Carpenters and Joiners (ANZSCO 3312) are skilled professionals who specialize in the construction, installation, renovation, and repair of structures and fixtures made of wood, plywood, lightweight steel, wallboard, and other materials. They are responsible for cutting, shaping, and fitting timber parts to form structures and fittings.

Indicative Skill Level:

Most occupations within the Carpenters and Joiners unit group require a certain level of skill, which can be attained through qualifications and experience. In Australia, this includes an AQF Certificate III with at least two years of on-the-job training, or an AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3). In New Zealand, a NZQF Level 4 qualification is required (ANZSCO Skill Level 3). However, it is important to note that at least three years of relevant experience can substitute for the formal qualifications mentioned above. In certain cases, additional on-the-job training and experience may be necessary alongside the formal qualification. Registration or licensing may also be required for this occupation.

Tasks Include:

• Studying drawings and specifications to determine materials required, dimensions, and installation procedures
• Ordering and selecting timbers and materials, and preparing layouts
• Cutting materials, assembling, and nailing cut and shaped parts
• Erecting framework, panelized systems, and roof framing
• Laying sub-flooring and floorboards, ensuring the structures are true
• Nailing fascia panels, sheathing roofs, and fitting exterior wall cladding, door, and window frames
• Assembling prepared wood to form structures and fittings ready for installation
• Cutting wood joints and constructing concrete formwork if required
• Repairing existing fittings if necessary
• Working with plastic laminates, perspex, and metals as needed

Occupations:

• 331211 Carpenter and Joiner
• 331212 Carpenter
• 331213 Joiner

331211 Carpenter and Joiner

A Carpenter and Joiner constructs and installs structures and fixtures made of wood, plywood, and wallboard. They also cut, shape, and fit timber parts to form structures and fittings. Registration or licensing may be required for this occupation.

Skill Level: 3

Specialization: Shopfitter

331212 Carpenter

A Carpenter constructs, erects, installs, renovates, and repairs structures and fixtures made of wood, plywood, lightweight steel, wallboard, and other materials. They may specialize in different areas such as fixing, formwork, prop and scenery making, or roof carpentry. Registration or licensing may be required for this occupation.

Skill Level: 3

Specializations: Fixing Carpenter, Formwork Carpenter, Prop and Scenery Maker, Roof Carpenter

331213 Joiner

A Joiner cuts, shapes, and fits timber parts in workshops to form structures and fittings that are ready for installation. They may specialize in specific areas such as stairbuilding. Registration or licensing may be required for this occupation.

Skill Level: 3

Specialization: Stairbuilder