Overview and Award Outcomes
Overview
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.
Award Outcomes
Practice safe work habits
Develop blueprint reading skills
Assemble floor, wall, roof and stair systems
Install interior and exterior finishes
Apply various moisture and vapor management techniques
Career Opportunities
A person trained as a general construction laborer will support craft workers with their duties. They may assist a general carpenter or someone who specializes in areas such as: framer, interior finisher, sider, shingler, drywall installer, acoustical ceiling installer, maintenance carpenter, millwright, bridge builder or prefabrication production builder. They may also go into related fields of work such as sales, lumber yard management, or factory representative.
Semester Sequence
Offered at Brooklyn Park and Eden Prairie
Graduation (18 Credits)
Semester listings reflect the recommended sequence. Due to circumstances beyond our control, the information herein is subject to change without notice.
3/27/2023 : BP 3213 / EP 3212