Skills Carpenter near Vancouver (BC)

National Occupational Classification update

We have updated this page to reflect the transition to the 2021 version of the National Occupational Classification (NOC). This means that the occupation "carpenter" was moved from the group Carpenters (NOC 7271) to the group Carpenters (NOC 72310).

Find out what skills you typically need to work as a carpenter in Canada. These skills are applicable to all Carpenters (NOC 72310).

Tasks

  • Read and interpret blueprints, drawings and sketches to determine specifications and calculate requirements
  • Prepare layouts in conformance to building codes, using measuring tools
  • Measure, cut, shape, assemble and join materials made of wood, wood substitutes, lightweight steel and other materials
  • Prepare tenders and quotations
  • Build foundations, install floor beams, lay subflooring and erect walls and roof systems
  • Fit and install windows, doors, stairs, mouldings and hardware
  • Schedule and co-ordinate work on sites
  • Survey building locations and levels
  • Instruct apprentices
  • Supervise other workers
  • Estimate costs and materials
  • Operate CADD and other computer software systems
  • Maintain, repair and renovate residences and wooden structures in mills, mines, hospitals, industrial plants and other establishments

Skills and Knowledge Checklist

The following skills and knowledge are usually required in this occupation.

    Skills

  • Analysis Help -
    • Projecting Outcomes
    • Planning
    • Analyzing Information

    Analysis

    Examining and evaluating information.
    • Projecting Outcomes

      Estimating the results of an action or a series of actions.

    • Planning

      Determining phases and steps, defining activities and tasks and establishing schedules to complete objectives on time and within budget.

    • Analyzing Information

      Examining data or facts to determine appropriate actions or recommendations.

    Service and Care

    Taking care of the needs of people and animals.

    Operating and Repairing Equipment, Machinery and Vehicles

    Working with and/or repairing vehicles, machinery or stationary equipment.
  • Management Help -
    • Supervising

    Management

    Taking charge of the direction and resources of an organization.
    • Supervising

      Directing and monitoring the performance of others.

    Communication

    Using communication skills to share information, advise and influence.

    Information Handling

    Creating and using systems for the storage and retrieval of knowledge and data.

    Handling Goods and Materials

    Working with goods and materials manually or with machines.
  • Creative Expression Help -
    • Designing

    Creative Expression

    Using various materials and formats to create work that is intended to be artistically satisfying, entertaining, instructive or functional.
    • Designing

      Producing work based on aesthetic or functional design concepts.

  • Building Help -
    • Constructing
    • Installing Building Interior Infrastructure
    • Finishing Building Interior/Exterior
    • Restoring and Repairing

    Building

    Working with materials to construct, renovate and maintain structures.
    • Constructing

      Shaping, forming and joining building materials into a structure, or product according to specifications and plans.

    • Installing Building Interior Infrastructure

      Installing and testing interior building systems and their components.

    • Finishing Building Interior/Exterior

      Applying interior and exterior finishes manually or mechanically.

    • Restoring and Repairing

      Replacing worn or broken parts, adjusting and testing for function, appearance, operation or safety.

    Working with Technological Equipment and Machinery

    Working with technical equipment, instruments, machinery and other systems.

    Knowledge

    Social Sciences and Arts

    Knowledge related to culture, origins and patterns of human activity, and the development and expression of thought.

    Mathematics and Science

    Knowledge related to specialized areas of research such as measurement, living organisms, physical substances, and properties and relationships of quantity, space, and matter.

    Manufacturing and Production

    Knowledge related to the delivery of a series of operations in large-scale production or processing of goods or crops, according to safety and quality standards.
  • Law and Public Safety Help -
    • Public Safety and Security

    Law and Public Safety

    Knowledge related to the provision and enforcement of laws and regulations that safeguard the effective functioning of a democratic society.
    • Public Safety and Security

      Knowledge of public safety and security operations and systems, of policy, regulations and procedures for the protection of people, data and property.

  • Business, Finance and Management Help -
    • Client Service

    Business, Finance and Management

    Knowledge related to organization and control of business activities.
    • Client Service

      Knowledge of principles and practices of providing service to clients to maintain and build organizational success.

  • Engineering and Technology Help -
    • Building and Construction

    Engineering and Technology

    Knowledge related to the design, building, use or repair of machinery, equipment, systems, and structures.
    • Building and Construction

      Knowledge of materials, methods, tools and equipment involved in the construction and repair of buildings or other structures such as highways, roads, mines or products.

    Education and Training

    Knowledge related to the theory and practice of teaching, and the methods used in the design, delivery and evaluation of the provision of knowledge or information.

    Communications and Transportation

    Knowledge related to the provision and transmission of systems of communication and entertainment and the delivery of consumer goods or services.

    Health Services

    Knowledge related to the provision of medical science and technology for the physical and mental well-being of others.
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