Skills Clubs are extra-curricular programs for high school students that are organized by volunteers in the community who are interested and
willing to share their expertise. The majority of the Skills Clubs operate on an 8 week cycle, 2 hours per week throughout the year.
Skills Canada Nunavut provides resources, events, and encouragement for the territorial high schools and private businesses that have been
generous in their support of Skills Clubs in past years.
Students who excel at their trade or technology, will have the opportunity to attend a territorial skills competition
in Iqaluit in April and possibly even attend the National Competition at the end of the school year.
We are always looking for ways to provide students with experiences that will enable them to make positive career
choices. If you have an idea for a Skills Club and/or are willing to facilitate/instruct a club please contact us.
| Potential Skills Clubs/Contest Areas for Nunavut |
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Contest Description
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IT Office Software Applications
** Nunavut competed in this contest area in the 2006-07 year for the first time. See scope for detailed knowledge requirements
Secondary students must have participated in a Skills Club to compete in this contest area or must have a teacher verify ability.
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This trade involves the ability to undertake document processing, prepare and use relational databases, create and use spreadsheets, produce and edit graphics and drawings, create and edit application macros and create slide show presentations.
Equipment needed for Skills Club:
- Microsoft Office (Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Publisher, Microsoft PowerPoint)
- Very advanced skills in using Microsoft Office
Must participate in a Skills Club to compete at the Territorial Skills Competition
Related Occupations
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Plumbing
** Nunavut competes in the Post-Secondary Plumbing contest.
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Plumbers install and repair heating systems, plumbing fixtures and water, waste disposal, drainage and gas systems in residential, commercial and industrial buildings. They read blueprints to determine the layout of the system and measure and mark areas where the pipes will be installed and connected, checking for obstructions such as electrical wiring.
Must be a registered apprentice to compete in the Post-Secondary Plumbing contest.
Related Occupations
- Steamfitter / Pipefitter
- Gas Fitter
- Sprinkler Fitter
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Carpentry
**Secondary and Post-Secondary contest areas. Secondary students must have participated in a Skills Club to compete, Post-Secondary competitors must be Carpentry apprentices
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Carpentry is a diverse and multi-dimensional trade that demands skill and knowledge in all areas of woodworking. All carpenters perform numerous tasks. They may be required to install prefabricated structures such as window frames, doors or shelves, build foundations, install beams and subflooring, or erect walls, stairways and roofing systems.
Skills Club - Secondary
Must have a volunteer carpenter/shop teacher to spend at least one day a week after school to work with the students on carpentry principles. Refer to scope and last year’s project. Skills Canada NU has a blueprint for a child’s playhouse/shed that could be made in the Club. Funding is available for consumable products and some tools.
Must be a registered apprentice to compete in the Post-Secondary Carpentry contest.
Related Occupations
- Cabinetmaker
- Building Contractor
- Roofer
- Scaffolders
- Drywaller
- Lathers (Interior Systems Mechanics)
- Flooring
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Hairstyling
**Secondary and Post-Secondary contest areas. Secondary students must have participated in a Skills Club to compete, Post-Secondary competitors will be enrolled in a post-secondary hairstyling program
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Hairdressers help people to look and feel their best. They may be asked to curl, wave, perm, bleach, tint or dye a customer's hair, or merely to cut and style it. Each appointment begins with a consultation with the customer, to find out what they want done to their hair and offer potential options. They may suggest a hairstyle compatible with the client's physical features, or determine the best style from the client's instructions and preferences. To complete the appointment, hairdressers advise patrons on how to care for their hair, discuss any problems and recommend appropriate hygiene and styling practices.
Skills Club – Secondary
Must have a volunteer hairdressing teacher or hairstylist to spend at least one day a week after school to work with the students on cutting/colouring principles. Refer to scope and last year’s project. Iqaluit has been running a club and this teacher will help set up what is needed to run the club in a community. Some funding is available for consumable products and tools.
Must be registered in a Post-Secondary hairdressing course to compete in the Post-Secondary Hairstyling contest
Related Occupations
- Scalp Treatment Specialist
- Wig Maker
- Aesthetician
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Baking
** Nunavut has competed in this contest area at the national level for the first time in 2009. See scope for detailed knowledge requirements.
Post-Secondary competitors must be enrolled in a post-secondary Baking course.
