Construction Craft Worker

Construction Craft Worker Trades Qualification and Apprenticeship Act
Voluntary Trade
Designated Red Seal Trade Trade Code 450A
NOC 7611

Description

Read blueprints
Prepare, excavate, backfill, compact and clean up work sites
Load and unload construction materials, move materials to work areas
Erect and dismantle concrete forms, scaffolding, ramps, catwalks, shoring and barricades required at construction sites
Mix, pour and spread materials such as concrete and asphalt
Assist varied tradespersons such as carpenters, bricklayers, cement finishers, roofers and glaziers in construction activities
Level earth to fine grade specifications using rake and shovel
Assist in demolishing buildings using prying bars and other tools and sort, clean and pile salvaged materials
Remove rubble and other debris at construction sites using rakes, shovels, wheelbarrows and other equipment
Operate pneumatic hammers, vibrators and tampers as directed
Tend or feed machines or equipment used in construction such as mixers, compressors and pumps

You work outdoors in changeable climatic conditions
You have the stamina to be on your feet for long periods of time
You are punctual, show initiative and persistence and are able to take orders
You are in good physical condition and enjoy hard physical labour
You are exposed to water, noises, vibrations and situations requiring attention to safety
You enjoy working with hand tools
You are willing to work as part of a team
Review the Essential Skills profile for additional qualities required www.hrsdc.gc.ca/eng/workplaceskills/LES/index.shtml

Employed on a project-by-project basis or work for a construction company
Small, medium and large companies, unionized and non-unionized employ construction craft workers on a variety of projects in the residential, commercial and industrial sectors

The minimum entry for apprenticeship is Grade 10; however, most employers will require Grade 12
Completion of a 2,400 hour apprenticeship program is required
If you have completed 3,000 hours of on-the-job experience/training but have not completed the Apprenticeship Program you may be eligible to challenge the Certificate of Qualification

Apprenticeship Training

LIUNA Local 183 Training Centre
560 Dodge Street
Cobourg ON K9A 4J7
905-372-1183 www.183training.com

Ambercroft Labourers’ 506 Training Centre
Richmond Hill ON www.506tc.org/

Apprentices progress towards earning a journeyperson’s wages and many make around 60% of the journeyperson’s wage
Wages 1 range from $14.00 to $30.00 an hour, excluding overtime, with journeypersons usually earning the higher end of the wage scale

Employers who employ first, second and third year apprentices can apply for the Apprenticeship Training Tax Credit
Employers who employ first and second year apprentices can apply for the Apprenticeship Job Creation Tax Credit
Apprentices are able to apply for the Apprenticeship Incentive Grant
Apprentices who complete their apprenticeship and earn their Certificate of Qualification are eligible for the Apprenticeship Completion Grant
Apprentices may also be able to apply for the Tradesperson’s Tools Tax Deduction