Is being a carpenter a good fit for you?
Builds and repairs wooden structures and fittings. This includes frames, roofs, stairs, and door and window frames.
What the work involves
- Measures and marks cutting lines on materials with a ruler, pencil, chalk and marking gauge.
- Follows safety rules and keeps the work area safe and clean.
- Cuts and shapes materials to size using hand tools, machines or power saws.
- Chooses and orders timber and other materials.
The interests that suit it
People in this work tend to be hands-on and organising. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.
What it tends to reward
Compared with other work, this job stands out for:
- Independence. Trusted to decide how the work gets done.
How much training it needs
Fast start. Little or some training needed. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.
Find out if it fits you
Answer quick questions about what you like doing and what keeps you going. We match you with roles from over 900 kinds of work, and you can see if a carpenter is one of yours.
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