Carpentry & Joinery
What do carpenters and joiners do?
Carpenters construct, install, finish and repair wood and metal structures and fixtures. They can work on domestic, commercial, civil and maintenance projects. Joiners often work in a workshop setting. They cut and shape timber for fittings and structures and also install these. Joinery work includes shop-fitting and staircase manufacturing.
Typical Tasks
Carpenters
- Reading plans and specifications to determine dimensions and amount of materials required
- Erecting sub-floor, floor and wall framework, pitch roofs, erecting suspended ceilings and laying timber floors
- Building timber decks, pergolas, verandahs and carports
- Installing doors, windows, staircases, kitchens and hardware fixtures
- Cladding buildings with sheet or weatherboard
Joiners
- Manufacturing and installing window frames, cabinets and staircases
- Fitting staircases, partition walls, doors and window frames
| YEARS IN INDUSTRY | POSITION | TRAINING REQUIREMENTS | AVERAGE SALARY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 YEARS | Apprentice | Certificate III Bricklaying and Blocklaying | $40,000 |
| 6 YEARS | Tradesperson | Certificate IV Building and Construction | $80,000 |
| 8 YEARS | Site Supervisor Project Manager | Diploma of Building and Construction | $95,000-110,000 |
| 10 YEARS | Trade Registration | Leadership Training | $135,000 |
| 12 YEARS | Business Owner | Builder Registration | $145,000 |
| 15 YEARS | Registered Builder Limited | Continued Professional Development | $160,000 |
| 20 YEARS | Advocy & Government | Advanced Diploma | $160,000+ |
