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Carpenter And Joiner

OSCA 372131·ANZSCO 331211

Employed

1,400

Part-time share

18.1%

Female share

1.1%

Median age

44 yrs

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

Carpenter And Joiner is a job in Australia. The job figures on this page come from Jobs and Skills Australia and the ABS Census, where they are published. The courses listed here lead to this job. Compare the fee, study mode, length, place, and how to get in before you enquire.

Courses linked to this job include Certificate III in Shopfitting.

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About this career

Cuts, shapes, fits and installs structures and fixtures of wood, plywood and wallboard, and cuts, shapes and fits timber parts to form structures and fittings.

What they typically do

  • 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

Where they work

Construction

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Carpenter And Joiner.