Carpenter

As a Carpenter, you construct, install and renovate structures using timber and a variety of other materials, covering a wide range of projects including new home construction, renovations, extensions, commercial fit-outs and repairs.

Carpenters form the foundation of residential, commercial, and industrial spaces applying their skills to create structures and fixtures. Carpenters read plans, problem solve and use their communication skills to liaise with clients and other trades.

Income Guide

$97,000

Desirable Skills

Physical tasks • Communication • Maths • Use power tools • Problem solving

A typical day may involve:

Studying drawings and specifications to determine materials required and installation procedures
Ordering and selecting timbers and materials
Cutting joints and materials
Assembling cut and shaped parts
Erecting framework and roof frames, laying subfloring and floorboards
Nailing fascia panels, roof sheaths, and fit exterior wall cladding and door and window frames
Assembling prepared timber to form structures and fittings ready to install
Constructing concrete framework
Repairing existing fittings

Qualifications

Pre-qualification Cert II Construction
Cert III Carpentry

What is involved in my Qualification

4-Year Paid Apprenticeship
Trade School
On the job, hands-on experience on construction sites

Career Pathways

Builder
Site Supervisor
Project Manager
Estimator
Building Inspector

Further Qualifications

Cert IV Building and Construction
Business Owner (Contractors Licence)
Builder (Builders Licence)
Trainer/Assessor (TAE Qualification)

“A trade isn’t an overnight success story, it’s a journey. If you’re willing to work hard, ask questions, and back yourself, a trade can take you anywhere.”

Matt Cates, 4Life Constructions