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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
May prepare cost estimates for clients.
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
Build foundations, install floor beams, lay subflooring and erect walls and roof systems
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Oral communication
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own transportation
- Willing to travel
- Valid driver's licence
Additional Skills
- Read and interpret blueprints, drawings and specifications
- Estimate labour and material costs
Specific Skills
- Install suspended ceilings
- Build built-in-place flat roofs
- Build decks and fences
- Build and install framing for dropped ceilings, counters, indirect lighting, display cases, etc.
Area Of Specialization
- Rough carpentry
- General carpentry
- Framing
- Exterior siding, wood
- Custom stairs
Type of Establishment/Work Setting Experience
- Residential
- Institutional
- Industrial
- Commercial
Security and Safety
- Criminal record check (abstract)
Own Tools/Equipment
- Safety equipment/gear
- Steel-toed safety boots
- Hard hat
Major Work Area
- Renovation
- Construction
Work Site Environment
- At heights
- Noisy
- Dusty