Define: Tradesperson

The meaning of “Tradesperson” differs based on where it is used. We list many below, then combine them into one or more market-standard definitions.

How is Tradesperson defined in a legal contract?

  • Tradesperson means an individual employed by a contractor who participates in construction, improvement, renovation, repair, or maintenance of buildings or structures without taking on the responsibility for how these activities are conducted. Seen in 15 SEC filings
  • Tradesperson means an employee who has completed an apprenticeship or holds a relevant trade certificate or equivalent, or is otherwise appointed to any classification under an award. Seen in 10 SEC filings
  • Tradesperson means a person who holds a tradesperson’s licence or a tradesperson’s licence specific to drainage plumbing. Seen in 7 SEC filings
  • Tradesperson means an adult employee who, in the course of their employment, works from drawings or prints required to be scaled and/or measured from drawings or prints, or makes precision measurements, or applies general trade experience. This definition includes locksmiths and 1st Class Machinists. Seen in 4 SEC filings
  • Tradesperson means a team member who is qualified to perform a trade and is engaged to perform that trade. Seen in 4 SEC filings
  • Tradesperson means an employee who in the course of his or her employment works from drawings or prints, or makes precision measurements or applies general trade experience, but does not include an apprentice. Seen in 4 SEC filings

Which definition should you use?

🤔 Our AI Legal Assistant has combined and improved the above descriptions to create market-standard 'Genie definitions' below, with guidance on which documents and which industry to use for each.

Genie Definition 1

Tradesperson means an individual employed in a construction-related role without responsibility for the method of work.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • Hiring of contractors for a construction or renovation project.
  • Engaging sub-contractors for specific trades.

Relevant Sectors

Genie Definition 2

Tradesperson means an employee who applies trade skills learned through apprenticeships, relevant certificates, or substantial experience.

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Relevant Circumstances

  • Hiring of skilled employees for specific trades.
  • Contracting services of tradespersons.

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Genie Definition 3

Tradesperson means a licensed professional in a specified trade such as plumbing or electrical work.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • Hiring of licensed professionals for specific trades.

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Genie Definition 4

Tradesperson means an adult employee who works from drawings or prints, makes precision measurements and applies trade experience.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • Producing goods based on blueprints or specifications.

Relevant sectors

Genie Definition 5

Tradesperson means a qualified team member engaged to perform a trade.

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Relevant Circumstances

  • Formation of contracts dictating specific functional roles within a team or organization.

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Genie Definition 6

Tradesperson means a skilled worker excluding an apprentice.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • Organization seeking to differentiate between full-fledged workers and apprentices.

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What is the most popular definition of 'Tradesperson'?

Tradesperson means an individual employed in a construction-related role without responsibility for the method of work

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