·        Unskilled labour

·        Semi-skilled labour

·        Skilled labour


Unskilled labour

It is a type of labour which does not have much skill in performing a given job. The job which does not demand any degree of skill while performing it is entrusted to such unskilled labour. In Construction Industry, there is enough scope for the employment of such labour. The workers are allotted work such as cleaning, sweeping, digging, concrete mixing, curing, material handling, etc.


Semi-skilled labour

This category of labour emerges from unskilled groups of labours. When particular worker performs a given job repeatedly for a long period, he becomes proficient in that work, or alternatively when the worker observes a particular job constantly and tries to acquire skill of performing that particular job when opportunity comes. He thus picks up that work as a semi-skilled worker. There are several position in Construction Industry for semi-skilled workers. For example, concreter, glazier, scaffolder, machine attendent, etc. They are called as Semi-skilled Labour because no training facility is provided to these workers for such jobs.


Skilled labour


It is a particular type of labour which has to carry out specific types of jobs. To perform specialised jobs, training is required. Such labour force is produced after giving them required training in the institutions meant for this purpose. In some cases, the workers get training from his family background or by self experience. Example – Mason, Carpenter, Blacksmith, Painter, Fitter, Plumber, Brick layer, Electrician, etc.