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72310.00 – Carpenters

Carpenters construct, erect, install, maintain and repair structures and components of structures made of wood, wood substitutes, lightweight steel and other materials. Apprentices are also included in this unit group.

Overview

Example job titles

  • Apprentice carpenter
  • Carpenter
  • Carpenter-joiner
  • Finish carpenter
  • Journeyman/woman carpenter
  • Maintenance carpenter
  • Metal framer - carpentry
  • Renovation carpenter
  • Rough carpenter
  • Stair builder-carpenter

Core competencies

  • Operation and Control to use carpenters' hand or power tools to install structures or fixtures, such as windows, frames, floorings, trim or hardware
  • Quality Control Testing to ensure buildings and structures meet safety standards, specifications and client expectations
  • Dynamic Strength to perform tasks that require sustained physical effort, such as sawing, hammering and lifting heavy materials
  • Trunk Strength to maintain stability and balance while lifting heavy materials, performing overhead tasks and working in various positions
  • Independence to establish methods to meet work schedules and coordinate carpentry activities with others
  • Knowledge in Building and Construction to understand how to renovate, build and maintain wood structures in residential, commercial or industrial environments

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  • Read and interpret blueprints, drawings and sketches to determine specifications and calculate requirements
  • Prepare layouts in conformance to building codes, using measuring tools
  • Measure, cut, shape, assemble and join materials made of wood, wood substitutes, lightweight steel and other materials
  • Build foundations, install floor beams, lay subflooring and erect walls and roof systems
  • Fit and install trim items, such as doors, stairs, moulding and hardware
  • Maintain, repair and renovate residences and wooden structures in mills, mines, hospitals, industrial plants and other establishments
  • Supervise apprentices and other construction workers
  • May prepare cost estimates for clients.

Additional information

  • The Red Seal endorsement allows for interprovincial mobility.
  • Progression to supervisory positions is possible with experience.

Similar occupations classified elsewhere

Exclusions:

  • Cabinetmakers (72311)
  • Woodworking machine operators (94124)

NOC hierarchy breakdown

NOC version

NOC 2021 Version 1.0

Broad occupational category

7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations

TEER

2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations

Major group

72 – Technical trades and transportation officers and controllers

Sub-major group

723 – Technical construction trades

Minor group

7231 – Carpenters and cabinetmakers

Unit group

72310 – Carpenters

Occupational profile

72310.00 – Carpenters

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