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Construction & Building Trades
Building, installing, and maintaining structures, plumbing, HVAC, and building systems. 13 roles in this field, part of Skilled Trades & Technical.
13 roles11 to 15 chapters a path15 to 30 min a day
Where the work happens
- Construction sites and new builds
- Customer homes and small commercial
- Data centres, hospitals, and large infrastructure
- Heavy equipment yards and depots
- Repair and service field rounds
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Roles in this field
Carpenter12 chapters · About 4–5 monthsBuilds and repairs structures and fittings using wood and other materials.Civil Engineering Technician12 chapters · About 4–5 monthsSupports surveys and construction projects by collecting data and preparing technical drawings.Construction Equipment Operator11 chapters · About 4–5 monthsOperates heavy machinery like excavators or cranes on construction sites.Data Centre Mechanical Fitter12 chapters · About 4–5 monthsInstalls cooling pipework and mechanical systems on data centre construction sites.Elevator Installer and Repairer11 chapters · About 4–5 monthsInstalls and repairs elevators and lifts, focusing on safety and reliable operation.Heat Pump Installer Specialist11 chapters · About 4–5 monthsCross-trained plumber or HVAC tech focused on residential heat pump retrofits.HVAC Technician14 chapters · About 5–6 monthsInstalls and maintains heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems.Mason12 chapters · About 4–5 monthsBuilds walls and structures using brick, stone, or concrete blocks.Painter and Decorator12 chapters · About 4–5 monthsPrepares surfaces and applies paint or finishes to improve buildings and spaces.Plumber15 chapters · About 3–4 monthsInstalls and fixes water, drainage, and piping systems in homes and businesses.Retrofit Insulation Installer12 chapters · About 4–5 monthsFits insulation into existing homes and buildings so they stay warm and use less energy.Roofer12 chapters · About 4–5 monthsInstalls and repairs roofing systems on homes and commercial buildings.Surveying Technician12 chapters · About 4–5 monthsCollects field measurements and helps create maps for construction, utilities, and land projects.
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