Carpentry Apprenticeship Job Description
This apprenticeship offers an out-of-trade opportunity to develop skills and knowledge through on-the-job experience with a host employer while completing a nationally recognized qualification.
Carpenters construct, install, renovate and repair structures and fixtures of wood, plywood and wallboard. They may also work with plastic laminates, perspex and metals, depending on the project.
* Responsibilities include studying drawings and specifications, determining materials required and installation procedures, ordering and selecting timbers and materials, cutting joints and materials, assembling cut and shaped parts, erecting framework and roof framing, laying sub-flooring and floorboards, nailing fascia panels, sheaths roofs, fitting exterior wall cladding and door and window frames, assembling prepared wood to form structures and fittings ready to install, constructing concrete framework, and repairing existing fittings.
Required Skills and Qualifications
Candidates must possess excellent problem-solving skills, be physically fit and have strong attention to detail. A nationally recognized qualification in carpentry is also required.
Benefits
This apprenticeship offers a unique opportunity for personal and professional growth. On successful completion, candidates will gain a nationally recognized qualification and valuable industry experience.
Others
As an apprentice, you will receive guidance from experienced tradespeople and have access to ongoing training and development opportunities.