2.35 million people work in construction in the UK and over a third of the workforce is self- employed. Careers in construction trade roles suit people who are practical, possess good motor,hand eye skills and enjoy working with physical things . Tradespeople can also move into professional and technician roles and there are many opportunities to progress.
There are over 700 different types of jobs in the construction industry, including:
carpenter
plumber
labourer
bench joiner
dry liner
plant operator
roofer
painter & decorator
site engineer
bricklayer
quantity surveyor
demolition worker
plasterer
heating installation engineer
road worker
scaffolder
Whatever area you choose to work in, English and maths will be important in order to measure and work out the materials you require ensuring that there is no waste. You may have to calculate how long the job will take, work out mixes using ratios, work out area, perimeter or volume as well as select the most cost effective supplier and calculate costs. You will need to communicate with a range of people and read information and understand information about health and safety.
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