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Three questions I want to answer in my research about this job 1.How much do you get a hour?$30-$50

2.How many hours a week? may work irregular or long hours and often work weekends

3.What age can we work at? Year 11 and 12 students and level 1 and 2


 * 1. About the job **

What you will do
Building contractors may do some or all of the following:
 * discuss building plans or changes with architects, clients and other tradespeople
 * calculate the amount of materials required
 * estimate the cost of jobs
 * hire and supervise tradespeople such as electricians and plumbers
 * organise details of contracts
 * arrange building consents and notify building and plumbing inspectors of work that needs inspection
 * construct, alter and repair buildings
 * ensure building standards and correct health and safety practices are met
 * make sure that the finished building meets required standards
 * keep accounts and collect payments.

Skills and knowledge
Building contractors need to have:
 * building and carpentry skills
 * knowledge of building methods and materials
 * understanding of building standards and safety regulations
 * skill interpreting drawings and architectural plans
 * knowledge of health and safety procedures on building sites
 * maths skills
 * small business skills.

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 * 2. About the qualifications and conditions **
 * Secondary education – no. of years, qualifications, useful subjects **
 * Three years of secondary education is recommended. Useful subjects include English, maths, woodwork, accounting and technical drawing.
 * Year 11 and 12 students can learn more about the construction industry, and gain relevant skills, by doing a National Certificate in Building, Construction and Allied Trades (Levels 1 and 2) through the BConstructive programme.
 * For Year 11 to 13 students, the Gateway programme is a good way to gain industry experience.
 * Tertiary education – qualifications, useful courses **
 * Need an apprentenceship
 * Go to polytech


 * Useful experience **
 * Plumbing
 * fencing
 * School

Working conditions
Building contractors:
 * may work irregular or long hours, and often work weekends
 * work on small and large building sites, in all weather conditions. Conditions may be muddy, noisy and dusty
 * may travel within their region for work.
 * Hours and contact with people **

Pay
Pay for building contractors varies depending on the success of their business and the number of jobs they are able to get. They may experience periods when their services are in high demand and periods with little or no work


 * Related job (s) **

building and having fun ** 2. How do I rate my interest in this job now? (Very high, high, low, very low) ** high ** 3. How well would this job match my qualities ** skills, values and interests more achivement and skills
 * My conclusions about this job **
 * Think about these questions when writing your conclusions about each job: **
 * 1. What would you enjoy about this job? What would I not enjoy about this job? **
 * 4. What would I need to do to develop the knowledge ** skills and qualities needed
 * 5. How is this job likely to change over time? What would that mean for me? **