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Construction Trades Skills

Barry Tech | Engineering Technologies | Construction Trades Skills in Long Island

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About This Course

Students in this course will develop the skills they need to begin a career in construction. Students will receive individualized instruction in maintenance work with an emphasis on repair-oriented projects, and participate in active learning in a variety of building maintenance areas.

Students Will Learn:

  • Clean or prepare construction sites to eliminate possible hazards.
  • Shovel stone aggregate under the direction of a supervisor.
  • Measure, mark and align structural elements.
  • Load or unload building materials and distribute them at appropriate locations on a building site.
  • Erect or dismantle scaffolding, bracing, traffic barricades, ramps or other temporary structures.
  • Position or dismantle forms for pouring concrete, using saws, hammers, nails or bolts.
  • General Carpentry
  • Basic Plumbing and Electrical Wiring

Course available: Grades 10–12

Course length: 2 years/CDOS Eligible

Placement: Skills

Location: Barry Tech

Career Opportunities

Our Alumni Job Portal provides listings posted by our business partners. Check out the listings below to find any available career opportunities.

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Island Pump and Tank LLC - Field Service Technician - Apprentice

We are looking for the next generation to join our exciting, dynamic industry as petroleum service technicians. Daily work may include troubleshooting and repairing gas dispensers, POS systems, tank monitoring systems, fuel controllers, and other activities related to fueling facilities. Since gas stations are open 24/7, we run service 24/7 to accommodate our customers' needs. Overtime is always available, and sometimes required.

More Information about Island Pump and Tank LLC - Field Service Technician - Apprentice
Bill's Custom Metal - Apprentice / Shop Helper / Worker

- Moving, lifting, and organizing raw materials like metal sheets, rods, or pipes.
- Loading and unloading materials from delivery trucks.
- Preparing materials for fabrication, such as cutting or measuring pieces to specified dimensions.
- Setting up and maintaining tools, machines, and equipment.
- Cleaning and organizing tools after use.
- Inspecting finished parts for defects or imperfections.
- Disposing of scrap metal and waste materials.
- Performing basic maintenance on shop equipment.
*Job description can expand based on skill set and proven capabilities.

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