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) | |
---|---|
Level One | Level Chart |
Level Two | RSOS Subtask to Unit Comparision |
Level Three |
2014 Technical Training Standard | |
Level One | Level Chart |
Level Two | |
Level Three | NOA Subtask to Unit Comparison |
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 |
Employer Declaration | Employer Declaration (FR) Statutory Declaration | Statutory Declaration (FR) |
Designated Trainers:
Work Experience Form |