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AIR CONDITIONING MACHINERY [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-05-01
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
- Mechanics
- Engineering
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Mechanical engineers
1, record 1, English, Mechanical%20engineers
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Mechanical engineers research, design and develop machinery and systems for heating, ventilating and air conditioning, power generation, transportation, processing and manufacturing. They also perform duties related to the evaluation, installation, operation and maintenance of mechanical systems. Mechanical engineers are employed by consulting firms, by power-generating utilities and in a wide range of manufacturing, processing and transportation industries, or they may be self-employed. 1, record 1, English, - Mechanical%20engineers
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
2132: classification system code in the National Occupational Classification. 2, record 1, English, - Mechanical%20engineers
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
- Mécanique
- Ingénierie
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Ingénieurs mécaniciens/ingénieures mécaniciennes
1, record 1, French, Ing%C3%A9nieurs%20m%C3%A9caniciens%2Fing%C3%A9nieures%20m%C3%A9caniciennes
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les ingénieurs mécaniciens étudient, conçoivent et élaborent des appareils et des systèmes de chauffage, de ventilation et de climatisation, de production d'énergie, de transport, de traitement et de fabrication. Ils exécutent également des tâches liées à l'évaluation, à la mise en place, à l'exploitation et à l'entretien d'installations mécaniques. Les ingénieurs mécaniciens travaillent dans des firmes de consultants, des services de production d'énergie et dans une grande variété d'industries de fabrication, de transformation et de transport, ou ils peuvent être des travailleurs autonomes. 1, record 1, French, - Ing%C3%A9nieurs%20m%C3%A9caniciens%2Fing%C3%A9nieures%20m%C3%A9caniciennes
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
2132 : code du système de classification de la Classification nationale des professions. 2, record 1, French, - Ing%C3%A9nieurs%20m%C3%A9caniciens%2Fing%C3%A9nieures%20m%C3%A9caniciennes
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-03-17
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
- Service Industries
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Other trades helpers and labourers
1, record 2, English, Other%20trades%20helpers%20and%20labourers
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This unit group includes trade helpers and labourers, not elsewhere classified, who assist skilled tradespersons and perform labouring activities in the installation, maintenance and repair of industrial machinery, refrigeration, heating and air conditioning equipment, in the maintenance and repair of transportation and heavy equipment, in the installation and repair of telecommunication and power cables and in other repair and service work settings. They are employed by a wide variety of manufacturing, utility and service companies. 1, record 2, English, - Other%20trades%20helpers%20and%20labourers
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
7612: classification system code in the National Occupational Classification. 2, record 2, English, - Other%20trades%20helpers%20and%20labourers
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Other trades helpers and laborers
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
- Entreprises de services
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Autres manœuvres et aides de soutien de métiers
1, record 2, French, Autres%20man%26oelig%3Buvres%20et%20aides%20de%20soutien%20de%20m%C3%A9tiers
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ce groupe de base comprend les manœuvres et les aides de soutien de métiers, non classés ailleurs, qui aident le personnel de métier et qui accomplissent des tâches de manœuvre en installation, en entretien et en réparation de machinerie industrielle et de matériel de réfrigération, de chauffage et de climatisation, en entretien et en réparation de matériel lourd et de matériel de transport, en installation et en réparation de câbles de télécommunication et de câbles électriques et dans d'autres entreprises de réparation et d'entretien. Ils travaillent dans une vaste gamme d'entreprises manufacturières, de services d'utilité publique et d'entretien. 1, record 2, French, - Autres%20man%26oelig%3Buvres%20et%20aides%20de%20soutien%20de%20m%C3%A9tiers
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
7612 : code du système de classification de la Classification nationale des professions. 2, record 2, French, - Autres%20man%26oelig%3Buvres%20et%20aides%20de%20soutien%20de%20m%C3%A9tiers
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1996-02-05
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute
1, record 3, English, Air%2DConditioning%20and%20Refrigeration%20Institute
correct, United States
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- ARI 2, record 3, English, ARI
correct, United States
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Machinery Association 1, record 3, English, Air%2DConditioning%20and%20Refrigeration%20Machinery%20Association
former designation, correct, United States
- Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturers Association 1, record 3, English, Refrigeration%20Equipment%20Manufacturers%20Association
former designation, correct, United States
- Air Filter Institute 1, record 3, English, Air%20Filter%20Institute
former designation, correct, United States
- Manufacturers Members of the National Warm Air Heating and Air Conditioning Association 1, record 3, English, Manufacturers%20Members%20of%20the%20National%20Warm%20Air%20Heating%20and%20Air%20Conditioning%20Association
former designation, correct, United States
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Absorbed :(1965) Manufacturer Members of the National Warm Air Heating and Air Conditioning Association;(1967) Air Filter Institute. Formed by merger of :Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Machinery Association and Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturers Association. 1, record 3, English, - Air%2DConditioning%20and%20Refrigeration%20Institute
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux non canadiens
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute
1, record 3, French, Air%2DConditioning%20and%20Refrigeration%20Institute
correct, United States
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- ARI 2, record 3, French, ARI
correct, United States
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Machinery Association 1, record 3, French, Air%2DConditioning%20and%20Refrigeration%20Machinery%20Association
former designation, correct, United States
- Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturers Association 1, record 3, French, Refrigeration%20Equipment%20Manufacturers%20Association
former designation, correct, United States
- Air Filter Institute 1, record 3, French, Air%20Filter%20Institute
former designation, correct, United States
- Manufacturer Members of the National Warm Air Heating and Air Conditioning Association 1, record 3, French, Manufacturer%20Members%20of%20the%20National%20Warm%20Air%20Heating%20and%20Air%20Conditioning%20Association
former designation, correct, United States
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1993-05-25
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute
1, record 4, English, Air%2DConditioning%20and%20Refrigeration%20Institute
correct, United States
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- ARI 1, record 4, English, ARI
correct, United States
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Formed by merger of Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Machinery Association and Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturers Association. 1, record 4, English, - Air%2DConditioning%20and%20Refrigeration%20Institute
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux non canadiens
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute
1, record 4, French, Air%2DConditioning%20and%20Refrigeration%20Institute
correct, United States
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- ARI 1, record 4, French, ARI
correct, United States
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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