construction opportunities; problem solving
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Basic Employability Skills 00108-15
Construction Opportunities; Problem Solving
PRESENTED BY ORLANDO MORENO+1 770.354.3072 [email protected] OF CALIFORNIA AT BERKELEY
Objectives1. Describe the opportunities in the construction businesses and how
to enter the construction workforce.a. Describe the construction business and the opportunities
offered by the trades.b. Explain how workers can enter the construction workforce.
2. Explain the importance of critical thinking and how to solve problems.a. Describe critical thinking and barriers to solving problems.b. Describe how to solve problems using critical thinking.
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Just a few of the trades required on a construction site:
• Heavy equipment operators• Masons and concrete
finishers• Crane operators• Ironworkers• Welders• Electricians• Plumbers• HVAC technicians• Pipefitters• Carpenters
Construction Workforce
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Your Resume
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Job SearchASK YOURSELF THESE QUESTIONS:
• Is the salary or wage enough for my needs?• What kind of benefits are offered?• Will the work be challenging, yet doable with my best efforts?• What kind of reputation does the company have?• How does it feel to be around the people? Are they
welcoming and accepting?• Does the company offer training opportunities?• Does the company have a well-developed safety culture?
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Critical ThinkingKEYS TO PROBLEM SOLVING
• Do not let personal feelings get in the way of fairly evaluating information; remain objective.
• Determine the cause and effect (results). • Think about people who are sources of information.
Ask experts and people you trust for advice.• Compare new information with what you already know.
If it does not fit, question it and separate fact from fiction.• Weigh the merits of each option and consider if each can be
justified.
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Barriers BARRIERS TO PROBLEM SOLVING
• Being closed-minded prevents people from trusting new ideas.
• Forget your personal feelings about someone when listening to their ideas. Personality conflicts are certain barriers.
• Many people fear change. Remember that “change is the only constant in life.”
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Problem Solving
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• Teamwork is important.• Develop options and think them
through.• Implement the chosen solution
and monitor results.• Change the plan if the results
aren’t satisfactory.
A ProblemWe need some welding electrodes!
• Define the problem• Analyze alternatives• Choose a solution• Implement and monitor• Evaluate the results
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