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Career Details : Brattice Builders

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Description

Build doors or brattices (ventilation walls or partitions) in underground passageways to control the proper circulation of air through the passageways and to the working places.

Experience

Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience may be helpful in these occupations, but usually is not needed. For example, a drywall installer might benefit from experience installing drywall, but an inexperienced person could still learn to be an installer with little difficulty.

Education

These occupations usually require a high school diploma and may require some vocational training or job-related course work. In some cases, an associate's or bachelor's degree could be needed.

Training

Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees.

Tasks

  • Installs rigid and flexible air ducts to transport air to work areas.
  • Drills and blasts obstructing boulders to reopen ventilation shafts.
  • Erects partitions to support roof in areas unsuited to timbering or bolting.

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    Frequent Work Context

    • Consequence of Error
    • Importance of Being Sure All Is Done
    • Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
    • Standing
    • Using Hands on Objects, Tools, Controls
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