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Israel
Student
Yuma, Arizona
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How can you become a construction worker?
Hello my name is Israel and my question is what kinds of education and how many years do you need to become a construction worker. Another question is what types of jobs are there of construction. One more question is if and how can you promote in the job. Sincerely Israel.
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Oleg Kushnerov
Construction Project Manager
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Chicago, Illinois
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Oleg’s Answer
Hi Israel,
You don't need experience to start in construction. If you can hammer nails or paint walls, you're already a beginner. While some skills can be learned in a classroom, most are picked up on the job with help from experienced workers and foremen.
There are many roles you can explore, like painter, carpenter, flooring installer, tile setter, cabinet installer, plumber, or electrician. There are over 17 trades in construction, and you can even specialize in installing fire suppression sprinkler systems to save lives.
As you gain experience, you can share your knowledge and become a foreman, and later, a superintendent. If you enjoy managing schedules and people, you could become a project manager. For further growth, you might consider becoming a construction project manager or even running your own construction firm.
You don't need experience to start in construction. If you can hammer nails or paint walls, you're already a beginner. While some skills can be learned in a classroom, most are picked up on the job with help from experienced workers and foremen.
There are many roles you can explore, like painter, carpenter, flooring installer, tile setter, cabinet installer, plumber, or electrician. There are over 17 trades in construction, and you can even specialize in installing fire suppression sprinkler systems to save lives.
As you gain experience, you can share your knowledge and become a foreman, and later, a superintendent. If you enjoy managing schedules and people, you could become a project manager. For further growth, you might consider becoming a construction project manager or even running your own construction firm.
Phong Tran
Technician
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San Jose, California
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Phong’s Answer
Hello Israel
Any year education you can become a construction worker, but if you have more year learning will help you work and they pay you more and big thing you need is strong and stronger.
Alot of trade you can follow but electrician and HVAC you spent more learning for them.
Good luck
PT
Any year education you can become a construction worker, but if you have more year learning will help you work and they pay you more and big thing you need is strong and stronger.
Alot of trade you can follow but electrician and HVAC you spent more learning for them.
Good luck
PT