AT A GLANCE
Interior Systems Mechanics (Lathers) install metal, plaster, steel stud framing, drywall, accoustic ceilings, access flooring, and interior finishes in the construction of buildings. They work indoors and outdoors assembling and installing the steel stud framework, apply gypsum materials, taping and sanding, install acoustic title in in commercial, industrial, institutional, and residential buildings.
RELATED CAREERS
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work environments for construction careers can be located outdoors or indoors or both. Work hours may vary as well. Some positions are seasonal while others are all year round, but part-time. Other positions are project-based and may require you to work full-time until the project is complete. And, of course there are careers that have full-time hours all year round.
Below is a list of workplaces where you might find opportunities to gain apprenticeship hours and/or experience:
- Construction contractors
- New construction
- Renovation
- Repair projects in the residential, commercial, institutional and industrial construction sectors
- Self-employed
Other Conditions: work indoors, seasonal, project-based
Source: Apprenticeship Manitoba Handbook and Manitoba Prospects
MINI SKILLS ASSESSMENT
If you answer YES to the questions below, then you might consider becoming an Interior Systems Mechanic!
- Could you work with precision tools and equipment?
- Are you good with your hands?
- Do you enjoy doing a variety of things on the job?
- Could you concentrate on detailed work?
ESSENTIAL SKILLS PROFILES
The Government of Canada Job Bank has identified Nine Literacy and Essential Skills (Reading, Writing, Document Use, Numeracy, Computer Use, Thinking, Oral Communication, Working with Others, and Continuous Learning).
Below you will find links to the Essential Skills Profiles for this occupation and/or related ones:
WAGES
Minimum for Apprentices Skills Booklet 2016, Skills Canada/Manitoba | $34,530 |
Average for Journey Persons Skills Booklet 2016, Skills Canada/Manitoba | $59,700 – $72,800 |
For more information on apprenticeship wages, click here
Minimum Wage Rate | January 1, 2017 or after |
Journey Persons | $30.45 |
TRAINING
Note: To receive the most up-to-date information about satisfying apprenticeship level requirements, contact Apprenticeship Manitoba or visit https://www.gov.mb.ca/wd/apprenticeship/
Interior Systems Mechanic (Lather) | |
Program Length (Minimum Years) | 4 years |
Level Requirements | |
Required Hours for each level (L) | L1: 1, 800 hours L2: 1, 800 hours L3: 1, 800 hours L4: 1, 800 hours |
Technical Training/Year (weeks in class) | Y1: 8 weeks Y2: 8 weeks Y3: 8 weeks Y4: 8 weeks |
Additional Licensing | No |
Trades Qualification Requirements (minimum experience required) | |
Minimum years of experience required (within last 10 years) | 6 years |
Minimum hours experience required | 10,800 hours |
Practical Exam required | No |
Compulsory Apprenticeship/Certificate of Qualifications required to work | No |
Red Seal Trade available | Yes |
ASSOCIATIONS
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