A carpenter’s responsibilities vary depending on the size of the job and the carpenter’s experience level. Carpenters use blueprints or instructions from their foreman to do the layout, which involves measuring and marking lumber and other materials.

Carpenters may perform the following tasks:

• Cut and shape wood, plastic, drywall or fiberglass
• Using tools such as saws, sanders, drills and chisels
• Working with fasteners such as nails, screws, adhesives or staples
• Use levels, rules, framing squares and surveying equipment.

Qualifying as a Carpenter involves:

• A four year commitment to your apprenticeship
• Attending paid work with a host employer for the duration of the apprenticeship
• Attend off-the-job training at an RTO.
• Successfully complete all assessments.

Ideal personal requirements to be a carpenter include:

• Enjoying practical work and being able to work with your hands
• A sense of balance and an ability to work at heights
• A strong understanding of mathematics
• Able to work as part of a team.

• Earn while you learn
• Annual Leave
• Personal Leave
• Rostered Days Off (RDOs)
• A nationally recognised qualification
• 12-18 months professional experience
• A dedicated Industry Careers Consultant, who will guide you every step of the way, from the day they interview you, through to completion. Whether this is one, two or four years from now, your Industry Careers Consultant will always be there for you to discuss training needs, workplace performance or to have a general chat about work life, home life, or both
• A head start to your career!