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From sanding a board perfectly smooth

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to transforming two by fours

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into a finished structure…

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carpentry fills the bill for those

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who want a hands-on career.

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Carpenters construct and repair wooden

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building frameworks and structures—

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such as stairways, doorframes, and windows.

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They use hand and power tools to cut

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and shape wood, plastic, fiberglass, or drywall.

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They use a tape measure

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on nearly every project

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and need math skills to calculate the proper size

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for pieces they cut.

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They also train and direct construction

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and carpenters helpers.

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Carpenters helpers work under

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carpenters’ direction.

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Typically, they gather and carry materials,

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clean work areas and equipment,

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measure and cut materials,

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and position equipment.

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Carpenters and helpers work both

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indoors and outdoors.

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Worksites vary from tall buildings and bridges

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to homes and industrial sites.

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The work is sometimes strenuous,

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and involves physical risk,

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requiring protective equipment

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and safety practices.

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Most carpenters learn their trade

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through a 3- or 4-year apprenticeship program

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that combines technical training

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with paid on-the-job training.

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Apprentices must have a high school diploma

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or equivalent,

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have the physical ability to do the work,

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and meet additional criteria.

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Carpenter helpers usually learn on the job

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and have no specific education requirement.