Academic Requirements

• To fill a plant construction laborer vacancy, employers generally prefer applicants who have a high school diploma or two-year degree from a vocational school, reports the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Companies prefer individuals who have practical experience.
  
  

Areas of Focus

• According to BLS polls, new plant construction laborers receive on-the-job training. Employees generally require anywhere from a few days to a few months of training with apt professionals, indicates O-Net OnLine. Plant construction laborers learn to read and interpret plans, load and unload construction equipment and ensure that plant construction schedules are in line with laws and regulations.
  
  

Technology

• Attendees in plant construction training sessions may familiarize themselves with blowtorches, masonry forklifts, rough terrain forklifts, bosun chairs and spirit levels. Through these sessions, trainees may also polish their skills with water trucks, vacuum cleaners and pressure washers.