Construction SHSM Pathway
Are you registered to earn your SHSM Construction Red Seal Ontario Diploma?
Explore how you can set goals and reflect on your experiences in SHSM to not only earn your specialized diploma but also achieve the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Canada at the same time.
Career Pathways
- Bricklayers 7281
- Carpenters 7271
- Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics 7311
- Electricians (except industrial and power system) 7241
- Heating, refrigeration, and air conditioning mechanics 7313
- Painters and decorators (except interior decorators) 7294
- Plumbers 7251
- Roofers and shinglers 7291
- Architectural technologists and technicians 2251
- Civil engineering technologists and technicians 2231
- Construction estimators 2234
- Construction inspectors 2264
- Construction managers 0711
- Contractors and supervisors, electrical trades, and telecommunications occupations 7202
- Home building and renovation managers 0712
- Interior designers and interior decorators 5242
- Architects 2151
- Civil engineers 2131
- Electrical and electronics engineers 2133
- Mechanical engineers 2132
- Concrete finishers 7282
- Construction trades helpers and labourers 7611
- Home building and renovation managers 0712
How you can link your SHSM experiences with Award Canada:
Example SMART Goal: For the next 26 weeks, I will improve my carpentry problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills by completing three targeted construction training experiences by early January. I will complete two SHSM certifications. I will do 4 hours a week to complete these activities and track my progress through feedback and documentation.
Example Assessor: Carpenter’s Union (Industry partner delivering my SHSM certification) or SHSM Lead Educator
ORB Category: Life and Vocational Skills
ORB Subcategory: Other: Training
Example log for ORB: Today, I participated in Working at Heights, a required Construction SHSM training experience. It was exciting to learn more about safety on the job site and gain a skill I will need for my future in trades. My next training will be an elective to learn about chainsaws.
Example SMART Goal: Over the next 13 weeks, I will stretch and walk to improve my cardio and flexibility on the job site. I will stretch legs, arms, back, hands, fingers and increase my walking distance each week to build up to more than 2 hours per week.
Example Assessor: SHSM lead teacher, Phys. Ed Teacher, Coach or Industry Partner delivering training
ORB Category: Gym/Personal Programs
ORB Subcategory: Walking
Example log for ORB: Today’s training focused on basic safety to avoid injuries in how we move on the job site. I learned knowledge and skills to perform jobs safely. I am going to continue to improve my flexibility.
Service Example SMART Goal: Over the next 13 weeks, I will complete my volunteer hours by planning and hosting elementary workshops to inspire students to learn about a career in construction. I will build starter kits that students can work from to assemble and paint bird houses.
Example Assessor: Elementary Classroom Teacher
ORB Category: Voluntary Service to Other People
ORB Subcategory: Other: Support Services
Example log for ORB: Today, I volunteered at my old elementary school, showing grade 7s how to use hand tools. I learned that so many of them have never used a tool before. This experience reinforced my commitment to sharing opportunities in trades.
(Completed as a team. Participants will collaboratively establish practice and qualifying journey goals together).
Example Activity: Get ready to build on location outside of school. Do research on community builds to find out about non-profit companies who build to give back to communities. Then, come up with ways to support them, like revitalizing a deck at a historic museum. Revitalizing History
Example Assessor or Supervisor: Industry Partner facilitating or hosting certification e.g. Carpenter’s Union or Habitat for Humanity, SHSM Lead Teacher
