A “tradesperson” is the one who is skilled in a field that requires both manual labor and expertise (detailed knowledge about how to do something).
In this lesson, Niharika explains some skilled trades.
A mechanic is someone who fixes machines. When someone talks about “a mechanic”, they
usually, mean an auto mechanic.
An electrician fixes the electrical systems in a building.
A mason (or bricklayer) is someone who makes things out of bricks or stone.
A plumber fixes water pipes and drainage for a building.
A welder connects pieces of metal using a torch, which heats the metal to high temperatures.
A locksmith fixes locks or opens locks when the keys have been lost.
A landscaper cares for lawns and gardens for people’s homes or businesses.
A roofer installs or fixes roofs: installing shingles, fixing leaks, etc.
A carpenter builds things out of wood.
A repairman fixes things, ranging from electronics to shoes.
Here are some of the activities that tradespeople do:
- repair things that are broken
- install things
- operate machinery
- maintain equipment
- construct buildings
- lay a material like bricks, shingles, etc.
- restore an old machine or item to a working state
- diagnose problems.
Enjoy the lesson!
Niharika wrote down on the blackboard landscraper and it is landscaper. and roffer instead of roofer. Please tell her to take care of the Words she writes
thanks nice lesson.