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Apprenticeship

If you would like to apprentice as a Lather ISM in Alberta,
contact the AWCA to help find an employer.

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Did you know that a Lather ISM has the largest scope of work of any of the trades?

On a typical job, a Lather ISM:

• Reads and interprets blueprints, shop drawings and specifications; and work as a team with architects, engineers and associated trades to bring a project to completion.

• Uses hand and power tools and equipment employed by the ISM trade

• Cuts, prepares, fabricates and installs all materials related to the ISM trade

• Lays out and installs steel stud framing for walls, partitions, ceiling systems (acoustic and specialty), parapets, soffits bulkheads, batt insulation and ornamental detail

• Applies interior and exterior gypsum board, metal lath and stucco wire

• Diagnoses and repairs any problems relating to the lather-interior systems;

• Is an integral part in the successful completion of a wide variety of projects in residential, commercial and industrial buildings.

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AWCA RAP (Registered Apprenticeship Program) Draft

AWCA and Careers Next Generation have developed a sports style RAP Draft to introduce high school students to a career in LISM. AWCA Members have the unique opportunity to meet numerous students in 5 minute “speed interviews” hosted by Careers Next Generation.

After the students leave, a sports style draft is held and Contractor Members select and hire students, some of which return to school but remain possible future apprentices. Some of the candidates each year will be graduating and moving into the workforce looking for a full time career.

Careers Next Generation pre-qualifies the students as interested in LISM training. CAREERS supports Alberta ‘s Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP), which allows high school students to begin their trades apprenticeship, earn income, and academic credits while working toward graduation. Careers also supports a similar trade introduction program for students that have graduated but are under 21. Financial incentives may be available through Careers Next Generation or other organizations, for more information contact us or CAREERS.