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carpenter

Carpenters cut, shape and assemble wooden elements for the construction of buildings and other structures.

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DESCRIPTION

Carpenters cut, shape and assemble wooden elements for the construction of buildings and other structures. They also use materials such as plastic and metal in their creations. Carpenters create the wooden frames to support wood framed buildings.

THEORETICAL KNOWLEDGE

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required
woodworking tools

PRACTICAL SKILLS

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences
sort waste
interpret 2D plans
OPTIONALOptional competences
build scaffolding
operate table saw
maintain equipment

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SIMILAR OCCUPATIONS

42 SHARED SKILLS

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bricklayer

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Skills overview

55total
25 essential
30 optional

Breakdown

Knowledge
1
Skills
5

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Quick insight

This role requires 25 essential competences across both theoretical knowledge and practical skills.

DATA SOURCED FROM ESCO (EUROPEAN COMMISSION) & O*NET (U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR)

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