To work as a fence builder, you typically need to:

• complete moderate-term, on-the-job training.

Education after high school

No formal education is required for this job. However, many employers prefer that you have a high school diploma or its equivalent.

On-the-job training

Fence builders usually receive training on the job from an experienced worker. During training, you learn to:

• build and repair wood and metal fences;
• build gates; and
• use hand and power tools.

Training may take up to one year.