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Getting Started in Construction

Get a plain-English tour of the construction trades, jobsite safety and PPE, and how to choose between carpentry, electrical, plumbing, concrete, and the other building trades. After finishing you can apply for a helper or apprentice role with a clear sense of which trade to target.

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Introduction to Construction

The trades that build and renovate houses, commercial buildings, roads, and infrastructure. Entry-level roles include construction laborer, helper, apprentice carpenter, apprentice electrician, and apprentice plumber.

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