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School Subject: Computer-related Courses

  • Theatre, Fashion, Exhibit and Other Creative Designers

    Legacy duties

    • Theatre designers design and create settings, scenic environments, properties, costumes and lighting for theatre, film and video productions, operas and ballets.
    • Fashion designers design and create clothing and accessories for men, women and children.
    • Exhibit designers plan and develop permanent and temporary or moveable exhibits and displays for museum exhibitions, trade shows, conventions, retail spaces and other exhibitions.
    • Theatre designers may specialize in costume, lighting or set design. Fashion designers may specialize in men's, women's or children's apparel or in different lines such as sportswear, footwear or formal wear.

  • Structural Metal and Platework Fabricators and Fitters

    Legacy duties

    • Study engineering drawings and blueprints, determine the materials required, and plan the sequence of tasks to cut metal most efficiently
    • Construct patterns and templates as guides for layouts
    • Lay out reference points and patterns on heavy metal according to component specifications
    • Rig, hoist and move materials to storage areas or within worksite
    • Assemble and fit metal sections and plates to form complete units or subunits using tack welding, bolting, riveting or other methods
    • Set up and operate various heavy-duty metal-working machines such as brake presses, shears, cutting torches, grinders and drills, including computer numerical control (CNC) equipment, to bend, cut, form, punch, drill or otherwise form heavy-metal components
    • Install fabricated components in final product.

  • Supervisors, Finance and Insurance Clerks

    Legacy duties

    • Implement efficient working processes and co-ordinate, assign and review the work of clerks engaged in the following duties: administering accounts payable and receivable, processing, verifying and recording financial documents and forms, administering payrolls, serving customers in banks, trust companies and other financial institutions, processing, verifying and recording insurance claims and forms, and collecting user fees and payments on overdue accounts
    • Examine and verify accuracy of work and authorize routine payments, credits, deposits and withdrawals
    • Establish work schedules and procedures and co-ordinate activities with other work units or departments
    • Resolve work-related problems and prepare and submit progress and other reports
    • Identify training needs and train workers in job duties and company policies
    • Requisition supplies and materials
    • Ensure smooth operation of computer systems and equipment and arrange for maintenance and repair work
    • May perform the same duties as workers supervised.

  • Secretaries (Except Legal and Medical)

    Legacy duties

    • Prepare, key in, edit and proofread correspondence, invoices, presentations, brochures, publications, reports and related material from shorthand, machine dictation and handwritten copy using computers
    • Open and distribute incoming regular and electronic mail and other material and co-ordinate the flow of information internally and with other departments and organizations
    • Schedule and confirm appointments and meetings of employer
    • Order office supplies and maintain inventory
    • Answer telephone and electronic enquiries and relay telephone calls and messages
    • Set up and maintain manual and computerized information filing systems
    • Determine and establish office procedures
    • Greet visitors, ascertain nature of business and direct visitors to employer or appropriate person
    • Record and prepare minutes of meetings
    • Arrange travel schedules and make reservations
    • May compile data, statistics and other information and may conduct research
    • May organize conferences
    • May supervise and train other staff in procedures and in use of current software.

  • Sheet Metal Workers

    Legacy duties

    • Read engineering and architectural drawings, sketches and work specifications to be performed, and lay out, measure and mark sheet metal according to drawings or templates
    • Develop patterns for sheet metal using computer-assisted design and drafting (CAD) software package
    • Operate light metalworking machines such as shears, brakes, punches, and drill presses, including computer numerical control (CNC) equipment to cut, bend, punch, drill, shape or straighten sheet metal
    • Operate computerized laser or plasma cutting equipment to cut sheet metal
    • Install and use rigging and hoisting equipment
    • Fit and join sheet metal parts using riveting, welding, soldering and similar equipment to fabricate products such as ventilation shafts, exhaust hoods, eavestroughs, partition frames, air and heat ducts, material handling systems, roof decking and sheet metal buildings
    • Install sheet metal products according to specifications and building codes
    • Grind and buff seams, joints and rough surfaces
    • Inspect product quality and installation to ensure conformance to specifications.
    • Sheet metal workers may specialize in on-site installation or shop manufacture of sheet metal products, or servicing and maintenance of installed equipment and systems.

