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True or False: the term for an apprenticeship for a motorcycle mechanic is 3 years, with 8 weeks of technical training in the first two years.
False. The term is 4 years.
100
This requires joining materials together to with nails and cement to get their final product.
Carpenter.
100
These workers manipulate metal components to assemble structures.
Fitter welder.
100
This person must deal with hot appliances and goods.
Baker.
100
Which sector does a CNC machinist belong in?
Industrial.
200
These workers repair equipment that are powered by gasoline and diesel.
Small engine technician.
200
A tradesperson who deals with systems used for water.
Plumber.
200
This craftsperson works with modifying or repairing tools to meet a certain standard.
Tool and die maker.
200
These people specialize in areas dealing with cutting, hair extensions, and chemical services.
Hairstylist.
200
True or False: 2 in 5 workers will be born outside of Canada by 2031.
False. 1 in 3 workers will be born outside of Canada by 2031.
300
These workers repair and deal with vehicle structures and bodies.
Auto body repairer.
300
Their knowledge of bonding materials is very extensive and uses different tools to fit materials together.
Brick and stone mason.
300
Name three high school courses you should focus on to become an aircraft maintenance engineer.
Chemistry, physics, mathematics (algebra, trigonometry, calculus).
300
This job is best executed if you are not afraid of heights and have a love for nature.
Arborist (tree specialist).
300

Name two of the top 10 most needed jobs.

Skilled trades, sales representatives, scientists, engineers, technicians, office support staff, drivers, accountants/finance managers, laborers, nurses, doctors, science technicians, bio-engineers.

400
True or false: motive power machinists deal with metal cutting and grinding devices to adjust automotive parts.
True.
400
What kind of worker should construction companies, masonry contractors, and building developers search for when they are dealing with walls and/or floors?
Tile, terrazzo, and marble setter.
400
True or false: the average salary for a draftsperson is $44,220 per year.
True.
400
Without this person, you would not have any food and your clothes would be stinky. Who is it?
An appliance service technician.
400
True or false: The average hourly wage of other occupations are higher than entry level skill trade jobs.
False. It is 6% higher.
500
Without these workers to deal with mechanical, electrical, and electronic systems of auto bodies, we wouldn't be here right now. What are these workers called?
Automotive service technicians.
500
True or false: sheet metal workers deal with the tools and methods required to shape metal and have to work with many individuals to get the job done.
False. They mostly work alone with minimal supervision.
500
In order to get this job, you must be good at working with your hands, should have mechanical aptitude, and problem solving skills.
Industrial mechanic (millwright).
500
What do longshore workers do?
They transfer cargo and shipment to and from the ships on the docks.
500
True or false: 97% of skilled trade jobs are full time and less than 45% of employees are women.
False. Nearly 50% of employees involved in skilled trade are women.