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Careers / Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers |
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Job Requirements |
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Experience:
Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public. |
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Education:
These occupations usually require a high school diploma. |
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Training:
Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations. |
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Top 5 Skills |
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Top 5 Abilities |
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Active Listening —
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. |
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Speaking —
Talking to others to convey information effectively. |
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Critical Thinking —
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. |
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Reading Comprehension —
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents. |
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Complex Problem Solving —
Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. |
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Arm-Hand Steadiness —
The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position. |
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Trunk Strength —
The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without 'giving out' or fatiguing. |
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Near Vision —
The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). |
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Gross Body Equilibrium —
The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unstable position. |
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Oral Expression —
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand. |
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Knowledge |
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Building and Construction —
Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads. |
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Mathematics —
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications. |
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Design —
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models. |
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Mechanical —
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance. |
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Customer and Personal Service —
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction. |
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Public Safety and Security —
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions. |
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Education and Training —
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects. |
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Production and Processing —
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods. |
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English Language —
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. |
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Law and Government —
Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process. |
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Interesting Fact |
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Thomas Edison not only invented electric light, he also invented wax paper, the phonograph (and record), the radio vacuum tube, the motion picture camera, an electronic voting machine and dozens more! |
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Did you know... |
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The MyPlan.com Undergraduate College Database provides detailed profiles on more than 1,700 different undergraduate colleges in the U.S. |
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