Construction and Building Trades
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Construction and Building Trades
Build things people use every day
Construction careers help create homes, schools, hospitals, workplaces, roads, bridges and other essential places. You might work with wood, pipe, concrete, steel, glass, heavy equipment or digital building models. Many of these careers let you learn while working and earning a paycheck.
How to explore this category
- Choose a hands-on trade such as carpentry, plumbing, masonry, roofing, glazing or ironwork if you want to build and install things
- Explore equipment, crane, road, bridge, tunnel, foundation or demolition work if large projects and machines interest you
- Explore surveying, digital modeling, materials testing or inspection if you enjoy measurement, technology and checking details
- Explore safety, estimating or supervision if you are interested in planning projects or leading people
What is an apprenticeship
An apprenticeship is a paid job where you learn from experienced workers and take related classes. In a Registered Apprenticeship, your training follows an approved plan and your pay usually increases as your skills grow. Not every construction job uses apprenticeship, so always ask the employer or program sponsor exactly how the training works.
Plumber
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Bricklayer and Mason
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Drywall Installer and Finisher 
Plasterer 
Painter, Decorator and Paperhanger
Industrial Painter and Coatings Applicator 
Floor Coverer
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