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Lather (Interior Systems Mechanic)

Trade Description:

Interior systems mechanics install and apply lath, stucco wire, frameworks, vapour barrier, sound baffling, shielding, thermal and sound insulation, and access flooring systems to nearly all parts of the interior and exterior of a house or building. They also install decorative finishes and accessories.

Interior system mechanics usually work indoors in new construction, renovation and repair projects in the residential, commercial, institutional and industrial construction sectors.

Board By-Law  
Red Seal Occupational Standard
 

Apprenticeship - Annual Requirements: 

Levels Total Hours/Year
(On-the-Job & Technical Training)
Total Weeks/Year
(Technical Training)
Delivered By

3*

4**

1,800

8-8-8*

6-6-6-6**

RRC Polytech
                       * 2022 Technical Training Standard (see Implementation Schedule below)
                       **2014 Technical Training Standard
 

Technical Training Standards: 

2022 Technical Training Standard (See Implementation Schedule below)
PDF Document Level One PDF DocumentLevel Chart
PDF Document Level Two PDF Document RSOS Subtask to Unit Comparision
PDF Document Level Three
 
2014 Technical Training Standard
PDF Document Level One PDF Document Level Chart
PDF Document Level Two
PDF Document Level Three PDF Document NOA Subtask to Unit Comparison
PDF Document Level Four
 
Implementation Schedule
        2024/2025 2025/2026
Level 1 - 2022 Standard Level 1 - 2022 Standard
Level 2 - 2022 Standard Level 2 - 2022 Standard
Level 3 - 2014 Standard Level 3 - 2022 Standard
Level 4 - 2014 Standard Level 4 - 2014 Standard
 

Red Seal Exam Information

Red Seal Exam Breakdown Red Seal Exam Self-Assessment Guide (Online)
Sample Exams Red Seal Exam Self-Assessment Guide (PDF)
Types of Exam Questions Red Seal Exam Preparation Guide
 

Challenging the Exam - Trades Qualification:

Years of Experience
Hours Required
Additional Practical
Exam Required
6 10,800 No
PDF Document Employer Declaration | PDF Document Employer Declaration (FR)
PDF Document Statutory Declaration | PDF Document Statutory Declaration (FR)
 

Designated Trainers:

PDF Document Work Experience Form