The building construction
occupations person repairs and maintains buildings and other
physical structures and equipment. Classroom and shop experiences involve the basics of several
building trades including carpentry, plumbing, electricity, welding,
sheet metal work and masonry. As a student in building construction
occupations, you will use various hand tools, machine tools and
power tools.
What
you will need
Mechanical aptitude
Ability to work independently
Ability to work as a team
Communication skills
Problem solving/
troubleshooting skills
Ability to work under pressure
Artistic ability/creativity
Analytical skills
Patience
Endurance
Credits
you can earn
Pennsylvania
College
of Technology
12 credits (maximum)
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What
you will learn
Carpentry
Sheet metal
Glass cutting, glazing, & painting
Masonry
Plumbing
Electricity
Welding
Employment skills
details
Career
possibilities
Block Mason Helper
Brick Mason Helper
Building Maintenance Helper
Construction Trades Helper
Carpenter's Helper
Construction Trades Helper
Electrician's Helper
Plumber's Helper
Sheet Metal Worker
Welder's Helper
Career
possibilities with additional
education
Building Supervisor
Building Trades Instructor
Construction Supervisor
Maintenance Supervisor
Earning
potential
Construction
Inspector
$17,500-41,100/year
Sheet Metal Worker
$270-760/week |