Last edited 31 Aug 2017

Wet trades

The term 'wet trades' is commonly used in the construction industry to refer to trades that use materials mixed with water.

Activities which are commonly categorised as wet trades include:

Apprenticeships are often available for wet trades, with training courses that allow for on-the-job learning.

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