Construction worker

Construction companies, construction products industry, property maintenance companies and as entrepreneurs.

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A construction worker is required to have versatile practical construction skills. They shall be able to handle different construction materials and use tools and machines, such as cranes, saws and hammers. The work requires precision and care. The construction worker must be familiar with site safety regulations and be able to comply with them.

Good teamwork skills and the ability to work with other professionals are essential, as construction work often involves cooperation between different experts. In addition, the profession requires physical sustainability, as the work can be burdensome and demanding, and may involve long working days and physical effort.

The construction worker must be able to work in dust, noise and varying weather conditions. Work restrictions are usually caused by dust and glue allergies, epilepsy due to the risk of falling, and rheumatic diseases in cold outdoor work.

Upper secondary vocational institutions offer the Vocational Qualification in Construction (housebuilder).  After gaining competence, you can also complete a Further Qualification in Building Construction, a Further Qualification in Construction Products, a Specialist Qualification in House Construction and a Specialist Qualification in Construction Site Management.  The qualification can also be completed through apprenticeship training.

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The data is based on the median income, meaning the amount of salary which is the middle of the salary amounts arranged in order of magnitude.

Source: Statistics Finland's structural statistics on wages and salaries