Carpenter
Build and construct structures using wood.
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- What's it like to be a Carpenter?
- How to become a Carpenter
- Latest Carpenter jobs
- Top skills and experience for Carpenters
- Carpenter role reviews
What's it like to be a Carpenter?
Carpenters work in residential, commercial and industrial construction. Using wood, lumber or ply board, they make small and big structures according to the design requirements of the project. The industries that employ Carpenters include construction, real estate, public administration and defense, community maintenance, the arts (such as theater, film and art management) and private households. Many carpenters are self-employed.
Tasks and duties
- Liaising with engineers and foremen regarding construction requirements.
- Understanding and executing designs, layouts and blueprints.
- Determining supply requirements and drafting cost estimates.
- Using power and hand tools.
- Fitting and building according to specifications.
How to become a Carpenter
There are no educational requirements to become a Carpenter. However, experience and formal training can improve opportunities for Carpenters to work for larger companies or in other countries.
- Get a certificate in carpentry from a vocational institution. Courses are offered in public and private institutions.
- Receive practical training in carpentry through an apprenticeship. Senior Carpenters usually hire juniors to assist them.
- Experienced and highly skilled Carpenters can be promoted to Field Supervisor or Foreman.
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Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Carpenter employers on Jobstreet are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Stairs
Carpentry
Installation
Microsoft Windows
Masonry
Flooring
Reading Blueprints
Maritime Services
Fabrication
Plumbing
Concreting
Drawing
Performance Appraisals
Autonomy
Time Management
Thoroughness
Communication Skills
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Latest Carpenter reviews
Jun 2023
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Experience10+ years
Organisation sizeLarge (200+ employees)
SpecialisationConstruction
The good thingsSetting and lay-out including ceiling,walling etc.
I'm happy to learn some to others.
I'm willing to share my knowledge to anyone..
The challengesSome guys not good in work.
Materials is not enough.
Without coordination
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