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CONSTRUCTION CRAFT LABOURER |
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Select Alternate Year - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008
There have been no changes to this trade in the year of 2009.
Construction craft labourers prepare and clean up construction sites, move materials and equipment, and perform demolition, excavation and compaction activities.
They work on a wide variety of buildings, structures and premises including municipal sewer and water mains, roads, dams and bridges, tunnels, railways and canals.
Duties and responsibilities vary from one job to another but, in general, construction craft labourers:
Construction craft labourers work primarily outdoors, in all weather conditions. Overtime is routinely required during peak construction periods. They may be laid off during the winter months.
There is some risk of injury involved in working on construction sites. Construction craft labourers must wear personal protective equipment (i.e., hardhats, gloves and steel-toed boots) and follow safety programs and legislation2.
The work appeals to people who enjoy being physically active, working outdoors, and using hand and power tools.
To be successful in the occupation, construction craft labourers need:
Construction craft labourers are employed by a variety of contractors and road builders in the construction industry, and larger companies with on-going construction projects.
Employment prospects in the construction industry change with seasonal and economic climates. For the foreseeable future in Alberta, the employment outlook is expected to be above average compared to all other occupations.
Experienced construction craft labourers earn from $10 to $22 an hour plus benefits.
Experienced operators may advance to supervisory/foreman positions.
A certificate is not required to work as a construction craft labourer in Alberta. This is a designated occupation and participation is voluntary.
Job skills and competencies, standards of performance and training programs for construction craft labourers have been defined and approved under the Apprenticeship and Industry Training Act.
Trainees who register with Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training to participate in occupational training and achieve the established standards of performance are awarded an Alberta Occupational Certificate.
A person who holds a certificate or document from another jurisdiction for a line of work that is much the same as Alberta’s Construction Craft Labourer occupation may apply for occupational certification.
Construction craft labourers who have no formal training but can prove that their skills and work experience meet the standards set for the occupation in Alberta may apply for occupational certification under the Qualification Certificate Program.
Individuals possessing a valid Alberta Journeyman Certificate, an Alberta Occupational Certificate, a document indicating that the individual holds a certificate that is recognized as equivalent to an Alberta trade or occupational certificate, or a certificate that is recognized as equivalent to an Alberta trade or occupational certificate are eligible to receive a Blue Seal business credential after completing the necessary requirements.
The term of training for a construction craft labourer is a minimum of 12 months including at least 2,000 hours of work experience.
To learn the skills required of a construction craft labourer and be issued an Alberta Occupational Certificate, a person must:
Most employers prefer to hire high school graduates or people who already have related training or experience.
When trainees attend formal training, they are required to pay the applicable tuition fee and purchase course supplies.
Student loans, grants, scholarships and other financial assistance may be available. For more information see Financial Assistance or contact an Apprenticeship and Industry Training Office.
To qualify for an Alberta Occupational Certificate based on a certificate issued by another jurisdiction, a person must:
To qualify for an Alberta Qualification Certificate based on proof of skills and work experience that meet Alberta standards for the occupation, a person must:
Time spent on supervisory or foreman duties, counter work, heading the tool crib, or on a training course is NOT counted as 'hands-on' work experience.
This application fee covers the verification and assessment of the applicant's work experience hours as well as one attempt at the Qualification Certificate theory examination.
