Carpenter, Kāmura
Also known as
- Builder, cabinet maker, framer, joiner
Carpenters build, repair and install structures made from wood and other construction materials.
01:59 mins
Your pay could be
$48K
Lower
$51K to $80K
Most common
$97K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Carpenters
- usually work regular business hours but may work weekends
- usually work on building sites and may travel locally
- may work in noisy, dirty or dusty conditions
- may do physically demanding work
- need to be practical, accurate and safety conscious
Tasks
- Clean work sites.
- Review blueprints or specifications to determine work requirements.
- Measure materials or objects for installation or assembly.
- Mark reference points on construction materials.
- Cut wood components for installation.
- Install building fixtures.
- Install doors or windows.
- Install wooden structural components.
- Verify alignment of structures or equipment.
- Select construction materials.
You need to do an apprenticeship to become a carpenter and experience may be useful.
You need
- to do an apprenticeship and get a New Zealand Certificate in Carpentry (Level 3 or 4)
You may need
- a driver licence
- experience in similar work
If you’re in school
You usually need NCEA Level 2 to do the study or training for this job.
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