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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)

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