372131 Carpenter and Joiner

Registration or licensing may be required.

Shopfitters are excluded from this occupation. Shopfitters are included in Occupation 369931 Shopfitter.

• Studies blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine materials required and dimensions of structures or fixtures
• Operates woodworking machines to cut, shape and fit timber parts to form structures and fixtures such as cabinets, doors and window frames, and installs them using hand and power tools
• Constructs and installs stairs, handrails and balustrades
• Applies finishes such as paint, stain or varnish, and installs hardware such as hinges, locks and handles, on structures and fixtures
• Erects frameworks for structures such as walls, floors and roofs, using scaffolding and ladders