Contents 13 4 6 7 14 15 16 20 Construction Workers Career 1 Carpenter Think Like a Carpenter Math Toolbox Converting Measurements Career Pathways Carpenter Career 2 Crane Operator Think Like a Crane Operator Math Toolbox Estimation Career Pathways Crane Operator Career 3 Electrician Think Like an Electrician Math Toolbox Amps Volts and Watts Career Pathways Electrician Learning More Career 1 Answers Glossary Career 2 Answers Index Author’s Bio Career 2 3 Answers 29 30 31 32 21 22 23 28 Please note The standard and metric systems are used interchangeably throughout this book
Construction Workers Construction worker is a general term used to describe a person working in any career involved in the design planning building and repairing of homes buildings bridges and other structures Carpenters crane operators and electricians are different kinds of construction workers Imagine you are an apprentice in construction work An apprentice is someone learning the skills of a particular job from a skilled worker Perhaps you want to be a carpenter Imagine using your skills to help build someone a new games room where they can play video games or enjoy other fun activities 4
Maybe you’d rather become a construction worker who operates the giant crane that lifts massive machinery to the tops of skyscapers Or what about becoming an electrician Imagine your job is to install electric wiring into new apartments Can you see yourself working in these careers This could be you Whether you are a carpenter a crane operator or an electrician imagine the satisfaction of returning to the homes schools or skyscrapers you worked on after they are finished and being able to say to people I helped build that 5
