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Occupation

372132 Carpenter

Latest release
Consultation draft: Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)
Reference period
July 2024
Released
25/07/2024
Next release Unknown
First release

372132 Carpenter

Constructs, erects, installs, renovates, and repairs structures and fixtures of wood, plywood, lightweight steel, wallboard, and other materials.

Registration or licensing may be required.

Specialisations

  • Fixing Carpenter
  • Formwork Carpenter
  • Prop and Scenery Maker
  • Roof Carpenter

ANZSCO skill level

This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

Australia

  • Skill Level 3: AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, AQF Certificate IV, or at least three years of relevant experience

New Zealand

  • Skill Level 3: NZQF Level 4 qualification, or at least three years of relevant experience

Main tasks

  • Interprets plans, specifications and drawings to determine carpentry materials required, dimensions, and installation procedures
  • Sets out, constructs, and erects wall and ceiling frames, constructs eaves, and erects roof trusses
  • Constructs and installs structures, such as walls, flooring systems, external stairs, panelling, and partitions using mechanical fasteners, such as nails, screws, and brackets
  • Fits and installs windows and doors into wall frames, and installs associated furnishings, such as hinges, handles, and locks
  • Repairs and renovates wooden structures, including by removing and replacing damaged or deteriorated timber
  • May construct and install formwork for concrete structures
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