Maintenance Repair Training
Maintenance and repair workers handle a variety of tasks in nearly every industry. Their jobs can range from complex tasks such as hanging drywall and woodworking, to simpler ones such as changing light bulbs and mopping floors. Training for maintenance and repair workers comes in different forms.
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Education
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Most maintenance and repair workers need only a high school diploma or GED equivalent to be hired. Some, however, attend vocational or trade schools to receive training in specific areas, such as maintaining heating and cooling units, plumbing or electrical work. Maintenance and repair workers typically focus on courses in science, math, business, blueprint reading and woodworking.
Licensure
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Some maintenance and repair workers receive a license in their field, and some are even required to do so to ensure proper training in certain aspects of maintenance, such as electrical work or plumbing. Licensure varies by state and skill set, but regularly consists of classwork and testing.
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On the Job
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Maintenance and repair workers often receive all the training they need while on the job, where they receive hands-on instruction from an experienced worker or supervisor. In this scenario, maintenance and repair workers also learn by trial and error.
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