Review customer specs and artwork
Prepare digital files for printing
Check resolution and dimensions
Select vinyl, paper, film, fabric, or plastics
Choose adhesives for the application
Operate large-format printers
Load printing materials
Set up print jobs
Use colour management systems
Inspect output during printing
Fix printing problems
Operate cutting equipment
Cut and weed vinyl graphics
Laminate printed graphics
Mount graphics on rigid materials
Assemble signs and displays
Inspect finished products
Prepare graphics for transport and installation
Apply decals and graphics
Help install larger signs
Maintain equipment
Follow safety procedures
School Subject: Computer Basics
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Photographic and Film Processors
Legacy duties
- Operate equipment to develop negatives and slides, and to print black and white and colour photographs
- Operate photographic enlarging equipment to produce prints and enlargements from negatives
- Operate equipment to develop motion picture film
- Tend automatic equipment in retail establishments to develop colour negatives, prints and slides
- Operate equipment to transfer film to video tape
- Retouch photographic negatives or original prints to correct defects
- Splice film and mount film on reels
- Measure and mix chemicals required for processing
- Inspect rolls of photographic prints for conformance to specifications, or motion picture film to detect defects in developing and printing.
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Aquaculture and Marine Harvest Labourers
Legacy duties
- Assist aquaculture technicians in operation of a fish hatchery or other aquatic farm
- Feed aquaculture stocks, vaccinate stocks, perform culling and marking or banding techniques and report any observed irregularities in stock
- Operate, maintain and clean pumps, filters, tanks and other aquaculture equipment and clean and maintain aquaculture enclosures
- Keep daily records of water flow and fish samples
- Grade and weigh aquaculture stocks
- Prepare aquaculture stocks for market
- Operate boats, if necessary, in marine aquaculture operations.
- Marine plant gatherers rake seaweed, dulse or Irish moss from beach, rocks or shallow water and load into a cart, wagon or other receptacles
- Marine plant gatherers spread gatherings to dry and remove foreign objects
- Marine plant gatherers transport gatherings to processing plant.
- Shellfish harvesters dig clams from beds with spade, fork or other instrument, or pick oysters
- Shellfish harvesters clean, sort and transport shellfish to market.
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Court Clerks
Legacy duties
- Call courts of law to order, read charges, take pleas from defendants, swear in witnesses and perform other clerical functions in the courtrooms
- Prepare court files, court dockets and other documents
- Record main court proceedings, including pleas, names of witnesses, dates, times and rulings
- Manage care and custody of court exhibits
- Prepare documents for and participate in jury selection
- Update and maintain court office paper and electronic indexes and files on actions taken by court or in response to court decisions
- Receive, disburse and account for fines, fees and trust monies
- Assist the public in court offices.
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Waste Plant Operators
Legacy duties
- Operate and monitor computerized control systems and related equipment in wastewater treatment, sewage treatment and liquid waste plants to regulate the flow of sewage through settling, aeration and digestion tanks, and to treat and dispose of sewage and wastes
- Patrol plant to check pumps, motors, filters, chlorinators and other plant equipment, monitor and read gauges, meters and other recording instruments to detect equipment malfunctions and ensure plant systems and equipment are operating within prescribed limits
- Collect waste and sewage samples, test and analyze results and make adjustments to plant equipment and systems as required
- Perform security checks in plant and on grounds
- Complete and maintain plant logs and reports
- May perform minor maintenance or assist skilled tradespersons with installation and repair of plant machinery.
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Water Plant Operators
Legacy duties
- Operate and monitor computerized control systems and related equipment in water filtration and treatment plants to regulate the treatment and distribution of water
- Read flow meters, gauges and other recording instruments to measure water output and consumption levels, bacterial content, chlorine and fluoride levels
- Monitor and inspect plant equipment and systems to detect equipment malfunctions and to ensure plant systems are operating normally
- Collect and test water samples for chemical and bacterial content
- Analyze test results and instrument readings and make adjustments to plant equipment and systems as required
- Perform security checks in plant and on grounds
- Respond to customer complaints on water quality problems
- Complete and maintain plant logs and reports
- May perform minor maintenance or assist skilled tradespersons with installation and repair of plant machinery
- May measure, mix and transport chemicals to maintain feed stocks.
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Stationary Engineers and Auxiliary Equipment Operators
Legacy duties
- Operate automated or computerized control systems, stationary engines and auxiliary equipment such as boilers, turbines, generators, pumps, compressors, pollution control devices and other equipment to provide heat, ventilation, refrigeration, light and power for buildings, industrial plants and other work sites
- Monitor and inspect plant equipment, computer terminals, switches, valves, gauges, alarms, meters and other instruments to measure temperature, pressure and fuel flow, to detect leaks or other equipment malfunctions and to ensure plant equipment is operating at maximum efficiency
- Analyze and record instrument readings and equipment malfunctions
- Troubleshoot and perform corrective action and minor repairs to prevent equipment or system failure
- Clean and lubricate generators, turbines, pumps and compressors and perform other routine equipment maintenance duties using appropriate lubricants and hand, power and precision tools
- Maintain a daily log of operation, maintenance and safety activities, and write reports about plant operation
- May assist in the development of operation, maintenance and safety procedures.
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Retail Salespersons and Sales Clerks
Legacy duties
- Greet customers and discuss type, quality and quantity of merchandise or services sought for purchase, rental or lease
- Advise customers on use and care of merchandise, and provide advice concerning specialized products or services
- Estimate or quote prices, credit terms, trade-in allowances, warranties and delivery dates
- Prepare merchandise for purchase, rental or lease
- Prepare sales, rental or leasing contracts and accept cash, cheque, credit card or automatic debit payment
- Assist in display of merchandise
- Maintain sales records for inventory control
- Operate computerized inventory record keeping and re-ordering systems
- May conduct sales transactions through Internet-based electronic commerce.
- Retail salespersons may specialize and act as consultants in interior decorating, home entertainment systems, computers and other products and services.