CONSTRUCTION CRAFT LABORER
CONSTRUCTION
Construction craft laborers work as physical laborers at buildings, highways, and construction projects. They perform a wide variety of duties and operate all kinds of hand and power tools. *Construction Craft Laborer is a Pre-Apprenticeship program, which offers students the hands-on training and education needed to qualify for apprenticeships.
Career Details
Skills
Students in Construction Craft Laborer are trained in the following subject areas:
- Using basic construction materials such as concrete, lumber, sand, and bricks
- Installing slopes and adjusting for changes in elevation on construction sites
- Identifying and caring for different types of lumber and learning the use of each type
- Using scaffolding, hand levels, transits, plumb-bobs, builder’s levels, and other tools on construction sites
- Moving sand, gravel, concrete blocks, and other construction materials
Requirements
Before entering the program, students must:
- Complete the core curriculum with passing scores on all written and performance tests.
- Have strong math and reading skills.
- Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Credentials
As a Job Corps student, you will have the opportunity to earn credentials in your training area that may lead to greater employment opportunities, higher wages, and promotions.
Students who complete a center-based program in the Construction training area can earn nationally recognized credentials from organizations such as:
- National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)
Students training in union-affiliated programs can earn a certificate of completion that offers apprenticeship opportunities and on-the-job experience from organizations such as:
- United Brotherhood of Carpenters (UBC)
- International Masonry Institute (IMI)
- International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE)
- The International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT)
- National Plastering Industry Joint Apprenticeship Trust Fund (NPIJATF)
Construction Craft Laborer Numbers to Know
$30K
National average earning potential for this career
18+
Months to complete career training program
Expectations
While on the job, you will be expected to display the following traits at all times:
Attention to detail
Commitment to safety
Dependability
Integrity
Monitoring skills
Training Facilities
