Auto Body Repairer
Automotive Glass Technician
Automotive Painter
Automotive Service Technician
Heavy Duty Equipment Technician
Marine Engine Mechanic
Motive Power Machinist
Motorcycle Technician
Parts Technician
Powered Lift Truck Technician
Recreation Vehicle Technician
Small Engine Technician
Turf Equipment Technician
Truck and Coach Technician
Truck and Trailer Service Technician


Other Motive Power Trades

Alignment And Brakes Technician
Automotive Electronic Accessory Technician
Fuel And Electrical Systems Technician
Tire Wheel And Rim Mechanic
Transmission Technician

Service Trades Profiled

Agriculture - Dairy Herdsperson
Agriculture - Fruit Grower
Agriculture - Swine Herdsperson
Arborist
Baker
Baker/Patissier
Chef
Child and Youth Worker
Cook - Assistant Br. 1
Cook - Br. 2
Developmental Services Worker
Early Childhood Educator
Early Childhood Educator - Inclusion Practices
Educational Assistant
Electronic Service Technician
Hairstylist
Hardware, Lumber and Building Materials Retailer
Horticultural Technician
Information Technology Call Centre Agent
Information Technology – Contact Centre – Customer Care Agent
Information Technology – Contact Centre – Inside Sales Agent
Information Technology – Contact Centre – Technical Support Agent
Information Technology Hardware Technician
Information Technology Network Technician
Network Cabling Specialist

Other Service Trades

Aboriginal Early Childhood Educator
Appliance Service Technician
Gem Setter/Goldsmith
Horse Groom
Horse Harness Maker
Micro-Electronics Manufacturer
Native Clothing And Crafts Artisan
Pool and Hot Tub/Spa Installer
Pool and Hot Tub/Spa Technician
Retail Meat Cutter
Saddlery
Special Events Coordinator
Tractor-Trailer Commercial Driver
Utility Arborist
Wooden Boat Rebuilder/Repairer

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