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General learning ability to measure, cut, shape, assemble and join materials made of wood, wood substitutes and other materials
Verbal and numerical ability to calculate requirements from specifications and prepare cost estimates for clients as required
Spatial and form perception to read and interpret blueprints, drawings and sketches to determine specifications
Motor co-ordination to fit and install trim items such as doors, stairs, mouldings and hardware
Finger and manual dexterity to maintain, repair and renovate residences and wood structures in mills, mines, hospitals, industrial plants and other establishments
Objective interest in precision working to prepare layouts that conform to building codes using measuring tools
Methodical interest in speaking to apprentices and other construction workers to supervise their activities
Innovative interest in compiling information to build foundations, install floor beams, lay subflooring and erect walls and roof systems
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Numeracy
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
- Significant use of memory
Transportation/Travel Information
- Willing to travel regularly
- Valid driver's licence
- Travel expenses paid by employer
Additional Skills
- Survey building locations and levels
- Supervise other workers
- Schedule and co-ordinate work on sites
- Read and interpret blueprints, drawings and specifications
- Prepare tenders and quotations
- Instruct apprentices
- Estimate labour and material costs
Specific Skills
- Operate power tools
- Erect prefabricated roof trusses, bracing and sheathing
- Build and install platforms, scaffolding, ramps and ladders
- Build built-in-place flat roofs
- Build built-in-place pitched roof systems
- Build decks and fences
- Build floor beams and subflooring
- Build foundations
- Build porches and verandas
- Build roof trusses
- Build walls and install partitions
- Build and install framing for dropped ceilings, counters, indirect lighting, display cases, etc.
Work Location Information
- Various locations
Type of Establishment/Work Setting Experience
- Residential
- Industrial
- Commercial
Major Work Area
- Renovation
- Maintenance/repair
- Historical restoration
- Construction