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General Construction Laborer Certificate
General Construction Laborer Certificate
at Hennepin Technical College
Minneapolis Catalog
General construction laborers perform a wide variety of activities during all phases of construction. They assist carpenters and other specialized contractors in framing, roofing, and interior and exterior finishing during the building and/or remodeling of residential and commercial structures. They read blueprints, sketches, and specifications for information pertaining to dimensions, types of materials required, and standards of work. General construction laborers work with a variety of hand tools, power tools, and equipment. They work in a variety of physically demanding situations including weather extremes, heights, and enclosed areas.
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Construct, erect, install, or repair structures and fixtures made of wood and comparable materials, such as concrete forms; building frameworks, including partitions, joists, studding, and rafters; and wood stairways, window and door frames, and hardwood floors. May also install cabinets, siding, drywall, and batt or roll insulation. Includes brattice builders who build doors or brattices (ventilation walls or partitions) in underground passageways.
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