carpenter
Carpenters cut, shape and assemble wooden elements for the construction of buildings and other structures. They also use materials such as plastic and metal in their creations. Carpenters create the wooden frames to support wood framed buildings.
Also called: craftsman carpenter, commercial carpenter, heritage carpentry, craft carpenter, joiner, woodworker, carpentry framer, frame-maker
- 25
- essential skills
- 30
- optional skills
- 8
- related roles
- 7115
- ISCO-08 group
Where you can go from here
8 rolesOccupations sharing the most essential skills with this one. The number is a count, not an opinion.
- hardwood floor layerWhat changes?14 skills in common
- staircase installerWhat changes?13 skills in common
- bricklayerWhat changes?11 skills in common
- kitchen unit installer10 skills in common
- insulation worker9 skills in common
- plate glass installer9 skills in common
- plumber9 skills in common
- roofer9 skills in common
Essential skills
25- apply wood finishes
- clean wood surface
- create smooth wood surface
- create wood joints
- define part requirements
- follow health and safety procedures in construction
- identify wood warp
- inspect construction supplies
- install construction profiles
- install wood elements in structures
- install wood hardware
- interpret 2D plans
- interpret 3D plans
- join wood elements
- keep sawing equipment in good condition
- keep track of wooden elements
- snap chalk line
- sort waste
- transport construction supplies
- types of wood
- use measurement instruments
- use safety equipment in construction
- wood cuts
- woodworking tools
- work ergonomically
Optional skills
30- answer requests for quotation
- apply restoration techniques
- asbestos removal regulations
- assess conservation needs
- build scaffolding
- calculate needs for construction supplies
- construct wood roofs
- create cutting plan
- energy performance of buildings
- estimate restoration costs
- follow safety procedures when working at heights
- install insulation material
- keep personal administration
- keep records of work progress
- loading charts for transportation of goods
- maintain equipment
- maintain work area cleanliness
- monitor stock level
- operate band saw
- operate crosscut saw
- operate table saw
- operate wood router
- order construction supplies
- process incoming construction supplies
- program a CNC controller
- secure working area
- set up temporary construction site infrastructure
- use sander
- use squaring pole
- work in a construction team
Definition and skills from ESCO, published by the European Commission. Source concept
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