Construction Industry - Resources in the Careers Library

Following a review of resources in the careers library, please find below a list of all information regarding the Construction Industry. Furthermore, there is a display for you to look at currently in the careers library. If you would like access to any of these resources, just come and ask...

Working in Construction & the built environment
(Connexions booklet 2007)

Covers various jobs from Trainee Architect through Joiner to Apprentice Leakage Field Technician.
Each job focuses on a person in that role and explains the route they took to get there.
Briefly describes what they do.
Gives related jobs & a guide to salary.
Easy to follow lay-out with clear information for each job described. Published in 2007 so, the salary information is fairly up to date. Lots of website addresses for self research.


Real Life Guides: Plumbing
Real Life Guide: Construction
(Books)

· Background information about plumbing, training, tools of the trade & possible problem areas.
· Case studies of 3 people – how they qualified.
· Chapter on training, pay, holidays & working abroad.
· Useful websites.

Does what it says on the cover and is broken down into chapters that follow on logically. Interesting ‘did you know’ facts dotted through the book. “The Last Word” should only be used loosely – don’t change your mind as a result of the tick list.


At the moment, we also have some leaflets and CD ROMS available by:

CR ROMS:
www.careersinquarrying.co.uk
www.vinci.plc.uk/careers
RICS prospectus of surveying education
The Royal Academy of Engineering www.raengbest.org.uk

Leaflets:
British Plumbing Employers Council http://www.bpec.org.uk
Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors
JTL www.jtlimited.co.uk (Gujerati and Bengali versions)
JTLWomen in Electrotechnical Industry www.jtlimited.co.uk
JTL Electricians www.jtlimited.co.uk
JTL Plumbing and Mechanical Engineering Services www.jtlimited.co.uk
JTL Women in Plumbing and Mechanical Engineering Services www.jtlimited.co.uk
JTL Socket, The JTL Electrical Apprenticeship Magazine
JTL Your Application for a Secure Future in the Building Engineering Service Industry (Electrician, Plumber, Heating and Ventilating Fitter, Gas Fitter) www.jtlimited.co.uk
Why Not Suggest Quarrying? www.careersinquarrying.co.uk
The Independent Educational Publishing – The Guide: Built Environment
RICS A Career in Surveying www.rics.org/courses