Here Are All the Epic Jobs You Can Have in Construction
Have you ever heard of stonemasonry?
This post is presented in partnership with Construction Training Fund.
When you think of the construction industry, you probably think of concrete and bricks, right?
But did you know it can also involve contract management, engineering and even scheduling?
There are a wide range of jobs you might not have considered but, with an almost infinite number of possibilities, you can believe us when we say there is something for everyone.
Not sure where to start? Construction Training Fund (CTF) can help you discover where your strengths and passions might lie, and how to turn them into a career you’ll love!
Try a trade.
If you're keen to get hands-on, you could go the usual electrical, plumbing or carpentry paths (which are all great options), or you could try something you might not have even heard of before. Like:
Without wall and ceiling fixers, we'd be constantly looking up at wires, pipes and rafters and we'd have some serious trouble keeping buildings insulated, so safe to say they're pretty important. If you've got a bit of a handyman knack and think you can learn to install and fix all kinds of broken things, this could be your calling.
Ever wondered who fits out the glass of a high-rise building? Glaziers! They cut, shape, bevel, grind or smooth glass and other window materials and then correctly fix them in place. They can also specialise in embossing, mirrored glazing and making stained glass windows.
Stonemasons work with materials like limestone and marble to design and make everything from kitchen benches to bathroom vanities. You could also get the call up to repair a historical building, construct a fireplace or create an ornamental archway.
If there are too many options to choose from (we feel you!), you can get a taste test with CTF's Try-A-Trade program. Students can start in school from Year 9 up, or mature-age job seekers and those longing for a career change can give it a go too—all you need are your own steel-capped boots!
Take the paraprofessional path.
Wanna make your mark on the construction industry without taking on a traditional trade? There are plenty of options for that too...
Got some impressive creative skills bubbling up inside of you? Combine them with technical building knowledge to bring client's building dreams to life. You could be designing and producing working drawings for a whole range of residential and commerical projects and renovations.
Reckon you're good at supervising and keeping everything (and everyone) in line? Project administration might be for you if you like the thought of being responsible for measuring statistics, observing numbers and checking in on the progress of projects until they're complete.
Yep, there's a whole job for making sure projects are organised on time and on budget. As a scheduler, you'll put all the plans in place to make sure machinery arrives on cue, tradespeople are in the right place at the right time and all your materials are where you need them, when you need them.
And there are even more where those came from! So, if the construction industry sounds right up your alley, let CTF help you find your ideal job and put you on the right pathway to get there. Check it all out here!
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