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School Subject: Physics

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanics

    Legacy duties

    • Read and interpret blueprints, drawings or other specifications
    • Measure and lay out reference points for installation
    • Assemble and install refrigeration or air conditioning components such as motors, controls, gauges, valves, circulating pumps, condensers, humidifiers, evaporators and compressors using hand and power tools
    • Measure and cut piping, and connect piping using welding and brazing equipment
    • Install, troubleshoot and overhaul entire heating, ventilation, air handling, refrigeration and air conditioning systems
    • Start up system and test for leaks using testing devices
    • Recharge system with refrigerant, check and test regulators, calibrate system and perform routine maintenance or servicing
    • Repair and replace parts and components for entire refrigeration, air conditioning, ventilation or heat pump systems
    • May install, maintain and repair equipment in refrigerated trucks used to transport food or medical supplies
    • May prepare work estimates for clients.

  • Respiratory Therapists

    Legacy duties

    • Perform diagnostic tests, such as arterial blood gas analysis and cardiopulmonary functions tests
    • Operate and monitor respiratory equipment to administer treatments such as oxygen, oxygen-air mixtures, humidified air or medications
    • Operate, monitor, maintain and test a variety of diagnostic and therapeutic equipment
    • Assess patients and perform or assist with interventions such as airway maintenance, line insertions, inductions and intubations
    • Perform artificial respiration and external cardiac massage
    • Assist with transport of high-risk patients
    • Supervise and train students and other respiratory therapists
    • Participate in home care programs for chronic respiratory patients and provide patient and family education
    • Participate in research related to cardiac and pulmonary disorders.
    • Respiratory therapists may specialize in areas such as anaesthesia, critical care, pediatrics, cardiopulmonary diagnostics and respiratory home care.

  • Radiation Therapists

    Legacy duties

    • Operate linear accelerators, cobalt 60, X-ray and other radiation therapy equipment to administer radiation treatment prescribed by radiation oncologists
    • Check radiation therapy equipment to ensure proper operation
    • Assist radiation oncologists and clinical physicists with preparation of radiation treatment plan
    • Assist in the preparation of sealed radioactive materials such as cobalt, radium, cesium and isotopes and the construction of devices such as plaster casts and acrylic moulds to assist with administration of radiation treatment
    • Monitor the patient's physical and psychological well-being during the entire course of treatment
    • Advise the patient regarding side effects of radiation
    • May train and supervise student radiotherapy technologists or supervise other radiotherapy technologists.

  • Power Systems Operators

    Legacy duties

    • Monitor and operate computerized switchboards and auxiliary equipment in electrical control centres to control the distribution and to regulate the flow of electrical power in the transmission network
    • Co-ordinate, schedule and direct generating station and substation power loads and line voltages to meet distribution demands during daily operations, system outages, repairs and importing or exporting of power
    • Monitor and visually inspect station instruments, meters and alarms to ensure transmission voltages and line loadings are within prescribed limits and to detect equipment failure, line disturbances and outages
    • Issue work and test permits to electrical and mechanical maintenance personnel, and assist maintenance and technical personnel to locate and isolate system problems and assist during routine system testing
    • Complete and maintain station records, logs and reports.

  • Photographers

    Legacy duties

    • Study requirements of a particular assignment and decide on type of camera, film, lighting and background accessories to be used
    • Determine picture composition, make technical adjustments to equipment and photograph subject
    • May operate scanners to transfer photographic images to computers
    • May operate computers to manipulate photographic images
    • May adapt existing photographic images and create new digitized images to be included in multimedia/newmedia products
    • May use delicate instruments, such as optical microscopes attached to cameras
    • May process exposed film
    • May use airbrush, computer or other techniques to retouch negatives
    • Medical photographers may work closely with medical illustrators.
    • Photographers may specialize in areas such as portrait photography, commercial photography, scientific photography, forensic photography, medical photography, digitized photography, multimedia photography or photojournalism.

  • Power Station Operators

    Legacy duties

    • Operate reactors, turbines, boilers, generators, condensers and auxiliary equipment in hydro, thermal and nuclear power plants to generate electrical power
    • Start up and shut down power plant equipment, control switching operations, regulate water levels and communicate with systems operators to regulate and co-ordinate transmission loads, frequency and line voltages
    • Monitor and visually inspect power plant equipment and equipment indicators to detect operating problems and make adjustments or minor repairs as required
    • Complete and maintain station records, logs and reports.

  • Optometrists

    Legacy duties

    • Examine patients' eyes, conduct tests and use ophthalmoscopes, biomicroscopes and other specialized instruments to determine visual efficiency
    • Prescribe treatment (excluding surgery) to conserve, improve and correct vision and other ocular disorders
    • Prescribe and fit eyeglasses and contact lenses, educate and counsel patients on contact lens use and care, visual hygiene, lighting arrangements, working distances and safety factors
    • Refer patients to ophthalmologists or other physicians and surgeons for treatment of ocular or other diseases or conditions.
    • Optometrists may specialize in fitting visual aids for people who are partially blind, fitting contact lenses or correcting special vision problems.

  • Other Small Engine and Equipment Mechanics

    Legacy duties

    • Review work orders and discuss work to be performed with supervisor
    • Inspect and test engine, motors and other mechanical components using test devices to diagnose and isolate faults
    • Adjust, repair or replace mechanical or electrical system parts and components using hand tools and equipment
    • Test and adjust repaired equipment for proper performance
    • Perform scheduled maintenance service on equipment
    • Advise customers on work performed and general condition of equipment
    • Determine estimates of repair cost.