Carpenters and Joiners
Snapshot
Carpenters and Joiners construct, erect, install, renovate and repair structures and fixtures made of wood, plywood, wallboard and other materials, and cut, shape and fit timber parts to form structures and fittings.
| Job stats | |
|---|---|
| How many are employed in this occupation? | 120700 |
| What are the average weekly earnings for full time workers ($ before tax)? | $900 |
| How does unemployment compare with other occupations? | average |
| What is the vacancy level for this occupation? | average |
| What are the job prospects for this occupation? | good |
Tasks
This occupation may include associated occupations with varying tasks.
- studying drawings and specifications to determine materials required, dimensions and installation procedures
- ordering and selecting timbers and materials, and preparing layouts
- cutting materials, and assembling and nailing cut and shaped parts
- erecting framework and roof framing, laying sub-flooring and floorboards and verifying trueness of structures
- nailing fascia panels, sheathing roofs, and fitting exterior wall cladding and door and window frames
- assembling prepared wood to form structures and fittings ready to install
- cutting wood joints
- may construct concrete formwork
- may repair existing fittings
- may work with plastic laminates, perspex and metals
Job Titles
- Carpenter and Joiner
- Carpenter
- Joiner