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GAS LINE INSTALLER

DESCRIPTION:
Gas Line Installers lay out, assemble, install, or maintain pipe systems, pipe supports, or related hydraulic or pneumatic equipment for water or processing systems. A job as a Gas Line Installer falls under the broader career category of Pipe Fitters and Steamtters.

ONE OUT OF EVERY 17 CANADIAN WORKERS EARNS A LIVING IN CONSTRUCTION


Duties:
Check and lubricate gas pipeline valves, expose gas lines and repair damaged pipes Conduct routine survey of gas mains and lines to detect and locate escaping gas Dig ground to expose gas lines and repair damaged pipes Record work performed and the location and condition of pipelines to ensure safety

SKILLs:
Keep track of locations of gas main repairs, following instructions and directions Following regulations for installing gas mains, understanding blue prints and communicating information

EDUCATION:
Completion of secondary school is required Several years of experience as a laborer in the same company is required On the job training is required

OVER THE NEXT 2 DECADES 40% OF NEW JOBS WILL BE IN SKILLED TRADES AND TECHNOLOGIES

SALARY: $32,000 to $57,000


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PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
Individuals who choose to enter a career as a Gas Line Installer quickly become aware that the more training they receive the more career opportunities they will enjoy. Locations for training are listed below with facility locations in different areas. Most of these facilities offer night courses to accommodate busy schedules.

WHERE TO GET TRAINED:


ALGONQUIN COLLEGE - CONSTRUCTION CRAFT WORKER CONESTOGA COLLEGE - CONSTRUCTION CRAFT WORKER GEORGE BROWN - CONSTRUCTION CRAFT WORKER NORTHERN COLLEGE - CONSTRUCTION CRAFT WORKER LOCAL 1059 UNION - CONSTRUCTION CRAFT WORKER LOCAL 183 - CONSTRUCTION CRAFT WORKER SAULT COLLEGE - CONSTRUCTION CRAFT WORKER

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GETTING STARTED
THE FOLLOWING ARE 3 SIMPLE WAYS OF GETTING STARTED IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY:

You can begin by applying for a job directly in the Civil Construction Industry. Once you begin working with a Construction Company or Contractor you will quickly gain the necessary skills needed to advance yourself through in-house, work-as-you-learn training. You can enrol in a University, Community College or a Private Technical School to study and prepare yourself for a Career in Civil Construction. All of this information may be found through our website. You can get started through an apprenticeship program by combining on the job training with technical in-class training gaining experience and increased responsibility. You can work in the industry, get paid and work towards earning credits.

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IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN A CAREER IN CIVIL CONSTRUCTION PLEASE CONTACT:


ONTARIO CIVIL CONSTRUCTION CAREERS INSTITUTE
5045 ORBITOR DRIVE UNIT 12, SUITE 300 MISSISSAUGA ONTARIO

E . jessica@occci.ca W. www.occci.ca

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