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Carpenter
Carpenters construct, erect, install, finish and repair
wooden and metal structures and fixtures on residential and
commercial buildings. They may also work on large concrete,
steel and timber structures such as bridges, dams, power
stations and civil engineering projects.
A carpenter may perform the following tasks:
- construct formwork into which concrete is poured
- set out an outline of the building on the ground of the
site, using string and pegs to allow for excavations
- build floors, wall frameworks (timber or metal), roofs
and suspended ceilings, and lay timber floors
- read plans and specifications to determine the materials
required, dimensions and installation processes
- install metal and timber windows, sashes and doors
- construct and erect prefabricated units, such as
cottages and houses
- cut materials with hand and power tools, and assemble or
nail, cut and shape parts
- install door handles, locks, hardware, flooring
underlay, insulating material and other fixtures
- maintain and sharpen tools.
Required Skills - Carpenter
- enjoy practical work
- able to work with your hands
- a sense of balance and ability to work at heights
- good at maths
- good health and eyesight
- able to work as part of a team
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