Carpenter
What it takesWages and Employment Trends For These Occupations
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General Requirements
- Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations.
- Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers.
- Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree. Some may require a bachelor's degree (source: O*NET).
- About 94% of workers in this occupational category have some college or less [21% have some college] (Source: BLS).
Duties and Responsibilities
- Construct, erect, install, and repair structures and fixtures of wood, plywood, and wallboard, using carpenter's hand tools and power tools.
Sample Job Titles
Carpenter, Lead Carpenter, Assembler, Finish Carpenter, Construction Worker, Custom Stair Builder, Installer, Trim Carpenter
Education and Credentials
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- Education and Training Finder (external link)
- Certification Finder (external link)
- Licensed Occupations Finder (external link)