carpenter

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. Work setting: Construction. Renovation. Commercial. Residential. Tasks: Read blueprints, drawings and sketches to determine work requirements. Measure, cut, shape, assemble and join materials made of wood, wood substitutes, lightweight steel and other materials. Fit and install windows, doors, stairs, mouldings and hardware. Supervise other workers. Estimate costs and materials. Equipment and machinery experience: Hand tools. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Large workload. Physically demanding. Personal suitability: Client focus. Reliability. Team player. Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years.