Careers in Construction Industry

One of the benefits of working in the construction industry is...

• that you can get a job fairly easily and quickly no matter where you live

• You can work in dangerous situations

One of the negative aspects of working in the construction industry is...

• people don't tell you how great your welding or painting is

• your work is dangerous for yourself and others

• you get paid a lot

Which of the following are "Skilled Trades" in the Construction industry?

• Electricians and painters

• digging ditches for cables

• cooks who make tacos and

• teachers who grade papers

This industry outlook is ...

• Good, since many workers are likely to retire soon

• Not good since many people still work there

• Not good since there are so many houses build upon the earth already

• Good because people want newer houses

Another good thing about working in the Construction Industry is...

• They give you a free measuring tape

• They will hire people with a criminal record when other industries will not

• They will hire children to work if needed

• They will hire you if you don't want to work there

Working in the Construction industry does NOT require a college degree.

• True

• False

A person could show up, get a job that they don't know how to do, and learn it as the day goes on. This is called On-the-Job training.

• True

• False

Construction work is often very dangerous. Which of the following could endanger more than just the people working on the job site?

• a ladder falling and a load of shingle falling from a roof

• A train filled with chemicals catching fire after it derails from the tracks and rolls down a hill

• A pipe that melts and catches the welder's pant leg on fire

• a worker that falls into the river after getting slipping from the bridge above.

Which of the following would be an expression used on a construction worksite?

• Hey Tony! Did you get the measurements for the pitch of the roof off the blueprints?

• Hey Tony! Did you bring lunch today? We were all going to have those good sandwiches delivered if you forgot.

• Hey Tony! Did you get your assignments submitted in the Google Classroom?

• Hey Tony! Pass me the scalpel and get ready to stitch this guy up. He is bleeding everywhere.

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