How to Become a Construction Tradesperson
Construction tradespeople use their specialized skills, or "trades," to perform special jobs in building construction. Common construction trades include concrete masons, bricklayers, roofers, tilesetters, carpenters, ironworkers, glaziers (glass workers), electricians and sheet metal workers.
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Take high school courses that will assist you in training for the construction trade. These include math, technology, construction, drafting, design, business as well as specific trade-related courses if they are offered.
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Enroll in technical or vocational program. Many colleges and vocational schools have one- to two-year programs in the construction trades. Completing one of these programs will make it easier for you to find an employer that will take you in for an apprentice program.
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Get into an apprentice program. As an apprentice, you start work under the supervision of a fully-qualified individual, known as a journeyperson. The programs are between two and five years long and also involve some classroom study. When your apprenticeship period is done, you take an exam and become a journeyperson when pass it.
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Apply for jobs. When looking for jobs, be sure to show your skills and experience through your resume. If you have not enrolled in an apprentice program, you may also be able to find jobs as a construction laborer. This will also provide valuable on-the-job training.
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