Overview
Workers in other technical trades occupations repair, service, install, calibrate or fabricate a variety of products. This unit group also includes commercial divers. They are employed by a wide range of establishments, or they may be self-employed. Apprentices are also included in this unit group.
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Saw fitters
Repair, set and sharpen band saws, chain saws, circular saws and other types of saw blades according to specifications.
Employment prospects
Annual salary
$36,289
$66,781
$107,617
Job openings
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British Columbia
287expected job openings (5-year forecast)
Education and training
Employment requirements
Completion of secondary school is usually required.
Completion of a two- to four-year apprenticeship program in a relevant trade, such as locksmith or saw fitter or college, high school or industry courses combined with several years of related work experience or several years of on-the-job training are required.
Trade certification for locksmiths is available, but voluntary, in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Saskatchewan, Alberta, British Columbia, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut.
Additional information
There is little or no mobility among occupations in this unit group.
Progression to supervisory positions is possible with experience.
Certification requirements
Optional: The following certifications are optional to practice as Saw filers in B.C.
- Skilled Trades Certification - Saw filers
- Skilled Trades Certification - Saw filer benchperson
Skilled Trades Certification - Saw filers
Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.
To work as a saw filer in B.C., you may need a SkilledTradesBC certification demonstrating that you have completed the necessary technical training and work experience part of your apprenticeship program.
Skilled Trades Certification - Saw filer benchperson
Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.
To work as a saw filer bench person in B.C., you may need a SkilledTradesBC certification demonstrating that you have completed the necessary technical training and work experience part of your apprenticeship program.
Post-secondary programs in B.C.
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