carpenter

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Work setting:

Construction. Various locations.

Tasks:

• Prepare layouts in conformance to building codes, using measuring tools.
• Measure, cut, shape, assemble and join materials made of wood, wood substitutes, lightweight steel and other materials.
• Build foundations, install floor beams, lay subflooring and erect walls and roof systems.
• Fit and install windows, doors, stairs, mouldings and hardware.
• Schedule and co-ordinate work on sites.
• Instruct apprentices.
• Supervise other workers.
• Estimate costs and materials.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Handling heavy loads.
• Large workload.
• Physically demanding.
• Tight deadlines.

Personal suitability:

• Efficient interpersonal skills.
• Judgement.
• Reliability.
• Team player.

Employment terms options:

• Early morning.
• Evening.

Experience:

2 years to less than 3 years.

Employment terms options:

• Morning.
• Day.
• Weekend.