Apprentice Carpenter

The Apprentice is responsible for constructing and maintaining buildings. Required knowledge includes: construction and remodeling trades, practices, procedures, techniques, tools and equipment, materials, specifications, quality control, cost control and safety.

• Lay building foundations.
• Prefabrication, erection, and removal of structural formwork for concrete foundations, wall columns, beams, slabs, and shafts, including re-shoring.
• Make repairs to the internal and external structure
• Cement work including: mix and pour material and pouring cement for stairs, and framing for cement
• Assemble and fasten materials to make framework or props, using hand tools and wood screws, nails, dowel pins or glue.
• Construct and maintain structural woodwork, shelving, flooring, tables, chairs, etc.
• Perform renovations as required

Minimum requirements: