Compare Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and... & Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters District Of Columbia

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Salary

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Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and... $47,100
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters Not Available
Similar skills & knowledge

These skills are commonly used in both your current job and your selected occupation.

Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

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.

Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

Engineering and Technology
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.

skills & knowledge Gaps

These are areas where you might have skill gaps. People working in your selected job generally need higher levels in these skill and knowledge areas than people working in your current job.

Production and Processing Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
Very Low
Production and Processing Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters
Medium

Production and Processing
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.

Design Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
Low
Design Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters
Medium

Design
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

Typical Level Of Training

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Typical level Of training for Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters

High school diploma or equivalent

Typical level Of training for Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters

High school diploma or equivalent

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Licensing

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Licensing for Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters

No license found in District of Columbia

Licensing for Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters

No license found in District of Columbia

Certification

Certifications help you get ahead or qualify for different jobs. You usually have to pass a test to earn one, and then you can show employers that you have the skills and knowledge needed to do well on the job.

Certification for Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters

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Certification for Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters

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