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Lather - Interior Systems Mechanic |
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Select Alternate Year - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 - 2009
There have been no changes to this trade in the year of 2006.
Lather - interior systems mechanics assemble and install the frameworks for gypsum materials in buildings.
On a typical job, lather – interior systems mechanics (lathers):
Most lathers are employed in urban areas where there is enough work to keep them employed full-time. Lathers usually work indoors constructing commercial buildings, sometimes on ladders or scaffolds. In rural areas, the work normally done by lathers may be done by carpenters. Lathers work year-round, 40 hours a week except when overtime is required to meet construction deadlines.
There is some risk of injury from falling or other construction site hazards.
The work is most rewarding for those who enjoy:
To be successful in their trade, lathers need:
Lathers are usually employed by contractors in the construction industry. Some are self-employed and contract their services for smaller jobs.
Journeyperson wage rates vary, but generally range from $25 to $28 an hour plus benefits.
Experienced lathers may specialize in working with a particular type of lath, become estimators or advance to supervisory positions.
To work as a Lather in Alberta, a person must:
Lathers learn their skills by registering with Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training to participate in apprenticeship training and, upon successful completion, are awarded the Alberta Journeyman Certificate.
A lather who holds a valid trade certificate from Alberta or from another Canadian province or territory may apply to write the Interprovincial Exam and, if successful, be granted a Red Seal under the Interprovincial Standards Program. The Red Seal is recognized throughout most of Canada.
A lather who holds a certificate that was issued by another recognized apprenticeship authority in Canada (province, territory or federal jurisdiction) may apply for an Alberta Equivalency document under the Equivalency Program.
Lathers who:
may be eligible to apply for trade certification under the Qualification Certificate Program.
Individuals possessing a valid Alberta Journeyman Certificate, an Alberta Occupational Certificate, or a credential that is recognized as equivalent to an Alberta trade or occupational certificate are eligible to receive a Blue Seal business credential after completing the necessary requirements.
The term of apprenticeship for a lather is 3 years (three 12-month periods) including a minimum of 1560 hours of on-the-job training and 8 weeks of technical training in the first year, a minimum of 1620 hours of on-the-job training and 6 weeks of technical training in the second year, and a minimum of 1560 hours of on-the-job training and 8 weeks of technical training in the third year.
To learn the skills required of a lather in Alberta and be issued an Alberta Journeyman Certificate, a person must:
Most employers prefer to hire high school graduates and may select apprentices from among their current employees.
- during on-the-job training, apprentice lathers earn at least 55 percent of the journeyperson wage rate in their place of employment in the first year, 70 percent in the second, and 80 percent in the third year.
- select an educational institution that offers training for Lather - Interior Systems Mechanic apprentices, and a time to attend training (see Technical Training Locations and Schedule)
- determine requirements for enrolling at the selected institution, and forward completed enrollment form to the selected institution (see Enrollment Instructions)
Apprentices may attempt the Interprovincial Exam in the final period of their apprenticeship training and, if successful, be granted a Red Seal. (see Exam Counselling Sheets)
When apprentices attend technical training, they are required to pay the applicable tuition fee and purchase course supplies.
Grants, scholarships and other financial assistance may be available. For more information see Financial Assistance or contact an Apprenticeship and Industry Training Office.
To qualify for a Red Seal, a person must:
- an Alberta trade certificate or completion of apprenticeship certificate, OR
- a journeyperson or completion of apprenticeship certificate issued by another Canadian province or territory
To qualify for an Equivalency document based on a recognized credential, a person must:
A person who has a recognized certificate, as described above, does not require an Alberta Equivalency document to work in the trade in Alberta. However, some employers may require an Alberta Equivalency document as proof that the certificate is equivalent to the requirements of the trade in Alberta.
To qualify for a Qualification Certificate based on Canadian credentials, a person must:
To qualify for an Alberta Qualification Certificate based on work experience, a person must:
Time spent on supervisory or foreman duties, counter work, heading the tool crib, or on a training course is NOT counted as ‘hands-on’ work experience.
This application fee covers the verification and assessment of the applicant's work experience hours/months as well as one attempt at the Qualification Certificate theory examination. The Qualification Certificate practical examination requires a separate fee as identified on the application noted above.
