There are over 150 skilled trades that involve apprenticeship training.

Click here to find out what they are

OYAP grads find success in the workplace.

Click here to read their stories

Click here to test your knowledge of apprenticeship and OYAP

OYAP is a great idea for employers

Find out why by clicking here

Exterior Insulated Finish Systems Mechanic
Length
?
2 to 3 years
Certification
?
Voluntary
Red Seal
?
No

Description
Exterior insulated finish systems (EIFS) mechanics, also known as stucco workers, install building systems that combine a resinous exterior cladding with a continuous layer of insulation on a building's walls. They may be responsible for reading instructions and manuals, applying adhesives to walls, preparing and installing insulation board, and applying reinforcing mesh or other coatings on a construction site.
Insulator

Certification Requirements
  • The Exterior Insulated Finishing Systems Mechanic apprenticeship consists of 5,400 hours of on-the-job training.
  • Apprentices must also complete 400 hours of in-class technical training.
  • Once you have successfully completed the apprenticeship requirements, you receive a Certificate of Apprenticeship and are certified as a journeyperson in the trade.
  • A person with at least 5,800 hours of related work experience is eligible to apply for a Trade Equivalency Assessment (TEA) and, if successful, becomes certified as a journeyperson in this trade.

Educational Prerequisites
Grade 12 or equivalent.

In-Class Training
Please contact your local apprenticeship office for information on the availability of technical training for this program.