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Document Carpenter Overview

A carpenter is a tradesperson who possesses the full range of knowledge and abilities required to construct, renovate and repair institutional, commercial, industrial (I.C.I.) and residential structures made of wood, steel, concrete and other materials.

They can work for a wide array of employers, including construction firms, building owners and users, building developers and government departments. A significant number of carpenters are union members or may be self-employed.

While the scope of the carpenter trade includes many aspects of building construction, a growing number of carpenters work primarily in one ar... Complete Description

GearTrade Skills

on the job practical skills
  • Installs roofing.
  • Constructs framing systems.
  • Performs layout.
  • Installs interior doors and windows.
  • Applies wall/ceiling finishes.
  • Interprets documentation.
  • Uses building materials.
  • Constructs temporary access structures.
  • Finishes exterior walls and cornices.
  • Installs exterior doors and windows.

WrenchTools

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  • cone/tie wrench
  • hack saw
  • dry line
  • adjustable wrench
  • cordless drill
  • framing square
  • block plane
  • aviation snips
  • back saw
  • hand level-24" and 48"
  • drywall T-square
  • concrete bits
  • hand saws
  • chalk line
  • bench plane
  • file
  • hammers (framing, finishing)
  • carpenter's apron
  • cold chisel
  • caulking gun

Text treeTerminology

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  • block E - Interior Finish
  • pier
  • lintel
  • rafter
  • caisson
  • grout
  • falsework
  • construct
  • run
  • block A - Occupational Skills
  • rain screen
  • ponding
  • trimmer
  • site layout
  • subfloor
  • SIPS
  • block B - Concrete
  • geometric stairs
  • insulating
  • formwork

Documents gearJobs

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ScrollEssential Skills

vital skills to succeed

Most Important Skills: Document Use, Numeracy, Problem Solving More

Money2Local Wages

how much to expect in your area

for British Columbia, Vancouver & Lower Mainland Southwest [change]

General Wage

  • Average - $23.53
  • Minimum - $17.00
  • Maximum - $31.00

Pie-chartSkill Weighting

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