  • Social Workers

    Legacy duties

    • Interview clients individually, in families, or in groups, to assess their situation and problems and determine the types of services required
    • Provide counsel and therapy to assist clients in developing skills to deal with and resolve their social and personal problems
    • Plan programs of assistance for clients including referral to agencies that provide financial assistance, legal aid, housing, medical treatment and other services
    • Investigate cases of child abuse or neglect and take authorized protective action when necessary
    • Serve as members on interdisciplinary teams of professionals working with client groups
    • Act as advocates for client groups in the community, lobby for solutions to problems directly affecting client groups and develop prevention and intervention programs to meet community needs
    • Develop or advise on social policy legislation, conduct social research and assist in community development
    • Provide mediation services and psychosocial assessments
    • Evaluate the effectiveness of counselling and social programs
    • May provide public education and consultation to professionals or groups regarding counselling services, issues and methods
    • May supervise other social workers.
    • Social workers may specialize in fields of practice such as child welfare, family services, corrections, gerontology or addictions.

  • Real Estate Agents and Salespersons

    Legacy duties

    • Solicit property sales listings from prospective vendors
    • Assist vendors in selling property by establishing asking price, advertising the property, listing the property with listing services and conducting open houses for prospective buyers
    • Assist prospective buyers in selecting, visiting, inspecting and making offers of purchase on real estate properties
    • Advise clients on market conditions, prices, mortgages, legal requirements and related matters
    • Draw up sales agreements for approval of purchaser and seller
    • May rent or lease properties on behalf of clients.
    • Real estate agents and salespersons may specialize in residential, commercial, industrial/institutional or rural real estate sales.

  • Retail and Wholesale Buyers

    Legacy duties

    • Purchase merchandise for resale by retail or wholesale establishments
    • Review requirements of establishment and determine quantity and type of merchandise to purchase
    • Study market reports, trade periodicals and sales promotion materials and visit trade shows, showrooms, factories and product design events
    • Select the merchandise which best fits the establishment's requirements
    • Interview suppliers and negotiate prices, discounts, credit terms and transportation arrangements
    • Oversee distribution of merchandise to outlets and maintain adequate stock levels
    • Establish and maintain contact with suppliers
    • Supervise the work of other retail buyers.
    • Retail and wholesale buyers may specialize in a particular merchandise line.

  • Program Leaders and Instructors in Recreation, Sport and Fitness

    Legacy duties

    • Plan and carry out recreational, athletic, fitness and sports activities
    • Assemble supplies and sports and game equipment
    • Demonstrate and instruct athletic, fitness or sports activities and techniques
    • Instruct groups and individuals in arts, crafts and similar activities and lead groups and individuals in recreational or leisure programs
    • Attend to clients with special needs
    • Provide lifestyle awareness information
    • Conduct therapeutic recreational or athletic activities
    • Monitor recreational, sports or fitness activities to ensure safety and provide emergency or first aid assistance when required
    • Enforce safety rules and regulations
    • Assist with co-ordination of special events
    • Schedule activities, keep logs, maintain records and prepare reports
    • May train and supervise staff
    • May maintain and repair sports equipment.

  • Professional Occupations in Public Relations and Communications

    Legacy duties

    • Develop, implement and evaluate communications strategies and programs designed to inform clients, employees and the general public of initiatives and policies of businesses, governments and other organizations
    • Gather, research and prepare communications material for internal and external audiences
    • Conduct public opinion and attitude surveys to identify the interests and concerns of key groups served by their organization
    • Prepare or oversee preparation of reports, briefs, bibliographies, speeches, presentations, Web sites and press releases
    • Develop and organize workshops, meetings, ceremonies and other events for publicity, fundraising and information purposes
    • Prepare and deliver educational and publicity programs and informational materials to increase awareness of museums, galleries and other tourist attractions
    • Initiate and maintain contact with the media
    • Arrange interviews and news conferences
    • Act as spokesperson for an organization and answer written and oral inquiries
    • Co-ordinate special publicity events and promotions for internal and external audiences
    • Assist in the preparation of brochures, reports, newsletters and other material
    • Represent and act as an agent for talented individuals or individuals with specific occupational expertise
    • Prepare or oversee preparation of sports, literary, performance or other contracts.
    • Literary agents specialize in representing specific types of authors and writers. Performance agents specialize in representing specific singers, musicians, actors or other performers. Sports agents specialize in representing specific athletes or sports teams.