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School Subject: Sciences

  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technologists

    Legacy duties

    • Design, develop and test power equipment and systems, industrial process control systems, telecommunication, broadcast, recording and audiovisual systems, micro-electronic systems and circuits, computers, computer systems and networks, and computer software
    • Supervise the building and testing of prototypes according to general instructions and established standards
    • Conduct or supervise the installation, commissioning, and operation of electrical and electronic equipment and systems other than aircraft electronics or instruments
    • Carry out applied research in fields of electrical and electronic engineering and physics under the direction of scientists or engineers
    • Set up and operate specialized and standard test equipment to diagnose, test and analyze the performance of electrical and electronic components, assemblies and systems
    • Write specifications, schedules and technical reports and control schedules and budgets.

  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technicians

    Legacy duties

    • Assist in the design, development and testing of electrical and electronic components, equipment, and systems
    • Assist in inspection, testing, adjusting and evaluation of incoming electrical, electro-mechanical and electronic components and assemblies to ensure conformance with product specifications and tolerances
    • Conduct life tests (burn-ins) on assemblies and record and analyze results
    • Assist in building and testing prototypes to specifications
    • Carry out a limited range of technical functions in support of research in electrical and electronic engineering and physics
    • Install, operate and maintain electrical and electronic equipment and systems
    • Calibrate electrical or electronic equipment and instruments according to technical manuals and written instructions
    • Collect and compile operational or experimental data and assist in the preparation of estimates, schedules, budgets, specifications and reports.

  • Dietitians and Nutritionists

    Legacy duties

    • Develop, administer and supervise nutrition and food preparation and service programs in hospitals, nursing homes, schools, company cafeterias or similar settings
    • Evaluate nutritional status of individuals and provide nutrition counselling and consulting to health professionals, dietetic interns, community groups, government, media and individuals
    • Aid in the prevention and/or treatment of inadequate nutrition
    • Plan, evaluate and conduct nutrition education programs and develop educational materials for various audiences
    • Practice on an individual basis or as a member of an interdisciplinary team to determine nutritional needs of patients and to plan normal and therapeutic menus
    • Study and analyze current scientific nutritional studies and conduct research to improve the nutritional value, taste, appearance and preparation of food.
    • Work within industry in the development, testing and evaluation, and marketing of food and nutrition products or as a company representative supplying product related information to health professionals
    • Confer with other health professionals, community groups, government and the media to provide consultation and advice in areas of nutrition interpretation, intervention and policy
    • Supervise training of dietetic interns.
    • Dietitians and nutritionists may specialize in such areas as administrative dietetics, clinical dietetics, community dietetics, public health dietetics or research dietetics.

  • Drywall Installers and Finishers

    Legacy duties

    • Measure, cut and fit drywall sheets for installation on walls and ceilings
    • Position and secure sheets to metal or wooden studs or joists
    • Cut and install metal corner beads to protect exterior corners
    • Fill joints, nail indentations, holes and cracks with joint compound using trowel and broad knife
    • Tape over joints using taping machine and embed tape in compound
    • Smooth out excess compound and allow coat to dry
    • Apply successive coats of compound and sand seams and joints
    • Fabricate and install suspended metal ceiling grids and place in panels to form acoustical and coffered ceilings.

  • Curators

    Legacy duties

    • Recommend the acquisition of paintings, photographs, sculptures, documents and other museum and art gallery artifacts
    • Research origins and artistic history of artifacts
    • Develop storylines and themes and organize displays and exhibitions
    • Co-ordinate the storage of collections and setting-up of displays and exhibitions
    • Oversee the conservation, display and circulation of collections
    • Supervise curatorial assistants and other museum technicians.
    • Conservators and curators may specialize in a particular type of collection or material, such as furniture, weapons, books, paintings and musical instruments.

  • Conservators

    Legacy duties

    • Examine artifacts, determine their condition, suggest methods for treating them and recommend preventive conservation techniques to their owners
    • Restore and conserve paintings, photographs, sculptures, furniture, pottery and other museum and art gallery artifacts
    • Provide advice on display and storage of museum and gallery artifacts to ensure proper maintenance and preservation
    • Research new conservation and restoration techniques
    • Provide consultation to museums, art galleries or private individuals
    • Supervise conservation technicians and other museum technicians.

  • Concrete Finishers

    Legacy duties

    • Check formwork, granular base and steel reinforcement materials and direct placement of concrete into forms or onto surfaces according to grade
    • Fill hollows and remove high spots to smooth freshly poured concrete
    • Operate power vibrator to compact concrete
    • Level top surface of concrete according to grade and depth specifications using straightedge or float
    • Impart desired finish to concrete surfaces using hand and power tools
    • Install anchor bolts, steel plates, door sills and other fixtures in freshly poured concrete
    • Apply hardening and sealing compounds to cure surface of concrete
    • Waterproof, damp-proof and restore concrete surfaces
    • Repair, resurface and replace worn or damaged sections of floors, walls, roads and other concrete structures.

  • Chemical Plant Machine Operators

    Legacy duties

    • Monitor meters, gauges and electronic instrumentation on one or more chemical or formulation units, such as mixers, kettles, blenders, dryers, tabletting, encapsulation, granulation and coating machines
    • Measure, weigh and load chemical ingredients following formulation cards
    • Start up, shut down, troubleshoot and clean equipment
    • Adjust processing machines and equipment
    • Monitor reaction processes and transfers of products in conformance with safety procedures
    • Take samples and perform routine chemical and physical tests of products
    • Record production data
    • May operate equipment from a control room or from control consoles located near the production units.

  • Automotive Service Technicians

    Legacy duties

    • Review work orders and discuss work with supervisor
    • Inspect motor in operation, road test motor vehicle, and test automotive systems and components using computerized diagnostic and other testing devices to diagnose and isolate faults
    • Adjust, repair or replace parts and components of automotive systems including fuel system, brakes, steering and suspension, engine and drive train, emission control and exhaust, cooling and climate control, and electrical and electronic systems using hand tools and other specialized automotive repair equipment
    • Test and adjust repaired systems to manufacturer's performance specifications
    • Perform scheduled maintenance service, such as oil changes, lubrications and tune ups
    • Advise customers on work performed, general vehicle condition and future repair requirements.

  • Barbers

    Legacy duties

    • Cut and trim hair according to client's instructions or preferences
    • Shave and trim beards and moustaches
    • May shampoo hair and provide other hair treatment, such as waving, straightening and tinting and may also provide scalp conditioning massages
    • May book appointments and order supplies
    • May train and supervise other barbers and barber apprentices.