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Anthony
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Yuma, Arizona
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What does it take to become a construction worker?
My name is Anthony and I’m a middle school student from Arizona and I’m interested in becoming a construction worker and I want to know what it takes to become a construction worker and what skills to become one.
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Robert Kohn
remodeling general contractor
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Anthony,
Pull up trades your interested in on You Tube for starters but watch only professionals not DIYer's because that is where you will get more accurate answers.
Also don't be afraid to stop at a construction site either during their lunch or at the end of their day and chat with a supervisor. They might be able to show you around (somewhat) and answer some questions. Maybe give you some other options or avenues to explore.
Look up some shows on TV that deal with renovations or even call some companies and see if you can ask some questions.
I hope this helps and good luck. College is not always the answer as some people think its the only way for good or high paying jobs and you won't have tons of money to pay back.
Bob
Pull up trades your interested in on You Tube for starters but watch only professionals not DIYer's because that is where you will get more accurate answers.
Also don't be afraid to stop at a construction site either during their lunch or at the end of their day and chat with a supervisor. They might be able to show you around (somewhat) and answer some questions. Maybe give you some other options or avenues to explore.
Look up some shows on TV that deal with renovations or even call some companies and see if you can ask some questions.
I hope this helps and good luck. College is not always the answer as some people think its the only way for good or high paying jobs and you won't have tons of money to pay back.
Bob
John Fening
Occupational Safety, Health Manager
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Hi Anthony I hope this finds you well. Ok to your question…
First what trade are you interested in? You can look this up on Wikipedia under “List of Construction Trades”; also look under “Outline of Construction” for more information.
Also you do not need a college education to be a “Construction Worker”. Simply a strong back, good reflexes, willingness to learn and knowledge not repeat the same mistake twice. You’d need a good pair of long pants with reenforced knees {Mom or Grandma might help here}, good cotton shirt with sleeves, a good pair of work gloves (try them on to see if you can bend the glove fingers easily and the glove is not tight – too tight and your hand gets tired quicker; too loss and you might not feel the load your hauling), a good pair of steel-toed work shoes {I recommend leather so you can fix them easily}. Additionally you might get a good pair of safety glasses and foam hearing protection, just in case. Reminder you can not fly, ground hurts to land on, one can not replace an eye ball nor can one fix damaged ear drums.
Once you have figured what trade see if there is a union associated with that trade and contact them. If not then go to any residential construction site (once you are over 18 yrs) and state to the foreman or owner whomever is in charge “Can you use another inexperienced worker who is willing to learn and do anything?”
If you are interested in college or more then look up National Center for Construction Education & Research as web site: www.nccer.org
More information can found and read at:
Purdue University Northwest web site
https://www.pnw.edu › what-can-you-do-with-a-construction-management-degree
What Can You Do with a Construction Engineering and Management Degree?
Forbes web site
https:// www.forbes.com › advisor › education › types-of-engineering-degrees
They discuss 11 Types Of Engineering Degrees - Forbes Advisor
Engineers typically need a bachelor's degree and make an average salary of approximately $87,000 per year. Industrial Engineering Degree Levels Available: associate, bachelor's, master's, Ph.D.
Good luck - John
First what trade are you interested in? You can look this up on Wikipedia under “List of Construction Trades”; also look under “Outline of Construction” for more information.
Also you do not need a college education to be a “Construction Worker”. Simply a strong back, good reflexes, willingness to learn and knowledge not repeat the same mistake twice. You’d need a good pair of long pants with reenforced knees {Mom or Grandma might help here}, good cotton shirt with sleeves, a good pair of work gloves (try them on to see if you can bend the glove fingers easily and the glove is not tight – too tight and your hand gets tired quicker; too loss and you might not feel the load your hauling), a good pair of steel-toed work shoes {I recommend leather so you can fix them easily}. Additionally you might get a good pair of safety glasses and foam hearing protection, just in case. Reminder you can not fly, ground hurts to land on, one can not replace an eye ball nor can one fix damaged ear drums.
Once you have figured what trade see if there is a union associated with that trade and contact them. If not then go to any residential construction site (once you are over 18 yrs) and state to the foreman or owner whomever is in charge “Can you use another inexperienced worker who is willing to learn and do anything?”
If you are interested in college or more then look up National Center for Construction Education & Research as web site: www.nccer.org
More information can found and read at:
Purdue University Northwest web site
https://www.pnw.edu › what-can-you-do-with-a-construction-management-degree
What Can You Do with a Construction Engineering and Management Degree?
Forbes web site
https:// www.forbes.com › advisor › education › types-of-engineering-degrees
They discuss 11 Types Of Engineering Degrees - Forbes Advisor
Engineers typically need a bachelor's degree and make an average salary of approximately $87,000 per year. Industrial Engineering Degree Levels Available: associate, bachelor's, master's, Ph.D.
Good luck - John