How long does it take to become a Construction Labour?

It takes 2 years of professional experience to become a construction labour. That is the time it takes to learn specific construction labour skills, but does not account for time spent in formal education.

There are certain skills that you need to obtain in order to become a successful construction labour. Some of the most common skills are listed below. Along with each skill, we provide an actual example of how someone included the skill on their resume:

1. Hand Tools -- Erected steel buildings using the following: cutting torch, impact wrench, torque wrench, electric shears and basic hand tools

2. Heavy Equipment -- Participated in the 2013 Shell Tank Reduction-Utilized blueprints in construction of tank batteries-Set tank batteries and installed piping using heavy equipment

3. Osha -- Use all basic hand tools-Tape Measure-String Line-Level-Chop saw*Run some small equipment*Follows all safety procedures*Follow all OSHA requirements*Wears all appropriate PPE

4. Safety Procedures -- Supervised two crew members and ensured safety procedures were followed.

5. Physical Labor -- General Summary of the PositionPerform tasks involving physical labor at highway and heavy construction projects.

Common Certifications For A Construction Labour

The OSHA Safety Certificate certification is most common among Construction Labours. This certification is awarded by the Delaware Technical Community College. To become a certified Construction Labour with OSHA Safety Certificate , You don't need to pass the exam. This certificate requires more than two years of work experience. No renewal for certification, if you earn it once it is valid all time.