PIPE LAYER ASSISTANT

DESCRIPTION:
Pipe layer Assistants help pipe layers to lay pipe for storm or sanitary sewers, drains and water mains. They cover pipe with earth or other materials, cut pipes to required lengths and help align and position pipe for welding or sealing. They also dig trenches to the desired depths by hand.

ONE OUT OF EVERY 17 CANADIAN WORKERS EARNS A LIVING IN CONSTRUCTION

Duties:
Operates backhoe or skid loader to dig trenches for water and sewer pipe Cuts and moves pipe into trenches, aligns and joins them Signal equipment operators to ensure a safe and proper excavation Establish alignment and grade with the use of a laser

SKILLs:
Strong communication skills decision-making and problem-solving skills Ability to work independently as well as with a team

EDUCATION:
A high school diploma is required, may get on the job training Certication in Ontario is voluntary in Ontario, but is still recommended

OVER THE NEXT 2 DECADES 40% OF NEW JOBS WILL BE IN SKILLED TRADES AND TECHNOLOGIES

SALARY: $22,000 to $62,500

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PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
Construction Craft Workers are multi skilled trades people who prepare, excavate, backll, and clean up a work site. This program will provide Level 1 and Level 2 in-school training for the Construction Craft Worker trade. Apprentices will learn safe practices and procedures and gain blueprint reading and worksite communication skills. They will learn procedures for handling equipment and tools safely and for handling construction materials on site. Learn procedures for assembling and dismantling scaffolding, ramps, catwalks, formwork and barricades at construction sites to industry standards of practice and occupational health and safety standards.

WHERE TO GET TRAINED:

ALGONQUIN COLLEGE - CONSTRUCTION CRAFT WORKER AMBERCROFT LABOURERS 506 TRAINING CENTRE CONESTOGA COLLEGE - CONSTRUCTION CRAFT WORKER GEORGE BROWN COLLEGE - CONSTRUCTION CRAFT WORKER
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NORTHERN COLLEGE - CONSTRUCTION CRAFT WORKER LOCAL 1059 UNION - CONSTRUCTION CRAFT WORKER LOCAL 183 UNION - CONSTRUCTION CRAFT WORKER SAULT COLLEGE - CONSTRUCTION CRAFT WORKER
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GETTING STARTED
THE FOLLOWING ARE 3 SIMPLE WAYS OF GETTING STARTED IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY:

You can begin by applying for a job directly in the Civil Construction Industry. Once you begin working with a Construction Company or Contractor you will quickly gain the necessary skills needed to advance yourself through in-house, work-as-you-learn training. You can enrol in a University, Community College or a Private Technical School to study and prepare yourself for a Career in Civil Construction. All of this information may be found through our website. You can get started through an apprenticeship program by combining on the job training with technical in-class training gaining experience and increased responsibility. You can work in the industry, get paid and work towards earning credits.

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IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN A CAREER IN CIVIL CONSTRUCTION PLEASE CONTACT:

ONTARIO CIVIL CONSTRUCTION CAREERS INSTITUTE
5045 ORBITOR DRIVE UNIT 12, SUITE 300 MISSISSAUGA ONTARIO

E . jessica@occci.ca W. www.occci.ca

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