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SkillCat: Mechanical Skills
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SkillCat’s Mechanical Skills courses are designed to provide a well-rounded skill set essential for tackling a wide range of tasks in energy-efficient projects. Mastery of these mechanical skills not only improves the quality and safety of their work but also increases their marketability and competitiveness in the industry. These courses include:
- Hand Tools
- Piping
- Carpentry
- Construction Regulations
- Basics of Drawings and Blueprints
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Painting
- Welding
- Masonry
- And more!
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