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9780816070435

Construction and Trades

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  • ISBN13:

    9780816070435

  • ISBN10:

    0816070431

  • Format: Hardcover
  • Copyright: 2008-09-01
  • Publisher: Facts on File
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Author Biography

Kenneth C. Mondschein, a former project editor at Charles Scribner's Sons, is an active blogger and Internet columnist

Table of Contents

How to Use This Bookp. vii
Introductionp. ix
Carpenter or Carpentry Assembler and Repairerp. 1
Construction Laborer or Construction-Equipment Operatorp. 9
Painter or Paperhangerp. 18
Electricianp. 26
Plumber or Pipe Fitterp. 34
Cement or Brick Masonp. 43
Carpet Installerp. 51
HVAC Technicianp. 58
Hazmat Workerp. 66
Metalworkerp. 75
Line-, Tower-, or Antenna-Crew Memberp. 83
Road-Crew Memberp. 91
Putting Your Best Foot Forwardp. 99
Indexp. 110
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Excerpts

For people who enjoy working with their hands, entering the construction or other trade fields can begin right after high school. Once a worker has gained enough experience, many of these well-paying jobs have the potential for self-employment. This new career guide features 12 careers in construction and trades for students with a high school diploma.
Career profiles include:
Carpenter
Carpet installer
Cement or brick mason
Construction laborer
Electrician
HVAC technician
Metalworker
Painter or paperhanger
Plumber or pipe fitter
Road-crew member
and more.

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