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shawn
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What skills are needed mainly in carpentry?
What skills are needed mainly in carpentry.
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Michael Torio
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Hi Shawn,
Carpentry is a skill trade. Technique, education and training can be obtained via a technical or trade school; mentorship or apprenticeship and on the job training. Carpentry certifications can be earned via OSHA Safety Certificate (OSHA), EPA Amusement Operators Safety Certification (EPA) and Certified Lead Carpenter (CLC). There is also the Architectural Woodworking Institute's Quality Certification Program (AWI-QCP). The AWI-QCP provides licenses to architectural woodworking professionals.
It will be to your advantage to research the carpentry schools in your local area. In pursuing your skill trade as a carpenter, it is best to check the school for accreditation, strength of program, feedback from current students and alumni, financial assistance and career placement upon graduation. Remember, this is your investment for your career as a carpenter.
Carpenters are responsible for such areas as:
- Creation and referencing of a project's blueprints
- Construction of frameworks involved with floors, ceilings and walls
- Installation of fixtures like windows, floors and cabinets
- Cutting wood with intricate details and various designs
- Dealing with code compliance
Skills that are needed as a carpenter are:
- Physical Strength for heavy tools and materials including lumber.
- Physical Stamina for climbing, lifting objects, standing or bending for long periods of time
- Math for calculating measurements and problem solving
- Communication when interacting with teammates, leadership and clients
- Attention to detail and quality
- Mechanical when dealing with various tools and/or heavy machinery
- Dexterity
- Knowledge of wood products
Types of Carpenters are:
- Restoration
- Preservation
- Scenic
- Industrial, Commercial or Residential
- Cabinet, Trim and Finish
Hope this helps and best wishes in Carpentry!
Carpentry is a skill trade. Technique, education and training can be obtained via a technical or trade school; mentorship or apprenticeship and on the job training. Carpentry certifications can be earned via OSHA Safety Certificate (OSHA), EPA Amusement Operators Safety Certification (EPA) and Certified Lead Carpenter (CLC). There is also the Architectural Woodworking Institute's Quality Certification Program (AWI-QCP). The AWI-QCP provides licenses to architectural woodworking professionals.
It will be to your advantage to research the carpentry schools in your local area. In pursuing your skill trade as a carpenter, it is best to check the school for accreditation, strength of program, feedback from current students and alumni, financial assistance and career placement upon graduation. Remember, this is your investment for your career as a carpenter.
Carpenters are responsible for such areas as:
- Creation and referencing of a project's blueprints
- Construction of frameworks involved with floors, ceilings and walls
- Installation of fixtures like windows, floors and cabinets
- Cutting wood with intricate details and various designs
- Dealing with code compliance
Skills that are needed as a carpenter are:
- Physical Strength for heavy tools and materials including lumber.
- Physical Stamina for climbing, lifting objects, standing or bending for long periods of time
- Math for calculating measurements and problem solving
- Communication when interacting with teammates, leadership and clients
- Attention to detail and quality
- Mechanical when dealing with various tools and/or heavy machinery
- Dexterity
- Knowledge of wood products
Types of Carpenters are:
- Restoration
- Preservation
- Scenic
- Industrial, Commercial or Residential
- Cabinet, Trim and Finish
Hope this helps and best wishes in Carpentry!