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372 Carpenters and Joiners

OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
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2024, Version 1.0

372 Carpenters and Joiners

Construct, erect, install, renovate and repair structures and fixtures made of wood, plywood, lightweight steel, wallboard and other materials, and cut, shape and fit timber parts to form structures and fittings.

OSCA skill level

The occupations in this minor group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

  • Skill Level 3: AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, AQF Certificate IV, or at least three years of relevant experience
Unit Group

3721 Carpenters and Joiners

Construct, erect, install, renovate and repair structures and fixtures made of wood, plywood, lightweight steel, wallboard and other materials, and cut, shape and fit timber parts to form structures and fittings.

OSCA skill level

The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

  • Skill Level 3: AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, AQF Certificate IV, or at least three years of relevant experience
Occupation

372131 Carpenter and Joiner

Cuts, shapes, fits and installs structures and fixtures of wood, plywood and wallboard, and cuts, shapes and fits timber parts to form structures and fittings.

Registration or licensing may be required.

Shopfitters are excluded from this occupation. Shopfitters are included in Occupation 369931 Shopfitter.

Skill level: 3

Main tasks

  • Studies blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine materials required and dimensions of structures or fixtures
  • Operates woodworking machines to cut, shape and fit timber parts to form structures and fixtures such as cabinets, doors and window frames, and installs them using hand and power tools
  • Constructs and installs stairs, handrails and balustrades
  • Applies finishes such as paint, stain or varnish, and installs hardware such as hinges, locks and handles, on structures and fixtures
  • Erects frameworks for structures such as walls, floors and roofs, using scaffolding and ladders
Occupation

372132 Carpenter

Constructs, erects, installs, renovates and repairs structures and fixtures of wood, plywood, lightweight steel, wallboard and other materials.

Registration or licensing may be required.

Specialisations

  • Fixing Carpenter
  • Formwork Carpenter
  • Prop and Scenery Maker
  • Roof Carpenter

Skill level: 3

Main tasks

  • Interprets plans, specifications and drawings to determine carpentry materials required, dimensions and installation procedures
  • Sets out, constructs and erects wall and ceiling frames, constructs eaves, and erects roof trusses
  • Constructs and installs structures such as walls, flooring systems, external stairs, panelling and partitions using mechanical fasteners such as nails, screws and brackets
  • Fits and installs windows and doors into wall frames, and installs associated furnishings such as hinges, handles and locks
  • Repairs and renovates wooden structures, including by removing and replacing damaged or deteriorated timber
  • May construct and install formwork for concrete structures
Occupation

372133 Joiner

Cuts, shapes and fits timber parts in workshops to form structures and fittings, ready for installation.

Registration or licensing may be required.

Specialisation

  • Stair Builder

Skill level: 3

Main tasks

  • Interprets plans, specifications and drawings to determine joinery materials and methods required to meet project specifications
  • Uses hand or power tools and static machines, and programs and operates computer-controlled machinery to produce joinery components
  • Manufactures and assembles joinery components such as multi panelled doors, window sashes and cabinet carcasses
  • Designs, manufactures and finishes wooden stairs, including stair posts, handrails and balustrades
  • Assembles components using joinery methods such as clamps, cramps, pressers, packers and wedges
  • Disassembles joinery components and packages them for transport