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A career in baking offers a variety of areas in which to specialize. Bakers are responsible for making breads, bagels, cakes, muffins, cookies and pastries, as well as chocolate and candy, mousse cake and fancy cakes, varieties of creams and icings, special presentations in chocolate and/or pastillage.
Must be able to bake a bread and a pie at the territorial level.
Must have participated in a Baking Skills Club to compete at the territorial level.
Must be registered in a Post-Secondary Baking course to compete in the Post-Secondary Baking contest
Related Occupations
- Cake Decorator
- Chocolatier/Chef
- Confectioner
- Baking Lab Technician
- Ice Cream Maker
- Business Owner
- Hotel Pastry Chef/Consultant/Teacher
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Cooking
Secondary students must have participated in a Skills Club to compete in this contest area
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There are many different types of cooks working in a variety of establishments. The chef is generally the most highly skilled, trained and experienced of the kitchen’s staff. Whether working in institutions such as schools and hospitals or in a restaurant, chefs and cooks measure, mix and cook ingredients according to recipes. They use a variety of pots, pans and cutlery, and equipment such as ovens, broilers, grills, slicers, grinders and blenders to perform this work.
Skills Club – Secondary
Must have a volunteer teacher or cook/chef spend at least one day a week after school to cook with the students. Refer to scope and last year’s project/menu. Skills Nunavut has recipes and past projects that the club can base their menus on. Some funding is available for consumable products and tools.
Must be registered in a Post-Secondary Baking course to compete in the Post-Secondary Baking contest
Related Occupations
- Food Preparation Cooks
- Line Cooks
- Short Order Cook
- Banquet Station Cooks
- Institutional Cooks
- Speciality and Catering Cooks
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Restaurant Service
Secondary students can compete at both the territorial and national levels of competition
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“Eating whets the appetite!” In restaurant service, this saying is part of every waiter's basic philosophy. Waiters are the vital link between the dining room and the kitchen and ensure the perfect culinary experience. Before greeting customers and presenting them with menus, waiters make sure tables are set up impeccably. They make culinary suggestions and take orders which they then communicate to the kitchen staff and bartenders.
Related Occupations
- Chef
- Baker
- Maitre d’Hotel
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Graphic Design
Secondary students must have participated in a Skills Club to compete in this contest area or must have a teacher verify ability
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Graphic designers create design using colour, photos, text and illustration to communicate a message that will be produced in various type of media.
Graphics designers have the challenge to deal with the creative and artistic aspect of a project and make it compatible with printing process that will be used, such as offset, flexography, silk screening and digital printing.
Skills Club – Secondary
Must have a volunteer Graphic Designer or someone with Graphic Design Skills spend at least one day a week after school to work with the students on the attached outline for the Graphic Design Skills Club. Refer to scope and last year’s project for more information. Iqaluit has been running a club and this teacher will help set up what is needed to run the club in a community. Some funding is available for consumable products and tools.
Related Occupations
- Graphic Designer
- Prepress Technician
- Scanner Operator
- Photo Restoration
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Outdoor Power and Recreation Equipment
(Small Engine Repair)
** Nunavut has not competed in this contest area in the past. See scope for detailed knowledge requirements.
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While this field is related to automobile mechanics, it possesses its own specific characteristics. The variety of machines that have to be maintained and repaired poses a constant challenge. Interest in this trade is growing significantly because of the recreation equipment component.
Related Occupations
- Automobile mechanic
- Parts clerk
- Parts salesperson
- Equipment salesperson
- Heavy machinery mechanic
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Web Site Development
Secondary students must have participated in a Skills Club to compete in this contest area or must have a teacher verify ability.
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Web site design involves the construction and maintenance of an internet home page. Working on computers with specialized software programs, designers are responsible for the overall arrangement and creation of the internet presentation, which usually includes links to other web pages, graphics, text, photographs and lettering placed according to conceptual layouts and technical specifications.
Skills Club – Secondary
Must have a volunteer Web Site developer or someone with Web site development skills spend at least one day a week after school to work with the students. Refer to scope and last year’s project for more information. Iqaluit has been running a club and this teacher will help set up what is needed to run the club in a community. Some funding is available for consumable products and tools. Generally, students MUST know how to build a PHP database within a website to compete at the national competition.
Related Occupations
- Graphic Art Technician
- Publishing Art Director
- Multimedia Technician
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TV / Video Production
Secondary students must have participated in a Skills Club to compete in this contest area or must have a teacher verify ability
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A career in television and video production offers ample opportunity to move from entry-level positions to a variety of specialties. Newcomers to the business often start out performing duties such as lighting, staging and recording, or operating camera dollies and microphone booms. Mid-level positions include developing and editing film, producing storyboards, and videotaping or audio recording on tape or disc. Experienced and talented individuals may eventually produce, direct or supervise radio and TV programs, films or theatrical performances
Skills Club – Secondary
Must have a volunteer Videographer or media teacher spend at least one day a week after school to work with the students. Refer to scope and last year’s project for more information. Some funding is available for consumable products and tools.
Related Occupations
- Special Effects Technician
- Broadcast Engineer
- Recording Engineer
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Job Interview
Students must have a teacher or community member that can help mentor them in this contest area.
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There are few skills more important for securing work than the ability to impress a prospective employer during a job interview. Before setting out to market yourself, you must have a good knowledge of the product you are trying to promote.
Related Occupations
- Resume Writing
- Job Search Specialist
- Recruiter
- Human Resources Specialist
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Job Skill Demonstration
Students must have a teacher or community member that can help mentor them in this contest area
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The ability to perform effective technical demonstrations is an important skill for everyone to possess. Students are required to do this throughout their academic years, as special school projects often have to be presented to classmates and teachers. These types of demonstrations are also necessary in the workforce, whether you are giving an update to a project team, making a sales presentation to a client, or trying to convince your supervisor of the validity of a proposal. This skill is invaluable no matter what your career aspirations.
Related Occupations
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Prepared Speech
Students must have a teacher or community member that can help mentor them in this contest area
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The participant will deliver an influential prepared speech on a given theme. This is a valuable skill to acquire for numerous fields of work. The ability to clearly articulate ideas and relevant information is critical.
Related Occupations
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Aircraft Maintenance
**Post-Secondary Territorial competitors may have to go to Yellowknife to compete to qualify for the Nationals
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Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) apprentices install, replace, maintain, repair and overhaul aeronautical products. Rigorous inspection of these aeronautical products is the backbone of safety and reliability in the aerospace industry. Apprentices learn how to carry out preventative maintenance procedures such as troubleshooting. They are part of an exceptionally talented team of professionals who deliver a safe and comfortable way of travel.
Must be a registered apprentice to compete in the Post-Secondary Aircraft Maintenance contest
Related Occupations
- Aircraft Structures Technician
- Aircraft Instrument Technician
- Aircraft Inspector
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Workplace Safety
Students must have a teacher or community member that can help mentor them in this contest area
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Health and Safety is an integral part of every workplace. The role of Health and Safety plays in a workplace can include advising, evaluating, promoting, educating, and mentoring. Health and Safety is a constantly evolving field that will require a diverse group of Health and Safety Professionals.
Skills Club
Must have completed the Safety and the Young Worker Course offered through WCB. Also WHMIS which can be done online. Contact Jenine Bodner (Safety Trainer at WCB) for more details at 979-8517.
Related Occupations
- H & S Inspector
- H & S Manager
- H & S Consultant
- H & S Auditor
- H & S Trainer
- H & S Officer
- H & S Advisor
- Occupational Health Nurse
- Hygenist
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Heavy Equipment Service
** Nunavut competed in this contest area in 2007. See scope for detailed knowledge requirements.
**Post-Secondary Territorial competitors may have to go to Yellowknife to compete to qualify for the Nationals
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Heavy duty equipment repair technicians possess a full range or knowledge, abilities and skills required to troubleshoot, disassemble, repair, overhaul, adjust, test, service and maintain systems and components. These systems and components can be found in an extremely wide variety of equipment types and manufacturers.
Must be a registered apprentice to compete in the Post-Secondary Heavy Equipment Service contest
Related Occupations
- Agricultural Equipment Mechanic
- Truck and Transport Service Technician
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Photography (New)
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Digital photography is a skill that all emerging photographers will need to know and use. Through this contest, competitors will be tested on digital capturing, digital manipulation, digital output and the overall concept and design of photography.
Software that will be available for the students to use:
- Microsoft XP Pro
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe In-design
For the first time, Nunavut competitors will be able to compete in Photography at the 2010 Canadian Skills Competition. Must participate in a Skills Club to compete in Photography at the Territorial Skills Competition.
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