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. The work appeals to people who enjoy being physically active, working outdoors, and using hand and power tools and working in an occupation that provides a visible sense of accomplishment.
BCAMTA will be offering the Construction Craft Worker Program in May 2011. The cost per person will be $2000 and employers will be present at graduation looking for potential hires.
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James came to BC AMTA looking for opportunities, but was unsure about his qualifications. He submitted his BC AMTA application on June 18, 2010 and, with support and funding provided by BC AMTA, has now completed the Test of Workplace Essential Skills (TOWES) Assessment, Essential Skills Upgrading, Class Three Learners Licence, Air Brakes course, Adult Dogwood (Grade 12 equivalency), WHIMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System), Transportation of Dangerous Goods, and Level One First Aid. And he's worked at the BC AMTA office in his spare time!