Synopsis
Following a gas engineer who needs literacy, numeracy and ICT skills for his job. He cuts a hole in a wall using a large drill.
- Programme: Further Education
- Episode: Skills for Life in Context: Construction and Engineering
- Channel: BBC Two
- Broadcast year: 2009
- Building & Construction | Roles and responsibilities of the construction professions e.g. surveyor, carpenter, heating engineer.
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